“Hey, put that crap away. No smoking fentanyl on the bus.” The driver was a black man, with very sparse gray hair, and no patience for drug abuse. … [read more]
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Nakano Spy School,
and six more movies Lots of good stuff today, and a couple of stinkers, but the one you really don’t want to miss is Nakano Spy School.
NEVERENDING
FILM FESTIVAL
#41♦ ♦ ♦
The Chase (1946)
A good Samaritan (Robert Cummings) goes out of his way to return the wallet lost by a brutal and cruel crime lord. … [read more]
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Interruption machines
My dratted and despicable phone company announced that my old cell phone would no longer work on their ‘upgraded’ system. Oh, hooray, I had to ‘upgrade’. … [read more]
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Intentional rats, and other stories, and also the news
At some King County Metro bus stops, scheduled arrival times are posted on the pole, printed on thick paper, held behind a pane of protective plastic. … [read more]
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City Lights, Junebug,
and five other movies City Lights (1931)
It’s a sin for a film aficionado to say this, but generally I’m not interested in silent movies. I’ve seen dozens of silents, but don’t remember many, which tells you something. … [read more]
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One fine day on the #C
The #C bus was approaching a busy stop, and in the shelter a largish white guy, hair everywhere and clothes unkempt, was flapping his arms in the air, losing an argument with someone who wasn’t there. … [read more]
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The facts of unsalted butter
In one of our kitchen conversations several weeks ago, my flatmate Dean explained that restaurants use unsalted butter, instead of the ordinary salted butter most folks use at home. … [read more]
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The Quiller Memorandum
and six more movies I ought to be looking for a job, procuring a Washington driver’s license, reaching out to old friends, or writing the great American blog post (this isn’t it), but I’ve been watching lots of movies, so movies are all you get from me today. … [read more]
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Party of eight
Nothing’s better than eating breakfast alone at a good diner, and Mrs Rigby’s is great, but I had an idea… and it might have been a bad idea. … [read more]
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A tale of two burgers —
one which wasn’t , and another which wasI should be on a diet, and I’m trying, sort of. Also I should be on a budget, and I’m trying.
CRANKY OLD FART #143
MAY 7, 2022Being a fat guy, though, when I see an interesting restaurant and the prices aren’t too high, I’ll probably eat there eventually, especially if there’s a big sign that says “Burgers.” … [read more]
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