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Monthly Archives: April 2009

I Win

I knew that one trip to the Maui Walmart and the wise tutelage of Ms. Lori would come in handy one day. Introducing the only way I can leave the house: At least if I want to wear any kind of shoe, which my personal feet and most places of business (presumably) encourage.

Heal Thyself

I sprained my ankle a few days ago and have been RICEing ever since. Well, that’s not quite true—the ice and compression only lasted for a day, but I am all about the rest and elevation. The point is that I think it’s pretty amazing how they body heals itself. I mean, sometimes things don’t [...]

Britain’s Got Something, Anyway

So lately on Saturday nights, we’ve been watching this television show called Britain’s Got Talent. It’s kind of like America’s Got Talent, only different. For one, the judges are different (except for Piers), and for another, the British audiences display their displeasure by energetically chanting “Off off off off!” at the slightest provocation. The primary [...]

Stop Reenacting All Over the Place

Okay, so here’s the thing: I hate historical reenactments. HATE. With a hatred that is both profound and unwavering. It was not until the Big Move To A Country With Lots Of Historical Stuff That I Have To Go Visit, however, that I was able to identify why. It’s because I’m embarrassed on behalf of [...]

This Will be on the Test

Hiya, Internets! So I’ve been quite busy lately spending 4 weeks working in London and 2 weeks entertaining my favorite parents. This is what I did: National Portrait Gallery which, among other things, houses all of those portraits of Henry VIII’s wives that you see in books and never actually realized were real, also this [...]