So, it came to my attention (somewhat recently) that I'm not necessarily the easiest person to understand ( Read more... )

Dear Sony::
Where did we go wrong?
I remember it like it was yesterday -- the summer of 1998, the first time I lovingly gazed upon the Playstation (the original, of course).  The feel of your controller, the charming (if occasionally laughable) graphics, but best of all, you were my first console that was all mine.
In 2000 -- and then in 2001 -- I ( Read more... )

So, if it weren't for the fact that a lot of my mental issues are professionally diagnosed, I'd be convinced I have mental hypochondria... yeah, wrap your brain around THAT irony for a bit ( Read more... )

OK, so here goes the necessary preface::

I, myself, do not use marijuana, nor have I for a long time.  I doubt highly that this would change, regardless of any specific legal conditions surrounding it.  The following is my opinion, influenced in no way by anyone I may or may not know who does use marijuana (legally or illegally).So, I had a bit of ( Read more... )

As with years gone by, I've got my 2012 election guide (AZ edition, in this case) up and running.

You can check it out at http://www.mychyl.com/2012elections.htm .  Enjoy!

OK, since people keep asking me about one or another of my rules, I'm officially making a post of my various rules, in order of importance.

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For those few of you who were not previously aware, a senseless tragedy occurred today, here in Tucson, when a young man opened fire on Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and several others, placing Giffords in critical condition and killing multiple, including Federal Judge John Roll, a US Marshall, and a 9 year old girl ( Read more... )

As with last year, I'm linking to my State of the Mychyl Address, rather than posting directly.

Go here for it.

Today, for better or worse, is my birthday. So, everywhere I go, and virtually everyone I talk to, spends time wishing me happiness for today... but I don't see life the way they do, clearly ( Read more... )

OK, so I'm a little behind the times. That happens ( Read more... )