Ad Orientem: And now for a little trip in the way-back machine

Thursday, September 23, 2010

And now for a little trip in the way-back machine

It's a great indian summer evening and you are heading out to your favorite (slightly illegal) watering hole. After the obligatory password and cover charge you slide into a comfortable seat and order your favorite illegal beverage at the outrageous price of .50 cents. Go ahead. Lean back in your chair, light a cigar and set your feet up on the table, showing off your two tone alligator shoes and white spats. And while you contemplate how right the world is you can listen to the band. It's September 1929 and the immortal Miff Mole and His Little Molers are playing Birmingham Bertha...