Month: November 2010

John Adams

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Mid Season Report

You know, when the talking heads get their hands on a sports statistic, they do not shut up about it.  This week’s, during the Bears game, we learned that the Bears quarterback, Jay Cutler, is the most blitzed in the NFL.  The other teams… Continue Reading “Mid Season Report”

More Star Wars Goofiness

Dooce posted this piece from Vimeo.  There is a decided lack of Han Solo.  But….it’s darling. Jeremy Messersmith – Tatooine from Eric Power on Vimeo.

The Social Commentary

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Re-Reads

Weekend Assignment # 342: Read It Again Some people like to read a book once, and then they’re done. The plot is resolved and they know whodunnit, so it’s time to move on to the next book. Other people reread a favorite book every… Continue Reading “Re-Reads”

That Time of Year

Open Enrollment.  Three trips in three weeks.  Peppermint hot chocolate.  Spending too much money.   And taking off every Friday (that I am not on the road) so that I don’t “lose” my vacation time. I also start power-reading because I may or may not… Continue Reading “That Time of Year”

Because I Don’t Want to Talk About Election Returns

I have heard that some dentists were doing a “swap your candy for” thing for kids.  But Noodles is doing it, too.  I would totally take Alex to do this, but I am sure he has figured out that he is not required to… Continue Reading “Because I Don’t Want to Talk About Election Returns”

10 Things

I love this series of articles – 10 Things Your (Fill-in the Blank) Won’t Tell You.  Your Waiter.  Hairstylist.  Funeral Director.  This one is the hotel housekeeper. It helpfully answered my question about the “eco-friendly” opting out of housekeeping.  It is, in fact, costing… Continue Reading “10 Things”