Now what? For the past three Sundays, we've all had plans after 4 p.m. That's the best part of the Buttermilk Softball league: just when the weekend's over ... it's not over! There are fly balls to muff, hammies to stretch, exotic white sangrias to swill. But not today.
Here is a short activity book to keep you occupied on a rainy day. These are suggestions only. Feel free to make your own fun. My wife is out shopping for a wedding dress with a friend (it's the friend that's getting married), so I've got nothing but time to make these kind of suggestions.
Option No. 1: Music Videos
Bat for Lashes, "What's a Girl to Do?": My favorite music video at the moment. If you haven't seen it, I won't spoil it with any details, except to say this: It's like E.T. meets Donnie Darko with a soundtrack by a Bjork-Cat Power cloned hybrid.
Fionn Reagan, "Be Good or Be Gone": No relation to the former president, this Irish singer shot what might be one of the cheapest "clever" videos ever. What's more important? The song, or the ambient audio where he's playing?
If you are a Nick Cave fan, check out Brooklyn Vegan's compilation of Grinderman interviews and videos.
Dizzee Rascal, "Sirens": DR pushes the "chase video" into new territory, yet leaves many questions unanswered. Like, what's with the ending?
Option No. 2: Blog for ButtermilkSoftball.com
The Commissioner and I are looking for fresh new smartasses to blog here. If you want to post on ButtermilkSoftball.com, just start a free account at Blogger.com and then send me an email at joel-at-joelmeyer.com. I'll set you up.
Option No. 3 (Nerds Only): Watch the New 'Batman' Trailer
It won't be out until next summer, but promotion for "The Dark Knight" has already started. More details here.
Option No. 4: Talk About Last Night's Sonic Youth Show
Or, watch this awesome clip from the 1983 film Vigilante, which features a chase through McCarren Park Pool -- which was dilapidated even back then.
