Fist Full of Fur = A Punch Full of Awesome

This is the coolest short film about a guy in a gorilla suit traveling through Boston one day that you will ever see. And it’s the only one to my knowledge that was assembled from thousands of still images. 5,205 still images to be precise. Fist Full Of Fur from Ummm Productions on Vimeo. Sooo [...]

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New York: Tuba by Wolff, Bobotie by Madiba [TLOS Travel]

Last weekend, Van Hammersley and I went to New York City to eat too much, drink too much, spend too much money, and look at all the beautiful people.  I’m happy to report we succeeded wildly on all counts.  On our first night in town we hung out in the East Village and the Lower [...]

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Review: Memphis

Is Memphis America’s second most miserable city? It sure is – at least according to a new report from Forbes.com, which says only Stockton, California is worse. But things can’t really be that bad for the Bluff City, right? Well, lets take a closer look. Hmm … shockingly high rate of violent crimes? Check. Sky-rocketing sales tax? Check. Widespread government [...]

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Brooklyn: Go Forth and Brunch

I visit New York City fairly frequently.  I have some beloved family and friends in the big city, Brooklyn in particular, and am often in need of an escape from Boston.  Ever since I was introduced to the Merritt Parkway I’ve shunned the Fung Wah and the Lucky Star and driven myself.  This last trip [...]

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