Author Archives: Brandy Hauman
Here comes the sun…
We sprang ahead today, and the weather was finally dry enough and warm enough to be outside to do some yardwork. I cleared away the winter debris, filling my compost bin with lovely leaves and worms, and I unearthed some … Continue reading
You see the weirdest things when you can’t sleep
A few nights ago I was up watching late night television because I could not sleep, and I saw this. I’m glad there’s a clip online, since this was so weird a part of me thought I just dreamt the … Continue reading
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One for the Long Island metal fans… a name from the past
I know a lot of you Long Island kids fondly remember Fingers Metal Shop. I’d listen to WBAB on my boom box, in bed with the lights off… that’s how I learned about Priest and Metallica and Iron Maiden… and … Continue reading
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Exerpt from upcoming Sammy Hagar book
Over at Rolling Stone. It paints a very sad portrait of Eddie…
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On Making Wine, part 1
Living in the New York metro area, the idea of making anything from scratch is fascinating. We can have whatever we want, whenever we want it. You can buy amazing artisanal products easily, and often for a reasonable price. Yet … Continue reading
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Two-fer Tuesday
Today is both International Women’s Day and Fat Tuesday. Pancakes and equality for everyone!
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Or, one more reason why I don’t go to many concerts anymore
It’s sad that the industry has developed like this. Bands scalping their own tickets? Insane.
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Mark Your Calendars, George R. R. Martin fans
George R. R. Martin sets a firm release date for A Dance With Dragons. It feels right somehow to anticipate a massive fantasy novel right near my birthday. All the HP books were released around this time of year, right? … Continue reading
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Only in New York
Part 1 of many, I predict… this time features Matt Damon and a wine store clerk.
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