Finally… Something Worth Reading

Well, I haven’t passed along any links recently. Not my fault. There hasn’t been much worth passing along. People the world over are pissing themselves over the not-so-funny “Emo Farm” video (if you want a link, you can go find it elsewhere) and a bunch of other garbage that isn’t funny. And most of the “scholarly” stuff I’ve been told to read looks like a mish-mash of yesterday’s intellectualism and tomorrow’s prescription for failure — resulting in an unreadable mess. There have been blog entries by highly educated people that, upon successive re-reads, I still cannot understand WTF they are trying to say. So guess what? I stopped reading them.

Regardless, a tiny sliver of hope for humanity was revealed today when Jason sent along a link to The Ludwig von Mises Institute. The link he sent was a funny one. Or maybe it was meant to be ironic. Or just downright depressing considering the context of US Government in 2005. Anyway, it reminded me of a great organization that actually publishes works worth reading. I think the Mises Economics Blog is where I’ll be spending my valuable reading minutes for the foreseeable future.

Okay, one more link for good measure. JoinTogether.org  Let’s hope they can make a difference before their website is outlawed.

You Should Totally Buy This House

214 Prince Street Carrboro, NC

Come experience the finest in West Orange urban living!

I happen to be aware of one seriously prime piece of Downtown Carrboro real estate. I would say it meets and/or exceeds all of your requirements. 3 bedroom? Check. Beautiful hardwood floors? Check. Sturdy outdoor deck? Check. Within walking distance of all the lovely things C’boro has to offer (like The Weave, Farmer’s Market and Phydeaux)? Check. It is even in your price range. You should, like, totally check it out.

1,000 square feet on .25 acre in Downtown Carrboro
on the J (Jones Ferry Rd.) busline
Built in 1968

* Renovation took place Dec 2001 to Jan 2002 including:
— all new HVAC system with new ductwork
— new kitchen (flooring, appliances, cabinetry, lighting)
— new rear deck
— new electrical fixtures
— new house-wide runs for telephone and cable
— re-painted the whole interior (walls, ceilings and trim)
— refinished the already perfectly preserved hardwoods (they were under carpet for 30 years)
3 Bedrooms
— master bedroom and office (2nd bedroom) painted within the last 2 months
1 and 1/2 Bathrooms
— custom shelving in both bathrooms
— both bathrooms were painted last year
Nice, Updated Kitchen
Spacious Living Room

Front Porch
Rear Deck (was bleached and re-stained last Fall)
Outdoor Shed
Recently Replenished Gravel Driveway
Fenced Yard with Easy, Yet Attractive Landscaping
— roses bloom each spring!
Partially Floored Attic for Extra Interior Storage Space

Walking Distance to Town
2 Blocks from Farmer’s Market
5 Blocks to Open Eye Cafe, Tyler’s and Orange County Social Club
6 Blocks to Weaver Street Market, Harris Teeter and Cat’s Cradle

Alva Dog Not Included!

Amazing Time In Lullaby

I’ve been waiting patiently for at least six years hoping to see Sam Prekop after I became fully engrossed with his eponymous cd from 1999. Tonite at the Carrboro Artscenter I was not let down. Hypnotizing and gorgeous. From two guys with guitars.

And who knew that Carrboro’s cutest ghost girl/sushi waitress was in a band? Indeed, it was a pleasant surprise to see that Caroline made up one half of Shallow Be Thy Name. Quirky songs, made more-so by their stripped down acoustic performance. A show that was definitely worth the price of admission.

An Oasis Of Happiness?

Nope. It was only a mirage.