Archive for the ‘Grumble’ Category
Friday, February 26th, 2010
Am I getting old (answer: yes), or are crowds at concerts getting more rude (answer: yes)?
I've been going to shows since I was a little kid and really don't understand the sense of entitlement that has taken over the concert-going experience lately.
Posted in Concerts, Grumble, Music, Music Evangelism, People, Portland Oregon, Random Citizen, Ranting | 2 Comments »
Sunday, February 7th, 2010
After reading a recent New York Times article on the woes of (straight) women on college campuses seeking to date but coming up against a man shortage, I couldn't help but be thankful that I attended a single-sex undergrad institution. (I should also note that said institution has since gone ...
Posted in Grumble, People, Random Citizen, That's Life, Wacky Spinster | 2 Comments »
Sunday, December 13th, 2009
It's just after midnight and I'm listening to the Daily French Podcast to maintain my knowledge of the French I spent so many years studying.
But I'm really waiting for the Holiday Spirit to tackle me and make me enjoy the holiday season.
Perhaps it's a side effect of the ...
Posted in Grumble, Holidays | Comments Off
Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
There's nothing like waking up in the middle of the night, hitting the alarm clock light and seeing it's still a good four hours until I have to get up.
This week, my body has decided to stage a rebellion against me, starting with its tried and true tactic of sleep ...
Posted in Grumble, Insomniac | 2 Comments »
Saturday, February 14th, 2009
Last night, my year of seeing the Gutter Twins came to an end. I wish I could say it was a wonderful ending and in some ways -- musically -- it was a nice bookend to the first show I saw last year. But in others -- the audience -- ...
Posted in Concerts, Grumble, Music, People, Portland Oregon, Random Citizen, photography | 1 Comment »
