I'm not going to use this space to cheer or lament Saddam Hussein's passing. I am by no means an advocate of capital punishment but it would be unreasonable to argue that the sentence was by any means unwarranted. In fact it was probably richly deserved, and I say that begrudgingly (out of respect for certain theological obligations ( Read more... )

Firstly, a happy Christmas to everyone who might be reading this. I wish you a restful break and a peaceful New Year ( Read more... )

As amended 7 December 2006:

16. Always have an exit strategy.

I expect some confusion regarding Rule 15. There is no Rule 15. It does not exist. If you like, Rule 15 can simply be phrased thusly:

15. There is no Rule 15.

But for all intents and purposes it does not exist.

ACHTUNG ( Read more... )

13. Generally speaking, never turn down free shit.

(Note from the Committee: There are certain free things which it may be considered prudent to turn down. Hence, it is encouraged that discretion be exercised in regard to Rule 13.)

14. When in doubt, blame Jill.

In Edinburgh, Kaydi, Jill, and myself shared a rather spacious flat in the city's New Town, a few blocks north of Princes Street, the major shopping strip. As it was me and two girls, we thought it best to compose a running list of rules for harmonious and amicable interpersonal relations while in a close living environment ( Read more... )

OK, everyone needs to go to this site ( Read more... )

It's always good to have more food and drink more wine than you ever thought yourself capable of for one night a year. If Thanksgiving represents typical American imperialistic excess...sign me the hell up. Turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing, three different casseroles, mashed potatoes, salad, all kinds of dessert...ahhhh. Larson was predictably ( Read more... )

In the previous post, by "combined feminine spontaneity" I am referring to the randomness, giggling, inside-joking, girl-talking, and other such which in my experience is the byproduct of multiple girls in a group with time to spare, spurred on by the wearing of pyjamas and the drinking of tea and, if possible, watching of "chick flicks ( Read more... )

So I have not updated this in a while and it occurred to me that, maybe, I should; as this links to my Facebook profile I imagine someone out there is wondering just what in the world I am up to these days. And what's on my mind, maybe. So in no particular order, here goes. There is no method to the following madness, so bear with the crazy ( Read more... )