Sumana's column this week reminds me of all the times I've wound up in Orinda because I missed my BART stop. Always Orinda. Now I associate that art deco movie theater with a sensation of mild panic.
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12:14:37 PM,
Monday 5 December 2005
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I'm sleep-deprived but in a very good mood. Hot disco damn!
My roommate and I threw a party this weekend and I had no idea so many people could fit in my apartment. Remember those Pinkney parties, Johnnies? The ones that were fun because you'd run into your entire sophomore seminar on your way to the bathroom? The ones that were fire hazards? That was my house on Saturday night.
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12:04:56 PM,
Monday 5 December 2005
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You're Bettie Page!
What Classic Pin-Up Are You?
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I couldn't have asked for more. Via Cassie.
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04:30:54 PM,
Thursday 1 December 2005
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The forecast today gives a 100% chance of precipitation. I find the certainty reassuring.
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12:33:54 PM,
Thursday 1 December 2005
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Placeholder: Starting Over.
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03:08:20 AM,
Thursday 1 December 2005
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Reading this post and the ensuing discussion over at Bitch, Ph.D. makes me realize how absolutely terrified I am of being economically dependent on a spouse. Which is kind of funny, since I sort of automatically tracked myself into this pink-collar job, which is well below my abilities, because I didn't know what else I could do and then didn't believe myself capable of more.
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08:18:34 PM,
Wednesday 30 November 2005
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You became the Melon Millionaire.
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12:14:15 AM,
Wednesday 30 November 2005
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This is hardly a new trend, but I've noticed lots of antibacterial and now antimicrobial items for sale. Does anyone else think that they might serve a sort of talismanic purpose for those who buy them? I can't see how they'd be really helpful unless you're, say, on chemo -- and I imagine that using them all the time would weaken one's immune system/s. Any thoughts along these lines -- especially from people who buy this sort of thing, since I've just called you all superstitious -- would be entertaining. Throw me a frikkin bone, people.
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08:07:45 PM,
Tuesday 29 November 2005
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Aww, Wikipedia's Main Page featured an article on cyberpunk today. Ever since I opened up Firefox this morning "Mirrorshades" has been stuck in my head. (I like how it references Dostoevsky -- badly -- as well as William Gibson. Absolutely digital!)
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04:35:28 PM,
Tuesday 29 November 2005
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I ate three servings of mashed potatoes yesterday and I'm thinking of making more. It's a sickness, I tell you.
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12:59:49 PM,
Monday 28 November 2005
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Canned lychees in the blender + vodka + ...?
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02:35:03 AM,
Sunday 27 November 2005
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Ok, now it is the night before the test. And I am going to go study. Right now. I mean it.
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10:24:01 PM,
Sunday 20 November 2005
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Can anyone recommend a digital camera? What I really want is an SLR that fits in my pocket (who doesn't) but until the laws of physics change I'll settle for the next step down in a lens. I'm also looking for something with a manual setting and minimal lag time between pressing the button and taking the picture.
Basically, just bitch about your cameras here, please.
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06:01:57 PM,
Friday 18 November 2005
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I know the bear thing is fashionable these days, but golly.
(Stupid hat found via I Blame the Patriarchy.)
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11:56:27 AM,
Friday 18 November 2005
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This one's for the children.
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01:51:03 AM,
Friday 18 November 2005
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Why can't I seem to study except right before the test? Goddamnit. I hope this Peace-Corps-as-character-building-exercise idea works out, or grad school sure won't.
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11:23:09 PM,
Thursday 17 November 2005
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Why is data entry so much harder during the afternoon than during the morning? I managed all right earlier today, but now the spreadsheet's just making me dizzy. Caffeine would help, but I'm on maintenace doses these days and really don't want to ramp up my tolerance. This shit ain't worth it.
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06:50:47 PM,
Thursday 17 November 2005
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Either nobody read the last post or nobody likes my blogswap mixes. What the hey? I'll say it louder:
If you want a copy of my blogswap mix, comment here. You don't have to give me one in return. It is totally free.
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01:41:28 PM,
Wednesday 16 November 2005
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Mirabai's post reminded me that it's blogswap season, so last night, as I was importing music into itunes (a massive project -- I'm only through maybe 1/16 of my cds), I made most of a mix. It is danceable in places and yowly in others and meta all over. (Martin will still want to listen to it, I hope.) So let me know if you're interested in a copy. You can email your mailing address to sasquatchfeeder at hotmail dot com (or to one of my real-er email addresses if you like).
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02:14:45 PM,
Monday 14 November 2005
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"Here we are. Earth. Full of things as usual."
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11:42:58 AM,
Monday 14 November 2005
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Timothy Busfield/Chris Elliott=Trey Anastasio.
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12:53:31 AM,
Monday 14 November 2005
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Pensioners in drunken elk terror ordeal.
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11:56:31 PM,
Sunday 13 November 2005
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Went for an lovely walk this afternoon. Saw a bunch of pretty leaves, found a theater playing the latest Jane Austen adaptation, and petted two cats.
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07:56:30 PM,
Sunday 13 November 2005
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An mp3 player disguised as a Pez dispenser.
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12:57:41 AM,
Sunday 13 November 2005
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Best part about growing out my hair: I can put it up with just a chopstick. And I have hella chopsticks.
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09:25:59 PM,
Friday 11 November 2005
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For months after I turned 25 I would forget that I was a year older. Instead of getting used to it, I seem to be skipping forward -- whenever I think of my age it comes out 26. Oddness.
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05:55:32 PM,
Friday 11 November 2005
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Yesterday's beer=today's stomachache.
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11:33:01 AM,
Friday 11 November 2005
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I'm sure I'm late to the funfair with this one, but: Alien Loves Predator.
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11:32:25 AM,
Friday 11 November 2005
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Why America's Next Top Model is awesome: "Why is she wearing a diaper again? Oh. Just thought I'd ask."
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11:39:02 PM,
Wednesday 9 November 2005
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Last night the train I was on got held up for about an hour after someone stole someone else's ipod on the station platform and then fired a shot. I heard a bang but didn't realize what it signified until the cops showed up with a barking german shepherd. They proceeded to evacuate us to the next car, tell us to get down below the seats, and run all over the train and platform with their handguns out, looking for the criminal. After about half an hour some more policemen, armed with rifles that I assume were full of tear-gas canisters or beanbags or whatnot, entered our car along with others. They yelled at us to get our hands on our heads and proceeded to lead a young man out of the car and handcuff him. Ten minutes later we were on our way.
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03:48:13 PM,
Wednesday 9 November 2005
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Unmitigated woot!.
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11:13:01 AM,
Wednesday 9 November 2005
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Feline Valuation.
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12:21:56 PM,
Monday 7 November 2005
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Jeeves/Wooster. Naughty Jeeves/Wooster.
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01:52:55 AM,
Monday 7 November 2005
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The veggie burger my coworker is microwaving smells remarkably like stinky socks.
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04:52:08 PM,
Friday 4 November 2005
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You know, I try to be laid-back about my political differences with my coworkers, but suggesting that I listen to Michael Savage is just not cool.
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06:50:39 PM,
Thursday 3 November 2005
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While googling for the lyrics to Hazel Dickens's "Mama's Hand" I came across this fascinating article about bluegrass in Baltimore during the '50s and '60s. And then this (appropriately, I think) worshipful feature on Hazel Dickens.
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02:42:50 PM,
Thursday 3 November 2005
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site & script courtesy of Moss