new jam

Thanks Paul

Palin got punk'd

Probably everyone has heard it by now but the Montreal-based radio duo, the masked avengers schooled Palin in a prank call. They pretend to be Nicolas Sarkozy and hilarity ensues. I tried posting the video clip last night, and again this morning and it is not working so instead here is the link to d-listed, the audio can be found there.

Despite all the hints given that something about this call was not right Palin plowed right on. Just like I am sure she does in her new movie "Nalin' Palin." My personal favorite line though is right at the beginning when she says something to the effect of, "Nicolas, John McCain and I... we love you."

I think these two have got it right

I'm betting it was pre-scripted, but I like that they can laugh at themselves. It seems to indicate that they have worked out a relationship that works for them, which is always nice to see. And Sarah Silverman is a genius.

"Words in Air"

Robert Lowell and Elizabeth Bishop 1962
courtesy of Vasser College Library and the NYT.

I just bought this book on a whim yesterday, and today it pops up in the Times. I can't start it until I finish Oryx and Crake for the book club, but it is gonna be so great. "Words in Air" is a collection of letters that span over 30 years, between two of the 20th century's greatest poets. Critical, honest, and surprisingly supportive and sharing their friendship and love, lives in their letters as it never did in life.

courtesy of Houghton Library and the NYT

Too hot to handle

Happy Birthday Penn. Love the dirty mattress, so sexy.

John Denver - Take Me Home Country Road

I bet both McCain and Obama will be singing this one on Nov. 4th


or maybe this one

San Francisco Property

The Whittier House is one of the most handsome mansions in San Francisco. Built in 1896, in the Pacific Heights neighborhood, it is located at 2090 Jackson Street.

The Spreckels Mansion in Pacific Heights. Alma Spreckels was an avid art collector and eventually gave San Francisco the Legion of Honor. The house was built in 1913, and was later owned by Danielle Steele, obviously.

The Octagon House, built based on a nineteenth century idea that people who lived within the shape were happier and healthier, serves as a museum of arts and craft design.

The Queen Anne style is iconic San Francisco, although this row is unusual in Pacific Heights.

Perhaps one of my favorite San Francisco mansions, the Bourn House at 2520 Webster. Built by Willis Polk it was the home of William B. Bourn who headed Pacific Gas and Electric, and was perhaps the richest man in California at the time this house was built.

The Hass-Lilienthal House, also in the Queen Anne style. Built in 1886.
For information on touring historic property in San Francisco check out this website.