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I was telling Anitra about how I got into accordion playing. I probably never would have gotten as into accordion as I am without a lucky break at the old premier club of Toronto’s goth scene, the Sanctuary Vampire Sex Bar (don’t bother looking for it now; it’s a Starbucks).

Upon mention of the Sanctuary, she asked if I’d ever heard of “The Castle”.

I was unaware of the existence of The Castle, a goth bar located here in Tampa (where I am until Sunday evening), in Ybor City, the bar- and restaurant district. I’m told that the old Saturday Night Live skit series Goth Talk, which was essentially Wayne’s World for goths and set in Tampa, was purportedly inspired by The Castle and Tampa’s goth scene.

Anitra told me about a well-known denizen of The Castle, known as “The Senator”. Apparently, he’s an older gentleman who like to go there and dance…in lingerie.

Upon hearing about The Castle, I asked the most natural question: “When I come down to visit, can we go there?”

Anitra, being quite cool, said “Yes,” and that’s this evening’s destination.

I’m bringing black clothes, the accordion and my camera. I’m hoping hilarity ensues. I’ll report with photo later!

For more information, see this Tampa Bay Times article: The Castle Calls.

This Rube Goldberg contraption sure has to do a lot just to turn a single newspaper page, bit it’s certainly fascinating to watch!

It’s hard to believe that this is a real newscast from 2007 and not something from a sketch comedy show, but that’s Rhode Island for you…

Supermodels, celebrities and rock stars all rely on Fotoshop by Adobé.

One year ago today, I ended up in a room that looked pretty much like this:

The whole story – one that I shouldn’t be alive to tell – is documented in the article titled My Hospital Week.

Today, one year later, I’m visiting this place:

Definitely much better than a room in the ICU.

A pity I have to return to colder climes on Sunday.

I saw this book on a stand near the meat department at Publix (a grocery chain).

John Philip Green lives in my neighbourhood (the High Park area of Accordion City) and he noticed a couple of things about the listing for the house pictured above:

House Needs Major Renovations…House Is Not Heated. There Is No Water In The House. Great potential!…Pls Do Not Bring Children – It Is Not Safe.

It’s 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, asking $599,900. Let the bidding war commence!