Back in Austin after two very nice weeks off.  It was easy to forget I live here when surrounded by good friend and family ( Read more... )

I don't agree with Ebert a lot but he hits the nail on the head with this one.

http://blogs.suntimes.com/ebert/2009/08/the_gathering_dark_age.html

Summer 1984 - Ghostbusters, Gremlins, Karate Kid, Temple of Doom
Summer 1985 - Back to the Future, The Goonies, Pee-Wee's Big Adventure

woah

I saw the sunset last night and the sunrise today.  That just doesn't seem right.
Also it was 80 degrees with 92% humidty when I ran at 7am yesterday. FUCK that.

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i've decided to skip my birthday this year and possibly from here on out.
i'll stay 25.

we have the alarm set to turn on NPR when it goes off.  i was so out of it this morning i did not hear it go off but it did influence my dream ( Read more... )

Our basil plant is flourishing so I made a margherita pizza.


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I made pupusas last night because I like saying pupusa.


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BY ROGER EBERT Sun-Times Movie Critic
I think I might be able to explain some of Sarah Palin's appeal. She's the "American Idol" candidate. Consider. What defines an "American Idol" finalist? They're good-looking, work well on television, have a sunny personality, are fierce competitors, and so talented, why, they're darned near the real thing ( Read more... )