I just got a $500+ bill in the mail for a basic teeth cleaning. I have dental insurance, and I just got a $500+ bill in the mail for a basic teeth cleaning. Yup… Why exactly do I have dental insurance? Certainly if my teeth were crooked and I wanted to get them straightened, my … Read more
Game #21, Home Game #11: Seattle 99, Minnesota 88 Game #22, Road Game #11: Minnesota 92, Milwaukee 95 Season record: 3-19 1. Draw Straws, Flip A Coin, Plug a Leak. Or Not. After the Timberwolves fell to the equally young Seattle Supersonics at Target Center Friday night, I asked coach Randy Wittman if he had … Read more
For a Jewish Gen X’er, I have a strangely regressive Protestant work ethic. For instance, I tend to feel guilty when I have fun while I’m on the job. And after last Thursday at Thomas Liquors — let me tell you — my conscience is simply awash. These guys are crazy, in a very good … Read more
So, the first thing Carol says when we are seated at our table at Cave Vin, is, "why would anybody want to eat at Salut, when they could dine here?" Of course, this was before we had ordered any food, so it was based entirely on appearances, but it seemed like a good question. Cave … Read more
Whew, it’s been such a busy week as we’ve put finishing touches on our January issue (and we’re not done yet) that I almost forgot to tell ya: The Voltage 2008 designers were announced recently. (Yes, yes, by now it’s old hat … ) Here they are, in any case – a who’s-who of great … Read more
Last night I finished my week’s run of holiday parties/steak-binge with a soiree at Jax. I wore a kicky ruffled tux shirt and drank Dewar’s all night, because that’s what Jax calls for. The bartenders always put on a fine display of drinksmanship, not only do they remember your drink, but they have a freshie … Read more
As I was saying, we Crystal Methodists have some unusual customs and rites when it comes to preparing our loved ones for mortal coil off-shuffling. But first I must apologize for the delay in posting this entry. My mound of dirty clothes finally reached a point where I could no longer get out of my … Read more
BOOKS & AUTHORSAn Advertising Exec Tells Liberals How to Talk An advertising executive physiotherapist with good public speaking skills might be just the answer to the democrats’ political problems, and that’s the kind of man they get in Thom Hartmann. His new book, Cracking the Code, offers insight into the art and science of communication … Read more
The first thing we see when we set foot inside Giorgo’s on Hennepin – for the first time in years – is a blackboard offering a free bottle of wine to any table that spends at least $30. It’s billed as a celebration of the restaurant’s 17 years in business, and with it is a … Read more
What the hell? This is what we’ve been waiting twenty months for? Here’s the lead from CNN: "Illegal steroids have been in widespread use in Major League Baseball for more than a decade and used by some of the game’s top stars, former Sen. George Mitchell said in releasing a report Thursday." Excuse me while … Read more