Every once in a while it happens: someone sends a friend request on FB and I have a hard time deciding whether to accept it or ignore it. Logic says that if I'm not sure I want to be friends with someone, I probably shouldn't. I have 2 such requests pending. One is from someone with mutual friends, but who I can't quite place. It seems like I ( Read more... )

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I would just like to brag for a moment that I was one of (I'm sure) multiple people who thought up and nominated this definition for Saddlebacking.

When I find something insulting, I try to remember that there are times when I inadvertently insult others, surely sometimes without even realizing I've done so. It's usually done as good-natured ribbing that accidentally pushes the wrong button. But when it's obvious that the ribbing is not taken well, and especially when I'm specifically told ( Read more... )

I broke down and joined Facebook today. Damn, that shit is addictive.

I just renewed my gym membership. I am one of those people that will go to the gym religiously for somewhere between 2 weeks and 2 months, and then take 2-4 months off. Summer tends to be an off time, as I am enjoying outdoor activities (mainly sailing). Regardless, it would probably be cheaper to pay per visit to the gym, but they offered me $ ( Read more... )

I spent a fair amount of money at one point in my life learning about democratization. I can't claim to be an expert on the topic by any stretch of the imagination, but I did learn a thing or two. The democratization process involves legal changes, followed by enforcement of said changes, and finally, cultural changes. This process takes no less ( Read more... )

Ohhhhh, meso hungover...

We can't be competitive globally if we lack exposure beyond US borders.

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I am back! All honeymooned and back to work. All went well, smoothly, no great mis-adventures to speak of (other than my wedding day emotional meltdown). My wedding helpers did a great job, the honeymoon was relaxing, and I have bug bites and peeling sunburn to prove I've been out of Seattle ;-) I'm having a really hard time calling myself by ( Read more... )