Valentine’s Day
VDay is only a week away. If you haven’t already, its time to make some reservations, and buy a gift. I recommend an etsy shop with Appalachian inspired jewelry, run by a Virginia Tech grad:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/12POLE
I’d imagine the ladies already have things handled, but just in case, for a last minute gift hit the ABC store and grab a bottle of Elmer T Lee (bourbon), or Laphroaig (scotch). I, personally, always like more brown sauce, ammo, cigars, etc. If you hit the cigar store, but don’t know what to buy, my first recommendation is to ask his buddies what he likes, but my second is something by Arturo Fuente. If the shopkeeper has anything in the Hemingway line, you’re golden.
Y’all have a good one.
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Ireland’s 4Ps
Ireland’s Four Provinces is one of my favorite spots in FCC. Irish restaurants/bars are ubiquitous in this area (and most areas). What makes the 4p’s different is authenticity. I’ve been to bars in Limerick, Galway, Cork, Killarney, Feakle, etc, and I’m not saying the 4p’s is the same as being in Ireland. I’m saying that when you go to the 4p’s, more often than not, your server has an Irish accent, and you can get a proper pint with good fish and chips (see pic above). There are plenty of Americanized items on the menu too (I had she crab soup (amazing) and a caesar salad for lunch today), but as an overall experience, you’ll be hard pressed to find another Irish place thats more authentic (maybe try the Dubliner in DC). One of my favorite parts about the 4p’s is the music. On Tuesday nights (sometimes Monday), you can find a large group gathered round a large table in the main room, playing traditional Irish music. They don’t get paid, and don’t perform, but if you’re there, you can enjoy their music. For a low quality video of a vine, but a taste of the music none the less:
The 4p’s has a decent St. Paddy’s Day party, but if you’re looking for a crazy time, you’re better off at Murphy’s in Alexandria. The best Irish musician I’ve ever heard live was at the 4p’s one night. I requested the song found below, and it did not disappoint.
If you’re looking for more info on the 4p’s, or FCC restaurants in general, check out this blog I just came across:
http://www.littlecitylegend.com/2014/01/exploring-happy-hour-2-part-i-irelands.html#more
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Don’t just stare at it…
One of the best fiction (not really my cup of tea as I prefer non-fiction generally) books I ever read, was American Psycho by Brett Easton Ellis. I read it when I was 27, and getting my MBA. The protagonist (Patrick Bateman) is a 27 year old investment banker. If you’re not already aware, the plot is essentially that Patrick is obsessed with superficial things, loses touch with humanity, is prone to murderous drug-fueled rampages, and may or may not be real. Its quite complex, but I don’t want to give anything away or color your perceptions. The book is sick, sadistic, psychotic, and extremely interesting. The style in which the book is written really allows you to experience the obsessive and crazy life of the main character. The book makes one think about the state of Capitalism, conformity, the American dream, and US culture in the late 80s. What is also interesting, is that the real Wall Street guys this book was inspired by, grew up to cause the subprime mortgage crisis, bailouts, Madoff, Enron, etc. This book is definitely worth your time, even if you’ve already seen the movie. The movie only begins to hit on the best parts of the book. If you haven’t seen the movie, its on Netflix and Amazon instant video.
An interesting parallel between American Psycho and the book I’m currently reading, A Man in Full, is the idea that the boardroom is a modern incarnation of the battlefield. This sentiment is made explicitly in A Man in Full, but really only alluded to in American Psycho though competition (in reservations, business cards, suits, tans, really everything), and physical violence. I believe both books were published within a few years of each other.
To get in the mood, enjoy a playlist inspired by the novel:
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Dr. Stanley
I’m just trying to learn how to embed a youtube video with wordpress, and I’m in the mood for some bluegrass. Feel free to sing along.
I had the privilege to see Ralph Stanley at the Birchmere in Alexandria a few years back.
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