A while back I tried to write a novel about demonic possession and a cappella music, but it didn’t work out. Then I tried to convert elements of the novel into song form, and the results were… hard to listen to. I’m good at writing lyrics to fit music, and terrible the other way around. [...]
For a variety of reasons, I’ve decided not to talk about politics on this blog. I’m going to violate my own rule today, so that I can share the following SAT-style analogy I came up with. I think it’s pretty iron clad. Contradict me if you must.
Barack Obama : Jesus Christ
George W. Bush : The Antichrist
I’m [...]
Office temping isn’t nearly as terrible as being a slave, or working on a chain gang. Don’t misunderstand me, people. That’s not what I’m saying.
All I’m saying is that it would be cool if temps were allowed to sing songs as they worked.
Special temping songs that all the temps could sing in unison from their [...]
I subscribe to the search term “Swarthmore” in YouTube. That’s my alma mater, don’t you know. Swarthmore College. Swat.
Watching the beginning of this video, I was embarrassed. Then the embarrassment gradually morphed into pride. People this joyfully and unashamedly nerdy must be really, really smart, right? And I went [...]
Wordpress allows you to write rough drafts of blog posts. At the moment I have a whole slew of half-assed drafts, few of which will likely ever see the (digital) light of (virtual) day. In the spirit of Just Doing It, here is one of those drafts. Enjoy!
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It wasn’t that anyone in the [...]
Ten jobs that I’ve fantasized about having. If you happen to have the power to hook me up, please do so.
Soon.
1. “Idea Man”
I don’t know what this means. I think it would basically just be me sitting around coming up with awesome ideas. And then people would give me money. For the ideas.
2. Tour guide [...]