in the past few months, i've been reading a ton about Freddy Adu, a kid who was born in Ghana and relocated to Potomac, Maryland in 1997. he's currently being touted as the next Pelé. he's already 5'8", and playing on the US under 17 team with much success, so far. did i mention that he's only 13 years old? barring any injuries, i think he's gonna ( Read more... )

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i'm sure this article from today's Post makes everyone feel a bit safer, eh?

"We hear you've been asking curious questions," U.S. Park Police officer Michael Ramirez said as he and fellow officer Karl Spilde approached me from behind a blossomless cherry tree. "Why are you doing that?"anyway, i'm hoping to head home from work soon, so i can take a ( Read more... )

first off, today's USB entry:

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the day is pretty much done, and i feel like it's been a pretty great Valentine's day. in general, i'm not really a fan of the idea of V-day. it just rubs me the wrong way, really. why does every holiday revolve around candy these days? don't get me wrong, i love sweets, but V-day just lacks some sincerity.

that said, i did get a card from ericaerica, with ( Read more... )

the beginnings to my vacations usually turn out terribly. the short and whirlwind trip to florida this past weekend was no exception. my flight to Jacksonville via Atlanta didn't go as planned, due to weather, and i spent a solid 10 hours overnight in the Atlanta airport, sleeping in 5 minute spurts for about 3 hours. the marble bench wasn't too ( Read more... )

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