Archive for February, 2004
Thursday, February 12th, 2004
A new hook to bring you to my website more often: Stinky Pinky!
Last night after rehearsal we went to Mai’s (mmm, sticky fried rice), and spent a goodly amount of time playing Stinky Pinky, a word game in which players come up with riddles whose answers rhyme. An example would be: Q: What do you call a smelly finger? A: A stinky pinky. It is customary to [...]
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Wednesday, February 11th, 2004
I got a new car
An Acura TL. Desert exterior (same as the Audi), black leather interior. Bluetooth ready, so my calls on my cell are automatically routed through the sound system. Navigation coolness. Wheee!! I shall post pictures when it stops raining and I can get some decent pictures. Kathyrn Hardcastle at Gillman did me a great deal. But [...]
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Tuesday, February 10th, 2004
It was a great discovery
Long day today. Needed a smile. Luckily, found one at Engrish.com. Also, hugs at rehearsal helped.
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Tuesday, February 10th, 2004
A Tomato that I Actually Like
Grungy (aka John Gladu) sent word about a nifty human-powered vehicle called The Killer Tomato. I think that my next project in the queue will be to build one of these; but first I have to get the other projects done, like finishing the hovercraft and repairing the seat on my recumbent. And, in case [...]
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Monday, February 9th, 2004
Where I have been
Jonathan Ichikawa pointed out a nifty site that lets you generate a map showing which states and countires you have visited. create your own visited country map create your own visited states map
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Monday, February 9th, 2004
Boilerplate gone mad
John Adair pointed out this article about what is probably the worst terms-of-service agreement ever. Why the Central Pacific Railroad Photographic History Museum is so concerned about their site is beyond me. Among the gems in this 21,000 word opus are: “You agree that your use of this website is irrefutable acknowledgment by you that [...]
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Sunday, February 8th, 2004
Cultural double feature
Saw HGO’s production of Jenufa last night. Powerful. Glorious music. Fine singing and acting. Followed it up with midnight showing of Blazing Saddles at River Oaks. Hilarious. A comedy classic. Some people might see a dichotomy…I saw two worthwhile shows.
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Sunday, February 1st, 2004
Super Bowl Moments!
RLOS had a Super Bowl party over here this evening. Here are our conclusions: Best Hat Wearing: Jerome with the pointy Soviet hat Worst Hat Wearing: John and Elizabeth who refused Most Appropriate Hat (and Best Hat Refusenik who switched): Lauren Holmes with the deerstalker Best Dancing: Panther receivers Best Commercials: 7-Up Delivery Truck, Lays [...]
