Tom Chiarella writes (posted at http://www.esquire.com/features/ESQ0806INFLUENCE_81)
WHEN I WAS VERY SMALL, my dad could always tell when I was lying. When I was about six years old, he told me God whispered it to him. Even though the guy never went to church or seemed particularly religious, I had to respect that. He had an in with God. I wanted ( Read more... )

So here's a couple more items on the tally sheet of Why New Mexico is Actually a Banana Republic ...

• On January 11th, New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson bowed out of the race for President, fueling rumors that he had actually been running.
• On Feb 5th, Super Tuesday, along with 24 other states, New Mexico held a primary to choose candidates for ( Read more... )

On February 17, 2009, the FCC is forcing all analog TV stations to stop broadcasting, so your TV will be useless ( Read more... )

So tell me, does a tentacled brain-sucking horror look less intimidating with a big ol' friendly rasta hat?


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I'm kind of a cheapskate.  I can't stand to buy anything that costs more than one paycheck.  I mean, I've had two cars in the last twenty years, and neither of 'em cost more than $100.  Yeah, it's not uncommon for me to sink $1000 a year into repairs and maintenance, but that's still way less than any new car payments out there ( Read more... )

Imagine a 40-year old gamer geek.  Not hard, look here.  Then imagine a room full of 'em, all getting together once a year to play like we're teenagers again.  Yep, the annual D&D Reunion Marathon Weekend was a blast.  Xerhino has begun chronicling the events at  gseven.org. Never again will I be able to hear the phrase "Hit the deck!" without smiling.  I ( Read more... )

The Governor declared us a disaster area this afternoon.  New Mexico doesn't usually have to deal with this sort of thing.  Usually if we get some snow overnight, it will vanish before noon.  Not this time ( Read more... )

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There's no doubt that today's Thanksgiving tradition is New England born and bred. It's a cross between a British harvest festival and a special day of religious thanksgiving, both originally observed by pilgrims in New England. In 1621, just months after their arrival from England, residents of Plymouth celebrated a harvest ( Read more... )

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