DJ Anna got married!

Breaking the Law for Linda

Last night we drove to "an undisclosed location" to see some bands play. It was in a neighborhood that we had never been to before. C&R were taking us to see their friend Linda Hagood perform.

Linda is from Brooklyn and writes songs called "Pet Zombie" and "Marsupial Shananigans."

http://www.myspace.com/lindahagood



It was at someone's house, in the basement (down some worrying stairs that reminded me of horror movies with monsters that live in the cellar.) There was skill needed to descend them without falling. Musty.

There were some nice people there along with annoying hipsters - just like in regular music venues. The crowd was very enthusiastic and Linda's songs made us laugh. There was a guy with a giant apple juice jug full of beer and lots of paper cups and brown paper bags. We should have brought more to drink.

We left after Linda played. Chef L'E was a little disappointed that she did not do "Pet Zombie." I was glad to leave the "undisclosed location" before getting trapped in a fire. I'm a worrier.

Happy Birthday Marybeth!

The ill-fated box - note how there is still some evidence (red & blue stripe) that it's for domestic use ONLY.

Stupid US post office. I boycott you!

Items in box will be hand-delivered with birthday singing.

July 4th and a Rathbone Sour

Fourth of July BBQ at our house - Chef L'Erique on the grill. Bison Burgers, Hot Dogs (kosher and all beef that is) plus All-American potato salad and fruit salad (starring mango, yellow AND green kiwi and one organic watermelon.) The "angelcot" was not yet sacrificed. Tasty food, good friends and Chef L'E offered patriotic cocktails: the "Liberal" the "Liberty" followed up by the Floridita Daiquiri and (my favorite) the Rathbone Sour. Ingredients of the last: Muddled cucumber and Thai Basil, demerara sugar syrup, Plymouth Gin and fresh lemon juice. mmmmmmm.

Shake Shake Shake!

After our feast the brave hiked up Bernal Hill and caught the very end of the "official" fireworks. The remaining illegal display of explosions in the Mission District was entertaining. Go ahead USA, blow stuff up.