Tag Archives: fun

In which I change the plot of “Avatar” by less than 15% and improve it at least 250%

I keep coming back to “Avatar” in my head. Partly because new people in my life keep seeing it and then asking me what I think. They do this for a couple reasons: 1) I’m the avowed hard-core sci-fi buff … Continue reading

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The 2009 UnGrinchy 75

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. In 2007 I doubled down on the happy happy with 50 ideas. I … Continue reading

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Thank you, SpeakerSite!

I used to do a lot more public speaking than I do these days. I mean, I teach one class a week… but while that’s speaking, and it’s kinda public… it’s not really the same. Back when I was in … Continue reading

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Unicorn Chaser: Really cute Crayon Physics level

I’ve been playing crayon physics deluxe recently. Awesome game. Go buy it. Here’s a hugely cute solution to one of the early levels. Crayon Physics – That Darn Pole, featuring Wall-E from Jimmy Gunawan on Vimeo. See? (Andy says to … Continue reading

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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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Brilliant… shaking… of the 4th wall

You gotsta gotsta look at this.

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Group cud

Good new word from Word Spy: co-rumination. n. The extensive and repeated discussion, particularly among friends, of problems and negative feelings. Also: corumination. This amuses me even more, considering the roots of the word “rumination.”

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