Thursday Jan 15, 2009

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Looking at old blog posts to figure out when I bought my iPod (so I can post about it in my other blog). Reading some comments. I sure miss a you guys. Which is weird because I've met very few of you.

A neighbourhood populated by the people who comment here would be quite something, I think.
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acidgrampa:
And we would like to see you two out here, at least for a visit.
obd:
^what he said. I've been feeling quite a bit of that lately too.

Thursday Nov 27, 2008

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I've really been enjoying Merlin Mann lately.
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mk700c:
I'm really disappointed that you, of all people, are responsible for getting it wrong then.

Sh'papping.

it's a contraction. Of which two words; no one is certain.
mk700c:
dude. That's my dad. Gross.

Tuesday Nov 04, 2008

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Hey, America. kiss

Missed you.
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superflea:
To what part of town will you be moving?

Will it facilitating us getting together more for fancy drinks and excellent nachos?
dholokov:
I note that Twilight books outsold Harry potter books in Canada in 2007. I assume this is your nefarious doing?

Sunday Nov 02, 2008

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Browsing the blogs on this site I get the feeling that there are an awful lot of people around who don't know what they want and don't like what they've got. And maybe that's just how most people are.

If so, that would explain talk radio, bumper stickers, 2 terms of Bush, xenophobia, low voter turnout, internet discussion boards, credit-funded luxury, and other things that...
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maike:
I expected an ending different than a slap, and note that this level of attention to individual pox could consume a significant amount of your life given the exponential rate of infection. The logical defense appears to be monasticism or several 900 page works of bifurcated satire. I will apply to be your first penitent, cleaning the library and keeping the pencils neat.
mk700c:
But ... but ... butt ... I can't wipe myself.

Saturday Oct 18, 2008

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Moving soon.

Ridiculously cheap rent and more space and amenities. And very much our style. And even closer to work for me. And better configured for expansion of the family unit than the place we're in now.

Looking forward to being through with the next 5 weeks, during which we'll pack up our lives (mostly cookware, clothes, books, and assorted digital optical discs) and unpack...
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obd:
good luck in the new spot. I look forward to the pictures. don't strain anything in the move.
baudot:
Isn't it a bit early for Boxing Day?

Thursday Sep 04, 2008

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You know what's worse than boys with emo haircuts?

Guys my age with emo haircuts.

Dude, you're old enough to know that no establishment is shaken by your shellaced bangs. You look like something the mall dragged in.
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acet:
Good idea?

I guess at the very least you should (hopefully) be expecting some essays.
baudot:
Thanks.

How's life up your way?

Friday Jul 18, 2008

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jamie_trecker:
Many thanks. If you;re in the area this week, and you see a guy with a lanyard about his neck who looks like Clark Kent (no, really...) ask him to buy you a pint. That'll be me.
jamie_trecker:
Quite enjoyed C'est What here last night. Drank my way through about 1/3 of the list, all quite good stuff!

Saturday Jun 14, 2008

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Finally used my Kiva gift certificate (thanks again, Oryx!) after paying off the last of my nagging credit cards with my generous annual bonus. Clearing the debt and dabbling in the world of microfinance are in fact not directly related events, though there is something about getting a loan paid off that makes the world look full of possibility. I don't regret going from...
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superflea:
2 points for use of "patio" as a verb!

What does your this week look like?

I'm done at the office by 4:30, but nowhere near downtown for at least an hour thereafter. Let's scheme.
lizfitts:
Thank you, old friend.

Monty was my best little buddy......my best friend for seven years. He had a life full of love & happiness. That's somewhat consoling...... but I miss him so.

Sunday Jun 01, 2008

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Back from BEA. Things I learned included how to nap in a chair, what goes on at the Audies, that my effusive affection for McSweeney's is tragically out of proportion to their size and impact as a publisher, how best to pack several suits in one suitcase, at conventions you run into the damnedest people, why reading the scale of a map...
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obd:
You were here and you didn't tell us about your visit? I'm sure your time here was mostly filled with work obligations, but we could have at least pointed you toward a few decent meals. Next time.

Also, I don't care how small McSweeney's might be, they're great.
lemonkid:
LA is both profane and sublime and the latter only if you have all the rights people take you to all the right places. Which is difficult.

Wednesday Apr 30, 2008

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Someone once said that the thing about turning 30 is you'll spend a lot of time from then on doing whatever you'd been doing in your 20s. So for me that's a lot of school and selling books and walking dogs and watching movies with chickie.

Hm.

I don't really sell books these days (as chickie is quick to point out, now that "didja sell...
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margot_dent:
happy birthday to you
adjunct:
Sorry I missed it, as I was indisposed with picking up some skills for my own big leap, but really: happy birthday.

And be sure to re-read the Drucker a few times. And ignore the people who disagree with him.

Saturday Apr 12, 2008

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Discovered this week: Podcasts.

Favourites: BBC documentaries and This American Life. GQ was good last week, but this week they seem to be discussing baseball.

I'll get started on the 21st century anytime now.
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siv:
Ha ha ha ha. We love Grandpa because he has stories! and a moustache!

Steve Inskeep of NPR's Morning Edition lives right behind me. I hit his trash cans when i pull out of my driveway.
obd:
The S.A.L.T. podcast is my favorite. I'm almost through the first year. What? Yes, I think they're better in order and I've been trying to get through my A.R.E., so I haven't had the time to pay attention to these recently. Lots of good topics, definitely a podcast you might enjoy.
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