Last Exit (1975/76)

When we first moved to Seattle, somebody took us to the late great Last Exit in the U District. I loved it because it a) wascool and groovy and b) offered a ham and cheese sandwich on a hotdog bun wrapped in napkin and served in one of those great thick white coffee mugs. This was most unprecedented and also most excellent stuff for a kid!

Jesus Christ Superstar (late 1980s/early 1990s)

Connie, Lo and myself went up to Vancouver B.C., for a concert, I think. Probably a concert, and very most probably Sonic Youth. On the way back, to keep us awake and frisky, Connie and I sung ALL of Jesus Christ Superstar. Wish I could remember who the fourth person in the car was. All I know is that he later said he was suitably impressed. I highly recommend it, filled the journey quite nicely, and tons of fun, to boot!


Update: In a bit of serendipity action, just saw in today's paper that the musical is coming back to Madrid in September. I've already got the album in Spanish, so maybe I'll just give it a whirl.

Double decker cone (early 1970s)

When we lived in Oakland, there was a Baskin Robbins up the street on the main shopping drag. Probably a 10 or 15-minute walk away. It was a special treat to walk up and get a cone. I was especially partially to orange sherbet, which I would now consider more or less a waste of calories now. Anyway, at some point I was deemed old enough to be able to handle a double cone. I was so proud and happy! Boy, you better believe I lorded that over my little brother in the most obnoxious way. Sorry, And!