It started innocently enough. Over a year ago, I got a mysterious comment on my website from someone named Mary. “My friend just bought a car for $35234,” Mary proclaimed, “Isn’t that crazy?” I didn’t know Mary, so her friend’s purchase did not strike me as particularly interesting. Just because I wouldn’t spend that much [...]
Category Archives: Accidents Waiting to Happen
Flattery Will Get You Nowhere
24-Jan-07Get Out of My Brain
15-Aug-06As I rapidly approach 30, it’s funny to think about what information my mind has chosen to retain, and what it has not. Why do some things remain at the forefront of my consciousness, while others fade away? “Use it or lose it” explains some things—like why the only thing I remember how to say [...]
Radio Frequency
29-May-06At what point did holding our attention begin to require laser beam sounds, swooping graphics, and exploding CGI robots? Seriously, I want to know. We all know how the Fox New Channel revolutionized television news by adding flashy visuals to its programming, which, for millions of Bruckheimer-loving viewers, made the news more watchable. Of course, [...]
He Shoots, He Scores!
30-Apr-06It’s hockey playoff time, which means that of late I’ve spent an inordinate amount of time with my ass planted in front of the television. That also means more commercials, more junk food, and of course, more sports commentary. What do these three things have in common? When taken in excess, they all make me [...]
One Man’s Trash…
21-Apr-06Like pretty much everyone else, junk mail isn’t something I enjoy finding in my inbox. In fact, there are times that I find these pesky little messages downright offensive. I do not appreciate their suggestions that I can’t afford my mortgage, need investment advice, and suffer from a dearth of sexual prowess. In fact, I [...]