Wednesday, June 16, 2004
New Variety of Onion Discovered
I have a link of great interest for those fans of "The Onion". Discovered by way of Google.
: Journalism, Shmournalism.
Get your read on.
Editor's note: Discovery should be credited to Sara for this.
: Journalism, Shmournalism.
Get your read on.
Editor's note: Discovery should be credited to Sara for this.
Papa Needs a New Pair of Fuzzy Slippers
I'm referring to the glorious time-wastingness of the Broun Basement games at miniclip.
I wanted to draw your attention to Pipsoh, an addictive dice game based on the game of YOT. Run through the tutorial and give it a go. Download the demo for more variations, as well as the ability to turn off the rather annoying music.
My current high score for the original mode is 1497. If requested, I can publish a handy strategy guide.
I wanted to draw your attention to Pipsoh, an addictive dice game based on the game of YOT. Run through the tutorial and give it a go. Download the demo for more variations, as well as the ability to turn off the rather annoying music.
My current high score for the original mode is 1497. If requested, I can publish a handy strategy guide.
Tuesday, June 15, 2004
so daniel and i are moving to philadelphia in august.
the 24th through the 29th of june, i will be in philly looking for a place to live and attending a dramaturgy conference.
the question is, do any of you know the philly area?
we're looking for apartments that are safe, but cheap ($550).
just looking for names of some neighborhoods to check out - someone's already told me that fairmount is a good starting point.
the 24th through the 29th of june, i will be in philly looking for a place to live and attending a dramaturgy conference.
the question is, do any of you know the philly area?
we're looking for apartments that are safe, but cheap ($550).
just looking for names of some neighborhoods to check out - someone's already told me that fairmount is a good starting point.
Can't We Just Call Maintenance??
In an attempt to spark some conversation:
It's been 6 1/2 months since we moved into our first home in Baton Rouge, Fightin' Bayou Bengal Tiger country, where the color yellow is somehow always mistaken for gold, and LSU is a word, not an acronym.
I thought I was ready for it, but apparantly I was spoiled. Spoiled by Housing and apartment maintenace guys. In the past 2 weeks, Sara & I have had to research buying a new air handler and compressor system (AC went out), subsequently call about 7 different contractors, call pest control 3 times, call landscaping people 3 times, clean up the lawn from the landscaping people, and juggle work at the same time. It wouldn't be so bad if Sara wasn't out of town for 2 weeks on a company paid training resort vacation in Arizona.
I really took for granted the ability to just call the apartment maintenance guys at our last apartment (at "The Mansions") and have them fix it. When our compressor konked out, they replaced it in a day. Easy. Now, I'm having to spend 2+ weeks on this thing, trying to get people to call me back and meet me at my house at the most inconvenient time.
My Dad says "welcome to home ownership".
Those of you enjoying apartment life... it sucks to have to write those rent checks every month and never see that money again; but it rules to not have to shell out $3200 to replace an AC system. If you know you're going to be in a city for less than 5 years, enjoy the reasoning that an apartment just make sense.
Any thoughts on the matter? Comments encouraged from anyone already moved into their first home (Jello) or looking at one.
It's been 6 1/2 months since we moved into our first home in Baton Rouge, Fightin' Bayou Bengal Tiger country, where the color yellow is somehow always mistaken for gold, and LSU is a word, not an acronym.
I thought I was ready for it, but apparantly I was spoiled. Spoiled by Housing and apartment maintenace guys. In the past 2 weeks, Sara & I have had to research buying a new air handler and compressor system (AC went out), subsequently call about 7 different contractors, call pest control 3 times, call landscaping people 3 times, clean up the lawn from the landscaping people, and juggle work at the same time. It wouldn't be so bad if Sara wasn't out of town for 2 weeks on a company paid training resort vacation in Arizona.
I really took for granted the ability to just call the apartment maintenance guys at our last apartment (at "The Mansions") and have them fix it. When our compressor konked out, they replaced it in a day. Easy. Now, I'm having to spend 2+ weeks on this thing, trying to get people to call me back and meet me at my house at the most inconvenient time.
My Dad says "welcome to home ownership".
Those of you enjoying apartment life... it sucks to have to write those rent checks every month and never see that money again; but it rules to not have to shell out $3200 to replace an AC system. If you know you're going to be in a city for less than 5 years, enjoy the reasoning that an apartment just make sense.
Any thoughts on the matter? Comments encouraged from anyone already moved into their first home (Jello) or looking at one.
Monday, June 14, 2004
Well, As Long As We're On a Streak...
...of random postings that really only interest ourselves, here's a link for anybody who A) likes baseball or B) likes Superman
From Last Night's Red Sox Game
From Last Night's Red Sox Game
A Presidential Analogy.
I must really head to bed, but a thought struck me, based on a phone conversation Jason and I had last night. We compared and contrasted Ronald Reagan to George W. Bush, and while I think political posts are best used sparingly, I think I have a great analogy for comparing the two.
George W. Bush : Ronald Reagan :: Rodimus Prime : Optimus Prime
Think back to the original Transformers cartoon, and I think you'll agree.
George W. Bush : Ronald Reagan :: Rodimus Prime : Optimus Prime
Think back to the original Transformers cartoon, and I think you'll agree.
