Author: yuval

Home Improvement Shows

I really do not know why I resent home improvement shows so much. It has to do with my strong belief that I the keyboard is mightier than the circular saw and that the knowledge that I am so under-trained in the construction arts. Putting together IKEA items is as far as I am comfortable with.

So from Paige Davis (coined as Squeaky McBitch by me in a truly inspired moment) to Tai whathisname who is now raiding the homes of the truly unfortunates and turns them into magical insta-palaces, I just feel a combination of boredom and what might be threat from this bevvy overt, in-your-face, imposing and loud self-proclaimed style authorities. Not that I do not know what is nice and not nice, as I think I do have a modicum of taste in me, but it could be the explosively energetic, blindingly sunny, disposition.

Is there no home improvement show out there that actually feels that doing all this stuff is actually an aggrevating collection of chores?

Food

Mindao in Natick, MA

After lusting after sushi for a too-long amount of time, I followed the love of my life (who happens to be my wife) to Minado in Natick, MA. Minado is an all-you-can eat sushi buffet which for $25 (mid-week) provides you with endless amounts of truly decent sushi, custom-made hand-rolls, hibachi grill and even made-to-order creperie for desert. I loved it.

Film

Spiderman 2

Although I know I am probably the last person on earth who had not seen Spiderman 2, I have to agree with many others who have seen this movie to say it was just great. Despite special effects that were cartoonish at times, the plot was refreshing and allowed Toby Maguire to actually show off his acting skills. A good movie is emotionally engaging and this movie does not miss on that account. Like Robocop 2, this sequal overshadows the original.