There are approximately a half-dozen things I could talk to you about with any semblance of coherence today, and this is two of them: Suffice it to say that I’m a little too distracted to do much else right now.
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This past week we had a bit of an incident involving cats that have gotten creative with their definition of “litter box” and a dog who is too good for his own good. As a result, Scout needed a bath in the absolute worst way. If you own a dog and you hate trying to [...]
Senator Amy Klobuchar, a Democrat from Minnesota, was present for Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan’s confirmation hearing yesterday and used part of her time to pose a very, very pressing legal question: Team Edward or Team Jacob. I wish I could tell you that I was kidding, but I am not. Ms. Kagan, who will [...]
This past weekend was the final contest for the 2009 season of the Washed Up Former College Football Players League and I had only limited rooting interests. J.D. from Indiana combined with the pure, unbridled obnoxiousness of pretty much every New Orleans fan ever meant that I’d have liked the Colts to win, but I [...]
One of the many wonderful gifts I received for Christmas was a pizza stone. You know, I’m not sure that there’s anything magical about it, but one thing it did manage to do was get me making pizza. Wonderful, tasty pizza. The Girl and I have been experimenting with different sauces, crusts, toppings, and so [...]
Anyone who was raised by my mother learned a lot of lessons, whether they knew it or not, about quiet strength. My siblings and I handle things in vastly different ways, but it is impossible to deny that we all picked up a good bit of Mom’s durability and resolve along the way. Four years [...]
I’m busy digesting the meat-splosion that resulted from the programmer’s weekly trip to the Brazilian BBQ near the office. We tried a new venue today which was alright, but I think we’re going to stick with the old standard in the future. I also have to prepare myself for Mexican Food Night1. While we’re talking [...]
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Seriously? Oc-fucking-tober? Have you lost your damn mind, world? January was hardly a week ago and we’re already having to make Halloween plans? Give me a break. I’m over it. That said, it has been nice seeing the sun for a few consecutive days . . . it appears that maybe the entire world isn’t [...]
There are many things on the internet to read. Here are two of them. Charlsie sent me a link to an article on a NY Times blog that pretty accurately describes a big chasm between two groups of people I know that plays out daily on my facebook newsfeed. It’s interesting to see people whose [...]