Barring untoward incidents, tomorrow morning I take the road test for my first-ever driver’s license. I am 29. I got my first permit when I was 17, and I have never had an actual license. I wish the test were already over. I’m not nervous yet, but I know I will be tomorrow, and I hate that part and I… Read more »
Last night I went to a bizarrely large building that’s devoted to (mostly) adults having fun. Those of you who know me are aware that I’m generally against fun, so you may be wondering how this occurred. Those of you who know me are also aware that I have maintained what is practically a policy against video and computer games… Read more »
Austin-American Statesman: “A bunch of dim bulbs and projection problems are muddying movies at some Austin cinemas” Professional projectionists say screen size dictates proper bulb wattage, so the smaller the screen, the less bulb power is required to provide an adequately lit picture. Problem is, most of the chain theaters — those operated by Regal, Cinemark and AMC in Austin… Read more »
Total time spent yesterday at Highland Mall: 1.5 hours. Number of New Year’s Eve dresses that looked good enough to try on: 0. New Year’s Eve dresses purchased: 0. Average cost of New Year’s Eve dress: $110. Total time spent today at Goodwill: 45 minutes? Number of New Year’s Eve dresses that looked good enough to try on: about 20…. Read more »
You’re into one o’ them monotheistic religions where anyone who doesn’t agree with you goes to hell. I know there’s some kind of Christianity Lite that’s supposed to be tolerant and respectful of other people’s beliefs, but how exactly do you swing that when a central tenet of your faith is that you must accept Jesus as Lord and Savior… Read more »
Names withheld to reduce negative ramifications should one of them find this blog. Relative: “It was terrible, the circus got shut down and all the animals were going to be turned into horse meat!” Relative: “I guess it was fine, if you like watching people shoot other people with bullets.” Me: “As opposed to with what?” Relative: “I’m just explaining… Read more »
The Degree Confluence Project The Condiment Packet Museum How Much Is Inside?
University of Michigan economist Joel Slemrod and Princeton University political scientist Larry Bartels say that Americans just don’t get tax policy: …despite their philosophical support of a progressive tax system and their awareness that inequality has increased over the last several decades, voters support tax policies that would perpetuate a more regressive tax system that includes tax cuts for the… Read more »
Lance Arthur’s 13 Reasons You Are Not His Boyfriend The Onion’s Least Essential Albums of 2003 Girls Eating Sandwiches Bad Sunbonnet Sue
I should not eat 12 Starburst at one time on a virtually empty stomach, no matter how vegetarian they are.