January 2011
62 posts
Kiddo Overlords
As is almost customary on NYE, we have our niece and nephews for the night. So, five kids in all. I have the following on tap:
Party hat and noisemaker construction
At least one movie
A painful lesson in aging, courtesy of Mr. Dick Clark
Menu:
Stove-popped popcorn with olive oil, sea salt, and Pecorino Romano
Potato and sweet potato oven fries
Rotel dip (BIGTWELEVENTEEN HOLLA)
Steamed...
December 2010
72 posts
Great White Shark Surfer Encounter Captured on... →
2010 in Do Re Mi Fa So La Ti
Not exactly a “best of” list, this is likely the soundtrack to my 2010, a list of albums, songs and artists that will forever remind me of this year.
Big Boi: Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty
In my estimation, this is the greatest album name in history, and the long-awaited solo effort from Big Boi was all it was hyped to be. Mallory agreed: “Can’t block my shine, Dad.”
Sleigh...
Merry Christmas
I have had an awful run the last 24 hours, and as I sit here with my glasses held together with packing tape, I wonder if I will make it to/through tomorrow. With that profound concern in mind, I think it best to send my holiday wishes while I know I still can.
Merry Christmas to you all—I hope you have a wonderful day full of love, laughter, and joy. Be safe.
Big-picture guys make terrible covert agents
As if it’s not bad enough that I am the absolute worst gift wrapper on the planet, I decided to eff up the entire family Christmas today.
Mallory and I hurried to get Stacey’s gifts from the girls and me wrapped, while Stacey is at the store. I grabbed the paper that “Santa” uses, without even thinking about it. Probably 95% of the way through wrapping, a wave of nausea...
What Happens On A Directional Punt, And Why... →
This is one of the best pieces of football analysis I’ve come across in quite some time.
Hyperbole and a Half: The Year Kenny Loggins... →
This is fantastic.
WatchIt’s funny because it’s true.
Hey, Vikings Fans
I’m guessing you have one or six of these:
Good. So, here’s something else with which you are hopefully familiar:
Ok, so now you’re set, assuming you remember how to stand in line. The benefit of all of this is that you get to see a football game in the glorious outdoors, rather than in that awful, depressing, climate-controlled abomination you are used to. This is a good...
Many Kids Asking Santa for Basics, Not Toys -... →
This story is heartbreaking, but actually useful. Lots of people ask me how they can best give back at the holidays, and the answer can be a long one. What I always come back to is a two-pronged answer:
1. Doing any sort of volunteer work where you interact with clients, not only provides a service, but shows children and adults in need that someone cares. That can be huge in and of itself.
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Twitter 2010: Year in Review →
Timeline of a Bee Massacre: EPA Still Allowing... →
To Warm The Homeless, A Coat That's A Sleeping Bag... →
This is a fantastic idea.
Tour Embraces a Town's Ugly Truth: It's a Dump -... →
Two sick girls at home, I am soaked to the bone from the walk to the train, overwhelmed by work and everything regarding the holidays, and still this article made me LOL several times. The outstanding lede pulled me in.
Was Your Gawker Password Hacked? →
fimoculous:
Slate finally comes along to make it easy to find out.
I’ve been decrypted, apparently. I’ve not commented on DS in over three years, so it feels strange to have to change my account settings.
WatchIf you follow college football at all, and if your heart is constructed of anything other than hardened steel, there is a decent chance that Corso’s short speech at the end will temporarily destroy you.
