... well, you know; we all want to change the world.2011 draws to a close today, and for the first time in a long time, the farewell I bid the passing year is a fond one. I know it's been a hard year for many of us, and certainly, in the Big Picture, there have been grim tidings and outright catastrophes. I hope 2012 is better for every one of us ( Read more... )

... I did not flip off 2010 as it departed.

Instead, I raised a beer and invoked my father's favorite toast: "Better Days."

Of course, it says a great deal about our respective personalities that when he gives that toast, he's thinking of the past, and when I give it, I'm thinking of the futureIt also says a great deal about the toast ( Read more... )

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And so, another year ends, and Your Obedient Serpent will be more than happy to be shed of this one. I bid 2010 adieu with two upraised middle fingers and a shout of defiance ( Read more... )

I know everyone is concerned about Your Obedient Serpent these days, but, honestly? I'm doing REALLY well right now.

That's not despite recent events. It's because of them. Maybe it's the Dr Pepper talking, but -- frankly, our separation was just the kick in the ass I needed ( Read more... )

A year ago today, I did something I rarely do: I wrote down an explicit list of New Year's Resolutions. The other half of that tradition, of course, is to sit down at year's end and evaluate my progress.

( 2008 Report Card )

Well, it's that time of year again, when we set our goals for the year and try to meet them.

But first, a story.

Last week, quelonzia and I found ourselves in a dilemma: back in early November, we'd bought tickets for a December 29th performance of Jesus Christ, Superstar at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts. I love live theater, and in our ( Read more... )