based on a true story

MsExpat proposed getting drinks at the People's Republic largely because it was her favorite bar when she lived in Central Square and she wanted to drop in on the place one last time before she left for Australia. For out of towners, the bar takes its name from the monicker that adorns a city known to harbor many an aging hippy and aspiring anarchist, and the place plays up the reputation with aplomb. Soviet propaganda on the walls, red stars by the bar, and old Cold War kitsch everywhere. It's strangely appropriate for an evening with MsExpat which, in more cases than not, tends to involve us drinking beer, talking politics, and getting more ornery as we swap sobriety for outrage.

( yeah, it's one of _those_ posts )

oh, and because of Canada Day, I'd like to direct you to an example of why Canada kicks ass. Namely CBCRadio3's online music magazine. Goth kids can even check out the little feature on The Cranes, which comes with a couple of live tracks. Excellent way to kill a bit of your lunch hour, I'd say.