Category Archives: The Good Life

GoPro Hijinks

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: If people are going to persist in amusing themselves by doing physically risky things, may there at least be a GoPro camera attached.

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Art and Booze Together

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: Here’s a curious little article detailing the mutually beneficial yet uneasy relationship between the businesses of trend-setting art and liquor. Interesting, though, to note what the arty folks consider to be a downside: Spirits sponsors want signage at … Continue reading →

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Cocktail Du Jour

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: Filipino food is something that’s having a moment in downtown NYC, so — trend-chasers that we are — The Question Lady and I have been checking it out. Thumbs up so far. Filipino food is related to … Continue reading →

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Mom Jeans Haiku

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Over heart-shaped rear Denim stretched like blue-hued bliss No low-rise bullshit

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Carnevino at the Palazzo

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Apparently it’s Carnivore Weekend here at UR, because along with PR’s post about the dee-licious Umami Burger, I thought I’d share a few shots of one of Vegas’ best steakhouses. As the picture above shows, Carnevino is … Continue reading →

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Umami Burger, and Some Reflections About Culture and SoCal

Posted on November 30, 2013 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: Though L.A. partisan Blowhard, Esq. has been urging the Question Lady and me to give Umami Burger a try for a couple of years, we’ve never found time during our L.A. visits to indulge. So how convenient … Continue reading →

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Art Du Jour

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Click on the image to enlarge. “Map of the World” by SHAG (aka Josh Agle)

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Juxtaposin’: Les Filles de Serge

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Related Birkin talks Bardot.

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Federer Du Jour

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: I don’t know how Federer dreams up these shots, let alone executes them. Incidentally: a big tip of the hat to YouTube user (and major Federer fan) MrSeba1670. I’m very grateful to the tennis fans who go … Continue reading →

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The Difference between VRBO and AirBnB

Posted on November 2, 2013 by Fenster

Fenster writes: The internet has made short term home rental a snap for both renters and hosts.   We live near Boston but have a second home in upstate NY.  And I recently took a job that requires me to … Continue reading →

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