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List of Things that I Hate

Sometimes, I like to take a break from solving problems to focus on things that don’t matter. So here’s a list of things I hate: 1. Apostrophe misuse: Why do … Continue reading

February 22, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Star Wars and The Matrix and Kmart

Strollers bring annoyance and destruction upon the land and its inhabitants. They take up the whole sidewalk, move slowly, and stop frequently. Bikes are noble steeds, working together with their … Continue reading

July 19, 2011 · Leave a Comment

How to be polite with children

Sprout, a brunch place in the Uke, issued a ban on children for brunch. There was a backlash- but holy GOD it’s awesome to be in a neighborhood restaurant without … Continue reading

June 27, 2011 · Leave a Comment

The Secret to Looking Young Forever

I love figure modeling because I feel like I’m always coming up with something new. I’m always learning about art. It’s a chance to shut up, not talk, but still … Continue reading

May 3, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Navel down fashion woes: Shoe-ish things

I really believe in the truth of my words, but not enough to stand on the street corner and spread the gospel. Slippers in public/Pajama pants in public The world … Continue reading

November 9, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Fear, picking cotton, money

I just  finished The Rise of the Creative Class (2002) and Small is the New Big (2008). I am even more desperate motivated sure I should get another job. I … Continue reading

July 18, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Grimey, dirty, nasty

Half my posts here have been about cockroaches.  It’s time for a post about dirty people. Living in a city is all about being enclosed with people in metal boxes … Continue reading

June 9, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Cockroach war

It’s on. I saw another one yesterday.  It was just dead.  No movement.  Why did it have to come out of the woodwork to die?  I’m fine knowing that they … Continue reading

May 29, 2009 · 1 Comment

Pestilence, part two

Landlord dropped off some bait-poison (they are attracted to it and take it back to their nest) and some Raid at 8am before I’d had coffee and was coherent. I … Continue reading

April 17, 2009 · Leave a Comment

ARGH pestilence

This morning, I stepped on a cockroach. I stepped on a cockroach in my kitchen. There was a cockroach in my kitchen this morning, and I stepped on it. It … Continue reading

April 11, 2009 · Leave a Comment
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