We’re driving up to visit the in-laws tomorrow, and off to Cancun shortly after that, so I intended to write something happy and holiday-conscious today — and then Representative Virgil H. Goode, of Virigina, sent the following letter to his constituents (dated 12/5/06, only now are news outlets like the Times getting ahold of the […]

In a fawn-like, wobbly step toward semi-permanence, here are a handful of stories/concepts I tinkered with during the week, but was either too lazy, or too lazy, to render as full posts — brought to you in the condensed form of Sunday Errata. While I hope you’ll find everything mildly entertaining and/or informative, I would […]

I’m a terrible sport; it’s tempting to say “worst sport, ever,” but I’m trying to avoid superlatives (”best” and “worst” just play into the psychosis). As evidence, I cite a family vacation from years ago:
We were somewhere with a beach, and I was probably about five or six. I remember challenging my mom to a […]

You might’ve noticed a recent improvement to the website: a little more pop, a little more punch, and an adorable, cranky child gracing the banner. (I don’t know who that kid is, but he sure looks bitter. Probably trying to kick cigarettes.)
First, I’d like to express my thanks and gratitude to the good folk at […]

And what a mind-numbing week it was, spent holed-up in civil court. We’re due back on Monday to render a verdict, but I can say this much now: when you find yourself pacing the narrow confines of the gas chamber — yes, you, Rollo Tomasi — wondering just who did you in? It was me […]