I Bought a Book Today.

People, I am ruined. I went to Barns and Noble (bad idea) on my lunch break today, and naturally I glance over the "Architecture" section to see if there were any new tree house books. There was. Although their selection was a bit sad in size, I was lucky enough to find a tree house book that I don't already own. Glorious. Just opening it, the new book smell was overwhelming and fantastic. I sat at my desk and oooohed and ahhhhhed at every page. My heart pitter pattered like a teenager in love.

Tree houses are so magical. Little palaces scrapped together out of found objects and fairy dust. sigh....

Just scouring the interwebs for tree houses again.

Some day.....

Camptown Races Sing This Song

The Campptown ladies sing this song,
Doo-da, Doo-da
The Camptown racetrack's five miles long
Oh, de doo-da day

Goin' to run all night
Goin' to run all day
I bet my money on a bob-tailed nag
Somebody bet on the gray

Oh, the long tailed filly and the big black horse,
Doo-da, doo-da
Come to a mud hole and they all cut across,
Oh, de doo-da day

Goin' to run all night
Goin' to run all day
I bet my money on a bob-tailed nag
Somebody bet on the gray

I went down there with my hat caved in,
Doo-da, doo-da
I came back home with a pocket full of tin
Oh, de doo-da day

Goin' to run all night
Goin' to run all day
I bet my money on a bob-tailed nag
Somebody bet on the gray

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Hop Juice.
Flaming Lips.


Soft Serve.
Naked Cafe

North Coast Rasputin Imperial Stout

I had this beer last night at The Bottle Room in Up Town Whittier. The first sip tasted like a chocolate milk shake, but then after the head wore off a bit, it had slight blueberry flavor. I will definitely be hunting this one down at my local Bev Mo. I give it a 10. 10 for taste and 10 for alcohol content.

Clifton's Cafeteria Up For Sale

I read in the news this morning that the Clifton family is selling their space in down town LA. Clifton's has been around since WWII. If you haven't been yet, GO. You can read the complete story HERE.

The Beer Challenge

I made a bet with the devil today. 

It involves me brewing my own beer. If anyone has any helpful tips or suggestion concerning this process, then PLEASE enlighten me. 

Cheers.

New Toy

This is the new apple of my eye and I will start saving......NOW. 

Also, in other coffee news, I just figured out that I can purchase Stumptown beans on their website. FABULOUS. And I must say, they have a lovely site.