I had kind of a crappy week. Just par for the course really. But that’s neither here nor there. And eventually I should write down some thoughts about the passing of Steve Jobs. ‘Cause I have a lot of them. And about the fact that Occupy MN started today. ‘Cause … More
October 8, 2011
September 16, 2011
I am currently off-world. Or off-planet. One of the two. Maybe both. Maybe neither. What’s it to you?
I’m also tired and a little punchy. Clearly.
Anyway I am visiting my folks (one-half of my folks) in a far off and distant land known as “Wisconsin”. It’s a mysterious place, full of … More
September 6, 2011
I have seen some truly questionable theories put forth by television programs over the years. But none so questionable as When Pop Culture Saved America: A 9/11 Story. Which is—apparently—the story of how celebrities eased America’s pain after 9/11.
I won’t lie. I didn’t watch it. I did sit and … More
September 5, 2011
I think I have a cold. Which is so not fair.
I’m still trying to work out exactly why it’s not fair though. I believe it has something to do with it being a holiday weekend.
Or it being September. Although it is sort of chilly these days. We went from 90s … More
August 18, 2011
Right. So I finally gave in and started tweeting. I haven’t actually decided if this will last more than a week or two (since I may not ever have anything to say–especially in a shortened version). So me and Twitter are sort of doing a trial marriage. I still think … More
August 16, 2011
So anyone that knows me knows I’m a huge fan of cartoons.
My current favorite would have to be Martha Speaks. Because I gotta say, the writers make me laugh out loud on occasion. Which doesn’t happen often—animated or live action. Plus the theme song is super catchy. Just sayin’.
But the … More
August 6, 2011
I find it slightly ironic that since I started building websites almost exclusively in WordPress I’ve pretty much abandoned my little corner in here. Well not ironic so much as true to form. Once this site starts feeling too much like my work I tend to lose interest.
Doesn’t mean I … More
May 18, 2011
I’m currently trying very very hard to ignore my toenails. Well. One toenail anyway.
And it’s not going well.
See, after I got back from New York the nails on my right foot were all bruised and grumpy. I would imagine it had something to do with walking flippin’ everywhere—
Is it really … More
May 2, 2011
I’m not entirely sure how I feel about bin Laden’s death.
His death is really only a symbolic one. He stopped being a person ten years ago, and became the symbol of 9/11 and terrorism, and he’s been ducking and running ever since. So his demise has no real impact (from … More
April 23, 2011
The problem with using this site as a guinea pig for my work is that, although I figure out and implement super handy things over here, I promptly forget how I did it. So when I’m in the middle of a project, have a problem, and think, “Hey! I solved … More
April 20, 2011
Well that was creepy. I went to write this and happened to glance at the numbered of published posts, which is (until this is published, so which was) 666.
I’m not sure what’s more disturbing, the fact that I have inflicted my random thoughts upon the world almost seven hundred times, … More
April 9, 2011
“I went through this as co-chair of the Arts Caucus. In ’94 people were elected simply to come here to kill the National Endowment for the Arts. Now they’re here to kill women.”
—Congresswoman Louise Slaughter (D–NY), on the government’s potential shutdown over Planned Parenthood
April 3, 2011
How excited am I? One of the greatest movies ever, Murder by Death, is on BBC America today. It was one of my favorite movies when I was little. Right up there with Young Frankenstein and Arsenic and Old Lace.
March 24, 2011
When I was a sophomore in high school I had this absolutely crazy English teacher. He was eccentric—sarcastic, rather jaded, a little off… lecherous at times—and (due to a childhood accident) had only one arm. So he definitely stood out. A lot of students thought he was a little too … More
March 21, 2011
My good God. What is wrong with this country? Our current domestic policy seems to be, “You can’t afford basic things like food, housing, healthcare? You have a disability or other issues that make it difficult to work or take care of yourself or your loved ones? Well. Sucks to … More
February 16, 2011
You know, it’s funny the things you run into by accident. Case in point: Kenneth Mars died this Saturday.
“Who?” Perhaps an unfamiliar name, but not for someone (like me) who was obsessed with Mel Brooks films when she was a little girl. Kenneth Mars played Inspector Kemp in Young Frankenstein. … More
February 11, 2011
I cannot even imagine what’s going on in Egypt right now.
I mean I can. I’m watching it on TV. For a nation rise up and take control of its own destiny like that, it’s beautiful. The strength of the Egyptian people is… beautiful. I can’t help but sit in awe … More
January 12, 2011
Well as far as I can tell (although I will admit to avoiding the news lately) someone has yet to stand up and take any personal responsibility for the Tucson shootings. Although I’m not surprised, it would have at least been refreshing. But nope. Seems both sides are back to … More
January 9, 2011
Hm. Haven’t been in here in awhile. Clearly. “I love what you’ve done with the place!” Thanks. Redecorated over the holidays. Still getting used to it, but for now I think it’ll stay.
It’s hard to avoid the news this weekend, so I’ve been watching coverage of the shootings in Tucson. … More