I had once written about my irritation with June’s odd accent, and the editors at Slate were reading. They replaced her with someone who is perfectly acceptable, but doesn’t have that magic Explainer-ness. I’d gladly take June back or even Jesse Thorn. The Explainer seems to be boring these days.
Archive for September, 2007
Mason Adams: Strength Beyond Extra Strength Tylenol
Probably one of the finest Mason Adams tour de forces: the Nuprin take home.
Mason Adams: Genius
I came across this very touching Mason Adams memorial guest book. “For 86 years, with a name like Mason Adams, it had to be good. And, sir, you were.” Well done, Bob Freeman.
Sunday Morning Sandwiches
Oakland’s The Breakroom is clearly the finest neighborhood eatery in the entire world. We have dined upon their selection of sandwiches for the past two weekends. Faux meatballs soon after 9am? No problem. Spicy sloppy j’s at 9:30am? They got ‘em. They appear to have the art of pickling down, as they pickle their own cucumbers. I had a fresh pickle today, probably before you even brushed your teeth.