After a typical Thursday evening at the sake bar, Gino and I saw DJ Assault at 205 Chrystie. Apparently he’s sorta famous. It was fun anyhow. The next night was Miranda’s birthday dinner in Greenpoint—great food, wine and conversation (MLJ’s 3 barf stories) with several blogroll members in attendance. On Sunday Mike and Gino came to Bushwick for the tour. We all chimed in on Aug and Willow’s renovation progress, then headed over to my place for more open house action. That night we caught oscar fever, of which I was cured about 3/4 of the way through when I got bored an went home.

Wed night I saw a movie and went out for drinks and some food at Decibel. Then to Barcade before going home. It was colder than it’s ever been anywhere in the entire world. I guess Sam went to Mexico today and Jake went last week. I am jealous.

I’m trying to wrap up some projects this week.

Politics:
I’ve been hearing a lot of groans about Nader since he’s announced his bid for presidency. I like him. I liked him in 2000 and I still do. I remember when I was in college and he came to speak. He spoke of how corporations are corrupting our government, that young people should be the catalyst for change, and of his core belief in the value of civic duty. Nader has a tangible history of helping America. He’s a consumer advocate, and a good chunk of my life is being a consumer.

The other candidates offer solutions on Iraq and health care. As for Iraq, I’m morally opposed to the war and believe it exists to make people in the right places rich, but it does not really have an affect on my life. I still go to work, drink beers and watch movies. Health care does affect me, but I have zero hope the candidates will improve it. They won’t meaningfully take on the insurance and drug companies that pumped money into their campaigns.

No matter who we elect we will still face unaccountably high taxes, expensive health care, and an inefficient government. Business as usual!

Records:
Supertramp
Ry Cooder, Paradise and Lunch

Museums:
Tried to go to PS1 but I always forget they’re closed on Tues & Wed

Films:
Be Kind Rewind – Loved it!
(I think my new mail carrier has a personal vendetta against Netflix. Or my mailbox is too small.)

Also I’m collecting ideas for reality tv shows, email them to me please.