It’s Friday, so my brain isn’t really at work. But some portion of my brain is almost always on the internet, so here’s a glorious entry from Sarah Walker over at McSweeney’s ...
01 from: Ploafmaster General
My sister and her family live in the Dallas area in Texas, and for those of you like me who are geographically challenge, Texas is a long way away from Virginia. Ever since my sister graduated f...
02 from: HomeSlice
I'm finally remodeling my kitchen and dining room. My kitchen is teeny-tiny and we don't need a formal dining room so we are tearing out the wall that divides those rooms and making a larger eat-in...
02 from: A peek behind Lark Studio...
Just wanted to do something I’ve never really done on the front page before. I’d like to actually give you some information about our next show. That’s right, I’d like to act...
02 from: Glowing Realm
OK, so this is a riff on 101 Dirt Cheap Ways to Enjoy Yourself but localized. I kept some, removed some (even thought some I agree with…), added some: Check out a book or movies from the libr...
02 from: Awaken Me
The introduction of Leslie Carbone’s series on writing well is now up and well worth the read. Keep your eye for future Friday installments.
01 from: J's Notes
I found this interesting. I was never a comic book reader, so my only experience with Batman and Robin is that horrible cheesy 60s series ("Wham!" "Pow!"), and then the movies in the theaters. Seems...
00 from: Karmic-Dragonfly
America's Fittest Cities are Also Most Walkable Cities: Maybe Richmond City Council should consider this article when they go over the Downtown Master Plan in order to save more seats in the renovate...
03 from: Sierra Club Falls of the James
I gallantly avoided a Martha-esque alliterative post title here folks. BECAUSE I AM TALKING ABOUT SUMMERTIME SANDWICHES. After a delicious score from my local CSA of cherry tomatoes and onions —...
02 from: The People's Nature
An interview with future Olympic Gold Medalist, Ronda Rousey.
01 from: River City Physical Culture
Let me start with just a neat little trick I have learned. In the recipe I call for using fish sauce (if you are used to using anchovies or anchovies paste use that). Fish Sauce is typically used in A...
03 from: mommy gourmet
By Fred To listen to John McCain talk about “winning the war” in Iraq, you’d think it’s 1945. Iraq isn’t a “war” and it never was. It was an unprovoked invasion. Now it’s an occupation...
00 from: Cats Working
Head down to Shockoe Bottom this weekend to fill your stomach and celebrate Alfred Hitchcock. The 17th St. Farmer's Market will host both the Shockoe Chef Showdown from 11am-4pm and the Gone to the B...
04 from: River City Rapids
When a restaurant goes to the lengths to include the words 'Fine Dining' in their name one tends to approach with a few expectations. Lemaire, The Dining Room At The Berkley, or even the now-defunct ...
12 from: Read, Drink, & Be Merry
The notice below concerns serious matters and I'm pretty sure I agree with most of what the organizers of the event it describes are trying to put forth. But I must also say that staging an anti-war r...
04 from: SLANTblog
Here are some highlights from the trials, reposted from Myspace TV. Enjoy! 2008 USA Judo Olympic Trials Ronda destroying with O Uchi. It seems like only yesterday she was winning the Junior worlds...
00 from: River City Physical Culture
I never knew Estelle Getty, but I imagine she was an okay lady. Out of the the 3 elderly women and a power forward, she was definitely my favorite on the show. Hell, I even dressed as her for once f...
01 from: Robots, Skulls and Squids
I believe that the Mayor, City Council and the School Board need a unified vision for our school for continued progress. Elements of that vision should be:• Quality & Equality- Focus on raising ...
00 from: Don Coleman for School Board
The "SEND ME TAPE" Challenge / ProjectI need more tape - lots of it. So here's the deal: 1. Email me at maskingtapeguy@gmail.com2. I will reply with my mailing address.3. Send me a one roll of 1" or ...
01 from: It's a Sticky Situation
I'm under deadline for three projects: first, my novel, which I've promised my agent will be in her hands on August 1; second, an article on the best hot dogs in Richmond (I wonder why I'm writing thi...
00 from: Once Upon a Hot Summer Night
Late last Friday night, we got shut down on our quest for ice cream and had to resort to CVS for something sweet. Somehow, I ended up with a new tube of mascara...presciently, perhaps, because I've b...
00 from: Modern Atelier
Ross, remembers these things. I dont. And I dont mean to be the guy that posts funny internet videos, but the video, the video. Plus Boss of all Bosses Ross wont get off my case about posting it. WAT...
03 from: RVANews » Op/Ed
The Gospel According To Gerard Barker: And it came to pass, in the eighth year of the reign of the evil Bush the Younger (The Ignorant), when the whole land from the Arabian desert to the shores of ...
01 from: J's Notes
As I get older I find that the first part of my life was spent separating ideas into generally original or “out there” and cliched. What’s shocked me recently is that as I continue t...
02 from: Moment of Truth
Yesterday an innocent trip to Taco Bell ended 7 hours later at the shittiest little dive bar on Southside (Caddys) with me challenging one of the regulars to "a battle of wits" or to "meet me outside"...
08 from: Jack Goes Forth
This week's Bonus Crush is actress Amanda Seyfried, lately of Mama Mia!, which I have not seen (and doubtfully ever will; I prefer my ABBA in audio form only). I have enjoyed her work in "Big Love" a...
00 from: Micah World
This week's Bonus Crush is actress Amanda Seyfried, lately of Mama Mia!, which I have not seen (and doubtfully ever will; I prefer my ABBA in audio form only). I have enjoyed her work in "Big Love" a...
00 from: Micah World
Awesome poster for Obama’s speech in Germany. Remember Popptags? Well check this out. And finally the METAL MONK!
02 from: Chewy Lives!
U.S. Presidential candidate Barack Obama spoke before a cheering crowd of over 200,000 in Berlin, Germany yesterday. "The walls between old allies on either side of the Atlantic cannot stand," Obama...
00 from: Sisyphus
I have such a love-hate relationship with this product. When I use it everyday, it works, and it feels great on my skin. But if I forget, I swear I get "rebound acne". It's also high up on the pric...
00 from: Modern Atelier
Read #1:Great article yesterday in the Wall Street Journal, citing examples of several business that have banded together to extend their marketing reach through social media.We've been saying small b...
00 from: Advertising and New Media.com
Let's jump right into this weekend's offerings.Jazz saxophonist David Sanborn plays tonight at Kanawha Plaza as part of the Fridays At Sunset series. Tickets are $25 and the show starts at 6:30. Dav...
02 from: Handful Of Brains
So much to blog about and so little time... Unfortunately, my wife suffered a death in the family, and we have to travel to South Carolina today to attend the funeral. I will have no time to blog toda...
06 from: Bacon's Rebellion
Thanks for everyone that helped put together the Jesus for President Book tour here in Richmond and for all those who came out to the event!
00 from: hope like mad
Does anyone else out there think the media is overdoing their "love affair" with Obama just a bit? I know a lot of people like the man, but come on.. I also know that I have declared as a John McCain...
02 from: Consistently Inconsistent
We’re beyond excited to bring you some brand-spankin-new additions to our shop. As promised, our limited edition prints and coming and going. A few have been retired and a these three new ones h...
05 from: This Young House
Let me just say that last night's event was a blast! The turn out was incredible. There were so many lovely ladies, the red hat gals were out in full force. Too fun.I love shows, I love watching pe...
01 from: ModernJune
Let me just say that last night's event was a blast! The turn out was incredible. There were so many lovely ladies, the red hat gals were out in full force. Too fun.I love shows, I love watching pe...
00 from: ModernJune
Despite having a title that sounds like a 1970s Doug Henning TV special, Billy Batson and the Magic of Shazam! (let’s just call it Shazam!, shall we?) is actually a cute little book. Written, drawn...
01 from: Comics Worth Reading
Would you ever guess that the couple behind Worthington Photography hold degrees in economics and religion and biology in addition to master's degrees in fine arts photography? That one has artwork i...
00 from: The Little White Book
Two men now struggle with what to do with their Sunday afternoons until 2009.
02 from: P Keip's Hype
A top 10 food blogger wrote recently how most Richmonders will vote in this never ending Presidential election, 80% for Barack. I wouldn't dispute those numbers. History, both recent and distant, demo...
07 from: The Lost Art of the City
Here's a fun quiz that I found at How About Orange. You test your historical knowledge of art by viewing a painting and selecting whether the painter is a known artist or not. Lots of fun for art geek...
01 from: Swestie
I can finally relax. The TWITTER FIASCO of 2008 seems to be over, or at least it appears that the TWITTER Fairies are sprinkling some serious pixie dust to try to get things under control.I am in a b...
02 from: Short Pump Preppy
00 from: Zilla Says » Sanity? What Am I Gonna Do With Something That Useless?
As an unopposed candidate, I didn't get to answer the school board candidate questions asked by the Crusade for Voters last week, but I promised to answer them here.What is the biggest challenge facin...
06 from: Educating Richmond
As an unopposed candidate, I didn't get to answer the school board candidate questions asked by the Crusade for Voters last week, but I promised to answer them here.What is the biggest challenge facin...
02 from: Educating Richmond
Okay... I just watched my VLOG post from last night and if I were more wise, I would pull it, but since I have only pulled posts on two occassions in almost 3 years, I am going to leave the sad sad sa...
03 from: Rambling along in life... with a Stern point of view
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