January 2023

  • This Parade Brought to You By …

    Today is Gasparilla, Tampa’s annual pirate-themed Mardi Gras-ish parade. As I write this, hundreds of thousands of drunken, rowdy people are crammed onto Bayshore Boulevard for beer, beads, and the occasional flash of boobs. I enjoyed Gasparilla when I was younger. Today, I avoid it like the plague. The Complimentary…

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  • I’ve Got It Covered

    I’m starting a new year with a new playlist — a collection of covers that are equal to (or even better than) the original song. Enjoy! What songs do I need to add?

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