$3 Guinness pints is not a bad way to start St. Pat’s weekend. That would be T.J. Maloney’s Irish Pub in Merrillville on Friday night with the kilt-wearing band Highland Reign. I was surprised it was a legit pint. Usually those $3 Guinness deals means a small cup. So well done Maloney’s. Sigh, I missed Chicago for St. Pat’s but Crown Point on Saturday was the next best thing. The only city/town/whatever in Chicagoland that hosted a nighttime parade. The parade passed through the historic downtown square but it was just out of sight for me as I was perched on the patio bar of Zodiac Cafe and Lounge just north of the action. Guinness was either out of stock or missing so I…
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Call it nycdodgy. So I spent last weekend in New York City and this is one of the asshats I came across. Of course I gave him the loose change I had. How could I not. He’s an honest fuck. Overheard from the cute, ginger-haired, long-legged flight attendant on the plane from Chicago: “I love your mascara.” “I love your sweater skirt.” “My mom was asking me about Facebook. I said, ‘ma, don’t go on Facebook. You can barely work a smartphone.’ ” She also talked about wanting more hours and explained to some douche passenger the rules of electrical device shut-off. “There was a study….plus we want your full attention.” Well, she had mine. I even took my headphones off to give her…
New newness on the way. Stuff coming soon. Including a short weekend getaway to NYC. So expect a little something something Sunday night. Etc. Finally watching The Wire. Holy shite. And I’m in love with the black, lesbian detective. Sonja Sohn is Det. Kima Greggs.
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