Jazzy Java from Coffee by Design
I thought this was just another name for a flavor of coffee that only the experts could detect. But I tried it and it was heavenly -- notes of pecan, hazelnut, rum, and cinnamon. I had it iced, and it was an electric iceberg in a cup for the end of July.
Better than Ezra
Ok, so in college I almost wore out Deluxe and Friction, Baby. The Goddess that is Julie Milazzo would also sing "King of New Orleans" down the halls or just randomly in a conversation, and it was a sultry cover if I do say so. I resurrected them back in the spring, and found that I still loved them over the years. They played a free concert in the Monument Square last night. I was expecting to like it, but I was not expecting them to ROCK the city. They were a great band, got the crowd worked up, did some fun riffs and small covers. And they played the cover of "Laid" from their greatest hits album. I just picked up "Before the Robots" -- great album. I am now grooving to the song "Juicy" --- great song to dance to, especially in the seduction phase with some little honey. Plus, the band members are pretty honey themselves.
Red Salsa, lipstick from Mary Kay
Just bought this shade from the poet extraordinaire, Robin Merrill, and it is a deep red that stays put. Better than my Wet and Wild 99-centers. Red lipstick is where its at for this lady, I was afraid of colors before, but you know, you only are loving life for so long. Lets make it longer by using wine glasses for everything, walking barefoot, watching baseball, and wearing red lipstick.
Threadless.com
Tired of those Old Navy t-shirts with places printed on them you have never been? Try this site where people submit their own designs to be voted on, and the highest ratings get printed. Some of my favorites are "The Dark Side of the Garden", "Ask me how I became a pirate", "She Doesnt Even Realize", and "Emotional Trip". Unique designs that get people talking. Many people ask me about them when I wear one. Check out the link on this blog.
Chicken Peprikash
Dish that my mom only makes in August when the tomatoes are plentiful and ripe right out of the garden. Chicken and tomatoes mixed and cooked with broth and sour cream served over rice. I can't get enough of this stuff. I always would sneak spoonfulls out of the leftover dish in the fridge -- its even that good cold. I made it this week and oooohhh is my belly happy.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
I don't really need to say alot here --- I have my theories. Let's discuss.
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Torrey recommends:
Beyond Good & Evil
This game came out a little over a year ago for all three systems and was an immediate flop, despite great reviews. Being someone who often favors the underdog, I decided to give BG&E a try, and found it to be one of the most satisfying games I've played in recent memory. The story is great, it has solid character development, good controls and the gameplay is fun and varied without being overly difficult. If you play video games, definitely check this one out. You should be able to find it for around 10 bucks.
The Decemberists
This is a fun little band that my buddy Chris at work turned me onto. Many of their songs play out like sea chanties, using quirky vocabulary and bawdy imagery. Oh, and accordians- plenty of accordians. Their song topics range from death and disease to politics and espionage. I've really never heard anything quite like them. Their two best albums would be Her Majesty and Picaresque.
Thumbdrives
These are nothing new, but man are they handy to have. Perfect for transporting documents, photos, mp3s or any other files you might have. I can't imagine having to mess around with floppy discs now. These things rendered the zip drive extinct, and for good reason. And they're mostly priced under a hundred bucks now; a 256 drive often goes for under $20.
Mancala
As fun to play as it is to say! I've enjoyed this simple little game since I was able to count to ten. You can pick it up for around $5, or if money is tight, Mancala can easily be played with marbles and an empty egg carton. Plus it's one of the few games with instructions so simple, they're printed on the outside of the box.
Jay recommends...
Craigslist.com
You can find an apartment, sell anything, get a date, find a job, etc. And it's all free. Check out the "Best of" section: it's hilarious.
Flying Fish Summer Brew
Having never been a big fan of Flying Fish, I was somewhat skeptical of this seasonal ale. But it's a fine beverage.
Ian McEwan
His books are excellent. I specifically recommend "Saturday" and "Atonement."
Hanging out with Cookie T
She's a fun gal. It's pretty much a guaranteed good time.
Road trips
A little adventure is good for everyone.
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