April 2008
6 posts
“I mean… the reason I don’t blog is that it’s inherently self-promotional and I...”
– Nicholson Baker (who was great last night at NYPL Live) (via christmasgorilla)
Yet another strange and manic wonder, sans Merlin. →
WatchMerlin is on, but so very off.
“As you may already know, the cows in Argentina are grass fed, and their flesh is...”
– http://mightygirl.com/2008/04/04/8-things-to-taste-in-argentina/
I used to be funny, quotable and honest. →
A Happy Moment
When I watched American Chopper on TV, I never understood where all the tricked-out motorcycles went. After one week in Arizona, they are within a two mile radius of me, give or take a block. Then there are the “normal” bikes — the Harley’s — and only one crotch rocket. His cool factor must increase somewhere north of dirt bike central, Mohab.
This afternoon, I...
March 2008
1 post
Tonight, I read a blog post by a guy who is a known for his contributions to web technology. A couple years ago, I quit reading his blog because what seemed to be regular self-righteousness.
After having a reprieve, I can’t help but feel disgust. He seems more concerned with his current status…that he knows other people know what he’s done for the web.
It’s the artists...
January 2008
4 posts
Three Sheets
When celebrities answer the telephone and it happens to be the wrong number, do they carry on a conversation just to feel normal?
December 2007
1 post
Looking at the fresh snowfall, I can’t help but wonder about the person who suggested each snowflake is unique. Don’t they realize it all turns to dirty slush in a few hours?
November 2007
7 posts
Jeff: Hi.
Me: Hello.
Me: You know, when you instant message me, it's always a pleasant surprise.
Me: Nobody ever says "Hi." in IMs.
Jeff: You should be online more then you could lead a happier life.
Right, Right
Movie critics have two jars. On their right, “BUBBLES” is etched in Univers on leaded crystal. To their left, “FINGER” is carved in Futura Extra Fucking Bold on pure obsidian. They spend hours effervescing and grouching on notecards. Then, when they see a movie and write the review, they reach in the appropriate jar and pull out something which is all sorts of clever.
Sometimes, I wish I had an accent. When I try, people ask, “Why does it sound like everything you say is a question?” It’s because I don’t know what I’m doing.
Once again, there comes a time in a man’s life where he has to make a decision. On one hand, I’m sleepy. On the other hand, I’m sleepy. Do I write? Do I read?
Reading will put me to sleep, even though it is Killing Pablo, the story of Pablo Escobar and his Colombian drug cartel. It is fascinating and very good at helping you wake up in the morning.
Writing on the other hand,...
A Pocket Full
Every morning before work, I put on my pants on just like the rest of you — one leg at a time. Except, once my pants are on, I make websites. Then, I take the keys from my dresser and put them in my right front pocket. My mobile phone and wallet go in the left front pocket.
Years ago, when my wallet was a real wallet, I kept it in my back pocket. In college, I used an Altoid tin. They are...
Being able to write a note over instant messaging to the site is useful. It allows me to capture raw emotion through punctuation free acronyms.
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I can reach everywhere on my body. Not always with my left hand, but always with my right.
I find the larger problem is not being able to scratch what you want to when you want to where you want to. It’s large matter of decency; elbows shouldn’t cock like mine. Even though it is freakish, people look at the awkward display and shift from cheek to cheek.
After being websiteless for...