Monthly Archives: November 2008

Christmas Spirit 2.2: 60 UnGrinchy Ideas for 2008

  In 2006, I wrote a post called The UnGrinch 25; a list of ideas on how to keep the fun, spirit and joy in your holiday season. Last year I upped the ante by doubling the happy happy with 50 … Continue reading

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Dickie the Stick! (My first lesson in media literacy)

Last week, “the stick” was entered into the National Toy Hall of Fame. [Note: I link to the Wikipedia article rather than the NTHF’s page because it has more information, presented more readily, than the NTHF’s site itself, the page … Continue reading

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EULA and anti-lock brakes

Great new panel over at XKCD: We’ve all been annoyed (at least) and possibly troubled by the reams of legal text that accompany any software installation, along with a little box that says, “I agree.” I’ve often wondered whether or … Continue reading

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Fat cat, box, repeat. I love teh Intertubez.

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Blue Ohio: you’re welcome, Neil

My friend Neil, an old college buddy and a “pre-neo-con, old school Republican,” called to thank me and congratulate Ohio, on my behalf, for “going blue” for Obama. You’re welcome, Neil. For the first time in a long time, I’m … Continue reading

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