By the way, anyone catch the new American Express commercial with Wes Anderson? It's cool. I really like the line about putting a bayonet on a .357 handgun.

I'm watching Signs on TV now. I'm trying to hate it or at least dislike it like I know I should. But I don't. I like it. I'm a science major who understands how completly insane the premise of the whole movie is, but it doesn't matter for some reason ( Read more... )

I have to mention this. The party at Audrey's place last Saturday night (which Audrey, Shane, and others were gracious enough to insist I attend) was positively bitchin'. I can honestly say without hyperbole that it was the most fun I'd had in years. I've forgotten how cool theatre people are, especially rural theatre people who are way too ( Read more... )

So, Runaway Jury was on TBS this evening. It's not a wonderful movie, but it's not bad. Gene Hackman and Dustin Hoffman are worth the price of admission (nothing, in this case). However, it reminded me about the debates concerning our favorite amendment, and I remembered discussions I had with people and with Miss Cox back in High School. Her ( Read more... )

I don't know how credible this story is, but it seems rather interesting and I wonder how often this kind of thing really happens ( Read more... )

After way too much commenting (myself being the worst offender), there's a few simple morals to be learned (from the comments, not from the entry ( Read more... )

Network access plays an important role in my life, and that of anyone else who reads this no doubt. Occasions where it's just not there for extended periods (all day, in this case) highlight that fact. I'm writing this from work. I went in extra early because I simply couldn't wait any longer to check my email ( Read more... )

Get Perpendicular

It's like "Schoolhouse Rock" for computer tech.

Excerpt from my journal ( Read more... )

A while back I posted a little rant about pointless emotional posts, day-to-day monotony, and drivel. I was firmly opposed, I believe. There are times, however, when such content is indeed appropriate (the day-to-day monotony, anyway), and I thought I should clarify a bit ( Read more... )