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This past Thursday I found myself watching the National Spelling Bee with my mom. I’ll admit I have a pretty low opinion of the Spelling Bee — rote memorization seems be a strange thing to glorify to such a degree. … Continue reading →

From snafuuu, thirteen life-changing albums. I guess here I talk more about why they are good than about why they mean a lot to me. But I think I prefer that. Alice in Chains, Dirt One of the darkest albums … Continue reading →

DoGooder.info: feel good about others doing good. Site by wingerz.

Well, it took all day, but it’s finally up. Evaluate me. Or try your own: http://realpersonality.com/. Fun! If you like it, please spread the word. And of course feedback is appreciated.

judytuna posted a link to a Johari window, this thing with which she can evaluate what her principle traits are (“happy”, “introverted”, etc.) and have friends do the same. The idea is that the traits can then be divided into … Continue reading →

“I don’t have a favorite band,” I’ve often said, “but if I did, it would be House of Freaks.” Yes, if you’ve lived with me, you’ve probably encountered my obsession with this band — brilliant music, inspired, literate lyrics, energy, … Continue reading →

Last two pics courtesy of William and his spiffy new camera.

Check ’em out. They have captions (above each full-sized picture).

In trying to book tickets to go to my friend Mike’s wedding in Honolulu, Hawaii, I’ve learned the following facts: Flying roundtrip from Dallas to Honolulu costs $900. Flying roundtrip from Houston to Honolulu via Dallas costs $630. On America … Continue reading →