Yours In Writing

SmartShoppingList.com (Or, "What I've Been Doing All Summer")

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 23:09 EDT

I've been working on a personal web project a lot this summer, and it's finally ready for a beta run. I've sent out an invitation to many of my trusted friends and colleagues to beta test, and if you're interested in becoming a beta tester, drop me an email and I'll tell you how.

BBQ vs. Vegetables Part 2 (Squash Goes With Everything)

Sun, 1 Jun 2008 14:28 EDT

So I'm still eating reasonably healthy compared to my usual diet, and it tastes pretty good, too. My main complaint is that it takes a lot of prep to cook vegetables, and a lot of planning in terms of all the stuff you have to buy.

Becoming a BBQ Vegetarian (If it's charred, it tastes like it had a pulse)

Wed, 21 May 2008 00:42 EDT

I can't imagine being a vegetarian-- I love eating meat too much. But I say that the same way that any addict says they love their fix. Eating meat is as much habitual as it is nutritional, and I'm taking an overdue look at my eating habits.

Mother's Day Run Afterthoughts (Is It Wrong to Draft Behind Cute Girls?)

Tue, 20 May 2008 23:12 EDT

Lots of folks have asked me how the run went. I know this is just out of politeness, but I thought I'd wrap up what happened.

My Run For Your Money: Draw Results (The Fix is In)

Sun, 18 May 2008 18:53 EDT

Thanks to everybody who so graciously contributed to my run fundraising efforts. Click on the video below to watch the Official Draw Results.

My Run for Your Money: Race Results (Or, "Don't Call CNN.")

Mon, 12 May 2008 01:29 EDT

This year's Mother's Day Run was a great event, and the turnout was over 14,000 runners, walkers, and wheelchair racers. I know you don't really give a shit about this-- what you really care about is Where's My Money?!?

The Key to Comedy: Timing (Also, Perceived Tragedy)

Thu, 8 May 2008 16:44 EDT

Growing up, I can remember my dad saying on more than one occasion that every time he came into some extra cash, some expense, often unforeseen, would appear that was almost that exact amount. I rarely came into extra cash as a youth, and my emergency expenses were always my parents', so this week has been a great confirmation that I am indeed becoming my father.

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind: The Best Movie I've Seen in a Long Fucking Time (Turns Out I Like Kate Winslet. Who Knew?)

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 23:26 EDT

Some experiences take some work. Sort of like relationships. It took a lot of effort to stay engaged in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind after a very slow, disjointed first half hour.

Greeting Cards as Historical Record (Happy Gay Wedding)

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:48 EDT

I was buying a birthday card for a friend today, when I saw a new category: Gay Wedding.

Another Great Day at the Not Office (I Love My Job)

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 02:57 EDT

Meeting with a concerned parent and his son's teachers. The parent would like us to shame his son by announcing the boy's low mark to the entire class. Shame will motivate. He may be right, but I explain it's not an option. FOIP. Professional standards. Self-esteem. The father gives me a look that says, "Fuck your FOIP. Make my boy learn."