Folk Music at its Finest
In what was *the* show at SXSW (pronounced “South By”), Tom Morello led a star studded symphony of musicians in support for a new…
by Jewels March 14, 2008
by Jewels March 14, 2008
The Conversation that Saved my Life
If you’re like me and your phone is your life, then a piece of advice: get to know your cab driver. You will eventually…
by Jewels March 13, 2008
Arrived in Austin
After an early rise @ 4am, with the hopes of making it to Austin in time to catch one of the free 300 tickets…
by Jewels March 11, 2008
Lovin and Leaving Louisiana
Nestled quietly a mere 9 meters, or 30 feet, from I-10 in a Texan rest stop, I reflect on my recent Louisiana love affair…
by Jewels March 9, 2008
What is History?
A Debuke college professor and English tourist are sitting at the India House kitchen table and exchange quips on a history I’m unfamiliar with.…
by Jewels March 8, 2008
Lil Miss. Sunshine
Did I say I was going to spend another night in Memphis? It must have been the crack dropped in my drink. Yeah…I made…
by Jewels March 5, 2008
Camera Sad to Car Chase
Earlier this afternoon, my snapshot digital camera was swiped (stolen, snagged, taken without my permission) and I spent a good deal of an hour…
by Jewels March 4, 2008
Tennessee Tannin to Memphis Grays
It’s affirmative. Nashville is a rockin’ city, even for non country die-hards like myself. I want to drink more Jack Daniels and expect to…
by Jewels March 4, 2008
Kickin it in Nashville
Yeah, so that plan about going to Cleveland and Columbus and Cincinnati? Not sure if you’ve heard me complain yet or not, but it’s…
by Jewels February 29, 2008
How Good People Turn Evil
In today’s Wired is an article pronouncing that a psychologist will speak this afternoon at TED, to reveal his learnings on how good people…
by Jewels February 28, 2008
Midwest Music
Chicago Indie Rock Turns out my childhood-high school friend, Megan’s, husband is in an indie rock band, The Bandages, and they’re good. As I…
by Jewels February 28, 2008
To Be (a) 6 Again and CARdio Fitness
As a woman was gazing into a mirror, she heard her husband ask what she’d like for her Birthday. “I’d like to be 6…
by Jewels February 27, 2008
new look, new kinks
after a long month and no computer work, i couldn’t help it … i just had to fiddle with the site. i realize it’s…
by Jewels February 26, 2008
From Potheads to Potholes
My first impression of Chicago? Holy Batman, look at them potholes! If you don’t, your car bumps, bleeps and yells at you. Upon sharing…
by Jewels February 26, 2008
w00t! for wichita
Preface: I’m bummed I’ve been such a bum and haven’t jotted down the blogs I’ve written in my head while driving through Oklahoma, Kansas,…
by Jewels February 23, 2008
Kansas Karaoke
Finally! After 3 sober, singless weeks, I find karaoke in Kansas. After I finish writing a post on being sick, I pack up my…
by Jewels February 19, 2008
Congratulations!
A quick shout out and congrats to ms Erin Walker – soon to be Erin Walker-Beitz or just Erin Beitz. They already share a…
by Jewels February 18, 2008
Sick on/of the Road
Alas, the high elevations have eroded my immune system. Or perhaps it’s the jerky and sunflower seed diet. Or unhygenic food service workers. Or…
by Jewels February 18, 2008
Secret to Happiness: Multiple Jobs
Is the secret to happiness and working to have many jobs? (Unless you’re one of the lucky 1% who don’t have to have any…
by Jewels February 16, 2008