Author Archives: jb

Whole Foods is schizophrenic

Posted on 3 September, 2015 by jb

They have a cool sign like this in their Portland, Maine store. But then they ID me for beer. I point out that I’ve been 21 since halfway through the last century and it’s blatantly obvious if they’d just LOOK … Continue reading →

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Most advertising on US TV is crap. This isn’t

Posted on 2 September, 2015 by jb
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Lobstah roll

Posted on 1 September, 2015 by jb

   Bob’s Clam Hut, Kittery, ME Worth every cent of $22….

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Juliette

Posted on 1 September, 2015 by jb

Met a young mum in the check-out line at Hannafords in York. Got chatting and got introduced to 2 month old Juliette. “Oh” I said “Little Feat sang “Juliette” back in the 70s” “Really?” she said “Little Feet?” “With an … Continue reading →

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The United States and Great Britain are two countries separated by a common language.

Posted on 1 September, 2015 by jb

  George Bernard Shaw in the 1940s. Still valid today. Ms jb is in Home Depot and asks a sales associate where she can find a toilet. “Now, honey, do you wanna BUY one or USE one?” Er, that would be … Continue reading →

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A morning at the Portsmouth NH Farmers’ Market

Posted on 30 August, 2015 by jb

What, no Emma? We think she’s in college. Skyler’s a more than adequate substitute, though

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Waitress at Flatbread Pizza in Portsmouth NH

Posted on 30 August, 2015 by jb

  “Got any questions about the beers?”  (They have around a dozen craft breweries on draft…)  “Yep. How quickly can you get me a (Maine Brewing Company) “Mo” “Time me” she says Fiftyseven seconds. Not the only reason why I … Continue reading →

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A day in Boston. An evening in Gloucester

Posted on 29 August, 2015 by jb
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At the Causeway restaurant….

Posted on 29 August, 2015 by jb

  ….in Gloucester, MA, this is a CUP of clam chowder.  A BOWL is about the size of a Jacuzzi……

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I think I might be back in the USA….

Posted on 28 August, 2015 by jb
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