17/20... and I'm sorry, that picture of a Kit Kat was fucked up (I would swear it looked like there was caramel in there), so that point I would totally call into question. For people who love candy, and did well on this quiz, you should check out the book Candy Freak: A Journey Through the Chocolate Underbelly of America by Steve Almond. It's such a great read, and will encourage you to discover the last of strange regional candy companies in existance.... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by kimdog at 4:53 PM on June 28, 2008

I just moved two blocks away from the High Line, and I am so excited. I remember about 5 years ago the city asked a bunch of urban planners/ artists/ designers to submit their pie-in-the-sky conceptualizations for the space. I most noticeably remember one that reinvented the High Line as a lap pool, and another that utilized the rails to transport some sort of moveable cafe/shop thing. But I can see the influence of these plans trickling into the current design (like the little wading... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by kimdog at 12:54 PM on June 25, 2008

There is Banyan Tree Foundation in the US, but it is completely unrelated to the Canadian one.
posted to MetaFilter by kimdog at 11:44 AM on June 4, 2008

I am proud to say that the very first concert I ever saw was Jeannie C. Reilly and Tom T. Hall. Some time around 1980, in northeast TN. When I was a teen I shunned country music, but it's crept back into my life over the last decade. Classic country that is. It's a shame that so many of the greats are dying off.
posted to MetaFilter by kimdog at 7:43 AM on April 25, 2008

I'm interested in Chris Crocker because he is from my home town. And I appreciate how difficult it can be to grow up there, especially as a gay kid. I wasn't gay, but one of my best friends is and at 36, he still hasn't come out to his family. So I give him kudos for leveraging his personality in a public venue to create... something- celebrity, infamy, or whatever you want to call it. I just hope he can keep enough of this capital to establish a sturdy platform for his adult life.
posted to MetaFilter by kimdog at 7:35 AM on March 26, 2008

My favorite of the lot was The Witches and the Grinnygog. I remember finding Into the Labyrinth quite boring. Early Nickelodeon was pretty great. I loved the kids talk show "Livewire" with Fred Newman. Some great bands played on that show.
posted to MetaFilter by kimdog at 10:00 AM on March 19, 2008

Completely awesome! Best thing I've seen in days. But then I've also taken a boat out onto Loch Ness and dangled my feet in the water just to taunt the beast! (That shit was cold.)
posted to MetaFilter by kimdog at 10:11 AM on March 15, 2008

I love how he takes a few bites off the last carrot to make it fit!
posted to MetaFilter by kimdog at 9:32 AM on March 9, 2008

My ex-boyfriend's father, who was an advertising executive in Nashville, discovered Jim Varney and had some role in creating the Earnest character for Pet Milk commercials that were his big break. I remember him telling me that Varney was either really cool, or a complete asshole, but I can't remember which it was. I have to say, I quite enjoyed Ernest Goes to Camp. Guilty pleasure.
posted to MetaFilter by kimdog at 7:49 AM on February 8, 2008

sad. just sad. fabulous talent.
posted to MetaFilter by kimdog at 2:10 PM on January 22, 2008

It's the same at my building, Bookhouse. We have a bookshelf in the laundry room that always has a revolving stock. I just took down two shopping bags full of books that I've weeded out as I prepare for a move. I've gotten incredible things from that shelf... there must be an editor in out building because I've found numerous uncorrected proofs for books that eventually go on to be best sellers. I've read many things months before anyone else has ever heard of them.... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by kimdog at 3:40 PM on January 20, 2008

I wasn't there in '69 (being not born yet), but my bf and I did drive out there in May of this year. The blight on the general area was striking: its a beautiful part of the country, but the economic downturn in the area is apparent. The new Bethel Arts Center (the actual site of the 69 concert) is super swanky, in stark contrast to how most people think of Woodstock. The field is still very recognizable, though. It's weird going out there... there's virtually no signage or reference to... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by kimdog at 8:07 AM on January 9, 2008

Peter Crowley, who ran the club from 75 to 81 and did most of the booking, has a MySpace page. His blog makes for some interesting reading. I moved to NYC 20 years too late, but made a pilgrimage to the site soon after I moved. As I stood on the corner lost in my rock and roll day dreams, Ric Ocasek walked by.
posted to MetaFilter by kimdog at 11:50 AM on January 1, 2008

Just another person to poke holes is this (and I also thought I had seen it on Snopes). I don't think it could have happened because I can guarantee at least one of those cars was making a coffee run for the office. So they weren't buying $4 worth of coffee, they were buying $20 worth of coffee. If the person in front of them on the chain willingly paid for that, I'm sure it wasn't without exclaiming a few choice words about trying to be nice under his or her breath.
posted to MetaFilter by kimdog at 11:55 AM on December 17, 2007

About 15 years ago, there was a flasher terrorizing women at a remote park near a lake in my hometown. When they caught him, it turned out to be my high school Geometry teacher. He was the kind of guy that kids ran roughshod over- superglued his door shut, had parties in class, etc. I guess this was how he released his "frustrations".

I've also had this happen to me in a parking lot.
posted to MetaFilter by kimdog at 10:58 AM on November 15, 2007

I bet it's true. I've had unparalleled service from Zappos. Just last week I placed an order at 7:30pm, and they were at my door at 5pm the next day. They also called me once to say that the shoes I had ordered were the last pair in stock, but they found a flaw in the pre-ship inspection, so weren't sending them. Rather, they had already refunded my credit card and e-mailed me a $15 coupon for my next purchase. They are based in Kentucky. Southerners are like that.
posted to MetaFilter by kimdog at 7:42 AM on October 16, 2007

Damned if you do, damned if you don't.
posted to MetaFilter by kimdog at 11:17 AM on October 3, 2007

Here's what you want, oaf... Flexpetz
posted to MetaFilter by kimdog at 10:53 AM on October 3, 2007

They weren't exactly "in the Mall". From what I am seeing, they were in the parking garage attached to the mall. So it's not like they were running amok after hours like Bart and Milhouse.
posted to MetaFilter by kimdog at 10:20 AM on October 2, 2007

I'm neither a foodie nor a cook, but I loved all of Ruth Reichl's books and Kitchen Confidential. Bourdain and Reichl are marvelous storytellers, and their stories just happen to center on subject of food. Heat is on my wishlist.
posted to MetaFilter by kimdog at 11:50 AM on September 25, 2007

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posted to MetaFilter by kimdog at 1:17 PM on September 23, 2007

I must admit I was thrilled to find out that this kid is from my hometown in TN.
posted to MetaFilter by kimdog at 1:38 PM on September 21, 2007

Felis Catus... damn, I was invaded by two of those 12 years ago, and I still can't get rid of them!

The house cat (Felis catus) was domesticated in the eastern Mediterranean c. 3000 years ago. Considering the extent to which cats are valued as pets, it is not surprising that they have since been translocated by humans to almost all parts of the world. Notable predators, cats threaten native birdlife and other fauna, especially in island... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by kimdog at 11:41 AM on September 20, 2007

This question was in Slate's Dear Prudence today:

"Dear Prudence,
My younger, 13-year-old sister is having a slumber party for her birthday, and invited three or so of her 13- to 14-year-old girlfriends to our house. Shortly after, "Sara's" mother suggested that my sister's party should be held at "Tammy's" house. Why? Because Tammy has a single mother. Sara's mother is concerned that my father will be in his house during the... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by kimdog at 11:45 AM on September 13, 2007

I recently saw some documentary which interviewed Brigid fairly recently. She lives on the Upper East Side with four little dogs.
posted to MetaFilter by kimdog at 11:56 AM on September 10, 2007

I had the opportunity to correspond with Buck Angel and work with him on (non-porn) project. I found him very down to earth. While enthusiastic about his porn career, he was a bit reluctant to be an icon of the FTM community. In fact, he's gotten quite a bit of blow back from the transgender community. But over all he is a very approachable, interesting guy.
posted to MetaFilter by kimdog at 4:13 PM on September 8, 2007

Another huge fan of A Wrinkle in Time, and her other young adult books like A Ring of Endless Light and Dragons in the Water. I was lucky enough to hear her speak at a local college when I was 12 or 13. I met her afterwards, and she signed my copy or AWIT. I was a little bit in awe, and remember her as a tall, stately woman with a deep sense of passionate calm about her. She signed my book "To Kimberly, Tesser Well".... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by kimdog at 1:05 PM on September 7, 2007

I was born in 1973, and we used to sing this song in my public elementary school Music class in rural East TN in the early 80's. Probably because all of the books and albums were from the 60's. We also rocked out to Woody Guthrie, the Beatles, and Ella Jenkins. Siftin in the Sand, anyone?
posted to MetaFilter by kimdog at 8:30 AM on August 15, 2007

I first saw him years ago on some stand-up show, and it's always a delight to see him popping up in random places.
posted to MetaFilter by kimdog at 7:02 AM on August 14, 2007

Thoth is my favorite performer in the city, and I've seen him three times already this summer. My friend and I talked to him for a while after one of his performances, and he is far less "crazy" seeming one-on-one than his works and writing would imply. He can also do mirror writing; he writes with both hands at the same time, with his left hand producing a mirror image of what he's writing with his right.

I was surprised to learn that he is in his early to... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by kimdog at 12:32 PM on August 2, 2007

Okay, I'm a little freaked. My aunt lives in that area, and I can't get in touch with her, nor has any of my family heard from her. I was only able to get through by phone half an hour ago (after an hour and a half of "all circuits busy"), and now the phone just rings and rings. I'm sure she's fine, but she recently changed jobs and I have no idea of what route she takes to get there.
posted to MetaFilter by kimdog at 7:53 PM on August 1, 2007

I think my Sassy's got tossed when I went away to college too. But man, what an eye-opener they were for a fat girl growing up in rural TN. I think they played a big part in motivating me to expand my horizons and take chances. I'll always remember my favorite issue- Hairspray era Ricki Lake on the cover with the headline "Ricki Lake has 2 and Half Boyfriends".
posted to MetaFilter by kimdog at 8:27 PM on July 14, 2007

24.24% Could it possibly be true that Last has never heard of Hank Williams?
posted to MetaFilter by kimdog at 7:41 PM on June 10, 2007

birds!
posted to MetaFilter by kimdog at 7:50 PM on May 25, 2007

I much prefer queen zixi's link. That said, there can never be too much David Bowie on Metafilter.
posted to MetaFilter by kimdog at 4:18 PM on May 25, 2007

So great. Thanks for sharing. And I don't even like sushi.
posted to MetaFilter by kimdog at 4:10 PM on May 25, 2007

So what would that medley cost you today in royalties and/or lawsuits... yikes.

I loves me some Cher.

And I am a hard core Bowie fan (I actually saw him perform this little ditty live last weekend at the Ricky Gervais show that was part of the Highline Festival)

But... this? Wow, words escape me.
posted to MetaFilter by kimdog at 8:02 PM on May 24, 2007

Oh! I got some nice purple dots on a sea of green veg. I wonder if that was the sleepy or the lazy aspect of my personality?
posted to MetaFilter by kimdog at 11:52 AM on May 18, 2007

No dot for you.
posted to MetaFilter by kimdog at 12:22 PM on May 15, 2007

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posted to MetaFilter by kimdog at 10:56 AM on May 2, 2007

I just think Bill Moyers is awesome. He's bar none my favorite interviewer... insightful, intuitive, and genuinely warm and folksy. I used to see him with some frequency when I worked near Channel 13, and I always got a super geeky butterfly rush. So, yeah, thanks for the Jon Stewart link, but more thanks for the link to his site!
posted to MetaFilter by kimdog at 7:02 PM on April 29, 2007

I've had that song on my i-Pod for eons... I didn't realize that it was a freaking meme! High-larious.
posted to MetaFilter by kimdog at 6:53 PM on April 29, 2007

Just finished The Book Thief. It's one of the more moving books I've read; I found myself quietly weeping on the train. It's inventive but not overly contrived. And surprisingly, it's considered juvenile fiction.

There are many books that I've read in the last year on here (I think I've read about 50% of the total).

The standouts for me:
The Time Traveler's Wife
The Shadow of the Wind
The Poisonwood... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by kimdog at 8:27 AM on April 15, 2007

Oh, and I hated The Alchemist.
posted to MetaFilter by kimdog at 8:28 AM on April 15, 2007

Aw. Loved him. Farewell, Don.
posted to MetaFilter by kimdog at 6:39 PM on April 14, 2007

MSF has some comprehensive info on drug resistant TB
posted to MetaFilter by kimdog at 1:31 PM on April 5, 2007

I am suddenly thankful for my cat's stubborn loyalty to Fancy Feast. I'm thinking good thoughts for all the other pets out there who are not so lucky.
posted to MetaFilter by kimdog at 8:13 PM on March 17, 2007

A verbatim transcript:

Mom: "I am going to the store. Do you want me to pick up anything?"
Me: "Can you pick up some cokes?"
Mom: "What kind?"
Me: "A Diet Coke and a ginger ale."

We are Tennesseans.

Seconding othera that it's a similar situation to using kleenex and dumpster... both of which are product names.

Probably has... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by kimdog at 12:03 PM on February 17, 2007

I've had several interactions with intentional communities, and visited two, although never in a million years would I live in one. I don't even like living with roommates.

I went to college in TN and new a couple of people who were born and raised on The Farm. Both of them said that it was a great experience (although one of them did grow up to be a corporate attorney). I also had a friend who was doing her midwife training there, in addition to getting a nursing degree,... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by kimdog at 9:50 AM on February 12, 2007

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Sure, her life was a trainwreck, but I've always been strangely fascinated. I vote tragic, not tragicomedy.
posted to MetaFilter by kimdog at 1:02 PM on February 8, 2007