Punxsatawney Phil didn't see his shadow yesterday, but that doesn't mean you can't ( Read more... )

Today is the birthday of both J.R.R. Tolkien and Apple Computer.

Fanboys may commence rejoicing.

Is February 3rd Shadow Boxing Day?

I added tongodeon as a friend because he created the Red Meat Constructor Set, but his journal is regularly full of insightful political and social commentary and well-written amusing anecdotes.

His views on holiday shopping are quite similar to mine ( Read more... )

I always forget to announce this well in advance, but this is a reminder that tomorrow is Buy Nothing Day. Participate by not participating!

So my enthusiasm has been derailed by a bug or virus. In my body, dork, not on my laptop. Tam and Melissa have been watching Family Guy and Weeds. If my forehead wasn't smoldering and my throat scratchy, it would be a distraction. Only 396 words today, but my brain made some future progress. I'm doubting I can hit 50,000 by next Wednesday. ( Read more... )

Celebrate your country's independence by blowing up a small part of it. -- Apu ( Read more... )

I often think people make too big of a deal about holidays. If the essence of the holiday is important, the virtue should be practiced year round. Why wait until December to give someone a present? Why wait until October to get dressed up like a freak ( Read more... )