Where is my Mind?
Right now there’s a horde of indiscriminate thoughts flying around in my mind none of which could be easily turned into 500 words or more by themselves. So, I decided I’d just combine everything fighting for attention in my cerebral cortex and let it all out. Pay no mind to the randomness of the list;...
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Things I’ve Learned
No matter how bad a day I’m having, someone is having a much worse day. Perspective is a good thing. I can’t diet. I’m ridiculously bad at it. I need to exercise more. I’m reasonably better at that. Sometimes the most popular songs by an artist aren’t their best songs. One of the best KISS songs you...
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This Post has Been Banned
I grew up in a house full of books. My father is a reader and he has hundreds of books, almost all fiction. I read plenty of his collection, mostly the science fiction stuff and a Bond novel or two. My own collection is probably a bit more eclectic. I own a Jefferson Bible and...
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The Internet is my Crack
The computer screen is my window to the world. I can’t imagine my life not being connected to the Internet. In fact, this is late because I was too busy reading all the websites that actually produced content instead of writing this little ditty. Ten years ago, I had an iMac and probably a dozen or so...
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Soul to Shine
For the first time in a long time, I went out to see a band this weekend. It is a rare occurrence because most of the bands in my area aren’t any good. That is to say, I think they aren’t any good. The critical musical darlings of my town all want to be Wilco...
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My 25 Favorite Films of 2000-2009
I was thinking about movies this weekend with the announcement of this year’s Ebertfest lineup and Kevin Smith’s rant about movie critics. So, I thought you’d all get a kick out of what I consider the 25 best films of the last decade. I’m sure I’ve left out someone’s favorite. Tell me where I’m wrong. 2000 Almost...
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A Box Set of Memories
I had no idea who Alex Chilton was when he passed away last week from a heart attack. I agree that’s probably a shame. You see, I never really fancied myself a music connoisseur. I know what I like and barely moved out of my comfort zone for years. I feel a bit like Kevin Kline’s...
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The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
As I was entering my freshman year in high school, my uncles (who played professional baseball and coached baseball and basketball for years) suggested I go out for cross country to stay in shape for basketball season. Reluctantly, I showed up for my first high school cross country practice not knowing the first thing about...
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My Favorite Decade 2000-2009
My life from 1990 to 1999 was a whirlwind blur of grad school, graduation, marriage, new baby, divorce, and a series of not so great career decisions. Aside from the birth of my daughter, I don’t have a lot of personal highlights or fond memories for that time period. Bit sad, really. As this most recent...
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My Year of Living Dangerously
2009 was a hell of a year for me. It started off with unemployment, an uncertain future and worry. It’s ended back in the arms of the Two and Half Hours Away Girl with an exciting 2010 on the horizon. Life is strange. As you probably know, I’ve decided to challenge myself here in 2010 (the...
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