a moment of reflection

we've learned something tonight.

we've learned that we can consistently throw a good party.

yet we've also learned we need to see mischief coming.

we've learned we need to trust our instincts.

we've learned we can't just extend the handshake to any old body who seems out of place.

we lost some good toys last night, friends, and it's not cool.

but we must move on, learn from our mistakes, and craft a better future.

Seasonal Sports

There is always the possibility of the environment modifying a sport. Polo in water, no horses- flashlight tag in daylight, no fun. But bocce in snow becomes a fundamentally different experience of a favorite caj lawn sport. Though others have pioneered in playing bocce from snow, the satisfying weight of a good bocce ball has no substitute. Add a few inches of fresh winter, and the thud and swish of a solid roll becomes a short and satisfying crunch- and nothing matters but the precision of your pitch. A good bocce game involves dynamic terrain, and the pockmarks created as the game progresses take it to new levels of sportcraft. The malleable anchor provided by the snow allows for aggressive plays that take advantage of the collision angle, approaching the Newtonian complexity of pool and curling. Shit, if curling is considered worthy to be an Olympic sport- the committee needs to make Snowbocce official for Sochi 2014! I think we would have some contenders for the US team...the Australians would agree, too-though I wouldn’t call it ‘Snocci’- too close to close to dinner (and our Russian hosts) for good taste. If we dont take this thing to Russia, I know we could display our skills in Schenectady, and get some wordplay in, too!

PARTY TONIGHT

We are very pleased to announce that tonight--Saturday, February 27th--the Caj Mahal will be throwing its third monthly RAGER!!, the theme of which this time is "This Aggression Will Not Stand." !!

What does that theme mean, you ask? Well, today, February 27th just happens to be the 19th anniversary of the day Iraqi forces left Kuwait--a victory President Bush (senior) had hoped for when he declared, not even a year prior, that "This will not stand, this aggression against Kuwait." For some reason, we felt this an important even to commemorate.

February 27th also marks the 39th birthday of Rozonda Thomas, aka Chilli from the infamous 90s trio, TLC.

February 27th ALSO marks the 76th birthday of our favorite independent politician, RALPH NADER.

The reason why we have RALPH NADER in caps is because who else is going to be at Oblong Books in Rhinebeck, NY today at 7:30 but the man himself, RALPH NADER. No fucking joke. Ralph Nader, on his 76th birthday, will be giving a talk in our fair town WHEN WE ALREADY HAD PLANNED A BIRTHDAY PARTY IN HIS HONOR. The stars are aligning. This is a sign. If anything, this means this party is DESTINED for greatness.

So, if you're feeling down for the best fucking party since, well, our last fucking awesome party, then come by tonight! As usual, we have our hot tub hot, our bodies even hotter, and our themed drinks even hotter than that, as hot as Kuwait in the summer.

WHAT'S MORE, for the first time we are offering the HOTTEST Buffalo wings this side of the Hudson, hand-crafted by our very own Hunter Meyer, whose wings are rivaled only by those of his father, the man from Buffalo who taught Hunter everything he knows. They will be 50 cents each AND WORTH EVERY FUCKING PENNY. Even the vegans are going to be itching for the spice.

**Remember!** We are here to celebrate Kuwait, Chilli, and Ralph Nader, so dress accordingly. And DON'T FORGET TO BRING A TOWEL for the hot tub! Bathing suits are unimportant, in fact discouraged, but we do not have enough towels to dry all your wet and dripping bodies.

SEE YOU ALL TONIGHT! HUZZAH!

chomp chomp let it go

pie mug love

Sknow Day

pie + mug = piemug. try it.

hunter

come back. bring sarah.

soon to be announced...

the Caj will be throwing a party VERY soon, and will be announcing said party even SOONER. stay tuned for posters, the theme, and the drink specials...

Mr.Roger's Beauty Mashup

http://www.youtube.com/watch#v=BmZV6KRsMaU&feature=related

Watch all the way through.

If William Wegman was working in Williamsburg

hipster puppies.

From our friends at 1265/45, Sarah and Stella, ever on the forefront of fashion.

You don't always have to go hard on your bottom bitch

"I know you are complete and whole, but let me enhance you.
’Cause after all, who would make you feel that tingle, if you had to romance you?
And whose eye would you look so deeply into if you were the only one who danced with you?
And I can only speak on experience, but baby I can’t touch me like you do.
And not spiritually, and not physically, I mean really touch me.
And then physically, if you’re so inclined,
I have nothing but time and love to put into you.
I know you are complete and whole, but let me enhance you.
Let me teach you to do the things that lovers do,
But first let me teach you to accept the fact that I love you.

I know I am complete and whole, but let me make room for you.
’Cause when things fall apart, I get my glue from you.
When they make no sense, I get a clue from you.
When I needed my happily ever after, I got my dream come true:
from you."


-Chardonnay, to Cordé Christopher. 2005. 

Your Comfort is Our Concern

Now let's make it our concern to apply.

Vampire Weekend, et. al. 'Giving Up the Gun' -- Video Premiere

.....here

Spot your favorite star!

lovexcore

its the

"guess the google image search term"

game!

go!

triple trouble.

watch.

drink.

(triple)

yup.

Snow. And Dinner.

We are blanketed with it. Beef and chicken burgers; Carla bring buns.