From the frying pan of Hollywood, I've landed back in Brussels, where I spent some of my wildest teenage years. Now, a "few" years older, I find the place even more interesting than I had remembered. I'm gonna introduce you to the city, the Belgians, and the crazy life here!
About me: I'm a writer / editor / filmmaker from California who is currently living in Brussels, where I teach English to professionals, edit English translations, do copywriting in English, and also work in film and TV production.
A Great Ad
This new Gucci ad, one in their Cruise series, is a model of great advertising.
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Aux Armes de Bruxelles Is A Tourist Trap
Since I live in Brussels, I try to bring visitors to good restaurants. I asked around and was told that Aux Armes de Bruxelles was a classic Belgian brasserie, so I brought two friends from London there for dinner, as it was their first time in Belgium. We were seated next to two English gentlemen ... Sat, 03 Sep 2011 07:46:00
"Tango Tea Party" at Novo Sunday night, March 15th, after the EGG party at nearby resto Le Cap, Joey and I headed across the square to dine at our new favorite place, Café Novo, when we encountered a clueless young American looking for a supposedly nearby youth hostel. We studied his map but couldn't really figure out where... Wed, 25 Mar 2009 20:54:00
From NPR's "Car Talk": Here's A Good One
Better Identification of Stupid PeopleHere's a good one!
Stupid people should have to wear signs that just say "I'm Stupid." That way you wouldn't rely on them, would you? You wouldn't ask them anything. It would be like, "Excuse me... oops, never mind. I didn't see your sign."
It's like before ... Sat, 07 Mar 2009 22:13:00
My Birthday Trip to Amsterdam Tom and I went to Amsterdam to celebrate my birthday (3 March). Unfortunately for Tom, we had to take an early morning train. He was not pleased. So, to assuage the pain, I gave him my iPod ... so he could listen to my radio comedy pieces. He laughed a lot, so I guess he liked them.
Our first stop ... Sat, 07 Mar 2009 13:50:00