February 2012
18 posts
Frugality
Here’s an awesome idea I discovered: Go to Home Depot and get a few free samples of Pergo flooring - the high end stuff with the high density foam attached to the back. Bam! Instant set of drink coasters!
Show me your junk?
not-quite-true:
In 1989, the American Salvage Council filed suit in a Los Angeles courtroom in an effort to prevent pornography actors from referring to their genitals as their “junk”. The council’s assertion was that this practice is demeaning to salvage specialists, also known as “junk collectors” and causes confusion in the market.
I feel like Cliff Clavin knowing this fact.
I'm mortar-fied!
not-quite-true:
Warriors on the Greek island of Crete used their dead soldiers to help solidify the defensive walls around their cities. This is where the term “concrete” comes from - literally meaning “with Cretes”.
Makes sense!
Following...
I often wonder when I start following people on Tumblr if the message they get says Hooray, Whee, Score, Whatever, Love, Bummer, etc…
I hope Tumblr makes me sound exciting.
The Secret to Happiness
k2bf:
This post was written by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits at about this time last year. I can’t find the original post online, but I had saved a copy of this. It really spoke to me.
I was sitting here at my computer, pondering whether I wanted to write a post with tips about “making 2009 your best year ever”. It’s been done, and most of my tips you’ve already read before. I made a small list...
January 2012
12 posts
Math(s)
1 x 8 + 1 = 9 12 x 8 + 2 = 98 123 x 8 + 3 = 987 1234 x 8 + 4 = 9876 12345 x 8 + 5 = 98765 123456 x 8 + 6 = 987654 1234567 x 8 + 7 = 9876543 12345678 x 8 + 8 = 98765432 123456789 x 8 + 9 = 987654321
1 x 9 + 2 = 11 12 x 9 + 3 = 111 123 x 9 + 4 = 1111 1234 x 9 + 5 = 11111 12345 x 9 + 6 = 111111 123456 x 9 + 7 = 1111111 1234567 x 9 + 8 = 11111111 12345678 x 9 + 9 = 111111111 123456789 x 9 +10=...
Tweenager Fashion
My daughter has started wearing pants that say things across the butt. This can’t be good.
1 tag
raiselm replied to your photo: My daughter stayed home last night all by herself…
It’s like parental responsibilities Mad-Libs
Her answer to #7 was Don’t look in Medusa’s eyes.
blah blah blah blah blah blah, blah blah blah, WE BUILT THE PYRAMIDS! blah blah blah
December 2011
11 posts
Christmas Eve Wish
“I hope I don’t get very many things from Santa this year so I’ll have an easier time keeping my room clean.”
-my daughter, 12
The Twelve Days of Christmas -Bob and Doug...
Capitalism
All of this commercialism at Christmas is totally unnecessary! Just like porn movies longer than seven minutes.
Truthful Tuesday - personal habits edition
I never blow my nose. It makes my ears hurt.
I floss my teeth in the shower.
My bellybutton collects lint. From where, I don’t know.
I compulsively trim my nails - twice a week at least.
My ears are spotless. I use Q-tips every day.
I know what I'm getting for Christmas
Do you guys ever do that thing where you’re online shopping for Christmas presents and you see something that you want for yourself and now you own a new 18v cordless hammer drill?
November 2011
11 posts
Criminal Justice and My Burrito
Tonight I made a kick-ass burrito for dinner from leftover Thanksgiving fare. It included yams, acorn squash, beans, and chipotle salsa. Right before I wrapped it up into a little bundle of flavorful goodness, I threw in eight minced cloves of raw garlic. Eight cloves of raw garlic you ask? Yes, eight.
Besides the fact that I really like garlic and have no imminent romantic encounters planned,...
Maps and Legends →
If you’ve ever wanted to learn to use a map and compass without getting off your sofa, then this is a GREAT introduction. Highly recommended!
Conversations at work
Coworker: “Oh, you’re a vegetarian? So you don’t celebrate Thanksgiving?”
What I thought: “Right, I don’t believe in killing animals for food so therefore I am not thankful for anything else in my life and definitely don’t want to express my gratitude in any way.”
What I said: “Well, at least I drink beer and watch football.”
Anonymous asked: your beard and sharp teeth turn me on.