December 2010
11 posts
pictures from christmas eve,
2010
pictures by jennybell
best coast
by john ryan gallagher
there’s something magical about best coast. maybe that’s because there’s something magical about singer/songwriter bethany cosentino. her sincere pop gems have been stealing the hearts of all those that lie in their wake. after a string of solid and exciting 7” singles, the band finally released their eagerly awaited debut in july. i...
fenway park: embarrassments and fond memories
by john ryan gallagher 1. one marathon monday my two best buds and i got up at six am and drank a thirty pack on my roof in allston. we’d actuallly purchased the thirty pack late the night before from a speakeasy named mamasita. we proceeded to fly a kite, drink more beers, and then one of us puked (not me) on the roof. all of this was in...
my 69 favorite songs of 2010
by john ryan gallagher
1. “heart to tell” the love language
2. “journal of ardency” class actress
3. “castles in the snow” twin shadow
4. “all yr. songs” diamond rings*
5. “ghost pressure” wolf parade
6. “when i’m with you” best coast tied with “norway” beach house
7....
cats with wigs
by john ryan gallagher
just one click and i fell in love with kitty wigs and their creator, julie jackson. it’s one thing to dress up and accesorize an animal, but to do it with the style, wit, and sophistication that these folks do, is another. i caught julie for a few quick questions about her shop and recent coffee table book glamourpuss:
congrats on the fourth...
a tale of ten (shitty) jobs
by john ryan gallagher
my first real job was making pizzas at this place downtown. i worked with all of my friends. we smoked weed and listened to jane’s addiction. it was good fun. one day the management approached tom and me and asked if we would walk around town and place these flyers on people’s doors. it was this lame promotion they were doing....
ten pills they gave me for sleeping (that didn’t work) by john ryan gallagher
trazodone all this one did was give me uncomftaboners and prevent me from falling asleep. it literally warns you about this side-effect on the bottle. generally i’m not afraid of the boner, so i disregarded this sidenote. this is the drug that they give to people in early recovery or sobriety. it is...