Tears of a Clown
May 30, 2007

I cry a lot when I'm in relationships. How much is a lot? Let's say this: All my ex-boyfriends have suffered water damage. One poor sucker lost an arm from salt erosion. I cry so much that Nerve gave me... more

Venice Is for Costume Lovers
May 25, 2007

Along with a bazillion jewelers and tschotchke shops and overpriced shoe stores, Venice has a fair number of costume shops. Not sure why, but they’re rolling with it. It’s an interesting layer to Venice, because you can’t walk a block... more

Italian Vacation for Four (Million)
May 25, 2007

I am one of those suckers who believes the postcards. I see the commercials on television, with the dazzling shots of deserted castles and empty, winding beaches, and I really do believe the only thing separating me from that nirvana... more

I Am Going to Italy. Wanna Come?
May 16, 2007

Man, it has been too long since I've updated this thing. It's like a clock that's been blinking noon for a week. Or, more specifically, three weeks. What has kept me so busy? Dancing With the Stars, naturally. The paso... more

Now Serving Breakfast Tacos
May 01, 2007

One of my favorite foods is the breakfast taco. I’ve written about breakfast tacos before, and I will write about them again, as long as I continue to visit Austin and stuff my face. See, breakfast tacos are the phantom... more