Stress reduction

No word from the bank yet – obviously – so this is how I’m dealing with the stress.
Yesterday I went through some books, picking out the ones I absolutely want to keep.  Last night I drank some Scotch, hung out with my friend Celeste, and read part of a history of apocalyptic prophesies.  So far [...]

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In lieu of a review…

…of the latest Star Trek movie, some things we said about it while watching:
***********SPOILER ALERT*************

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Today’s confession of stupidity

OK, so let me rewind. When Ben and I first moved into this place (around 3 years ago), we decided to start using a mini-fridge instead of the full-sized one that was provided.  This was for two reasons: a) to save energy, b) to reduce food wastage.  I have a definite tendency to buy stuff, [...]

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The return!

I’m back!  We spent the weekend at Ben’s parents’ place on Howe Island.  The dogs had a great time, we ate and drank a lot, went on a long boat ride and got totally burned to a crisp.  (Seriously, I think I’m going to get wrinkles about ten years earlier than I would otherwise.)
Madeline got [...]

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Complaining with Kay, Episode 22: The Rites of Bacchus.

I discover the optimal level of alcohol consumption for listening to music.  Also, how to save the world’s symphonies and opera companies.
Yes, I know that makes two podcasts in a row about booze.
Direct link.

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Frankenbike!

In response to the sudden and alarming death of my piece of shit over-priced only 1 year old Marin bicycle, the ever-talented Ben has built me a Frankenbike.
It has the frame of one bike, the brakes, handle bars, and wheels of the Marin, and a couple of little parts from an old folding bike that [...]

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….And this explains the weird bicycle noises!

I just posted this to Facebook as well.  I discovered the source of the mysterious noise my bike was making last night.  The seatpost has been bisected!
So now I do not have a functioning bicycle.  Here’s the problem:
- I  need a bike for work.
- But I don’t have any money to buy a new one.
- [...]

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Complaining With Kay, Episode 18: Turing Test.

None of the usual bullshit this time.  I connect the sad end of Alan Turing, scary anti-abortion extremists, and the Torture Memos, and attempt to pin down the problem of evil.
Here’s the link.

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Presented without comment

I went to a party last night.  My plan:
- Stay until around 11:00, have a drink or two, eat some cupcakes, then go home and go to bed, prepared to get up early and have a productive and useful day.
What I actually did:
- Drink too much too fast, eat cupcakes, have a really good time, [...]

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Food porn

Hello! Did you miss me?  I’m just back from visiting my parents.  There WAS wifi, but I was busy (mostly drinking, shopping, and making snarky comments about strangers) – mea culpa.
Anyway.  I had a great time.  But since my family never read my blog OR listen to my podcast, I’m going to use their [...]

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