tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-192590152009-02-20T17:18:52.017-08:00OkeyPlushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09615705587673533174noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19259015.post-48657016622384611272007-01-11T01:45:00.000-08:002007-01-11T01:48:58.364-08:00

Wow, the first post since September. The last thing I wanted to do with this thing is become one of those people who post for a week, then disappear for years. And yet, I can't help but think whether keeping a journal on Facebook or something is a better idea - more accessible to all my friends, less accessible to my enemies, etc. Either way, I guess I should make a decision. Eventually.If

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I had something of a revelation recently.  When reading or listening to political debates, I'm sometimes amazed by how neither side is the least bit interested in understanding the other.  And until now, it's been difficult for me to get into that mindset.  The mindset that my opponent's arguments are worthless by default, and I shouldn't even try to take them seriously.  I just didn't understand

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So, yeah, lots has been going on.The new condo is slowly becoming livable. We painted the living room, and one of the bedrooms. Yesterday I filled up one bookcase. I found a book that someone had given to me a long time ago and that I had never opened: How To Hit The Ground Running In Your New Job. Wow. What an eye-opener. According to the book, here are things you're not supposed to do, which

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I have lots to write, but no time to write it. In the meantime, let's take the time to learn about a real-life superhero: Angle Grinder Man. Operating in London and Kent, this helpful chap will answer citizens' calls for help and come quick with a large saw to cut the clamp off their car.He even has a (somewhat dated) blog!

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The following was written yesterday.Today was a pretty interesting day. Not really that interesting in terms of what I did, but rather what I thought in my little head. There was one key event that affected the rest of the day, and it was last night's visit to Traderous Joe that brought about this event.I got to work at around lunchtime, and, feeling a bit guilty about it - though not too

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When I think Walter Cronkite, the term "anti-drug-war activist" doesn't exactly spring to mind. But the legendary anchorman is active even in his retirement. Here is his recent article about the foolishness that is DEA's drug war.Walter Cronkite: The Truth About The War On DrugsTo somebody who has read drug reform literature before, his arguments are nothing new. What's surprising is that this

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Quite a lot has been happening.Last week I sat in on my friend Victoria's radio show, broadcast from the bowels of UW. It was very cool, with all sorts of sophisticated DJ'ing equipment, little knobs, lights, pulleys, and cranks. She even let me play a couple of songs - thanks Vic! Here she is, doing her thing, spreading tunes like butter on the acoustic toast.Speaking of music, I went to see

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I sent Laurie a link to my inaugural post. She approved, but pointed out one minor problem; in my first post I covered every subject typical of the genre:general angst and frustrationsong lyricsphilosophical meanderingsdissatisfaction with blogsbragging about my girletc, etc, etcAnd she was right! What oh what could possibly follow such a catharsis?Let’s start easy.Last weekend I visited Purdue,

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On the web longer than most of my peers, but the last to get a blog. When they started getting popular, I scoffed at the idea; it was an oversimplification of the personal website. Goodbye custom code, creativity, and individuality. Hello templates, me-too features, and banal blatherings. My reconciliation is not complete. But I am more and more worried about detachment from my old friends. I don

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