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you'll never back up an inch ever; that's why you will not survive

This is one of those introspective posts. I had the following thought about a week ago, probably while riding the train. Until recently I’d always regretted the things I had done more than regretting the things I hadn’t – an inversion of the classic aphorism. I felt like an ass for talking to that girl [...]

it's not a habit, it's cool; I feel alive

In part of a slow effort to improve my productivity, I cut myself off from as many political weblogs as possible over the last month or so. I refused to let myself get drawn into the minutiae that amateur pundits obsess over (OMG Palin’s expensive wardrobe! WTF Obama socialism!), because I knew it would only [...]

you've been thunderstruck

Sunday I got up early and drove to Target in Watertown, picking up some cheap binoculars. They came with a cord to go around my neck, a handy carrying case and a multi-tool that I’d attach to my keychain if I weren’t sure to lose it the next time I went through Logan. I then [...]

and I don't know if you don't know your better half don't act right

Saturday started off early with some tumultuous and epic gaming that ran until 4:15 PM. Afterward, Serpico and I took the Red Line to Park Street. Underground, we ran into Kate C., waiting for a train of her own to whisk her off to Carmina Burana. “Did you know Bruce Campbell’s in town tonight?” she [...]

you think that this is just a kiss but I suggest you consider it a warning

I’ve spoken before (primarily on Yelp) about the premium I pay to live in Boston, as opposed to cheaper cities like Austin or Chicago. This weekend I made the most of that. First off: Tasca after work on Friday with RJ, Sylvia, Joanna and Brian. Each of us picked three tapas off the menu; RJ [...]

on the cover of the magazine, there's no question why I'm smiling

Local software powerhouse Vecna Technologies has blitzed the Red Line with ads recently, looking for new developers. Most of these have really stood out – showing handsome people with eloquent pull quotes talking about the meaningful work they do. However, one that I spotted last week, and again last night, makes me laugh in derision: [...]

money on the dresser, drive a kompressor

Quicksilver: The first ninth of Neal Stephenson’s Baroque Cycle. The publishers broke out each super-tome into three moderate paperbacks – more convenient for the commuting bachelor like myself. If you like Neal Stephenson, or peppery revisionist histories of the founding of the modern banking system, or sinister tales of intrigue between rival mathematicians, this book [...]

gunpowder, treason and plot

Two things. First, I heard Fox News call it for Obama, with CNN and MSNBC following shortly, in the cabaret room at ImprovBoston last night. BostonNewsNet hosted a live election returns party, with a long string of sketches and comedian acts sprinkled between bits of breaking news. I had a couple beers and a cookie [...]

you want stylin', you know it's time again

A coworker came by my desk waving a sheet of paper. “We’re doing betting squares for the game this weekend. You want in?” “No thanks,” I said. “Come on. Only five bucks!” “Thanks anyway; I’ve got better things to spend my five bucks on.” “Like what?” “I don’t know … lunch? Movie tickets? Beer?” “You [...]

he's walking around like he's number one

After the final Gorefest show on Friday, we disassembled the set. I sum it up in one sentence but it took a little over three hours of solid labor. Mopping up two weeks’ worth of fake blood. Striking the backdrop (I punched a hole through the canvas on a dare). Detaching the stage into component [...]

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