Just like that it's gone - the thing you wait for all year. No one waits for August. That is like waiting for the weekend to come so you can sit on Sunday afternoon thinking about the workweek to come.  •  Big Toe Update: really - big toe.  •  Update: Ben points out why Hillary is very likely …

Can there be 100 comments without ry? That was the question I asked myself last night. We have settled into a kind rapport even with our differences. Is this middle age? Yesterday at the beer blog, I cited a post that I wrote in October 2003. That's a long time ago. When do blogs hit middle age …

This is cool. My buddy Dave went to see them in the Yukon in a park. But that was sort of dullsville on this trip:  •  “Any rock star who won't get out of bed for less than 10,000 people should ponder the counter-example of the White Stripes. The duo from Detroit has played free shows for small …

I've told you before how much I like going to Chicky's in Portland, Maine but sadly Chicky's is no more. My buddy Tom, who played the piano at this dear departed joint, sent an email about a benefit that is being held for the staff who have been left high and dry by the sudden absence of the …

Did you know that today your life would change so utterly and completely? I recommend you watch this a number of times. Play it loud if you must. It will make your day a better day. Then, if you have the time, please provide a 50 to 75 word essay on this.

White Stripes now ECMA eligible - Juno backdating pending - likely Order of Canada by 2012.

US based web radio is about to get a massive hit and it will be interesting to watch how it plays out:  •  “The new fees, which will apply until 2010, will charge a flat fee per-song, per-user in addition to a $500 fee for every channel owned by a station. Fees will increase every year until 2010 …

I always root for Triangle Man.

Tom gave me one of my favorite moments in 2006: I walk into a bar/restaurant in another country and as I do the guy playing piano turns around and shouts "Hey! It's Al!". Tome sent out an email to let me know that he's on the 88's tomorrow night. Go wouldja:  •  “Hey! Those of you who didn't go …