arlie always makes fun of me for being from fresno, but i have to set the record straight here. fresno sucks, but i have come to the conclusion that it is no different than any other suburban american city. here is a quick recap of a recent trip to new jersey with arlie for turkey day.

we went to a convention center bar to see a cover band play who were aptly named - the nerds. guess what? they really do listen to bon jovi in jersey! we rocked out to living on a prayer - sweet! ok, arlie’s friends are more refined than most of the big banged, permed girls there so we aren’t trying to diss them.

arlie ROCKING OUT to Bon Jovi

after seeing the nerds we went to a diner where they were serving up a big helping of, guess what? FREEDOM TOAST! YEEHAW Americana at its best.

damn the french

i even took the time to write down some of the memorable phrases that i overheard in the toilet queue.