culture archives
Jan
28
2008
portrait gallery
A side-benefit of going to see the Stephen Colbert portrait at the National Portrait Gallery is that I finally went to the National Portrait Gallery. The building, which also houses the Smithsonian American Art Museum, was under massive renovation…
A side-benefit of going to see the Stephen Colbert portrait at the National Portrait Gallery is that I finally went to the National Portrait Gallery. The building, which also houses the Smithsonian American Art Museum, was under massive renovation…
Nov
2
2007
los dias de los muertos
Today marks the last day of the three-day Day of the Dead holiday. There’s so much I love about this holiday: the playful-yet-respectful attitude towards death, the brightly-colored festivities, the beautiful artwork. A few years ago I helped design…
Today marks the last day of the three-day Day of the Dead holiday. There’s so much I love about this holiday: the playful-yet-respectful attitude towards death, the brightly-colored festivities, the beautiful artwork. A few years ago I helped design…
Sep
18
2007
quote of the day: small talk
“Small talk is small in every way except when you try to get around it. Then it’s enormous.” — Chip Kidd on avoiding awkward conversations, in the novel …
“Small talk is small in every way except when you try to get around it. Then it’s enormous.” — Chip Kidd on avoiding awkward conversations, in the novel …
Apr
10
2007
puzzle fighter
At dinner with friends last week, the conversation turned to the video games we played in college (I believe a Street Fighter throwdown was proposed). The conversation reminded me of another game I played in the arcade at ASU: Super…
At dinner with friends last week, the conversation turned to the video games we played in college (I believe a Street Fighter throwdown was proposed). The conversation reminded me of another game I played in the arcade at ASU: Super…
Apr
1
2007
april fools
It’s always kind of funny to see what various Web sites do to “celebrate” April Fools Day. Google usually does something kind of funny, but I was actually underwhelmed by the two “new products” I came across: Gmail Paper and…
It’s always kind of funny to see what various Web sites do to “celebrate” April Fools Day. Google usually does something kind of funny, but I was actually underwhelmed by the two “new products” I came across: Gmail Paper and…
Jan
11
2007
parent hacks
The other day, while reading a blog about, I think, personal finance, I came across a badge for a parenting Web site whose text made me giggle: I hack my kids.parenthacks.com So, of course, I had to check it out….
The other day, while reading a blog about, I think, personal finance, I came across a badge for a parenting Web site whose text made me giggle: I hack my kids.parenthacks.com So, of course, I had to check it out….
Dec
19
2006
person of the year
This weekend, Time magazine announced that its Person of the Year for 2006 was “you.” Yes, you, me, we, the masses. To which I respond: “Meh.” Sure, we live in an age where user-generated content and social networks and citizen…
This weekend, Time magazine announced that its Person of the Year for 2006 was “you.” Yes, you, me, we, the masses. To which I respond: “Meh.” Sure, we live in an age where user-generated content and social networks and citizen…
Dec
7
2006
day of infamy
Today marks the 65th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, which led to the U.S. entering World War II. I came across two Pearl Harbor-related features today which were rather interesting: New York Times: Pearl Harbor Revisited -…
Today marks the 65th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, which led to the U.S. entering World War II. I came across two Pearl Harbor-related features today which were rather interesting: New York Times: Pearl Harbor Revisited -…
Oct
30
2006
masked
In need of a last-minute Halloween costume? Forbes.com may have your answer. The business-oriented news site is offering print-and-clip masks featuring cartoons of various celebrities and world figures, from Lindsay Lohan to Hugo Chavez. My personal favorite, no surprise, is…
In need of a last-minute Halloween costume? Forbes.com may have your answer. The business-oriented news site is offering print-and-clip masks featuring cartoons of various celebrities and world figures, from Lindsay Lohan to Hugo Chavez. My personal favorite, no surprise, is…
Oct
27
2006
hodgmania
On Tuesday night, I went to a reading by humorist John Hodgman, perhaps best known these days as the nerdy P.C. guy in the recent Apple commercials. His book of made-up trivia, The Areas of My Expertise, just came out…
On Tuesday night, I went to a reading by humorist John Hodgman, perhaps best known these days as the nerdy P.C. guy in the recent Apple commercials. His book of made-up trivia, The Areas of My Expertise, just came out…
Oct
19
2006
on beauty
I really like this new commercial from Dove for its Dove Self-Esteem Fund. In the ad, an ordinary woman becomes a billboard beauty with the help of lighting, makeup, styling and, finally, Photoshop — all underscoring the ad campaign’s message…
I really like this new commercial from Dove for its Dove Self-Esteem Fund. In the ad, an ordinary woman becomes a billboard beauty with the help of lighting, makeup, styling and, finally, Photoshop — all underscoring the ad campaign’s message…
Aug
27
2006
tuning out the road
I spotted something in this weekend’s Target advertising circular that made me start feeling downright curmodgeonly: a sale on a car DVD player that includes two screens and can play two movies at the same time. Talk about spoiled kids….
I spotted something in this weekend’s Target advertising circular that made me start feeling downright curmodgeonly: a sale on a car DVD player that includes two screens and can play two movies at the same time. Talk about spoiled kids….
Jul
18
2006
dating myself
The Internet offers so many great ways to procrastinate. I plugged my birthdate into Boy the Bear’s Age Gauge and got a list of the following age-related factoids: You are 26 years old and about: 62 years 9 months younger…
The Internet offers so many great ways to procrastinate. I plugged my birthdate into Boy the Bear’s Age Gauge and got a list of the following age-related factoids: You are 26 years old and about: 62 years 9 months younger…
May
14
2006
virtual dollhouse
The New York Times ran an interesting story last week about how some children have begun to eschew real dolls (i.e. Barbie and the like) for the more interactive virtual “dolls” offered by games like The Sims. Francesca and Richard…
The New York Times ran an interesting story last week about how some children have begun to eschew real dolls (i.e. Barbie and the like) for the more interactive virtual “dolls” offered by games like The Sims. Francesca and Richard…
Apr
9
2006
weekly roundup
Random things that have caught my eye in the past week, but which didn’t get their own blog entries: Before documentary filmmaker Robert Greenwald appeared on The Colbert Report on March 30, he asked his blog readers for advice on…
Random things that have caught my eye in the past week, but which didn’t get their own blog entries: Before documentary filmmaker Robert Greenwald appeared on The Colbert Report on March 30, he asked his blog readers for advice on…
Mar
22
2006
digital stories
In my final semester of grad school, I chose not to do a master’s thesis and instead took two additional courses (and all the research papers that come with them). One of those classes was American Popular Culture, where the…
In my final semester of grad school, I chose not to do a master’s thesis and instead took two additional courses (and all the research papers that come with them). One of those classes was American Popular Culture, where the…
Mar
8
2006
chatsecret
PSA: washingtonpost.com is having a live discussion today at 3:30 p.m. ET with Frank Warren from PostSecret, the confessional postcard blog. I’m a regular reader of the blog (new postcards are posted every Sunday, and Warren posts reader e-mails throughout…
PSA: washingtonpost.com is having a live discussion today at 3:30 p.m. ET with Frank Warren from PostSecret, the confessional postcard blog. I’m a regular reader of the blog (new postcards are posted every Sunday, and Warren posts reader e-mails throughout…
Feb
18
2006
heartbeats
Doug just linked to a new ad from Sony-Europe for their BRAVIA television. I don’t really know what the bouncy balls have to do with a Sony television, but it’s a beautiful, hypnotic ad. I had a bit of deja…
Doug just linked to a new ad from Sony-Europe for their BRAVIA television. I don’t really know what the bouncy balls have to do with a Sony television, but it’s a beautiful, hypnotic ad. I had a bit of deja…
Feb
17
2006
lazy no more
I guess it was only a matter of time before the lawyers came after YouTube. A hip-hopping “Saturday Night Live” skit that sparked a Web craze has been removed from a popular free video-sharing site at the request of NBC,…
I guess it was only a matter of time before the lawyers came after YouTube. A hip-hopping “Saturday Night Live” skit that sparked a Web craze has been removed from a popular free video-sharing site at the request of NBC,…
Feb
13
2006
rules of engagement
As my Flickr obsession has deepened over the past year, I’ve learned a few tricks to help boost my photos’ exposure within the Flickr community. That’s not to say that I’ve established any kind of massive following on the photo…
As my Flickr obsession has deepened over the past year, I’ve learned a few tricks to help boost my photos’ exposure within the Flickr community. That’s not to say that I’ve established any kind of massive following on the photo…
Feb
10
2006
reunited
This whole fake Barbie/Ken “soap opera” just makes me angry and annoyed. First she dumps him for a surferboy, now she’s intrigued by his new makeover. Bleh. After Mattel made headlines on Valentine’s Day 2004 by announcing the breakup of…
This whole fake Barbie/Ken “soap opera” just makes me angry and annoyed. First she dumps him for a surferboy, now she’s intrigued by his new makeover. Bleh. After Mattel made headlines on Valentine’s Day 2004 by announcing the breakup of…
Feb
7
2006
tech support to the stars
Who does Bono call when he needs to hook up his XBox? The Geek Squad, apparently. The Wall Street Journal reported last week about entertainers who have added tech experts to their entourages for tech support with a personal touch….
Who does Bono call when he needs to hook up his XBox? The Geek Squad, apparently. The Wall Street Journal reported last week about entertainers who have added tech experts to their entourages for tech support with a personal touch….
Jan
14
2006
historical note
This week’s Economist includes an interesting report about a world map purportedly drawn by Chinese mariners in the early fifteenth century, predating Christopher Columbus by several decades. (“China beat Columbus to it, perhaps” - 01/12/06) It seems more likely that…
This week’s Economist includes an interesting report about a world map purportedly drawn by Chinese mariners in the early fifteenth century, predating Christopher Columbus by several decades. (“China beat Columbus to it, perhaps” - 01/12/06) It seems more likely that…
Jan
11
2006
kawaii science
The New York Times ran an interesting story last week about the science of “cuteness” — that ineffable quality that makes people “awww” and coo and generally melt in the presence of it. (“The Cute Factor” - 01/03/06) Cute cues…
The New York Times ran an interesting story last week about the science of “cuteness” — that ineffable quality that makes people “awww” and coo and generally melt in the presence of it. (“The Cute Factor” - 01/03/06) Cute cues…
blood sugar
The New York Times’ story about diabetes from Monday is beyond sobering, bordering on sickening. (“Diabetes and Its Awful Toll Quietly Emerge as a Crisis” - 01/09/05) One in three children born in the United States five years ago are…
The New York Times’ story about diabetes from Monday is beyond sobering, bordering on sickening. (“Diabetes and Its Awful Toll Quietly Emerge as a Crisis” - 01/09/05) One in three children born in the United States five years ago are…
Jan
8
2006
hat sense
Much was made earlier this week of a now-classic photo of lobbyist Jack Abramoff emerging from a federal court in Washington, D.C., after pleading guilty to various charges of fraud, conspiracy and tax evasion. In his dark trenchcoat and black…
Much was made earlier this week of a now-classic photo of lobbyist Jack Abramoff emerging from a federal court in Washington, D.C., after pleading guilty to various charges of fraud, conspiracy and tax evasion. In his dark trenchcoat and black…
Dec
21
2005
pardon our dust
This has been floating around for a little while now, but I’m posting it anyway because it’s caused me no end of amusement this week… The Gap hired director Spike Jonze to produce a TV spot to promote the company’s…
This has been floating around for a little while now, but I’m posting it anyway because it’s caused me no end of amusement this week… The Gap hired director Spike Jonze to produce a TV spot to promote the company’s…
Dec
19
2005
yuletide
Random holiday-related tidbits… You know those mailings from charities that you get with the address labels pre-printed with your information on them, along with a solicitation for your information? Not a particularly efficient way of raising money, reports the St….
Random holiday-related tidbits… You know those mailings from charities that you get with the address labels pre-printed with your information on them, along with a solicitation for your information? Not a particularly efficient way of raising money, reports the St….
Dec
17
2005
i know your secret
After a busybusybusy couple of weeks, Rob and I decided to have a “date night” tonight, starting with dinner at Georgetown’s Pizzeria Pardiso. Afterward, we walked across the street to the former Staples that’s been converted into an art space,…
After a busybusybusy couple of weeks, Rob and I decided to have a “date night” tonight, starting with dinner at Georgetown’s Pizzeria Pardiso. Afterward, we walked across the street to the former Staples that’s been converted into an art space,…
Dec
11
2005
gratuity
I generally see some kind of story or sidebar about proper holiday tipping around this time of year, and this year was no exception, with this weekend’s Sunday Source featuring a long explainer about how much to tip the various…
I generally see some kind of story or sidebar about proper holiday tipping around this time of year, and this year was no exception, with this weekend’s Sunday Source featuring a long explainer about how much to tip the various…
ideas issue
Fascinating stuff in this week’s New York Times Magazine, their annual “Year in Ideas” issue: Musings on a collective way to mediate cellphone interruptions, and how best to signal an interruption. (“Consensual Iterruptions” - 12/11/05) Having solved the problem of…
Fascinating stuff in this week’s New York Times Magazine, their annual “Year in Ideas” issue: Musings on a collective way to mediate cellphone interruptions, and how best to signal an interruption. (“Consensual Iterruptions” - 12/11/05) Having solved the problem of…
Dec
9
2005
delicious yahoo
Yahoo! has been on quite the buying streak lately. del.icio.us, my favorite online bookmark service, announced today that they had been acquired by Yahoo!. It’s a great move for Yahoo!, and it makes perfect sense, given the company’s focus on…
Yahoo! has been on quite the buying streak lately. del.icio.us, my favorite online bookmark service, announced today that they had been acquired by Yahoo!. It’s a great move for Yahoo!, and it makes perfect sense, given the company’s focus on…
pieces of flair
The Washington Post had an interesting feature yesterday about the evolving decor of T.G.I. Friday’s and Ruby Tuesday and the networks of people who supply the kitch that adorns the restaurants’ walls. Since the dawn of the shopping-mall era, people…
The Washington Post had an interesting feature yesterday about the evolving decor of T.G.I. Friday’s and Ruby Tuesday and the networks of people who supply the kitch that adorns the restaurants’ walls. Since the dawn of the shopping-mall era, people…
Dec
1
2005
unhappy feet
A women’s health column at Newsweek.com today explains, in plenty detail, all the damage high-heeled shoes do to women’s feet. Ow.
A women’s health column at Newsweek.com today explains, in plenty detail, all the damage high-heeled shoes do to women’s feet. Ow.
Nov
23
2005
cambodian profiles
We just launched a new multimedia feature at work today called “Cambodian Profiles,” a student-produced documentary video project looking at the lives of Cambodians in Stockton, Calif., and Phnom Penh. The project is part of a program called “Digital TV…
We just launched a new multimedia feature at work today called “Cambodian Profiles,” a student-produced documentary video project looking at the lives of Cambodians in Stockton, Calif., and Phnom Penh. The project is part of a program called “Digital TV…
Nov
19
2005
interviewee
I had an interesting conversation last night over IM with a friend of Kat’s at Stanford. He’s a PhD student doing research on blogs and bloggers, and he interviewed me about my own blog and blogging habits. (Incidentally, the class…
I had an interesting conversation last night over IM with a friend of Kat’s at Stanford. He’s a PhD student doing research on blogs and bloggers, and he interviewed me about my own blog and blogging habits. (Incidentally, the class…
Oct
6
2005
best. cutline. ever.
You must check out this photo and caption, spotted in the Roanoke Times and reposted to Flickr. (Link found via Newly Purnell via DCBlogs.)…
You must check out this photo and caption, spotted in the Roanoke Times and reposted to Flickr. (Link found via Newly Purnell via DCBlogs.)…
spymommy
Interesting story in the New York Times today about Alias and the evolving depiction of pregnancy on television. (“On ‘Alias,’ the Star Is Now Spying for Two” - 10/06/05) (Warning: The article contains spoilers if you haven’t seen the premiere…
Interesting story in the New York Times today about Alias and the evolving depiction of pregnancy on television. (“On ‘Alias,’ the Star Is Now Spying for Two” - 10/06/05) (Warning: The article contains spoilers if you haven’t seen the premiere…
Sep
27
2005
adventures in multimedia
Doing research / inspiration-gathering for an upcoming project, I went looking for sites that do interesting things with design and video. Some of the highlights: Churchill and the Great Republic - An online exhibit for the Library of Congress. Yet…
Doing research / inspiration-gathering for an upcoming project, I went looking for sites that do interesting things with design and video. Some of the highlights: Churchill and the Great Republic - An online exhibit for the Library of Congress. Yet…
Sep
25
2005
'bob' no more
The home field of the Arizona Diamondbacks is no longer Bank One Ballpark. JP Morgan Chase’s recent acquisition of Bank One necessitated a name change, as Bank One is being absorbed into the Chase fold. The ballpark’s new name: Chase…
The home field of the Arizona Diamondbacks is no longer Bank One Ballpark. JP Morgan Chase’s recent acquisition of Bank One necessitated a name change, as Bank One is being absorbed into the Chase fold. The ballpark’s new name: Chase…
Sep
24
2005
in vogue
An interesting observation in a Salon.com article about the recent Kate Moss cocaine fiasco (a British tabloid published front-page photos of Moss snorting cocaine, which led to Moss getting fired from some of her most high-profile contracts, including Burberry and…
An interesting observation in a Salon.com article about the recent Kate Moss cocaine fiasco (a British tabloid published front-page photos of Moss snorting cocaine, which led to Moss getting fired from some of her most high-profile contracts, including Burberry and…
cultural memory
An interesting observation about the 1960s and nostalgia for that era, from an article about Bob Dylan by David Greenberg at Slate.com: We’ve been drenched for so long in so much mass-produced 1960s kitsch that our Pavlovian responses to the…
An interesting observation about the 1960s and nostalgia for that era, from an article about Bob Dylan by David Greenberg at Slate.com: We’ve been drenched for so long in so much mass-produced 1960s kitsch that our Pavlovian responses to the…
Aug
26
2005
gen y at work
An interesting observation about Generation Y in the workplace from a Poynter article about how to manage Gen Y employees. I don’t know how fully I agree with the author’s generalizations about my generation, but then maybe I don’t really…
An interesting observation about Generation Y in the workplace from a Poynter article about how to manage Gen Y employees. I don’t know how fully I agree with the author’s generalizations about my generation, but then maybe I don’t really…
Aug
16
2005
social utility
The New York Times reports today about a recent book about group behavior which posits that gossip serves important social functions. (“Have You Heard? Gossip Turns Out to Serve a Purpose” - 08/16/05) When two or more people huddle to…
The New York Times reports today about a recent book about group behavior which posits that gossip serves important social functions. (“Have You Heard? Gossip Turns Out to Serve a Purpose” - 08/16/05) When two or more people huddle to…
Jul
31
2005
creative process
I’ve run across a couple interesting blog entries about various points in the creative process from people whose work I enjoy: Jackson Publick offers a glimpse into the making of an episode of the animated series The Venture Brothers: So…
I’ve run across a couple interesting blog entries about various points in the creative process from people whose work I enjoy: Jackson Publick offers a glimpse into the making of an episode of the animated series The Venture Brothers: So…
Jul
16
2005
disaster averted
Given how much of my life seems to run through my laptop, it’s amazing that my personal mantra isn’t “backup. backup. backup.” I keep meaning to do comprehensive backups of all my documents, photos and music files on a regular…
Given how much of my life seems to run through my laptop, it’s amazing that my personal mantra isn’t “backup. backup. backup.” I keep meaning to do comprehensive backups of all my documents, photos and music files on a regular…
Jul
15
2005
blogger on the street
Fascinating story in this month’s Wired about Jorn Barger, one of the first bloggers: He says he avoids the need for a job by living on less than a dollar a day. “I was carrying a cardboard sign when we…
Fascinating story in this month’s Wired about Jorn Barger, one of the first bloggers: He says he avoids the need for a job by living on less than a dollar a day. “I was carrying a cardboard sign when we…
Jul
5
2005
podcasting
Last week, Apple released iTunes 4.9, offering built-in support for podcast subscriptions via the iTunes Music Store. It’s a huge step forward in simplifying the process of distributing and subscribing to the audio feeds, as it offers a central podcast…
Last week, Apple released iTunes 4.9, offering built-in support for podcast subscriptions via the iTunes Music Store. It’s a huge step forward in simplifying the process of distributing and subscribing to the audio feeds, as it offers a central podcast…
folksonomy
I’ve been intrigued of late by the concept of “tagging.” It’s a deceptively simple idea: Organizing content — writing, photos, links and the like — by keyword. (I’m not keen on the working term for it, “folksonomy,” because I don’t…
I’ve been intrigued of late by the concept of “tagging.” It’s a deceptively simple idea: Organizing content — writing, photos, links and the like — by keyword. (I’m not keen on the working term for it, “folksonomy,” because I don’t…
Jun
28
2005
quote of the day: looking ahead
A recent edition NPR’s On the Media program featured a quote from President Lyndon Johnson’s 1967 speech announcing the creation of the Publication for Public Broadcasting. LBJ’s “vision” for the future seems eerily prophetic. So I think we must consider…
A recent edition NPR’s On the Media program featured a quote from President Lyndon Johnson’s 1967 speech announcing the creation of the Publication for Public Broadcasting. LBJ’s “vision” for the future seems eerily prophetic. So I think we must consider…
a sad day in the hundred acre wood
I was bummed this weekend to hear about the death of Paul Winchell, who was the voice of Tigger in all the Winnie the Pooh cartoons. I was even more stunned when I read last night that John Fiedler, the…
I was bummed this weekend to hear about the death of Paul Winchell, who was the voice of Tigger in all the Winnie the Pooh cartoons. I was even more stunned when I read last night that John Fiedler, the…
Jun
21
2005
sim me
More than a year after its release for PC, The Sims 2 for Mac finally came out last week. And last night, I purchased it, knowing full well that having this game means that, for the next few weeks…
More than a year after its release for PC, The Sims 2 for Mac finally came out last week. And last night, I purchased it, knowing full well that having this game means that, for the next few weeks…
May
5
2005
webby
The 2005 Webby Award winners have been announced, recognizing Web sites in genres from activism to personal sites. I was very happy to see that McSweeney’s won for best copy / writing in voting by both the Webby judges and…
The 2005 Webby Award winners have been announced, recognizing Web sites in genres from activism to personal sites. I was very happy to see that McSweeney’s won for best copy / writing in voting by both the Webby judges and…
Apr
1
2005
bleeding edge
Austin-based writer Ben Brown has a fascinating piece about the interplay of virtual communities and physical space at this year’s South by Southwest Interactive conference. (BenBrown.com: “Virtual Community Boards, Missed Connections Not Missed, and Ambient Noise”) Every time I hear…
Austin-based writer Ben Brown has a fascinating piece about the interplay of virtual communities and physical space at this year’s South by Southwest Interactive conference. (BenBrown.com: “Virtual Community Boards, Missed Connections Not Missed, and Ambient Noise”) Every time I hear…
Mar
18
2005
code 2.0
Another wiki in the news, this time from renowned copyright lawyer Lawrence Lessig at Stanford University. Lessig has set up Code v.2, a wiki-based incarnation of his 1999 book Code and Other Laws of Cyberspace, in the hopes that the…
Another wiki in the news, this time from renowned copyright lawyer Lawrence Lessig at Stanford University. Lessig has set up Code v.2, a wiki-based incarnation of his 1999 book Code and Other Laws of Cyberspace, in the hopes that the…
Mar
11
2005
the other woman
This month’s issue of GQ includes a feature about a cultural phenomenon that I’ve actually been a party to: the “office wife.” Is the boss that clueless, that inept, that shallow or backward-thinking or dim or derelict? Has no one…
This month’s issue of GQ includes a feature about a cultural phenomenon that I’ve actually been a party to: the “office wife.” Is the boss that clueless, that inept, that shallow or backward-thinking or dim or derelict? Has no one…
Mar
8
2005
the fugliest thing i ever did see
It’s not an entirely new phenomenon to see celebrity magazines on occasion spatter their covers with photos of celebs not at their best (re: in “normal” clothes and without makeup, looking human, natty and mortal like the rest of us)….
It’s not an entirely new phenomenon to see celebrity magazines on occasion spatter their covers with photos of celebs not at their best (re: in “normal” clothes and without makeup, looking human, natty and mortal like the rest of us)….
Mar
7
2005
groupthink
Rob passed me a fascinating essay by Clay Shirky on social networking, group dynamics and the creation / dissolution of community. (“A Group Is Its Own Worst Enemy” - 07/01/03) You are at a party, and you get bored. You…
Rob passed me a fascinating essay by Clay Shirky on social networking, group dynamics and the creation / dissolution of community. (“A Group Is Its Own Worst Enemy” - 07/01/03) You are at a party, and you get bored. You…
don't take my snickers away
Despite supposed demand for healthier alternatives in office snack food vending machines, the biggest sellers continue to be the sugar- and salt-heavy selections, while the trail mix and peanuts languish, unpopular and uneaten, reports the Boston Globe. (“Feeding Their Addictions”…
Despite supposed demand for healthier alternatives in office snack food vending machines, the biggest sellers continue to be the sugar- and salt-heavy selections, while the trail mix and peanuts languish, unpopular and uneaten, reports the Boston Globe. (“Feeding Their Addictions”…
Mar
6
2005
superjobs
TPS: This Place Sucks: It’s Office Space, starring the Super Friends. Speaking of the Super Friends, I’ve been getting a kick out of the Adult Swim show Harvey Birdman: Attorney at Law on the Cartoon Network, which consists of utterly…
TPS: This Place Sucks: It’s Office Space, starring the Super Friends. Speaking of the Super Friends, I’ve been getting a kick out of the Adult Swim show Harvey Birdman: Attorney at Law on the Cartoon Network, which consists of utterly…
Mar
2
2005
on the job
Assorted jobs that I would have no interest in ever trying: (This is by no means a definitive list; it’s more “stuff I’ve read lately.”) White House social secretary. Yesterday, the Washington Post profiled Lea Berman, Laura Bush’s new right-hand…
Assorted jobs that I would have no interest in ever trying: (This is by no means a definitive list; it’s more “stuff I’ve read lately.”) White House social secretary. Yesterday, the Washington Post profiled Lea Berman, Laura Bush’s new right-hand…
Feb
27
2005
oscar-rific
TiVo: It’s really the only way to watch an awards show. Start watching about 45 minutes after the show’s begun, fast forward through the commercials and boring bits, and you’re good! I mean, I’m only really in it to find…
TiVo: It’s really the only way to watch an awards show. Start watching about 45 minutes after the show’s begun, fast forward through the commercials and boring bits, and you’re good! I mean, I’m only really in it to find…
Feb
24
2005
daily ephemera
Continuing my new lazy habit of just listing my daily reading highlights as bullet points, rather than fleshed-out separate entries…
Continuing my new lazy habit of just listing my daily reading highlights as bullet points, rather than fleshed-out separate entries…
randomizer
Random things that I’ve been meaning to blog about, but hadn’t gotten the chance to write an actual entry for: celebrity Apple store customers, purple vs. red ink, McDonald’s in the produce business and credit card micropayments.
Random things that I’ve been meaning to blog about, but hadn’t gotten the chance to write an actual entry for: celebrity Apple store customers, purple vs. red ink, McDonald’s in the produce business and credit card micropayments.
Feb
20
2005
gonzo
“I hate to advocate drugs, alcohol, violence or insanity to anyone … but they’ve always worked for me.” Hunter S. Thompson is dead. Thompson was a wildly eccentric writer with a gift for vividly colorful storytelling, and is credited as…
“I hate to advocate drugs, alcohol, violence or insanity to anyone … but they’ve always worked for me.” Hunter S. Thompson is dead. Thompson was a wildly eccentric writer with a gift for vividly colorful storytelling, and is credited as…
Feb
17
2005
fun with maps
Take a moment to wallow in your inadequate knowledge of geography foreign and domestic. (Or, conversely, impress friends and coworkers with your brainy geographic prowess.) Place the State (sheppardsoftware.com) Northern Africa and the Middle East (rethinkingschools.org) …
Take a moment to wallow in your inadequate knowledge of geography foreign and domestic. (Or, conversely, impress friends and coworkers with your brainy geographic prowess.) Place the State (sheppardsoftware.com) Northern Africa and the Middle East (rethinkingschools.org) …
nombre
The other night, I happened across Name Voyager, this really cool site that dynamically graphs the popularity of baby names over time (by decade, from the 1900s to 2003), refining the results as you type in letters. It’s a great…
The other night, I happened across Name Voyager, this really cool site that dynamically graphs the popularity of baby names over time (by decade, from the 1900s to 2003), refining the results as you type in letters. It’s a great…
Feb
16
2005
laundry etiquette
Forgetful neighbors: Be advised that when you leave your laundry in the washer or dryer for more than half an hour after it’s finished, I will set aside my distaste for handling other people’s underthings and remove your clothes myself….
Forgetful neighbors: Be advised that when you leave your laundry in the washer or dryer for more than half an hour after it’s finished, I will set aside my distaste for handling other people’s underthings and remove your clothes myself….
Feb
1
2005
detective drew
When I was younger, I was a huge fan of Nancy Drew mystery novels (more the circa-1980s/90s paperbacks, although I did read a good number of the classic yellow-spined hardcover novels … and let’s not forget the ultra-suspenseful “super mysteries”…
When I was younger, I was a huge fan of Nancy Drew mystery novels (more the circa-1980s/90s paperbacks, although I did read a good number of the classic yellow-spined hardcover novels … and let’s not forget the ultra-suspenseful “super mysteries”…
Jan
29
2005
lotto loser
The Washington Post Magazine this weekend has a sad follow-up story about Jack Whittaker, the West Virginian who won a $314 million Powerball jackpot back in 2002 and pledged to donate much of it to charity. The massive windfall led…
The Washington Post Magazine this weekend has a sad follow-up story about Jack Whittaker, the West Virginian who won a $314 million Powerball jackpot back in 2002 and pledged to donate much of it to charity. The massive windfall led…
Jan
28
2005
piņata, piņata
The tradition of piñata making has begun to die out in the Mexican city that originated the practice, according to an article in today’s Arizona Republic. Faced with stiff competition from large-scale piņata workshops in places like Mexico City, the…
The tradition of piñata making has begun to die out in the Mexican city that originated the practice, according to an article in today’s Arizona Republic. Faced with stiff competition from large-scale piņata workshops in places like Mexico City, the…
Jan
20
2005
settling accounts
A New York court today ruled that Marvel Enterprises owes comic book icon Stan Lee “a 10 percent share of profits earned by Marvel since November 1998.” The ruling pertains to Marvel’s movie franchises — including X-Men and Spider-Man —…
A New York court today ruled that Marvel Enterprises owes comic book icon Stan Lee “a 10 percent share of profits earned by Marvel since November 1998.” The ruling pertains to Marvel’s movie franchises — including X-Men and Spider-Man —…
Jan
3
2005
seasonal slump
The holidays and the onset of winter may bring about more cases of depression, but apparently not more suicides. (Washington Post: “A Seasonal Depression? Humbug, Say Scientists” - 01/02/04) The fact is, people are less likely to commit suicide in…
The holidays and the onset of winter may bring about more cases of depression, but apparently not more suicides. (Washington Post: “A Seasonal Depression? Humbug, Say Scientists” - 01/02/04) The fact is, people are less likely to commit suicide in…
Dec
28
2004
quote of the day: alternatives
“Richard Dawkins, Wheen recalls, once pointed out that if an alternative remedy proves to be efficacious — that is to say, if it is shown to have curative properties in rigorous medical trials — then ‘it ceases to be an…
“Richard Dawkins, Wheen recalls, once pointed out that if an alternative remedy proves to be efficacious — that is to say, if it is shown to have curative properties in rigorous medical trials — then ‘it ceases to be an…
Dec
27
2004
best of 2004
It’s time again for those roundups of events and “bests” of the the past year… Arts & Culture New York Times: “Culture: Best of 2004”Salon.com: “When Comedy Drew Blood” Movies New York Times: “The Best Movies of 2004”Roger Ebert, Chicago…
It’s time again for those roundups of events and “bests” of the the past year… Arts & Culture New York Times: “Culture: Best of 2004”Salon.com: “When Comedy Drew Blood” Movies New York Times: “The Best Movies of 2004”Roger Ebert, Chicago…
Dec
23
2004
the cuddly corporation
Canadian magazine Maisonneuve has a great article about how IKEA has managed to become such a huge corporate monolith, yet still inspire fierce devotion among its customers and employees. (“For the Love of Poäng” - Dec. 2004) But while all…
Canadian magazine Maisonneuve has a great article about how IKEA has managed to become such a huge corporate monolith, yet still inspire fierce devotion among its customers and employees. (“For the Love of Poäng” - Dec. 2004) But while all…
quote of the day: flame war
“E-mails are the drive-by shootings of the common man.” - Washington Post columnist Richard Cohen, on hate mail. (“Caricature References” - 12/23/04)…
“E-mails are the drive-by shootings of the common man.” - Washington Post columnist Richard Cohen, on hate mail. (“Caricature References” - 12/23/04)…
Dec
16
2004
sales experience
Advertising writer Stuart Elliott of the New York Times writes about the shopping experience as a crucial part of a product / brand experience, further conveying the lifestyle / marketing image that the company is trying to imbue its products…
Advertising writer Stuart Elliott of the New York Times writes about the shopping experience as a crucial part of a product / brand experience, further conveying the lifestyle / marketing image that the company is trying to imbue its products…
Dec
15
2004
seen: this day in history
“On this day … 15 December. In 1980 members of the Truth Tabernacle Church in Burlington, North Carolina, staged a mock trial, charging ‘Satan Claus’ on 10 counts, including child abuse, impersonation of St Nicholas, Baal idolatry and falsification of…
“On this day … 15 December. In 1980 members of the Truth Tabernacle Church in Burlington, North Carolina, staged a mock trial, charging ‘Satan Claus’ on 10 counts, including child abuse, impersonation of St Nicholas, Baal idolatry and falsification of…
Dec
13
2004
mixed messages
Ah, the language of color. Take, for example, the many meanings of the color yellow… “Live Strong” is a popular cancer research fundraising effort that has embraced yellow as its primary color. However, the St. Petersburg Times reports that some…
Ah, the language of color. Take, for example, the many meanings of the color yellow… “Live Strong” is a popular cancer research fundraising effort that has embraced yellow as its primary color. However, the St. Petersburg Times reports that some…
Dec
7
2004
voices carry
Talk about the power of a squeaky wheel… Mediaweek reported yesterday that 99.8 of all indecency complaints submitted to the FCC last year were filed by one group: the Parents Television Council. (“Activists Dominate Content Complaints” - 12/06/04) Through early…
Talk about the power of a squeaky wheel… Mediaweek reported yesterday that 99.8 of all indecency complaints submitted to the FCC last year were filed by one group: the Parents Television Council. (“Activists Dominate Content Complaints” - 12/06/04) Through early…
Dec
6
2004
quote of the day: a very 'willard' christmas
“My equally demonic sister has a whole collection of rodents dressed in holiday clothes that she puts up around her house. There’s a mouse Santa Claus and mouse Mrs. Claus and mice elves and a miniature Christmas village with mice,…
“My equally demonic sister has a whole collection of rodents dressed in holiday clothes that she puts up around her house. There’s a mouse Santa Claus and mouse Mrs. Claus and mice elves and a miniature Christmas village with mice,…
Nov
29
2004
red state, blue state
Ever since the election, there have been a ton of stories in the media about “red states vs. blue states,” with regard to the results of the most recent presidential election and what the pundits and critics believe those results…
Ever since the election, there have been a ton of stories in the media about “red states vs. blue states,” with regard to the results of the most recent presidential election and what the pundits and critics believe those results…
Nov
27
2004
ché
I saw The Motorcycle Diaries with Rob yesterday in Ballston. The film, about a road trip that Ernesto Guevara and his friend Alberto Granado took as medical students years before Guevara became the communist revolutionary Ché, makes for a striking…
I saw The Motorcycle Diaries with Rob yesterday in Ballston. The film, about a road trip that Ernesto Guevara and his friend Alberto Granado took as medical students years before Guevara became the communist revolutionary Ché, makes for a striking…
Nov
26
2004
death of the slide projector
The Washington Post’s Hank Stuever had a good story yesterday about the demise of the slide projector and its place in pop culture. I love the way it’s written, as a kind of slideshow narrative. (“Chuh-Click. Sunset.” - 11/25/04) The…
The Washington Post’s Hank Stuever had a good story yesterday about the demise of the slide projector and its place in pop culture. I love the way it’s written, as a kind of slideshow narrative. (“Chuh-Click. Sunset.” - 11/25/04) The…
Nov
24
2004
a schindler less simple
The New York Times today has a story about a new biography of Oskar Schindler (of Schindler’s List fame) that introduces even more complexity into the collective historical knowledge of the man. (“Book Adds Layers of Complexity to the Schindler…
The New York Times today has a story about a new biography of Oskar Schindler (of Schindler’s List fame) that introduces even more complexity into the collective historical knowledge of the man. (“Book Adds Layers of Complexity to the Schindler…
Nov
15
2004
quote of the day: cultlike devotion
“[The job of a brand manager] now is to create and maintain a whole meaning system for people, through which they get identity and understanding of the world. Their job now is to be a community leader… People, whether they’re…
“[The job of a brand manager] now is to create and maintain a whole meaning system for people, through which they get identity and understanding of the world. Their job now is to be a community leader… People, whether they’re…
Oct
30
2004
catching up
I haven’t had time to post regular updates to this blog for the past couple weeks, as I’ve wound up one job and started another, so, in lieu of writing a lot of individual entries about the random things that…
I haven’t had time to post regular updates to this blog for the past couple weeks, as I’ve wound up one job and started another, so, in lieu of writing a lot of individual entries about the random things that…
Sep
27
2004
resilience
The New York Times ran a really interesting story earlier this month about people who, rather than falling apart in high-stress jobs, actually thrive. (“Cracking Under the Pressure? It’s Just the Opposite, for Some” - 09/10/04) The article cites several…
The New York Times ran a really interesting story earlier this month about people who, rather than falling apart in high-stress jobs, actually thrive. (“Cracking Under the Pressure? It’s Just the Opposite, for Some” - 09/10/04) The article cites several…
Sep
3
2004
outwest
Is the Subaru Outback the official car of Seattle? In our first couple days in Seattle, we seemed to spot several Outbacks at a time on the city streets. Granted, we may have been a bit more hyperconscious of Outbacks…
Is the Subaru Outback the official car of Seattle? In our first couple days in Seattle, we seemed to spot several Outbacks at a time on the city streets. Granted, we may have been a bit more hyperconscious of Outbacks…
Sep
1
2004
Aug
31
2004
the green stuff
An interesting tidbit from Wired today… Go Out and Play Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, which affects about 3 to 5 percent of U.S. children, may be alleviated with a simple treatment: outdoor activity in green areas such as parks, farms and…
An interesting tidbit from Wired today… Go Out and Play Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, which affects about 3 to 5 percent of U.S. children, may be alleviated with a simple treatment: outdoor activity in green areas such as parks, farms and…
Aug
22
2004
under the microscope
I think that if I had to endure the kind of nit-picky scrutiny that mega-celebrities deal with all the time, I’d go bonkers, either believing what folks in the entertainment/tabloid press said about me (good or bad), or tearing my…
I think that if I had to endure the kind of nit-picky scrutiny that mega-celebrities deal with all the time, I’d go bonkers, either believing what folks in the entertainment/tabloid press said about me (good or bad), or tearing my…
Aug
17
2004
well-coiffed
A few weeks ago, I was thoroughly engrossed in the Arthur Golden book Memoirs of a Geisha, a fictional biography of a Japanese geisha who entered her profession just before World War II. Today’s Washington Post brought a story about…
A few weeks ago, I was thoroughly engrossed in the Arthur Golden book Memoirs of a Geisha, a fictional biography of a Japanese geisha who entered her profession just before World War II. Today’s Washington Post brought a story about…
Aug
15
2004
at an advantage
Knowing that they provide important experience, networking possibilities and resume fodder, I’ve toyed with the idea of pursuing various internships — from working for newspapers to working on the Hill — since undergrad. But I mostly ruled out such opportunities…
Knowing that they provide important experience, networking possibilities and resume fodder, I’ve toyed with the idea of pursuing various internships — from working for newspapers to working on the Hill — since undergrad. But I mostly ruled out such opportunities…
ready excuses
Going on a blind date? No need to rely on your friends anymore for that pre-planned “get me out of here” excuse if things go sour. Now, for a fee, Cingular Wireless and Virgin Mobile USA are offering customers the…
Going on a blind date? No need to rely on your friends anymore for that pre-planned “get me out of here” excuse if things go sour. Now, for a fee, Cingular Wireless and Virgin Mobile USA are offering customers the…
barbie for president
Now Barbie’s running for president. Looking something like a cross between Hillary Clinton and a flight attendant, Barbie is the official candidate of the Party of Girls. Her campaign slogan is “Think PINK for 2004” — PINK standing for “Peace,…
Now Barbie’s running for president. Looking something like a cross between Hillary Clinton and a flight attendant, Barbie is the official candidate of the Party of Girls. Her campaign slogan is “Think PINK for 2004” — PINK standing for “Peace,…
Aug
4
2004
scandalous skivvies
It’s not just “boxers or briefs?” anymore. Sunday’s New York Times featured a story about the evolution of the marketing and style of men’s underwear. (“When Did Skivvies Get Rated NC-17?” - 08/01/04) With new brands, novel styles and scandalous…
It’s not just “boxers or briefs?” anymore. Sunday’s New York Times featured a story about the evolution of the marketing and style of men’s underwear. (“When Did Skivvies Get Rated NC-17?” - 08/01/04) With new brands, novel styles and scandalous…
Jul
19
2004
walking back
This month also marks an important anniversary. Twenty-five years ago, Sony introduced the Walkman music player. (Knight Ridder/Tribune News: “July 1979: Walkman spawned a revolution” - 07/16/04) Twenty-five years ago this month, America tuned out. A midnight-blue-and-silver brick with astonishing…
This month also marks an important anniversary. Twenty-five years ago, Sony introduced the Walkman music player. (Knight Ridder/Tribune News: “July 1979: Walkman spawned a revolution” - 07/16/04) Twenty-five years ago this month, America tuned out. A midnight-blue-and-silver brick with astonishing…
Jul
16
2004
publicity machine
The writer of an Associated Press story about the opening of a new IKEA near the Mall of America marvels at the power — and success — of the IKEA’s public relations strategy. (“When it comes to publicity, Ikea doesn’t…
The writer of an Associated Press story about the opening of a new IKEA near the Mall of America marvels at the power — and success — of the IKEA’s public relations strategy. (“When it comes to publicity, Ikea doesn’t…
hidden wonders
Earlier this month, the Washington Post ran a story about one of those little hidden wonders the city has to offer: The gelato bar at the National Gallery’s underground Cascade Cafe. (“Warhol’s Soup Cans? Bleh. Show Us the Gelato” -…
Earlier this month, the Washington Post ran a story about one of those little hidden wonders the city has to offer: The gelato bar at the National Gallery’s underground Cascade Cafe. (“Warhol’s Soup Cans? Bleh. Show Us the Gelato” -…
Jul
14
2004
customer care
At Best Buy, the customer’s not always right anymore. The company has started “weeding out” costly or unproductive customers. (Associated Press: “The customer is always right? Not anymore” - 07/05/04) Some retailers are deciding that the customer can be very,…
At Best Buy, the customer’s not always right anymore. The company has started “weeding out” costly or unproductive customers. (Associated Press: “The customer is always right? Not anymore” - 07/05/04) Some retailers are deciding that the customer can be very,…
Jul
3
2004
meet the parents
The prospect of meeting your significant other’s parents carries a wholly different meaning when you’re an adult. It’s not like meeting your friends’ parents, or even your high school or college sweetheart’s parents. “Meeting the parents” as an adult isn’t…
The prospect of meeting your significant other’s parents carries a wholly different meaning when you’re an adult. It’s not like meeting your friends’ parents, or even your high school or college sweetheart’s parents. “Meeting the parents” as an adult isn’t…
Jun
29
2004
ikea-like
I got an e-mail this morning announcing the launch of CB2, apparently the new “young, urban hipster” offering from Crate and Barrel. While there’s only one “live” store so far — in Chicago, so I’ll have to add it to…
I got an e-mail this morning announcing the launch of CB2, apparently the new “young, urban hipster” offering from Crate and Barrel. While there’s only one “live” store so far — in Chicago, so I’ll have to add it to…
Jun
23
2004
design your ideal workspace
A poster to Slashdot yesterday posed a great question: How would you design an ideal office environment for, in this case, 40-45 employees of various disciplines? The responses thus far have been fascinating. In many replies, there was a definite…
A poster to Slashdot yesterday posed a great question: How would you design an ideal office environment for, in this case, 40-45 employees of various disciplines? The responses thus far have been fascinating. In many replies, there was a definite…
Jun
21
2004
a new webslinger in town
Peter Parker’s not the only Spider-Man anymore. Marvel Comics announced on June 14 the launch of a new comic book: Spider-Man India, set in Bombay. A press release posted at the Web site of Gotham Comics, a comic book/magazine publisher…
Peter Parker’s not the only Spider-Man anymore. Marvel Comics announced on June 14 the launch of a new comic book: Spider-Man India, set in Bombay. A press release posted at the Web site of Gotham Comics, a comic book/magazine publisher…
Jun
15
2004
studying video games
The Los Angeles Times last week had a story about a the Annenberg Studies on Computer Games, a new research group at the University of Southern California’s Annenberg School for Communication which seeks to study the impact — cultural, psychological,…
The Los Angeles Times last week had a story about a the Annenberg Studies on Computer Games, a new research group at the University of Southern California’s Annenberg School for Communication which seeks to study the impact — cultural, psychological,…
Jun
11
2004
dubious congrats
Finally, another way to survive modern life in the city. Express your frustration without causing a scene with these “Urban Asshole Cards” from Glarkware. Now you can politely educate those inconsiderate numbskulls among us who don’t quite “get it,” talking…
Finally, another way to survive modern life in the city. Express your frustration without causing a scene with these “Urban Asshole Cards” from Glarkware. Now you can politely educate those inconsiderate numbskulls among us who don’t quite “get it,” talking…
Apr
28
2004
gunsanity
Am I the only one who thinks this is a total recipe for disaster? The latest stroke of brilliance by the Arizona State Legislature: The House approved a bill Wednesday to make it legal to take guns in bars and…
Am I the only one who thinks this is a total recipe for disaster? The latest stroke of brilliance by the Arizona State Legislature: The House approved a bill Wednesday to make it legal to take guns in bars and…
Apr
25
2004
contributions of women
I ran across an interesting factoid this evening while doing research for my paper. According to a report on opensecrets.org, a campaign finance Web site sponsored by the Center for Responsive Politics, while women are contributing to the George W….
I ran across an interesting factoid this evening while doing research for my paper. According to a report on opensecrets.org, a campaign finance Web site sponsored by the Center for Responsive Politics, while women are contributing to the George W….
personal pantone color
Pantone has a “colorstrology” Birthday Color feature. Look up your birthdate and see “your” color. Mine, apparently, is “Slate Rose,” and my personality traits are “dynamic,” “dramatic” and “clever.” Its description of me: You have a convincing and dramatic nature….
Pantone has a “colorstrology” Birthday Color feature. Look up your birthdate and see “your” color. Mine, apparently, is “Slate Rose,” and my personality traits are “dynamic,” “dramatic” and “clever.” Its description of me: You have a convincing and dramatic nature….
selling a touchy subject
Today’s New York Times has a story about the heaven/hell quandary that Viagra, Levitra and Cialis pose for Madison Avenue advertising executives. The drug companies have tons of money that they’re eager to spend to promote their products … but…
Today’s New York Times has a story about the heaven/hell quandary that Viagra, Levitra and Cialis pose for Madison Avenue advertising executives. The drug companies have tons of money that they’re eager to spend to promote their products … but…
Apr
24
2004
wafer watch
With the apparent philosophical split between presidential hopeful John Kerry and the Catholic church on the issue of abortion, the press has put Kerry on a kind of “wafer watch,” to use the words of columnist Ellen Goodman, waiting to…
With the apparent philosophical split between presidential hopeful John Kerry and the Catholic church on the issue of abortion, the press has put Kerry on a kind of “wafer watch,” to use the words of columnist Ellen Goodman, waiting to…
Apr
13
2004
shilling for a song
I tend to despise jingles that appropriate popular songs and change the lyrics. The discontinuity between the lyrics I know and the revised lyrics I hate only conspires to get the tune stuck in my head for hours at a…
I tend to despise jingles that appropriate popular songs and change the lyrics. The discontinuity between the lyrics I know and the revised lyrics I hate only conspires to get the tune stuck in my head for hours at a…
Apr
12
2004
the plot thickens. or something.
I remember that when I was in high school, getting into The Right College was a kind of science — almost a game — with applicants required to have the Perfect Resume, its precise formulation known only by the all-powerful…
I remember that when I was in high school, getting into The Right College was a kind of science — almost a game — with applicants required to have the Perfect Resume, its precise formulation known only by the all-powerful…
Apr
7
2004
not a peep out of you
Every holiday seems to have its trademark candies. For Christmas, it’s candy canes and peanut brittle (among other things). For Valentine’s Day, it’s conversation hearts and chocolates. For Easter, it’s chocolate bunnies, jelly beans and Peeps. Peeps are those brightly-colored…
Every holiday seems to have its trademark candies. For Christmas, it’s candy canes and peanut brittle (among other things). For Valentine’s Day, it’s conversation hearts and chocolates. For Easter, it’s chocolate bunnies, jelly beans and Peeps. Peeps are those brightly-colored…
Apr
6
2004
i believe you have my stapler
I’m flipping through a gargantuan catalog, seeking office supplies to outfit my cube. And it’s utter insanity. First stop: pens. The section is sixty-five pages long. I think it contains just about every pen ever made. It’s obscene. Granted, this…
I’m flipping through a gargantuan catalog, seeking office supplies to outfit my cube. And it’s utter insanity. First stop: pens. The section is sixty-five pages long. I think it contains just about every pen ever made. It’s obscene. Granted, this…