Monthly Archives: April 2008

Netflix #23 and Netflix #24

Netflix #23 – The Host – Suggested by Michelle, Howard, FDot, and Brett Not liking this movie wasn’t even in the realm of possibility. What wasn’t to love? It’s a Korean monster movie for goodness sakes! So just imagine how … Continue reading

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Teach Me Something Tuesday #5

PENCILS Today we’re going to talk about the wild and exciting world of pencils! Wait! No! Come back! I promise I’ll make it amusing. Did you know that the word pencil comes from the Latin word “pencillus” which means “little … Continue reading

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Impassioned Plea

My Fellow Americans, I come to you not as a super famous blogger with dozens of readers around the world. I come to you as just an average man, with an average dream. A dream that I have kept hidden … Continue reading

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Good Cause

So can you guys do me a solid? My cousins Nicolle (sister of Michelle) and Tim and their son (and my godson) Patrick are walking in this year’s March for Babies. It’s a walkathon organized by The March of Dimes … Continue reading

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Battlestar Galactica LOL Cats Redux

I think everyone is in agreement that Battlestar Galactica is kicking ass this season, right? I made a few more Battlestar Galactica LOL Cats. Check out the old ones in case you missed them.

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Netflix #21 and Netflix #22

Netflix #21 – The Iron Giant – Suggested by no one No one recommended this one, but it’s one I’ve wanted to see ever since I found out it was directed by Brad Bird. As you may or may not … Continue reading

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The Story of the Transit Strike

This is the story of how I survived the transit strike of 2005. Remember that time when all the New York City transit workers went on strike (struck?) and there were no subways and buses and people all over the … Continue reading

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Teach Me Something Tuesday #4

THE DODO BIRD People often call me a “dodo” and I’m like: “What does that mean?” So I look it up, and apparently “dodo” stems from the Portuguese word “doido”, which means “crazy”. And then I’m like: “That’s not very … Continue reading

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Definition

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Random Notes

1. Deal or No Deal Model Theater – Heroes They also did The Office and Bionic Woman. The model playing Dwight in The Office parody only has one line, but she is genius. 2. I watched the four New Caprica … Continue reading

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