Author: Eric

Dripping Shit, the plumber’s tale

Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered weak and weary, there came a dripping at the ceiling’s tile. Right. Enough Poe, I agree. So about six months ago, I found a small water-stain in my living room ceiling, about the size of a nickel. It looked old, so I ignored it, and then finally […]

Wither the PS/3 and Nintendo Wii

I am writing this to see if anyone out there among my friends, colleagues, or random blog-readers may be able to assist me in locating two items at regular price. I don’t want to go to e-bay and bankrupt myself buying this stuff at auction — I’ve seen those prices, I’m not interested. I’d much […]

Hating SCO and their nasty, evil ways

I have not had much to say in public, but I’ve had lots to say in private as my friends know. Anyway, thanks to Jose, I have this link wherein SCO was officially and legally flamed yesterday by the judge and told to stuff it where the sun don’t shine. The dance is pretty much […]

Serendipity

Here’s an e-mail I sent today, with the name removed to protect the innocent. Hey 🙂 So I got your holiday card today. And it’s really funny on two levels. First, it’s the type of lowbrow humour I enjoy. You know I like to make fun of the Hellidays, and this year was no exception. […]

Blowing Blood Out Your Nose

The subject says it all. I woke up sneezing blood. That prompted me to fax the doctor at 6am “Call me when you come in!” I now have antibiotics for my sinus infection coupled with bronchitis. I also have a side order of laryngitis, but that’s just a bonus ailment: contract two, get a third […]

Beatles: only on iPod via iTunes?

The whole article is here, but I am going excerpt from it. Yes, the long rumoured move is about nigh! The Beatles come to your iPod. And that may prompt me to buy another iPod. I had one, you know, and then I sold it on eBay. Well, you’ve all seen the cool black U2 […]

Bond, James Bond (Daniel Craig in Casino Royale)

(No spoilers) Let me first start by saying I read all of Fleming’s Bond books some years ago, and was dismayed at what Bond had become. This is not to say I didn’t think Brosnan wasn’t a great Bond, he was. However, the Bond they wrote for him did not have the true spirit of […]

Nick Twisp (and his Younger Brother)

This is a double-review of both “Young and Revolting” the (apparently) last Nick Twisp book and “Revoltingly Young” the story of Nick’s younger brother. CD Payne has an interesting style, and if you’re reading this review, I can only assume you’ve read the original “Youth in Revolt” which is an utter classic. Nick Twisp begins […]

The Who in Concert (Pretenders open)

The Who in Concert (Sunrise, Florida), 11-20-2006 BankAtlantic Center. With Set List. Before we get to the who, a brief word about Chrissie Hynde and the Pretenders. What a fucking awesome opening act. They need their own show. Talk about the currently reigning queen of rock, she’s right here. You can see she’s been around […]

Cirque Du Soleil: Love (Beatles)

Saturday night I finally saw the latest in the Cirque Du Soleil oeuvre, Love. First, let me state that it was wonderful through and through and I highly recommend into to anyone as entertainment. However, this should not be the first Cirque you ever see. I’ll explain why below. The music was outstanding, but that’s […]