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Annoying Fashion People
One of the most annoying things about the world is all of these Other People who are in it! It was either Jean-Paul Sartre or Archie Bunker who said “L’enfer, c’est les autres.” Never is this statement more valid than when it’s being applied to the fashion world. Name another
Learn to Cook Homemade Indian Food That Actually Tastes Good at Omnivore Books!
I think I’ve made it pretty clear over the months that although I am an infinite fat-ass and am obsessed with food, I was born without the “good cook” gene. However, I do believe in the power of cookbooks and classes, and as a result of a onetime (pricey) session
Pat O’Brien’s: Yankee Hater HQ
It ain’t easy being a Boston sports fan in this city. Not only have I had to learn to suppress my reflex of shouting “Yankees Suck!” after every touchdown, recovery or awesome wing I eat no matter which sport I’m watching, but have also learned that wearing Boston sports paraphernalia
DIY: Halloween Candy Bark in Doll Serving Dish
If you’ve been anywhere near Haight Street, you know it’s nearly Halloween. Costume shoppers were out in full force this past weekend, elbowing through the Wasteland, eyeballing possibilities at Held Over. The best party of the year is only days away and in between turning this vinyl devil costume into
Events for the Five Senses: Halloween Edition
Wondering what to do for fun this Halloween? Feeling a little dead inside? Wake yourself up with a FREE Halloween-themed event for each of the 5 senses! TASTE: At today’s DÃa de los Muertos-inspired Berkeley Farmers’ Market, get some delicious fruit and veggie wares, pies by Mission Pie, and Champurrado
Coney Island Scarier Than Usual
Let’s be real for a second- Coney is a frightening spot more often than not. From the days of the Warriors on out, it’s successfully combined freakshow and carnival eeriness with the grit n’ grime of old school NYC. Well, now it’s just amped the fear quotient with it’s own
Whiners Will Be Paddled at Amateur Ping Pong Tournament
I played ping pong for the first time a few weeks ago. Coordination and gentleness has never my thing. I hit a ball so hard it went into the balcony level of bleachers at the Y. Then I hit another ball onto the track and had to dodge runners to
Tis the Season to Eat Pumpkin
One of my favorite things about fall is the the food. Comfort food is at it’s peak during the holidays and one of my favorite multi-purpose produce item is especially in season: Pumpkin. Pumpkin can be consumed in may delicious ways, all of which will rock your autumn. Here are