Monthly Archives: November 2002

Badsnake mentioned this wonderful entry on annoying children recently (warning: it has naughty language! Minors be warned!). It’s one of the entries that made me start reading her back in the day. Sample quote: I’m rolling a cigarette, so naturally … Continue reading →

For them as don’t know, the Friday Five this week is being done by this maniac. I’ve bleeped it for the sensitive and underage. 1. ****in A, it’s Friday finally. Whatcha drinkin, cause we all know you are a slobbering … Continue reading →

Saw Garbage and No Doubt in concert at the arena last night. They rocked! The sound wasn’t very good (look, Mr. Soundperson, just because you’re deaf doesn’t mean I want to be! There’s more to doing sound tech than cranking … Continue reading →

First, go read William Safire’s article on the Homeland Security act. If you don’t already have a login with the New York Times, get one – it takes like two seconds and is worth it. If you’re in a hurry, … Continue reading →

The ACLU is investigating proselytizing during lunch at a school in Georgia. I think it says something for how far the ‘Bible belt’ has come that they’re looking into it because a number of parents and students complained. Word up. … Continue reading →

I had a nifty entry here about the new, extended version of Lord of the Rings but accidentally deleted it. Drat. Basically: the new version totally rules, I have forgiven Jackson for the things he mucked up because watching the … Continue reading →

Dig it! A funny coincidence in Texas election counts, or “why Ealasaid is a cynic.” The Raging Tide, or the Black Doll’s Imbroglio, my all time favorite Edward Gorey work. It’s a choose your own adventure book, and this maniac … Continue reading →

Check out Japander.com, where you can see Western celebs sell out in Japanese commercials! Woo! I like the Anthony Hopkins one.

All right, kids. I’ve posted a spiffy new version of my writing-oriented resume here Please feel free to pass it around to anybody who is interested in hiring a full-time writer, might be interested in hiring a full-time writer, or … Continue reading →

First, funny link of the day: another ‘switch’ ad. Kicked more NaNoWriMo butt today – got to 16,004 words! Go me! Thanks to everyone down at our little meeting, who amused me without getting me too distracted. :)