”Cry Baby Cry” Was a “White Album” Classic in 1968
I’d like to say my parents played “Cry Baby Cry” when I was in the crib, but it’s highly unlikely. My parents, after all, were never Beatles fans.
And, frankly, that kind of annoys me. Even though my dad was just 29 when the “White Album” came out, […]
Posted on May 30th, 2008 by Pat
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There’s a Barenaked Ladies song called ”It’s All Been Done,” which, translated loosely, means: It’s all been done.
While the song is basically about relationships, I like to cite it – okay, maybe even sing it — when making a case about art. Because, really, nothing is new – it’s all borrowed and tweaked.
Now some may […]
Posted on May 29th, 2008 by Pat
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So every now and then I’ll see at myself in the reflection of a car window and think: “I’m not doing too badly. I mean, yeah, I could lose a few pounds — sure. Who couldn’t, right? But I’m not far off. Maybe I jog for a month. And maybe I cut back on sodas again. But basically […]
Posted on May 28th, 2008 by Pat
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An Homage to “The Big Lebowski” Continues in Mutts Strip
So this Mutts guy really loves “The Big Lebowski.”
Last February, Patrick McDonnell, creator of the syndicated Mutts cartoon strip, dedicated a week’s worth of strips to “The Big Lebowski,” the 10-year-old Coen brothers nod to noir (which, by the way, was a hit last week at […]
Posted on May 27th, 2008 by Pat
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So I’ve been thinking about man caves lately.
If you haven’t heard, man caves are basically retreats for the family man to get away from it all. Whether it’s a garage, a basement, den, mud room or shed, the owner of the man cave can decorate it however he wishes. And since it’s a place to […]
Posted on May 23rd, 2008 by Pat
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When Elvin Bishop won a National Merit Scholarship in the 1950s, he could have gone to the college of his choice. But instead of picking a school based on its academic reputation, the future physics major based his choice on music.
“I knew that Chicago was where the blues was,” he said in a phone interview […]
Posted on May 21st, 2008 by Pat
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I’ve been seeing more of those Sharkcamo stickers on the bottoms of surfboards lately. If you don’t know what Sharkcamo is, well – for one thing, you didn’t read my story a couple of years ago.
That’s okay, though. I won’t take it personally. In fact, you were probably sick that day. Or maybe the neighbor’s dog ate the paper.
Anyway, […]
Posted on May 21st, 2008 by Pat
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With a Little Effort, Even Working Stiffs Can Get the Stoke During the Day
Every summer, surfers around the world are invited to celebrate International Surfing Day by getting in the water and catching some waves.
Only there’s one big problem: Surfing Day is usually on a weekday. And — unless you’re Kelly Slater or Rob Machado […]
Posted on May 20th, 2008 by Pat
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Need Stoke? There’s Surf Everywhere — Even In The Waves Off Of Chicago
After a real crummy week, I was in dire need of The Stoke. So I was elated Friday evening to get what was perhaps the biggest stoke of the year.
At A-Beach in Morro Bay, it was sunny, the water was actually warm (comparatively, anyway), […]
Posted on May 19th, 2008 by Pat
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Whadduya know? After seemingly infinite wind and chilly temps, it’s finally decided to become California again. And the lack of wind is creating glassy conditions conducive to The Stoke.
Of course, I wouldn’t suggest you trunk it in the water just yet. KSBY did a good job recently explaining why the water has been especially cold this […]
Posted on May 16th, 2008 by Pat
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