"it's tom waits weekend at the OK corral"
By lani 18 Mar 2002
i checked my messages at 6pm on Saturday night, and there was Amy Hare’s voice saying something through the static about going down to Richmond and passing through DC for dinner. By 8pm, i came in from smoking to find Cheryl (Amy’s best friend from Jersey now at VCU) in my bathroom. Ethiopian food, lost hamster, and an invitation.
<p>And then I was in Richmond, lighting another cigarette. Sunday morning we went to 821 for brunch. And Stu (Cupid’s—yes, that’s her given name—roommate) told us that he was participating in a smoking survey! oh my god! welcome to tobacco country! everytime they call they send him two packs of unmarked cigarettes. he smokes them and hands in a survey. he let me try a few. i found them to be light yet hearty with a hint of extra additives. Stu thinks that they got his name from the Camel Reps who come into clubs and hand you a pack of Camels and a pack of whatever you smoke. what! there are no cigarette fairies in my world! maybe I should move to Richmond.</p>
<p>then we rented a couple videos and drank irish beer and wine coolers. We saw Down by Law and Fishing With John Part I, which have three things in common: Tom Waits, Jim Jarmusch, and John Lurie. </p>
<p>“There’s nothing like waking up in the morning with a rod in your hand.” </p>