February 2008 Archives
- February 29, 2008: Fight Club || No. of Comments: 4
I don’t really know what these were taken for, other than a photographer was bored and wanted to shoot something besides women’s watches and stuffed animals. It was good to take out some aggression against co-workers, though. Click for bigger….
- February 18, 2008: Media Consumption || No. of Comments: 4
One of my co-workers asked what television shows I watch after work. “I don’t turn on my TV,” I told her. “As soon as I get home, I go straight to iTunes and turn on some music.” “I don’t trust people like you,” she replied. “That’s weird.” Not that I’m any sort of media tastemaker, as my personal interests tend to fall outside of the norm for my demographic – or most demographics, probably – but I thought I’d share some of the things I’m listening to and reading lately. Whether it’s a response to the cold winter, emotional events,…
- February 14, 2008: Good question || No. of Comments: 8
I was waiting for a co-worker outside Starbucks yesterday afternoon when a man walked past. Lost in thought, I didn’t notice him until he was two steps past me, then turned around and walked back toward me. He was middle-aged, missing teeth and had sort of a disheveled look about him. “I wasn’t going to say anything,” he said. “I really wasn’t. I was just going to keep going.” “Great,” I thought. “He’s going to ask for money. Will it be 50 cents for a bus fare? Five dollars for his kid’s medication?” His breath was nauseating — booze and…
- February 12, 2008: Moratorium on Clicking || No. of Comments: 2
One shouldn’t have Internet access late at night, when it’s too easy to accidentally click a few buttons and purchase a whole bunch of things one doesn’t particularly need. Like soap handmade from alfalfa leaves and cinnamon. Or “electroacoustic” music from some kid in New York. Or a book called “Letterpress: New Applications for Traditional Skills.” And that was just tonight. You could take away my plastic, but I have the number memorized. (Have you explored Etsy.com, though? I spend hours looking at paper products, clothes, jewelry, art, etc. — all handmade by little people like you and me.)…
- February 5, 2008: Caucus (the verb) || No. of Comments: 4
If you don’t vote, don’t complain. Ever. Not even about your friend’s smelly feet, poor restaurant service, or working late on a Friday. Just sit there and take it. No vote = no voice. Got it?…
- February 3, 2008: Yes We Can || No. of Comments: 4
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