There's nothing like songs you loved in high school showing up on a "retro" music channel to make you feel old.

Fortunately, there's nothing like a famous person's well publicized 200th birthday to put things back in the proper perspective. So, Happy Birthday Charles Dickens! And thank you! :)

From the front of my junk mail, "Switch to AAA Auto Insurance and save with an innovative loyalty discount."

As the old year ends, and the new year approaches, I like to take this time to reflect back on the past and realize; wow, I was still buying Magic: The Gathering boosters in 1997.

I don't think I've played since 1995. I don't even really remember the rules anymore.

I do kind of miss it. Otoh, my wallet sure doesn't.

Title: Under the Skin
Author: Michel Faber
Published 2000
Length: 311 pages
Source: Bought used through Barnes & Noble

Isserley cruises the roads of the Scottish Highlands sizing up male hitchhikers. She is looking for beefy specimens with big muscles. She, herself, is tiny-like a kid peering up over the steering wheel-and wears the thickest ( Read more... )

So, what's step one of setting up your Wireless N Networking Adapter for the Xbox 360?

Hook your 360 up to your modem and follow the onscreen directions to download the driver.

Uh, Microsoft... if I could easily do that, I wouldn't have shelled out $75 to connect the damn thing wirelessly. *Sigh* At least I already own an ethernet cable.

Okay, it ( Read more... )

Okay, I get that when you're talking about a subject it's easier to say "All women..." or "All men...", but frankly I'm tried of it.

I really don't appreciate being informed that in the '80s I a) loved hair metal, b) cared more about a band's looks than their musical talent, and c) liked power ballads, while I'm watching a documentary on heavy metal ( Read more... )

Wednesday, I noticed a great deal Best Buy would be having.
This morning, I made a quick trip out and scored the great deal.
No pushing. No shoving. No crowds.

Okay... maybe I cheated a little.
The trip was to Walgreens for a gift card.
And, yeah, I don't actually get the item until mid-to-late December, due to it being back-ordered.

But a $50 dvd for $ ( Read more... )

No, you're not imagining it. Today really is one louder.

Happy National Metal Day!

The book that inspired this post, is once again available for pre-order. It's even listed at the same price as last time. (Also available for Nook this time.)

I won't know until 11/28 if I'll get it this time.