You know you are getting old when you are getting birthday gifts that aren’t even things you can take with you when you move. This year, I got a drain. Yeah, fools, you read that right, a drain. The jackasses who built my house back in the Dark Ages thought it was a wise idea […]
My recent column reviewing Cars 2 and Shadows of the Damned. Thanks to the Sauk Valley in Sterling, Illinois, for publishing. […]
This is everything that’s great about soccer, all in the 2.5 seconds from the service to the melodic thwack as the ball hit the back of the net. […]
Today is my birthday, so in honor I’m going to share one of my favorite movies that my mother and I cried laughing at when I was young. She was the woman who gave birth to me, so beyond giving her eco-friendly advice, this is the best honor I can give to the woman who […]
Because apparently the restaurant Ketchup offers appetizers, entrees, dessert and then dessert by Asian massage. You stay classy, Ketchup. […]
This happened technically in Amsterdam but it was part of the Ireland trip so I’m counting it. When Dan and I had a layover in Amsterdam from 4:30-6 a.m., we were wandering zombie-like through the airport when we noticed signs saying that a casino had recently been constructed inside the airport. Really? Because that’s what […]
Because somewhere my sister will lock herself in a closet and watch this about 6,287 times. Because that’s the kind of geeky scientist she is. I can also imagine her brain wheels spinning on how she could write her own rap based on environmental science as well. MC Chels rapping about soil and water sample […]
My recent column reviewing Dungeon Siege III and Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters. Big thanks to the Seattle Times for publishing. […]
Sorry, but you’re not going to convince me that Monty Python is not some of the best comedy still around. Well, I guess still around is strange since it’s only around via the Interwebs and IFC. But nevermind, it’s funny dammit. And better than anything CBS puts out, including the wretched How I Met Your […]