Last week I went shopping at the island Safeway for the first time in a month. Walking into the store, I noticed the background music playing. Often I am irritated by the older pop tunes: I’d rather forget some of the years of my youth and painful memories associated with certain songs. But the voice […]
Entries from September 2004
The effect of grocery store music
September 2nd, 2004 · Comments Off on The effect of grocery store music
Tags: culture
What the doctor said to our daughter
September 2nd, 2004 · Comments Off on What the doctor said to our daughter
“I’ll put it in my collection.” (spoken in regards to my 3-year-old’s unusual feature.) “I’ll have to get the exorcist to take it out.” (said as a joke to my 3-year-old. Do most 3 year olds understand exorcism? And is exorcism a joke?…) This was our first visit with a specialist, someone experienced and respected. […]
Tags: health
Poetry in motion
September 2nd, 2004 · Comments Off on Poetry in motion
One of Robert Scobles’ brother-in-laws is the Bard of the Buses in Wales. Keyvan Ghaemmaghami (pictured) is just as likely to dash you off a love poem as he is to issue a return to Bettws. He is the Bard of the Buses, always ready with a cheery smile, and if you don’t like one […]
Tags: culture
