- db clay wallets - You know, for something that I carry with me every day of my life, I’ve never given too much thought to the design or aesthetics of my wallets. Seeing these from the trendy Portland outfit db clay makes me realize just how lame my plain black one is.
- Bell’s Batch 8,000 Ale - I found this new, limited offering in the store this week. Bell’s puts out some incredible beer, and this strong Belgian ale is no different. The smell alone makes me weak in the knees, with hints of honey, corriander and orange peel. TGIF.
- Kanye West’s Graduation - I decided to pick this album up because for all the bragging and narcissism this guy packs into an interview, he’s a damn fine producer. His MC skills are acceptable, as good if not marginally better than most top-40 emcees. But the instrumental tracks behind songs like “Champion,” “The Good Life,” “Stronger” and “Can’t Tell Me Nothing” are admirable and infectious. Dude’s got too much swagger, but as long as he keeps making hip hop that’s different from the T.I.’s and the Rich Boy’s of the world, that’s all I care about.
- Not fighting with the A/C - Last night I sat on the porch for the first time in quite a long time. It was the first of those picture-perfect sunsets that announce the coming of autumn, where the nights are cool and devoid of humidity but yet warm enough not to need a jacket. A bonus of this time of year is not having to fight to get the A/C to run for 10 minutes before it dies again. Maybe a long winter’s nap will leave it refreshed for springtime?
- Pay attention in biology class if you want to avoid embarrassment when you get older - An endearing little article, well worth the read.
Five Things I Love for Friday #84
Originally posted on September 14, 2007
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I'm sorry. I just cannot help disliking Stronger. I personally HATE that Daft Punk song. I hate it with a force of nature. I wonder if most of Kanye's fans know he samples from 2 french metrosexuals.
said Hillary Bort
I think we should all chip in and get Tyler one of the Duct tape wallet kits!
said Brad
Brian,
We had the bell's 8000 on draft at Fries Cafe here in the 'nati. Deeelish. They're out of it now, so we have to settle for the bell's oktoberfest. Also pretty amazing! G
said Gillian
@Gillian - I'm totally jealous. On tap!? WHY DID I LEAVE CINCY? ;)
@Brad - I agree, 'specially if it's "smith sized"
@Hillary - Really!? I thought it was brilliant because it was so unhip-hop. I guess if you hate the original though, it'd be hard to stomach, as it's almost a direct lift...
said Brian Faust
So... you and Seth had the exact same critique of Kayne. 'Cept you were more articulate. (Seth's words).
said Laura
whoa, is there seriously a duct tape wallet kit on that site? I didn't see it on my first run through but i'm going back to scour the site promptly.
nice catch, Brad!
said Tyler
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