“Remember kid, there’s heroes and there’s legends. Heroes get remembered but legends never die”. This is a very well said, direct quote from Babe Ruth, or rather, from Art LaFleur, the man who plays “The Babe” in the iconic movie The Sandlot. Now before I go any further with this, you’re probably already pondering a few … Continue reading »
You know, it’s a funny thing to be dedicated to a particular genre of music and listen to all the misconceptions that someone on the outside of that genre firmly believes in. Punk rock, metal, and rap are just a few of the genres that are the victims of endless and tired stigmas. So who … Continue reading »
I’m one of those lucky people who gets to walk to work. In fact, I walk a lot of places nowadays (walking is the new fixie bike — I’m starting the trend right now!). You know the only thing that sucks about walking downtown in San Jose? –the stabbings? the homeless people? that you’re seriously … Continue reading »
Non-stop sunshine. Cut throat driving. Countless street art at every turn. Child pop stars in training who can play the accordion. Famous Asian celebrities in bright pink Hummer limos. Legendary chicken and waffles at Roscoe’s in Inglewood. All of this must mean one thing; I’m currently vacationing in Los Angeles. As I sit on my … Continue reading »
Cheapest Van Halen tickets for this Summer at the HP Pavilion in San Jose on StubHub: $50. Service and instant download fee for ticket: $14.95. Parking at HP Pavilion: $25. Plastic cup of mediocre light beer: $10. The essential Van Halen 2012 tour shirt: $20. Right there, you’re looking at $119.95 for a single concert. … Continue reading »
Oh shoot, that person just told me their name 15 seconds ago. Aaaand…it’s gone. Blast! If it weren’t for that shiny object in the corner. . . ooo cheese dip! (Focus.) Are ya tired of new names slipping through the cracks and wormholes of your mind? Never fear, help is here. Jump down the wormhole. … Continue reading »
Sweatshirts and jackets begin to collect dust in dark closets. Test and homework burn piles are in full effect. Graduation invites are all sealed up and ready to be shipped in crisp crème envelopes. Rising temperatures and countless sunlight see no end in sight. You know what that means; summer’s just around the corner. While … Continue reading »
The synchronized flowers paired together in the spiral vase at the center of the living room table begin to slightly wilt and shed their delicate petals. Half empty wine bottles that had previously been christened and celebrated now stand dormant awaiting the next momentous event. The elaborately clever and touching cards that stand up in … Continue reading »
You know, it’s a funny thing when you first develop a curious interest in a subculture and want to learn more about it. You have all these ideas about what that subculture is all about as well as all these negative preconcieved notions that you’ve developed from your family, the media, and the rest of society. It’s like hearing … Continue reading »
