jeffmcbride.net

He has data for a lot of cities, including Richmond. It is kind of a cool visualization of census data. For some cities, I see sharp, straight edges separating racial regions, and I can’t help but wonder what marks such clear divides.

Coldplay – “Fix You” (youtube)

One of the best songs ever recorded. When the bridge kicks in, with that simple, repetitive guitar riff that should be boring as hell in no time,  I can’t help but crank it up.  Then the drums pick up…I’m blown away every time. It moves me in an inexplicable way. I guess I’m kind of a sucker for that kind of emotional swell.

Tonight consisted of a trip to Valley Produce after work, followed by a a good time blazing new culinary frontiers with Mary.  We made these zucchini fritters and tzatziki sauce to go along with mac and cheese with kielbasa, which Mary frequently cooks. Finished it out with some pita and a couple bottles of Peroni. The fritters (and the Tzatziki!) were great; my only complaint being that we made them a little too thick so they had a too much soft inside. Next time I’d flatten them a bit more before frying.