Clik here to view.
The Republican Party Can Thank Me Later
I was busy at work yesterday and I heard the home phone ringing. As I was expecting a call, I jumped from my desk and ran into the next room to get to the handset. On the way there – WHAM! – I stubbed...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Happy Halloween!
Going to any cool Halloween parties? Are any of you ladies going to dress up all slutty? What? You didn’t get the memo? Let me quote one of my favorite movies, Mean Girls: In the regular world,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Bringing Back the 90s: Presidential Edition
Next Tuesday is election day here in the US, so I figured I should devote this month’s 90s post to presidential politics. But I hate writing about politics. Don’t get me wrong, I have very strong...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Coffee Industry is Messing with Me
I’m not sure if I’ve ever mentioned this, but I’m a major coffee fiend. I love everything about it – the zen-like routine of making it, the aromas, the patterns made when swirling in cream, the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Presidents vs. Pro Wrestlers
I think you can categorize this post as “absolutely nothing to do with food, wine, music, or Lindsay Lohan.” Or as my wife, Boom Boom, would say – “further evidence that he has a steel trap memory for...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Why I Hate Trader Joe’s – Episode 2
I’m pissed, and not in the British drunken way. So I figured it’s a good time to direct some anger elsewhere and bring you the next installment of Why I Hate Trader Joe’s. The first one had to do with...
View ArticleClik here to view.
A Toast to The Sicilian on being Freshly Pressed!
Hedonist here and I want to give a great big “Congratulations!” to The Sicilian as her terrific post – What Three Things are Always in Your Refrigerator?– was Freshly Pressed! blogging You bloggers out...
View ArticleClik here to view.
I Have a Major Confession to Make
I’ve been living a lie. In my defense, it’s not something that I realized myself until very recently. But I know, deep in my heart, that I need to confess to you that I’m not all that I’ve said I am....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Blog Awards Reimagined
So Heather at Seasoned with Sarcasm nominated me for the Liebster award… blogging And I thought we were friends… Just kidding Heather, I’m thankful. Everyone should go over there after reading this...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Pure Barre Rocks!
In the less than two years this blog has been around I’ve managed to crank out about 300 or so posts. In all that time I’ve posted dozens and dozens of recipes, went to countless restaurants, and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Shopping Woes
Sometimes I really hate shopping, but not for the same reasons that others give. Most people say they hate shopping because of the crowded malls and parking lots that are like the 8th ring of hell....
View ArticleClik here to view.
My Navin R. Johnson Moment
This past Friday, I peeked at my stats and saw a couple hundred hits for my Shoyu Ramen post. That post was about a month ago, so it getting a lot of hits was really out of the blue. It turns out...
View ArticleClik here to view.
My Solution for Saving Thanksgiving
This Thursday in America is Thanksgiving, that terrific confluence of family, friends, gratitude, food, drink, relaxation, and maybe some football. It’s also the first day of Hanukkah, so many of you...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Scamming the Scammers
I don’t know what the heck happened to the national Do Not Call Registry. This is that service that allows you to enter your phone number on a list that so that you don’t get unwanted telephone calls...
View ArticleClik here to view.
My Favorites from 2013
I debated whether to have a year-end recap of my favorite posts from this year. It seemed like a cheap ploy to get away with not actually coming up with new content. And you know I NEVER do shit like...
View ArticleClik here to view.
I’m Doing a Cleanse!
Merry New Year! How many of you made new year’s resolutions? I have a few in mind – being more compassionate, volunteer work, connecting more with others, disconnecting with people who cause more drama...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Lessons Learned from The Cleanse
It’s been two weeks since I finished The Cleanse and, although it did get challenging at times, I don’t regret it at all. Although I definitely had some health benefits, the best part of it was the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Scamming the Scammers 2: La Versión Española
It’s time for more fun with telemarketers! Unfortunately, the Do Not Call Registry doesn’t cover everything and there are enough idiots who give money to strangers so there will always be...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Tools for Tools
It looks like Google Glass is going to be available to the general public this year. If you don’t know what it is, you’re probably better off that way. But you’ll eventually hear about it or see one in...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Are you a Gardener?
Having moved to the current Casa de Hedonist in mid-June last year we were too late and too busy to do any gardening. We wouldn’t be considered experts in it as the only things we’ve had regular...
View Article