Chronicles of Sydney

The New York Times published it… so it must be true? Whatever, I’ll take it. Go Millennials! We’re not so bad.

Allen GInsberg

Watched the 2005 Capote last night. I now have a new deceased celebrity obsession. Fascinating man.

Instead of the beer-soaked streets of Savannah, I sprang for St. Patrick’s Day in Asheville, NC this year. If you’re interested in my adventure or looking for trip anecdotes as you plan your own visit, here are my thoughts on this lovely American city.

The most beautiful specimen in the entire NFL is back for another year. Falcons, the next super bowl is ours for the taking! Take us there, Tony. 

There is a kitchen appliance called “The Ninja.” I am about to own one. Being an adult isn’t so bad after all… 

Oukast’s “SpottieOttieDopaliscious” on Aquemini is still one of the best snapshots of Atlanta hip-hop I’ve ever encountered.

Here are — in my opinion — the best lyrics in the song. Have a listen, and as Andre would say, marinate on that for a minute.

“The DJ sweatin’ out all the problems

and the troubles of the day

While this fine bow-legged girl fine as all outdoors

lulls lukewarm lullabies in your left ear

competing with ‘Set It Off’ in the right

But it all blends perfectly let the liquor tell it

‘Hey, hey look baby they playin’ our song’…

When I first met my Spottieottiedopaliscious Angel

I can remember that damn thing like yesterday

The way she moved reminded me of a Brown Stallion

horse with skates on smooth like a hot comb

on nappy ass hair

I walked up on her and was almost paralyzed

her neck was smelling sweeter

than a plate of yams with extra syrup.”

(Source: Spotify)

Oprah Winfrey 

Itching to travel again… Where is my Giving Tree, Shel Silverstein? Anyone got suggestions for a trip near Atlanta that won’t break the bank?