dear lazyweb

Dear Lazyweb: Do you know of any experienced, inexpensive, and reliable movers for a cross-SF move? My usual movers are booked on 3 May, and I am morose, bereft, etc. FunkyPlaid mentioned something that sounded like “renting a truck” and “doing it ourselves” but I think he fell down and hit his head because I cannot drive trucks and I have the lifting power of a piece of arugula. All non-Yelp recommendations will be gratefully welcomed. Cheers!

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Posted on 10 Apr 2008 | 9 comments

hullo, halou

Halou fans, take heed: they will be in residence at Café du Nord for the next three Wednesdays, starting tonight. Doors open at 20:00, and shows start at 21:00. Stop by the merchandise table and say hello to FunkyPlaid and me! Upcoming | SonicLiving | Last.FM

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Posted on 9 Apr 2008 | Comments Off

symptomatic

The last thing I want to write about is the first thing on my mind these days. For the past couple of years, I have suffered from a ghost illness I self-diagnosed as “stress-related”, with symptoms that include gastrointestinal distress, severe headaches, extreme fatigue, and inexplicable mood-swings. Though my two major sources of stress (my last relationship, and my last job) are no more, my symptoms have recently intensified, sometimes to the point of incapacitation. A researcher by heart, I started reading up on my symptoms, which were compounded a few months ago by a troublesome rash not unlike chicken pox. “Celiac Disease” kept coming up, so I read more and spoke with two friends who have it. With their information, and with my...

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Posted on 5 Apr 2008 | 9 comments