August 10, 2014: Okay, let’s get the gross part out of the way. S’mores Day, everyone. Graham crackers (bleah) and toasted marshmallows (eeew). Just give me the marshmallows raw, and the chocolate bar, and I’ll sit over in the corner curled up in the fetal position and rocking gently with glee, because it’s also…

National Duran Duran Appreciation Day!!!!

Duran Duran has managed to retain my personal favorite band status for over 30 years. I still don’t get tired of listening to their classics, including all of the weird B-sides, and their new stuff is also enjoyable. Plus, they’re all aging really well. I didn’t see what girls saw in John Taylor when I was a teen, but boy howdy, he’s a very attractive 50-something now. Simon was always my favorite as a youngster. And I’m always glad when Andy steps out to do some other project, since he was always the dud (for me).