Monthly Archives: July 2007

Pass the Soap…

Posted on July 31, 2007 by Jim

The American Professor Darius Arya has just finished a ten week excavation of an exceptionally well preserved Roman Bath Complex that dates to the Second Century.  Originally thought to be part of the magnificent residence of the “billionaire” of the day, … Continue reading →

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Mom Would Have Been Proud

Posted on July 19, 2007 by Jim

It’s about scale.  I think Mom acquired her sense of scale from her Mom, Mommie Soph.  If you get something… get a lot of it — you can never tell if the store might run out.  If you cook something… make … Continue reading →

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Why talking to Mikey Bordeaux on a slow day is a bad idea, reason #6

Posted on July 16, 2007 by Jim

“What do you know about the Mayans?”  The question was put to me by my colleague, Mikey Bordeaux… well, his real name is Mike Wofsey; but I have another friend of that name who lives on the other side of … Continue reading →

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Letting Out the Crotch

Posted on July 11, 2007 by Jim

“I thought the custom was to fart after the meal.”  I could feel my nostrils burning, “I think my nose hairs just fell out…” Raymond tucked into his pastrami on rye, took a swig of his Dr. Brown’s Cel-ray Tonic, … Continue reading →

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