Classic Content: An Ode to Clifton … From the Past
I moved to the Clifton neighborhood in 2006, and I’ve seen it change in many ways over the past 15 years. But recently I ran across this piece, which I wrote March 27, 2007, and it was striking just how many businesses have come and gone. I don’t believe this piece was ever published, although I could be wrong. At any rate, here is a blast from Clifton’s past, seen through the eyes of a Cliftonite.
Classic Content: How Brewery Cats Hiro and Saki Found Their Home at Apocalypse Brew Works
If you’ve ever been to Apocalypse Brew Works on Mellwood Avenue (lord knows how many times I’ve been there), you’ve no doubt met Hiro and Saki, the resident brewery cats. They’re as much a fixture there as the plastic cups, picnic tables and giant Jenga. This is the story of how they first came to live at the brewery.
Classic Content: Brain Farts, Clown Suits and Detergencies
This column was written for LEO Weekly in February 2005 for my series known as Brain Farts. I still think “Detergency” would be a great name for a detergent. Few agree. Also, one name has been omitted to protect those who wanted nothing to do with this in the first place.