Monthly Archives: September 2008
Random Thoughts on… Love Nuggets, et al.
If you’ve read this blog before, you know that I’m not a fan of egregious errors in grammar, punctuation, or the like. However, I must admit to one weakness, and one weakness only: I love coining new phrases/words and trying … Continue reading
Lipstick, Politics, and the Economy
There are many political issues that preoccupy us on a daily basis. Some care deeply about issues like climate change and environmentalism. Others are concerned about healthcare costs and the future of Social Security. On John McCain’s website, McCain describes … Continue reading
An Hegelian Analysis of Pop Culture with Commentary on Flava Flav
(To be honest, I don’t know who Hegel was, but I’m the preeminent Flav scholar this side of West Texas.) A few years ago, an interviewer asked me what my favorite movie was. In any other circumstance, the answer would … Continue reading
Filed under Arts and Entertainment
Desperate Times Lead to Desperate Measures (and DateACougar.com)
This is for all of you who are single: not tied down, not attached, and enjoying or hating every minute of it. You may be recently single, perpetually single, single and happy, single and desperate, single with kids, single with … Continue reading
Filed under Life
When Doing Butt Clenches at the Office is Not Enough:
Most of us sit at a desk for more than eight hours a day, staring at a tiny monitor, writing humdrum reports, and risking carpal tunnel in our fingers. The most exercise we get is from walking… on our way … Continue reading
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Random Thoughts on… Grammar
In 1946, George Orwell called for a rehaul of the English language in line with the traditional rules of grammar: ”One ought to recognize that the present political chaos is connected with the decay of language, and that one can probably bring … Continue reading
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We Love Them Rich White People
On Monday night, Republicans gathered in Minnesota to celebrate their geriatric candidate and his new minx of a running mate. However, the GOP’s grand kickoff, complete with fierce antiwar protests and exciting baby news, was overshadowed not only by concerns … Continue reading
Filed under Arts and Entertainment, News, Politics
Don’t Invite Her to the Wedding… She’s Just a Serf
Most people would agree with what Thomas Jefferson wrote over 200 years ago: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal…” But what T-Jeffs left out (besides women), was a disclaimer: that although all men … Continue reading
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Why Do Young People Hate Their Jobs?
Most college students I have talked to are excited about the real world after school – excited about the work, the perks, but most of all, the freedom. In the real world, there are no tests or papers looming over … Continue reading
Filed under Careers
