Homemade tamales by Nicole kicked off the new year proper. Strawberries were also served. This little one’s called Maya. Eagle Rock

Went up to Columbus to catch Scream 4 with the fellas. I think I was the least impressed. My mini-review: “Ham-fisted corn syrup.” Went back to Joel’s afterward armed with sacks of White Castles and settled in for videogames, watching his roommates dog hump this bolster between rounds of Mortal Kombat.

The Brown was working a different happy hour at Miltons than usual. Afforded me the pleasure of meeting some pups that wander into the Prospect Hill tavern. Adorable, the whole lot.

I failed pretty miserably at voting on my ballot, but not as bad as James Franco did co-hosting the show. Bless his heart. Best thing I heard on the matter? James Franco, don’t quit your 999 other day jobs. – @ditzkoff My brother and his partner’s new pup, Rocco.

The new year kicked off and I was still in Dayton. Popped over to an open house and had sauerkraut and pork which, according to tradition, means the year will be filled with fortune and luck. I needed no traditions to sample the pecan pie. Everything was delicious, and the dogs of the house were [...]

Happy Hour at Milton’s Tavern, Prospect Hill