Category Archives: The Good Life

Another Era

Paleo Retiree writes: The way it used to be: A more recent staging of the same tune: Fun fact: Bob Crewe, the man behind this wonderfully arousing music — as well as behind rockin’ performances by the Four Seasons and … Continue reading

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Oslo Opera House

Atypical Neurotic writes: Took this shot at 4:25 pm. The Opera House was designed by the Norwegian architectural firm Snøhetta, which also designed the new library in Alexandria, Egypt. When I saw the initial renderings back in the early 2000s, … Continue reading

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Book-Reading Today

Paleo Retiree writes: Although these days I do probably 90% of my reading on the computer, and although I enjoy being a little irreverent about books — good Lord, can’t some people get mighty sentimental about books! — I’ve nonetheless … Continue reading

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If You Were a Cute 20 Year Old Today …

Paleo Retiree writes: … would you be sexting with your sweetie? And would the two of you be swapping sexy jpgs? To kick it up one more level: If you and your sweetie were feeling juicy and mischievous, would you … Continue reading

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You Can Buy Anything in New York City

Paleo Retiree writes: Wandering around the streets of NYC often leaves me marveling at the variety of what’s available for purchase. Just yesterday I enjoyed a visit to Sakaya, a store in the East Village that sells nothing but sake. Couldn’t … Continue reading

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Utopia?

Paleo Retiree writes:

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L.A. Burrito Blogging Part 1: Super Mex

Blowhard, Esq. writes: The site LAist just released its list of the best burritos in Los Angeles. PR decided there was a disturbing lack of food blogging around here, so I’ve been sent on assignment to evaluate their findings. Hey, no … Continue reading

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The Skills Some People Develop

Paleo Retiree writes: Was trickery (CGI? editing tomfoolery?) involved, can anyone tell? In any case, I want to point out what a shrewdly constructed little piece of entertainment this 37 second long, all-in-one-shot clip is. Here’s how it goes: Closeup … Continue reading

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“Penny Flame’s Expert Guide to Rough Sex”

Paleo Retiree writes: A Vivid production written, hosted, and directed by a young porn star, the short dark-haired beauty Penny Flame. It’s a mildly interesting, mildly amusing, and mildly hot watch. Rough sex here mostly seems to mean spanking, choking, … Continue reading

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Metaphysics

Paleo Retiree writes: Some answers to one of life’s greatest Eternal Questions: How do you turn a half-volley into a weapon of war? For best viewing, put it on 720p and blow it up to full-screen.

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