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Assimilated!
There I was, cruising through Delta Quadrant at warp 7, when a giant cube appeared on the view screen...
And so I signed up for the Book of Face.
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Good morning, Ireland, how are ya?
B and I went to England for Worldcon, and then to Ireland because she never had, and because at least one of her ancestors was from Cork. We learned nothing new about Peter Murphy, nor did we expect to, but now she's seen the Auld Sod and we had many adventures. Here's one ( Read more... ) -
So far, so good.
There are places where a 5 or 6 inch rain is no big deal, Chicago, whose name comes from a Pottawatomie word meaning: "What kind of moron builds a city in a swamp?" is not one of them.
The North Branch of the Chicago River has wandered about 150 yards closer to our house than is its usual habit. Also, it traditionally flows under, rather than over ( Read more... ) -
So what is gopher wood...
...and can I buy it Home Depot?
Our new sewer system is currently getting the acid test in the form of an biblical scale downpour.
Looks good so far.... -
Someone Has Stolen Our Sidewalk...
...but it's OK, they promptly replaced it ( Read more... ) -
The Good News Is: The Airbags Worked Perfectly!
And Bonnie is just a little bruised and scraped. She should be fine ( Read more... ) -
SOPA redux
My Representative, Mike Quigley, has come out against SOPA. I'm going to flatter myself that my phone calls and emails had something to do with that.
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SOPA dope
Just got off the phone after calling my legislators. Results ( Read more... ) -
News from the Future!
January 20, 2013--Washington, DC
Rick Perry, as his first, and apparently last, official act as President of the United States, today signed an Executive Order abolishing the entire Executive Branch of the US government.
"Energy Department, I meant Energy Department!" the now former President exclaimed as he was escorted from the shuttered White ( Read more... ) -
Ask a stupid question...
Two weeks ago, I asked if we could have the 4th amendment back.
Yesterday, in an eight to one decision, the Supreme Court answered with a hearty "Fuck you!"
Thank you, Justice Ginsburg, for dissenting. I take back many of the nasty things I said about you after the Kelo case. (Edited to replace dead link)