Author: Izzy

Before they called it AIDS…

Promoted by Chris with no edits. In my memory, all the Reagan years have a taint — a texture almost –of cruelty.  I particularly hate 1982.  In 1982, Nancy hadn’t just said “no” yet, and...

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Froggy Bottom Soda Fountain – Closed.

Welcome! Your host is Izzy. Ice cream, malts and floats available.Burgers and fries on request. Newspapers are in their regular spot next to the door. Please recommend (and unrecommend the Cafe/Lounge from earlier) Put a 4 in...

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Whoever Fights Monsters

There’s a famous quote by Nietzsche:  Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. What brought this quote to mind was not something about terrorists or torturers, bombs...

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Froggy Bottom Late Night – closed.

Friends. Lurkers. Bloggers. Your host is Izzy. Eat, drink, and be merry.The wine is freely flowing and the grapes are peeled. Vestal virgins are in their regular spot next to the door Please recommend (and unrecommend the...

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Froggy Bottom Cafe – closed.

Welcome! Vegas, baby! Your host is Izzy. Grab some drinks and tokens.Drinks are on the house! Er… the boat. Slot machines are in their regular spot next to the door Please recommend (and unrecommend the Cafe/Lounge from...

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