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Ixnay on the Atalogscay

Posted on 05/10/2007 by chick

I’ve been trying to get off the mailing list of a particular catalog company for a long time. I called them again just before I moved, hoping that I might spare the new resident the flood of paper-wasting catalogs. As … Continue reading →

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No Authority Yet (or Ever?)

Posted on 05/08/2007 by chick

According to a website that ranks blogs, my ranking on Sunday was 3,173,879. I was ok with that. Considering how many blogs there are and that I haven’t told anyone that mine exists, it’s not as bad as it sounds. … Continue reading →

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Brave New Word

Posted on 05/08/2007 by chick

It’s brown. No, it’s green. Brown! Green! Are you blind? It’s brown! No, damn you, it’s green! Have you ever had this argument? Well, here’s a way to settle the issue and bring a little bit of peace to the … Continue reading →

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Tomato II

Posted on 05/06/2007 by chick

Or is that “Don’t cry, Tomato Baby”?

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Don’t Cry Tomato, Baby!

Posted on 05/06/2007 by chick

I was just listening to Metallica’s cover of the song “Die, Die My Darling.” I was thinking it was kind of catchy, same as I do every time I hear it, but I was again puzzled by this line: “Don’t … Continue reading →

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On a Sink

Posted on 05/06/2007 by chick

O, beautiful sink of stainless steel! How shiny! How deep! How smooth you feel! Over the years, the washing of pans Will scratch you up and dry my hands. You’ll be dull and I’ll be worn. I’ll curse the day … Continue reading →

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Player Piano: One Down, Thirteen to Go

Posted on 05/06/2007 by chick

I finished Player Piano last night. Not bad for a first novel. It’s not quite the Vonnegut of Slaughterhouse-Five or Cat’s Cradle, but there are glimpses of the author he would become. I found it easy to identify with the … Continue reading →

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Player Piano: Don’t Forget Bing!

Posted on 05/06/2007 by chick

I wanted to hear “Alexander’s Ragtime Band” but it didn’t occur to me to check my Bing Crosby collection. Of course he sang it! And now that I’ve listened to it, I understand why Vonnegut specifically chose that song. First … Continue reading →

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Say Hello to the FAQ Page

Posted on 05/05/2007 by chick

I just created a FAQ page for this website. Check it out!

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Kinda Like Camping

Posted on 05/05/2007 by chick

I’ve been living without a fully functional kitchen for over 2 months. It’s kinda like camping, except without the campfire or the great outdoors (i.e. all the inconvenience, none of the fun). But as of today, I have a working … Continue reading →

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