Archive for the ‘Inappropriate Beer Drinking’ Category
Ravinia Club Fundraiser Tomorrow, Proudly Serving Wren’s Nest Libations!
- Everyone is welcome! What a nice sentiment!
- Usually when you toast the Wren's Nest, people have no idea what you're talking about. Tomorrow you'll be in knowing company.
- I bet you love prizes. You'll find tomorrow's raffle -- fine wines, tickets to sporting events, massage gift certificates and more -- so delightful.
- Wren's Nest Rambler Akbar Imhotep will be spinning yarns throughout the evening. If you haven't seen Akbar yet, now is the time to hang your head in shame.
- Complimentary hors d'oeuvres mean you can stuff your face while pretending to be super classy. At least that's what I'll be doing.
Categories: Big Money No Whammies, Events, Failed Attempts at Looking Reputable, Fundraising, Inappropriate Beer Drinking, Marketing Tricks, Storytelling, Victorious! |
Song of the South Foolishness
GACK! Song of the South -- released! Excitement! No, for real! Big things poppin'! It's happening! Who wants to get a beer or twelve?! Guys! The movie! Money? Maybe! Oh man oh man oh man. Gotta answer the phone! Big news!
Perhaps we should write a post now, with clear heads, to keep on hand just in case. That way we won't sound like a fleet of monkeys with typewriters hopped up on goofballs when it really does happen. If it really does happen. Fingers crossed. Anyhow, happy April 2nd!Categories: Cruel Games, Inappropriate Beer Drinking, Song of the South | Tags: Song of the South,
Name a Wren’s Nest Drink, Win a Mystery Prize!
- Brer-tini. It's a martini.
- A drink with broad appeal.
- A drink that contains alcohol.
- A drink that people like to order in multiples of at least 3.
- A name that can be said with a knowing wink.
- Something that can be easily created and served. No zests or sprigs here, thanks.
Categories: Big Money No Whammies, Challenges!, Events, Fame and Fortune, Inappropriate Beer Drinking |
I Can Justify Writing About Paste’s Indie Rock Alphabet Book Release
(Thanks to Josh Jackson at Paste for letting me steal this photo.)
Why were the kids sitting like that? Because that's all they know how to do. So maybe this one wasn't a connection, per se, but did I mention beer and funny babies?! In short, we asked Rachael if she could publish another book by next Sunday so that we could all do this again. It was great. Buy the book at Little Shop of Stories and check out more pictures over at Paste.Categories: Baby Pictures, Inappropriate Beer Drinking, Shameless Promotion, Sing Songery, Victorious! |
Kingsized Rocked Our Fundraiser
I'm still recovering. But I did manage to post a few pictures of the party. Check 'em out here.
Did you take any pictures? Seriously, I'd love to see 'em since I was so busy running around all night. Just upload your pictures to the Wren's Nest Facebook Page.
Big thanks to our volunteers (Laura, Nicole, Greg and Christina, Lauren and Catherine, my mom, my sister), our staff, and the folks who had a great time, which was everyone. Thank you, everyone.
Categories: Atlanta, Burritos and Other Fine Foods, Fundraising, Gussying up, Inappropriate Beer Drinking, Kingsized, Marketing Tricks, Shameless Promotion |
Kingsized at the Wren’s Nest — We’re Getting Nervous
Don't get me wrong -- the show will be phenomenal, the tacos will be delicious, and the margaritas will have tequila. I'm mostly worried that folks might miss out on a great time.
We've got a lot to compete with -- class reunions, out-of-town plans, laziness, stock market induced excuses, hatred of fun and margaritas -- you name it.
And in typical Wren's Nest fashion, we were late spreading the word. The price we pay? Restrained panic.
We're looking to you, dear Wren's Nest blog readers, to help us out. And boy howdy, have I got some incentive--
Inspire nine folks to come to the concert with you, and drinks for your entire table are on me.You heard me. Honestly, I don't think anyone will take me up on this offer. I'm sure you're either too busy or it's too expensive or you don't have time to rally your crew. I will be shocked if you can pull this together. So prove me wrong. Free drinks for you and your buddies all night, but only if you (1) are at least 21; (2) mention this blog post; (3) assemble your crew of 9 or more; (4) pay for your tickets in full; and (5) tell me about it before 4 pm on September 22nd (lain@wrensnestonline.com). Please, test my generosity.
Categories: Atlanta, Big Money No Whammies, Burritos and Other Fine Foods, Challenges!, Failed Attempts at Looking Reputable, Fundraising, Inappropriate Beer Drinking, Kingsized |
Regator Launch Party Makes Us Feel Cool For Being Nerdy
(Photo courtesy of ohsnapkid.com. More photos from the event here!)
That's Lain and me with Regator's mascot, Reg (note: Lain and I both minored in posing). Regator hosted a launch party at Paste Magazine offices in Decatur and invited bloggers who they like. That's my understanding, anyhow.
In truth, all I know is they sent the invite to Lain for the both of us, but then only my nametag was printed. Success!
The night was full of awkward introductions (example: "I read your blog all the time and just think you're the coolest... err, I mean, nice to meet you!) and open bar advantage-taking, so everything pretty much evened out.
Awkward adoration aside, it really was neat to meet the faces behind the words. The Asian Cajuns were delightful as always, About Town's Elizabeth is a real live nice person, and the ladies from Dad's Garage and Out of Hand theater were a treat. Though you might know them from their "work" at "Google."
Thanks to the Regator team for hosting this delightful soiree, and hi to everyone we met! Sorry I don't remember your names! Free drinks!
* Lain adds, "Regator is like Google Reader meets Digg, and their baby is adorable, quick, and easy to use. If you're into that sort of thing."
Categories: Awkward Introductions, Birds of a feather, Inappropriate Beer Drinking, Shameless Promotion |
Joel Chandler Harris MADE The Office
Her: "Say, do you know the television show 'The Office'?"
Me: "I don't really have time for this."
Her: "Do you know Kevin from The Office?"

Me: "Look--I am very busy."
Her: "Do you know that he grew up in Atlanta?"
Me: "Yes, yes, as did fellow cast member Ed Helms. I noted it in my blog several months ago, thankyouverymuch. Now if you don't mind, I'm busy drin--researching."
Her: "Wait! Did you know that in 6th grade Kevin from The Office performed in a school play based on the Uncle Remus stories?"
Me: "Lady! Pleas-- No, no I did not."
Her: "Did you know that an encore performance of that very play was performed on the stage at the Wren's Nest?"
(Probably not the same performance.)
Me: "Get. Out."I thanked her for the information, and promptly returned to my research. Now, if we can assume that...
(a) Joel Chandler Harris created both the character Uncle Remus and the now-museum home The Wren's Nest,
(b) Kevin from The Office's professional career got its start in a 6th grade play that was based on the Uncle Remus stories and performed at the Wren's Nest,
(c) Ed Helms, who also grew up in Atlanta, has also quite probably visited the Wren's Nest,
(d) This one time the writers from The Office used "Uncle Remus" as a punchline,...then we can safely deduce that Joel Chandler Harris MADE the second best show currently on television. (The first best is definitely Rock of Love. I mean 30 Rock. One of those, anyway.) What's that? You say Ricky Gervais made The Office? Please. Stephen Merchant? Nope. Mindy Kaling? Come on! Be serious. It was Joel Chandler Harris people, Joel Chandler Harris. Clearly, royalties are in order. In closing, thank you to Mark Twain who inspired (one might say made) Twain's Billiards and Tap, which supplied the venue for this fortuitous meeting and inspiration for this blog post. And thank you again to Joel Chandler Harris who inspired (ahem) Mark Twain.
Categories: Inappropriate Beer Drinking, Joel Chandler Harris, The Office |
Why We Love Nannie
Categories: Inappropriate Beer Drinking |
Robert Frost House Vandalized
In summary--a group of teenagers got together with about 150 beers, a few bottles of liquor and some recreational drugs. They broke into the home and had a party. That white stuff is the residue from a spent fire extinguisher.
This incident also happens to be titled "Lain Shakespeare's Worst Nightmare."
Particularly chilling in the Times article is the kid at the end who shows the opposite of remorse.
(That beer pong table totally isn't regulation size.)
Near the end of the article, one professor makes the point that vandalism like this gives us pause for reflection and inspiration for further celebration. It sure does. Even working in the field, I often wonder--why do we preserve homes of authors? Is it a worthy endeavor? Who cares about the man's house, isn't it his works that are important?
The article's author, Dan Barry, sort of answers those questions by artfully linking the poetry of Robert Frost to the actions and words of the people involved. They're a reflection of the landscape themselves, and their words echo the poetry of Frost.
Incidentally, this morning I strolled up to the Wren's Nest to find that someone or something has tried to take the our screens off the windows.


Categories: Historic Preservation, Inappropriate Beer Drinking |



