December 31, 2004
2004 in Music
One year ago Les and I went to Chicago for one of the best concerts i’ve ever seen, The Flaming Lips and White Stripes NYE show at the Aragon. Here are the rest of the best concerts I saw in ‘04: Morrissey @ the Eagles Ballroom Pixies @ the Milwaukee Theatre Cake @ the Pabst Theatre Cake @ the New...December 30, 2004
2004 at the Movies
For those of you who read The Life of Leisure regularly, you know that I spend much of my time at the cinema. Here’s my take on 2004’s best and worst movies. If anybody else has a best/worst list, chime in on the comments section. The very best: Sideways, Before Sunset (with the best movie ending of all time) ,...December 29, 2004
Another Christmas Story
Another 2004 Christmas memory: My family sits around the tree while exchanging gifts. Everyone has a big pile in front of them. We take turns opening, revealing to everyone what it is and who it’s from. Connie and I went to the dollar store in Greenfield a few days before Christmas to buy for everyone. For example, my Dad got...December 28, 2004
Have a nice trip, see you next fall
Shortly after Christmas dinner, I went into the garage of my parents’ house to smoke a cigarette. The garage was dark. Making my first step out the door, I tripped over a pair of shoes that I failed to notice in front of me. Somebody had kicked them off before entering the house. I then stumbled over a 24 pack...December 28, 2004 2:05 PM | 7 Comments
Thanks Amazon and the USPS...for nothing!
I hope everyone had a good holiday. Mine was fantastic. I’ll share some stories later, but I want to vent for a moment. I ordered my last few Christmas gifts online through Amazon this year. I bought the presents on Wednesday December 15th. Here is the confirmation that I received: Items shipped on December 16, 2004: Delivery estimate: December 20,...December 20, 2004
First Snowfall
A few minutes ago my cell phone started ringing. The number was unfamiliar. The caller said, “Chuck, this is your lawn boy, Dylan. Would you like me to clear the snow from your sidewalk? It’s only five dollars”. It sounded like a fair price, so I agreed. I’m looking forward to inspecting his work when I get home....December 19, 2004
Ricky Williams on 60 Minutes
So…What is the likelihood that he was stoned out of the mind when he taped that interview with Mike Wallace? Just wondering....December 16, 2004
Apprentice Finale
Was there really ever any doubt that Kelly would win? It was painful watching Jen sit there while everyone gushed about him. The best was Trump’s tongue-tied executive who said that he didn’t like her, then abruptly sat down. How about Regis? He pulls off the pink tie better than anyone. It was a three hour show and we got...December 15, 2004
Austin City Limits
PBS’ fantastic live music series Austin City Limits has a great line up this weekend, The Flaming Lips and The Shins. I was lucky enough to see the Lips a few times on the Yoshimi Tour. It was the best show i’ve ever seen. The channel guide has it scheduled to play Saturday night at 8:00pm and 11:00pm on Time...December 12, 2004
Ocean's Twelve
The action picks up three and half years after Ocean’s Eleven. Terry Benedict (Andy Garcia) has tracked down all of the members of the crew that robbed his casinos in the first film. He gives them two weeks to get him his money back, with interest, or else. Ocean’s gang heads to Europe for a couple of heists to repay...December 6, 2004
Rebel Without A Pulse
I sold my PS2 and all of my games on Ebay last year. Tony bought me a Gamecube last Christmas. I haven’t played it too much. My interest in playing video games has faded over the past few years. Having said that, it’s piqued again because of a game called Stubbs the Zombie. It’s a zombie game that allows you...126 Days Later
Bryan finally defended his title yesterday afternoon. It was a hotly contested battle. Bryan (in Africa and S. Europe), Andy (securing all of N. America for most of the game), Dan (was built solid in Australia and southern Asia), and myself (holding S. America), all seemed to be playing good games, utilizing decent strategies. When all of the dust settled,...December 2, 2004
Is anybody else still watching The Apprentice?
Following a highly entertaining first season, the second serving of The Apprentice has been a bit disappointing. Of the reality tv genre (my guilty pleasure), this is one of the best shows. I’ll admit that the “you’re fired!” novelty has worn off a little, but the show still has its moments. For instance, on tonight’s episode, a contestant takes...December 2, 2004 10:43 PM | 2 Comments
Best Concert Line Up of All Time?
Pollstar has a story up about the rumored line up for 2005’s Coachella Music Festival. Wow! Here’s a link to it....December 1, 2004
White People
I picked up a copy of the new Handsome Boy Modeling School (Prince Paul and Dan the Automator) CD, White People last weekend. Their first disc, So…How’s Your Girl?, was really good. This one is even better. The whole disc is good, but my favorite tracks are: “I’ve Been Thinking” with Cat Power, “Greatest Mistake” with John Oates and...December 1, 2004 11:26 PM | 5 Comments
Hanging On By A Very Thin Thread
After catching a few bad breaks, my fantasy football team can still make the playoffs. I’ll need a lot of help though. I need to win my game vs. Jeff, and for Les to beat Jim, Nathan to beat Jason, and Bryan to beat Dan. It’s a hard pill to swallow, but my playoff livelyhood may rest in the hands...Mothly Archives
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