I’m not normally one for street violence, but this is absolutely hilarious.

ht: Marko

I went to the mailbox and lo and behold, there was a strange, yellow padded envelope and inside . . . the new album from TRAGEDY: All-Metal Tribute To The Bee Gees, We Rock Sweet Balls And Can Do No Wrong (long name and album title, eh?).

Anyways, yes, it is as awesome as I dreamed it to be.

Via Art of Drink and Kaiser Penguin, here’s a list of 100 drinks to try before you die.  To play along, cut and paste the list, leave the ones you’ve had in bold and cross out any that you refuse to attempt.  I can’t believe that I’ve had 88 of these.  Not bad.  

1. Manhattan Cocktail
2. Kopi Luwak (Weasle Coffee)
3. French / Swiss Absinthe
4. Rootbeer
5. Gin Martini
6. Sauternes
7. Whole Milk
8. Tequila (100% Agave)
9. XO Cognac
10. Espresso
11. Spring Water (directly from the spring)
12. Gin & Tonic
13. Mead
14. Westvleteren 12 (Yellow Cap) Trappist Ale
15. Chateau d’Yquem
16. Budwieser
17. Maraschino Liqueur
18. Mojito
19. Orgeat
20. Grand Marnier
21. Mai Tai (original)
22. Ice Wine (Canadian)
23. Red Bull
24. Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice
25. Bubble Tea
26. Tokaji
27. Chicory
28. Islay Scotch
29. Pusser’s Navy Rum
30. Fernet Branca
31. Fresh Pressed Apple Cider
32. Bourbon
33. Australian Shiraz
34. Buckley’s Cough Syrup
35. Orange Bitters
36. Margarita (classic recipe)
37. Molasses & Milk
38. Chimay Blue
39. Wine of Pines
40. Green Tea
41. Daiginjo Sake
42. Chai Tea
43. Vodka (chilled, straight)
44. Coca-Cola
45. Zombie (Beachcomber recipe)
46. Barley Wine
47. Brewed Choclate (Xocolatl)
48. Pisco Sour
49. Lemonade
50. Speyside Single Malt
51. Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee
52. Champagne (Vintage)
53. Rosé (French)
54. Bellini
55. Caipirinha
56. White Zinfandel (Blush)
57. Coconut Water
58. Cerveza
59. Cafe au Lait
60. Ice Tea
61. Pedro Ximenez Sherry
62. Vintage Port
63. Hot Chocolate
64. German Riesling
65. Pina Colada
66. El Dorado 15 Year Rum
67. Chartreuse
68. Greek Wine
69. Negroni
70. Jägermeister
71. Chicha
72. Guiness
73. Rhum Agricole
74. Palm Wine
75. Soju
76. Ceylon Tea (High Grown)
77. Belgian Lambic
78. Mongolian Airag
79. Doogh, Lassi or Ayran
80. Sugarcane Juice
81. Ramos Gin Fizz
82. Singapore Sling
83. Mint Julep
84. Old Fashioned
85. Perique
86. Jenever (Holland Gin)
87. Chocolate Milkshake
88. Traditional Italian Barolo
89. Pulque
90. Natural Sparkling Water
91. Cuban Rum
92. Asti Spumante
93. Irish Whiskey
94. Château Margaux
95. Two Buck Chuck
96. Screech
97. Akvavit
98. Rye Whisky
99. German Weissbier
100. Daiquiri (classic)

Impeding fatherhood has had me pondering my future pretty much since the second that Brenda showed me the fateful pee stick.  I’m back in school, but with an unclear vision as to what destination that will bring.  Right now, it just seems like something I should do.  We’re moving (more on that over here), partly because the new house, yard, and neighborhood are all more conducive to having a toddler around.  Our jobs are obviously going to change somewhat as we try to juggle bills, time, and the Lil’ Screamer (you’re not allowed to leave kids alone for more than four hours, are you?).

Anyway, my blogging has been somewhat less than consistent.  I’ve been trying to keep both I Radio Heaven and Becoming Daddy up, but I haven’t revisited their respective purposes.  So, I’m going to work on a new plan for both of them.  I hate posting goals–or even writing them, since I’m the type of person that thinks that setting your alarm clock to get up early in order to exercise is practically better than actually working out–but I will let you know that I am going to repackage these two little spots on the web that I maintain to stroke my ego.  All of my personal stuff is moving over to Becoming Daddy, since all of that really defines who I am as a person and subsequently as a father.  This will be all of the political stuff, music stuff, restaurants, media, book reviews — all of it.  I’m keeping I Radio Heaven as strictly a music, food, and drinks blog.  I wasn’t going to keep it, but I started thinking about where I am now.  Right now, I’m the bar manager at one of the best restaurants in the city.  For example, we’re about to be featured in Esquire Magazine again.  (In case you forgot, that’s twice in less than two years.)  My cocktails have been mentioned in D-List Magazine, I have a shout-out coming on the Bombay Sapphire blog, and I very, very nearly won a contest that would have gotten one of my originals in the December issue of GQ (I lost because the liquor that was sponsoring the contest wasn’t the dominant flavor in the drink).  I say all of this not to illustrate my non-existent awesomeness, but to point out that I have a unique opportunity (because of my position) to try some of the most unique and delicious ingredients out there, and the owners of my restaurant are very gracious in allowing me to experiment and create some very unique things.  I’m not nearly up to the level of some of the guys around here (seriously, molecular mixology?  I failed chemistry sooo miserably . . . ), but I’m working at it.  

I’ve come to the conclusion that if I stay focused on the future, I’ll miss the great place that I’m in right now.  I probably won’t retire a bartender, so I need to work on something else.  But, while I’m doing what I’m doing, I should have fun with it, learn from it, and try to grow through it.

as performed by Rodrigo Y Gabriela

you’re welcome.  

One of the biggest problems I’ve had with Bush is his refusal to admit any type of culpability for some of the problems this country has faced as a direct result of his actions (no, i don’t believe that all things are his fault).  However, a new Yahoo article shows a repentant man.  Read here.

Clicky Clicky for very funny slideshow featuring some great shots of President NumNu Bush.

Here’s an interesting, up-close look at the Obama family’s Election Night experience.  It’s encouraging to see such a degree of openness demonstrated by a public figure; maybe more will follow suit?

Tragedy: The All-Metal Tribute To The Bee Gees

I am not kidding. This may be the most awesomely awesome thing I have ever seen.  If they ever make it to Seattle, I am in the front row.  

OMG this little kid is awesome

thanks, Videogum