Monthly Archives: January 2010
Audio is NSFW, but I had to share
Dan Savage, the sex columnist, shares some stories about the interesting correspondence he has with fans. Consequently, I’m putting sex columnist on my list of “5 Jobs I’d Hate *and* at which I’d Be Terrible.” Via YesButNoButYes
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How to talk to girls
Just in case you needed a refresher: Liz: whatever you’re supposed to indulge all of my bitching me: ugh i’m sorry she’s a whore and i bet you look skinny today Liz: niiiice Liz: whatever you’re supposed to indulge all … Continue reading
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100 Things We Didn’t Know Last Year
This list of 100 things we didn’t know last year, courtesy of the BBC, is fascinating. I’ve put some of my favorites below. Moby is related to novelist Herman Melville and was named after his most famous creation. You can … Continue reading
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I might also put “cab drivers” in the center, but more on that later…
Just got back from Vegas early this morning and owe you lots of stuff, promise. Image via Richly Deserved.
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2009 Year in Review
Dave Barry’s Year in Review is always a must read. While his starts with: It was a year of Hope — at first in the sense of “I feel hopeful!” and later in the sense of “I hope this year … Continue reading
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What’s fruitier and more festive than fruitcake?
Audrey in the Christmas collar my mother forced her to wear. I thought she was the cutest thing ever but then the world’s cutest niece arrived and poor Audrey’s world was rocked. She let Leila know how she felt though … Continue reading
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RedState goes all blue state
Erick Erickson of RedState.com was on Colbert tonight and — other than speaking a little too fast — did a very good job. Also, kudos to Stephen Colbert for having him on in the first place and letting him speak … Continue reading
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A letter from me
Dear Readers, I’ve heard from many of my friends and family that they’re disappointed in my recent lack of posting. Neighbors, best friends, cousins, and strangers all said “you need to post more, I get bored at work” and “I … Continue reading
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Must watch: scary view of Detroit
My entire vision of Detroit for many years was shaped by the movie 8 Mile (RIP Brittany Murphy) and recent months that view has shifted dramatically due to work on one of my favorite clients. As a result, I might … Continue reading
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Behind the Bootleg
A few people linked to this on Twitter, so apologies for no specific hat tip: I saw Avatar in 3D with the family over Christmas. It was good, but it wasn’t really my kind of thing. Which is to say, … Continue reading
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You should have gotten me this for Christmas
Because the monostache is the best thing ever.
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If I were a shrink, I’d probably take this approach too
Except I would say “get over it.” Hat tip Andrea
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Thanks but no thanks, drugstore.com
I did not appreciate seeing this in my email…
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Ringing in 2010 with a reminder of the best boy band from 10 years ago
I will fight to the death in a BSB v. NSYNC debate. Backstreet 4 life! Via BuzzFeed
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