Like a lot of the internet, I’m glad to see Jason Kottke back and blogging after his sabbatical.
He’s the model, IMO, for what a blog should be.
Recording Squad
I enjoyed a fun variation on a gin and tonic (that I cribbed from my buddy Lange) for recording the other night. The Hendrick’s gin leans more toward the flowery end of the gin scale, with its rose and cucumber flavors. The Aperitivo Rosato boosts the flower content with hibiscus and orange blossom. You only want to use a splash of it, though. Any more than that and it will seem like you’re drinking a bouquet.
A strong tonic and healthy squeeze of lime balance the whole glass nicely. It’s a refreshing variation on a classic. I like it.
I missed Downtown Food, too
Intergalactic Tacos are some of my fave food truck food.
And a 10-minute drive to Proper Pie is way better than the 40 it was from the old place.
Fun new watch band for a new job
I do enjoy a “new watch band” post, and Crown and Buckle always have something fun to swap into.
Courtesy Desk Popup
I do enjoy stopping by the Cask for the semi-regular Courtesy Desk popup.
Tracy’s shop is stocked with great tunes worth checking out.
Making lemonade
Stuck in the Phoenix airport long enough to miss all of my connecting flights home, but I’ll land in Charlotte too late to do anything.
Not that I need a reason to have a cold one and a sandwich, but this’ll do.
Jerome, AZ
Tennis weekend wrapped up with a drive out into the Arizona desert.
Jerome is an old copper mining town that exists now as mostly a tourist stop along a twisty mountain road through the red rocks. Neat little place.
USTA Nationals Day 1
On last commute
Ended a long and winding chapter in my professional life today. I’ll miss this drive across the river but I’m excited about the next thing.
A classic for recording last night
They don’t all have to be dry-hopped collabs.