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Three random bits

First – this is my new favorite ad. DAMN… Between this and the Madonna / Missy Elliott ad I’m feelin the urge to shop Gap. Guess advertising does work.

Second – Looking at my site stats it seems someone wound up here on a google search for “Iraqi twinkie”. I don’t even know what to make of that. Just made me chuckle.

Third – Water heater saga continues. Woke up to no hot water this morning. Seems that the pilot light on the brand new thing wouldn’t stay lit so the singing repair man was back first thing in the morning. Seems fine now but the fun never ends..

Simple Pleasantries

Ok… So can i recommend a few things that everyone could try that would make the world a much nicer place to be in (and make me not feel like smackin people upside the head on my way to work)?

• When you see someone signaling to change lanes – slow up and let them do it.
• When you see someone trying to get out of their garage on a busy street slow down and let them out – don’t swerve into on coming traffic to make sure you get past them first
• When someone slows to let you change lanes – just wave a quick thank you
• When you walk into a building with someone close behind you – hold the door.
• When you pass someone on the street smile…

None of these things will slow you down more than a fraction of a second and sure will make someone’s day…
(Needless to say – It took a line of traffic passing to get out of my garage today, had 3 people speed up to stop me from getting off at my exit, another scowel at me when I finally switched lanes… And i’m usually a really aggresive driver…)
Happy Tuesday

Transitions

Johnny Cash: 1932 – 2003

John Ritter:

My neighbors are going to kill me

Oh my GOD… I knew that sanding was loud but I had NO IDEA… Its echoing up and down the block… Its CRAZY… I’m SO EMBARRASSED.

Some Sake News

For those of you who might be interested Kevin sent me this yesterday:

• The Joy Of Sake
  The largest sake tasting event outside of Japan is being held at the Hotel Nikko in San Francisco on September 18, 2003, 6:00pm – 9:00pm. Join visiting brewers from Japan and Sake enthusiasts from around the country for a sampling of Japan’s finest sakes. Over 120 Premium Sakes Sushi and Sake Appetizers by top chefs from:
  Anzu, Betelnut, Grasshopper, Kiku of Tokyo, Kirala, Kyoya, Memphis Minnie’s Bar B Que, Ozumo, Roy’s and Sushi Ran
  Tickets are $60 per person and can be purchased at Sushi on North Beach (415) 788-8050 (ask for Katsu)
  www.sakefestival.com

• America’s first Sake store right here in San Francisco.

  True Sake has just opened up in Hayes Valley, San Francisco. This is the best place to buy sake in the city, maybe the country. The owner has a great working knowledge of all things sake and can help you with information, advise or just general sake talk. The selection is huge and the prices are great.

  True Sake
  560 Hayes Street
  San Francisco, CA 94102
  (415) 355.9555
  (800) 949 3267
  

Burning Man

In case you missed it the Chronicle has some COOL Pictures from Burning Man:

Burning Man 2003