Urban qualities

I recently was turned on to a web site, Straightdope.com by a friend of mine.  There is some good stuff in here.  I especially found an interesting book that I will have to pick up and read titled, “The Barn House”.  Written by Ed Zotti.
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A harrowing, hilarious memoir about fixing up an old [...]

Statesman Sighting

Dropped by the “authentic” local pub to wet the whistle Friday night and who do I see in JR’s Packinghouse Cafe but Mr. Jon Thaxton (or his look alike decoy).  I waved hello from across the entry walkway. We don’t know each other – yet.  There he is hanging out being a local.  I hope [...]