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1. I completed a Thursday NYTimes crossword puzzle unassisted, for the first time ever. Yay! 2. Richard Clarke is the man. I’ve seen him talk three times so far: twice on the Daily Show, and once in person during an … Continue reading →

The Chicago trip was terrific. We had an awesome time exploring the city (so many beautiful buildings!), enjoying the great weather on the beach, eating lots of Chicago-style pizza, and even checking out the aquarium. And Ray was the perfect … Continue reading →

So I have my usual smorgasbord of comments for you to slog through. This is the price you pay for reading a journal that never veers too sharply towards the personal. Sorry… I’ve been travelling all over the place: from … Continue reading →

I heard the Smashing Pumpkins’ Muzzle for the first time in years on a mix tape of my sister’s last week when I was home. Then I heard it again earlier this week as I was ripping my copy of … Continue reading →

I was on AIM for a while a couple of days ago, talking with my brother about cell phone plans. At some point someone who wasn’t on my buddy list tried to send me an IM (I guess) and since … Continue reading →

The DNC is in full swing, and for the first time I find myself actually getting caught up in it. I guess I never before felt the sense of urgency I do now. Barack Obama rules. Kerry’s speech tonight was … Continue reading →

I don’t really want to write this entry now but I want to get it off my back. First, here’s an interesting article to read. My brother and I have been harping on the vote-for-ideology phenomenon for a while — … Continue reading →

Well, it’s been ages since my last update. Weekdays have become a blur of working and working out and playing guitar and cooking and chatting. Lather, rinse, repeat. I’ve started doing the NYTimes crossword puzzle, which to my surprise I’ve … Continue reading →

A while ago, I referenced some evidence that being sad is actually good for you, in that it increases your productivity. I also said that I personally liked being sad because I really felt like it made me think more … Continue reading →

Things I’m learning about Seattle: It’s more north than anywhere else I’ve ever lived, and the days are amazingly long in the summer. For instance, we went to see the Seattle Symphony* play Rite of Spring yesterday night and when … Continue reading →