The other day I killed another phone. It was locked up, wouldn't turn off and I had to remove the battery. Then it wouldn't turn on again. So I, uh, threw it. Stupid, yes. But in my defense, I think it was essentially a goner before I pitched it. The up side is I got a new phone. The downside is that, once again, I have no way to contact any of my ( Read more... )

First off, let me say that I found something awesome. I know that I am like 20 years+ late on this, but The Watchmen? Yeah, it's fucking awesome. Lives up to the hype and then some. It was the trailer for the upcoming film that made me want to finally check it out. Paradoxically, I am a zillion times less interested in the movie now that I have ( Read more... )

I've been working a lot. A lot. I've been doing a variety of things with Westword, above and beyond my normal slate of writing. It's been pretty cool. The work has been consistently interesting and there is plenty of variety. I've gotten a chance to practice some skills that have atrophied in the year since I stopped going to school. And it's been ( Read more... )

It's been decided that June will be zombie month at Chez Casciato. That means we'll be watching at least one zombie movie a night for the whole freaking month. It's going to be awesome.

If you like zombie movies, please feel free to stop by. Call or e-mail about specific times and movies. Please comment with suggestions about movies we should see, ( Read more... )

The party was a good time. Started around 4, went till about 4. That's 12 good hours of party mayhem. We ended up by singing songs while my buddy Adam Goldstein, a fellow journalist, played guitar. We sang loudly and, in my case at least, frequently off key.

Extra big special thanks goes to Craig (
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Here's another random collection of things I found interesting, amusing or perplexing on the Internet. Enjoy!

College isn't for everyone -- Despite the push to send everyone to college, some people just aren't cut out for it. Anyone who's spent a little time at any college could tell you this. The majority of my classmates were, to put it mildly, at ( Read more... )

I've been in my house almost two months, so it's time for a party. Call it a kind of quasi-housewarming type party. There will be ample opportunity to catch up on what's going on with me as well. Here's the deal: if you're reading this, you are invited. Even if you are a weirdo Internet stalker. I'd love  to meet my weirdo Internet stalker! E-mail ( Read more... )

I just applied to be part of a NASA study that pays $5,000 a month for staying in bed constantly for three months. Doubt I will get it, but since I can totally do my job while in bed, it would be a kick ass way to make some easy money!

Nearly every day I waste a tremendous amount of time on the 'Net. I mean, waste is a relative term, but seriously, most of the stuff I am reading is pretty useless in the big picture. But now, I've decided to share it with you. This is partially to justify my own time wasting, partially because I feel sorry for you folks sitting at work, staring at ( Read more... )

It's snowing. In May. Why the fuck do I love Colorado so much, anyway? I hate snow. Blech.