Classic Content: The incredible edible quail egg
The quail egg shooter, or uzura, is a fine addition to any sushi meal — assuming you can bring yourself to eat raw eggs.
Shunned: The Story of a Former Jehovah’s Witness and His Quest to Help Others (part 2)
This is part 2 of the story of Mike Shemwell’s life and eventual departure from Jehovah’s Witnesses.
April 1: Indiana Woman Still Talks About Time She Went to Louisville
Jeffersonville, Ind., resident Amy Lance is still talking about that one time when she went to Louisville, her friends report.
Classic Content: White Zombie, Ramones Take Louisville to Limit
It was 1995 when I went to Louisville Gardens to see a triple bill of The Ramones, Supersuckers and White Zombie. It was the one and only time I ever got to see The Ramones. Here’s what I wrote about the experience.
Classic Content: Who’s Idea Was That, Anyway?
This is an early Brain Fart I wrote for LEO Weekly, way back in January 2001, when it was still called Louisville Eccentric Observer. Hard to believe I got through this without mentioning the oyster.
Classic Content: Attack of the Garden Spiders
I’m not afraid of many things. I do suffer from a slight case of coulrophobia (which is an abnormal fear of clowns), but that has become almost a fascination. But I will admit to being afraid of one thing: spiders.
Classic Content: When in a Wreck, Don’t Forget the Blood Capsules
No, I did not recently have a wreck. This is a Brain Fart that dates to April 2006, and it still pops into my head occasionally when I see a wreck on the highway.
Classic Content: How Brewery Cats Hiro and Saki Found Their Home at Apocalypse Brew Works
If you’ve ever been to Apocalypse Brew Works on Mellwood Avenue (lord knows how many times I’ve been there), you’ve no doubt met Hiro and Saki, the resident brewery cats. They’re as much a fixture there as the plastic cups, picnic tables and giant Jenga. This is the story of how they first came to live at the brewery.
Classic Content: Brain Farts, Clown Suits and Detergencies
This column was written for LEO Weekly in February 2005 for my series known as Brain Farts. I still think “Detergency” would be a great name for a detergent. Few agree. Also, one name has been omitted to protect those who wanted nothing to do with this in the first place.