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It's been another fun and exciting work week. In addition to month-end tasks I learned that we will be having not one, but TWO audits this year. The first one in December for fiscal year 2009 (Can you think of any better way to say, "Happy Holidays!"?) and the second in March for fiscal year 2010.The March audit? We'll be damn lucky if we are actually DONE with 2010 when the auditors show up. This should be about as much fun as a root canal without Novocain.
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Podunk's liquor store is a fun place to visit. The owner stocks a great selection of "standard" beers, specialty beers (i.e. micro brews, imports, you know - "snobby beer") and a reasonable selection of hard liquor.
I went in last night to pick up my Vanilla Smirnoff (on sale for $11.99/750 ml) and walked out with one of these ...
... and a 4-pack of this ...
It wasn't my fault ... really! See, at the Podunk liquor store they lure you with samples of liquor. The owner insisted I try the Tres Leches (who keeps plastic shot glasses at the cash register anyway?) and then he had the audacity to have a 4-pack of the Leinenkugel's Big Eddy Russian Imperial Stout sitting right there at the check out counter.
I mean, seriously?? Who does that sort of product placement in a liquor store where functioning alcoholics frequent??
I went in last night to pick up my Vanilla Smirnoff (on sale for $11.99/750 ml) and walked out with one of these ...
... and a 4-pack of this ...
It wasn't my fault ... really! See, at the Podunk liquor store they lure you with samples of liquor. The owner insisted I try the Tres Leches (who keeps plastic shot glasses at the cash register anyway?) and then he had the audacity to have a 4-pack of the Leinenkugel's Big Eddy Russian Imperial Stout sitting right there at the check out counter.
I mean, seriously?? Who does that sort of product placement in a liquor store where functioning alcoholics frequent??
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Once in a while I stumble upon a blog that I find fascinating and want to share. I am really enjoying The Unseen City - what the author describes as:
... a chronicle of my journeys on foot through the lesser-traveled wards of Chicago, where I currently live, and, from time to time, of New York and Los Angeles. Partly, it’s about nostalgia: for a postwar streetscape of corner taverns, neon signs, cigar shops, and the like. But mostly it’s about seeking moments of beauty, pathos, and humor in the everyday life of overlooked neighborhoods—blocks that have resisted change and retained a connection with their past. In short, it is the story of everything I love about city life.
I'm not sure if it is the stories he tells, the photos he takes, or just the change in scenery that captivates me most, but I am really enjoying stopping by his place and reading about places like this:
... a chronicle of my journeys on foot through the lesser-traveled wards of Chicago, where I currently live, and, from time to time, of New York and Los Angeles. Partly, it’s about nostalgia: for a postwar streetscape of corner taverns, neon signs, cigar shops, and the like. But mostly it’s about seeking moments of beauty, pathos, and humor in the everyday life of overlooked neighborhoods—blocks that have resisted change and retained a connection with their past. In short, it is the story of everything I love about city life.
I'm not sure if it is the stories he tells, the photos he takes, or just the change in scenery that captivates me most, but I am really enjoying stopping by his place and reading about places like this:
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I'm taking Cam and one of his fellow band geeks to see this group - Project Trio - perform Saturday night. Don't be fooled by the beginning of this video ... the style changes drastically.
Although I'm really looking forward to the concert, I am really excited that Cam is exited about going!
I'm taking Cam and one of his fellow band geeks to see this group - Project Trio - perform Saturday night. Don't be fooled by the beginning of this video ... the style changes drastically.
Although I'm really looking forward to the concert, I am really excited that Cam is exited about going!
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7 comments:
The audits sound sucktastic but the unseen city is pretty cool.
Have fun at the concert.
The last time we were in Chicago we went to Billygoat tavern.
I'd almost blocked audits from my memory after seven months at a new job....shiver.
Have a blast at the concert!!!!
Ick on the audits! But, stocking shot glasses at the register is pure brilliance! Makes me want to open my own liquor store. :-) And, I only drink wine.
I love liquor stores where the owner like to stock different stuff and encourages customers to try it out. And I looooooove liquor stores that hold beer or wine tastings. It's a great way to discover new products.
Hee...Big Eddy. Cheers Dana!!
You are lucky to have this store and owner in Podunk.
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