December 2009
1 post
David Foster Wallace grammar quiz →
I corrected 9* of the 10 questions.
I need to pick up some of Wallace’s work. Many people speak highly of him, and from what I’ve read, I admire his attitude toward language.
*My answers for 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8 matched the answer key exactly. On 2 and 7, I identified the problem but chose a different correction. And on 10, I identified the problem and second-guessed myself as I...
April 2009
1 post
They're coming!
A: I hear something weird out front.
ME: Like what?
A: Like sanding or blowing noise.
ME: Hm... I don't hear a thing.
A: I hear it out the bedroom window.
ME: Maybe the wind.
A: No :-p I know what the wind sounds like. It's a machine.
A: Maybe it's the pool filter.
ME: Maybe it's the roomba uprising.
ME: That's possible too.
A: I think it might be. I see a few outside. They are much more advanced than we imagined.
ME: Ahhh! Maybe the pool filters are in cahoots with the roombas!
November 2008
1 post
October 2008
3 posts
Republican or Democrat
alylynn:
Neither.
Ditto
4 tags
To clarify
Government shouldn’t legislate personal decisions*, particularly in a blanket way and particularly not based on religious preferences. Someone gave the example of China’s one-child law, wherein people are only allowed one child and abortion of (female) children is, if not mandated, encouraged, to make a point of what can happen when government legislates moral (or immoral) choices.
...
4 tags
On abortion, McCain, and "health" →
“Two of my favorite bloggers in the past couple of days have explained in succinct detail why we (women in particular) should be sickened by John McCain. I implore you to take the time to read these, they’re not just a bunch of liberal propaganda or pro-choice cheerleading. These are stories of people’s lives.” - Dooce
September 2008
2 posts
August 2008
4 posts
“I take it you already know,
Of tough and bough and cough and dough.
Others may...”
– Alphabetic principle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (via jacobd)
April 2008
2 posts
Absent
I haven’t posted in a while. Life’s been busy, but I was looking back through here and realized most of the photos of me look sad, so here’s a recent one with me being happy. And I am happy.
February 2008
2 posts
For the record
Just because I’m a guy doesn’t mean I don’t like to be reminded I’m loved on Valentine’s Day, that you care enough to write me a note or give me some token of your love.
Advice
Sis: Just don't make a rash decision. Do what you think is right and follow your heart, but think it through.
Me: So follow my heart and my brain??
Me: They typically dont agree.
January 2008
12 posts
I agree.
quillsandparchment:
Damn it.
Damn it damn it dammit.
Fuck, fuck, fuck.
Damn.it.
The Story of Stuff →
Watch this 20-minute video about consumerism when you have a chance.
If nothing else, you might question why you think you need to buy new things when the opportunity arises. At worst, you could save some money.
Come on. It’s Sunday. We both know you have 20 spare minutes. And don’t just play the video in a tab somewhere while browsing the internet and chatting: actually watch the video. —...
I’ve been slacking here
Video of people describing their split-screened... →
(via Kottke)
We are not the perceptions of others. We are what we are, and people see what they see based on their own experiences. Compare the different ways people talk about the same person in the video.
All about beacon →
Mm.. Bacon
What he said
via Marco (I don’t think I understand reblogging.)
What I Want for Christmas: Not a Damn Thing
I was going to write something about this, but this guy said it better than I was going to. When I really want something, I buy it. […] What this means for everyone else, however, is that all the really obvious stuff to get me is taken off the table, because I’ve already gone out and gotten...
December 2007
30 posts
A list of the 50 most loathsome people in America… (kottke.org)
#9 is “you” because:
You believe in freedom of speech, until someone says something that offends you. You suddenly give a damn about border integrity, because the automated voice system at your pharmacy asked you to press 9 for Spanish. You cling to every scrap of bullshit you can find to support your ludicrous...
A list
Taste of Home Cookbook
Towels
Two S.M. Stirling novels
A Four Seasons Calendar (not the hotels)
Money
Gift certificates to Wal-Mart, Borders, Huggo’s
2 GB SD memory card
A Journal
The first two are great because I’m moving into a new place on the first, which will have a kitchen — something I haven’t had for 8 months. Novels are always good. The four seasons...
The loneliest thing
Opening presents alone on Christmas morning is not something I enjoy. In fact, I dare say I detest it.
She's amazing
I don’t know if she reads this, but she is amazing. I’m glad to know you. You warm my heart.
I have the most amazing friends in the world. The worst part of being in Hawaii is knowing that I won’t see them anytime soon. Hawaii is amazing, but I cannot imagine how fucking great it would be if all my buddies were here. I would not trade them for anyone in the world.
If I were fighting just to eat and they were around, life would be a thousand times better than if I were a...
“Ow! My foot!”
– Heard while walking by a construction site, just after a saw turned off.
Goodnight, world.
Going to bed at 10 p.m. is a rarity when you work until 11. I think I’m going to enjoy this week.
I love my family
They rock so much. They took me out drinking all day, marvelled at my life in Hawaii, gave me support and advice, told me and showed me they loved me, and gave me Christmas presents. And that’s just day one of their visit!
“I doubt I’d be standing here if I hadn’t quit drinking whiskey.”
– President Bush I never would have though of Bush as a drinker. Clinton, yeah. Bush… mm, no.
On childlike happiness
Julia Allison had a realization:
People don’t think it’s “cool” to be happy & optimistic and to LIKE THINGS like costume parties and New Years resolutions and the color pink. (but WHY?)
And she posted a couple of responses.
I hope I never stop liking things that bring me joy, even the simple ones, simply because those things are uncool. I never understand when I see another adult who is so...
Jakob and Julia - Everyone has an opinion →
The backstory is way too complicated — Honestly, I haven’t really been following it except for the past week or so — but I was thinking about this comment today, which is sort of how I see myself in relationships; at least the part about what a boyfriend should do:
If your boyfriend is a selfish, ungrateful, uncomplimentary bastard three months into the relationship, he will continue to be...
Young women drink, party, post →
She said it does worry her that future employers could see these photos when she applies for a job. “I know an employer won’t [realize] I know how to separate work and personal time, and I have no intentions of being wrapped around a toilet at a job.”I’m of conflicting opinions here. On one hand, employers should realize that people can separate work and personal time. On...
“I know we’re supposed to be grossed out, but this man could be describing...”
– Dooce
Crying again
I’m broken. I’ve locked away everything so tight for so long that I can’t deal with this emotion. I miss my family. I miss feeling loved. I miss my friends, who are so far away. I miss just a month ago, when everything was fine and life went by and I didn’t miss everyone so desperately.
And it isn’t fair for me to complain, with my good job, my living in paradise, my...
Not emotionally level
I need another cry. I feel all over the place emotionally lately. I was doing well yesterday, I was depressed this morning, I felt wonderful this afternoon, and I feel really bad right now (though that may be because I feel sick all over).
I do not like this emotional rollercoaster. I’ve worked ridiculously hard over the past 8 years to find some sort of balance with my emotions and now...
Photogenic
I can’t tell if I’m overly critical of myself or I just am not photogenic. Obviously, the photos I see of people that I consider photogenic are chosen precisely because they’re good photos, but I have a feeling I am not photogenic simply because I look crappy in most photos (to me at least).
I wonder if there is a way to overcome my natural inability to be captured on film.
J: I flush [my condoms].
M: Isn't there a potential for clogging?
J: I'll deal with the clogs. There's no chance for misappropriation of my soldiers.
Launchball is fun stuff →
I like it. I’m not sure if it is science or not, but if it is, I’m liking science today.