August 2007
44 posts
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The Times, They Are A Changin'
Yesterday was my Great (in many ways) Uncle Harry’s memorial service. I’m not sure how I feel about memorial services, but the things that come with them are fantastic. Seeing my second cousins Sean, Ryan, and Luke (whom I haven’t seen in 6 or 7 years), sharing memories. It was fantastic. First time since I was born that there were the 13 cousins in my dad’s family...
To a United Pilot, The Friendly Skies Are a Point... →
If only all airline pilots were like this.
Torontoist: War Camp →
Perhaps the greatest marketing campaign ever (and for a good cause too).
Clueless: Whatever Edition (With Transformers... →
Wait, so if I were to buy this seemingly fantastic movie, I would get that amazing beach ball.. FOR FREE?!
Walmart, you have gone from evil corporation to bat shit insane (for only $6.88). Sad. (via Wise Bread)
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The Bears
WOW…. Rex Grossman is really bad. He’s even worse than last year.
3 fumbles in 10 snaps or so… its just pathetic.
Chicago L 2050 - The Hypothetical Map →
Interesting…
“The great use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it.”
– William James
Merlin’s top 5 super-obvious, “no-duh” ways to... →
just some fantastic ideas.
Like a bird without a feather →
Yeah, he decided to live in Downers Grove, and yeah, he is a Cardinals fan…. But he’s a good guy otherwise.
Architectural Sustainability →
PJStar.com - What sets bricks and fireworks apart? →
I usually don’t pay attention to a) my alma mater or b) Peoria in general, especially the Peoria Journal Star. But this caught my eye. It’s pretty sad. For more on this, read this story.
“Our battered suitcases were were piled on the sidewalk again; we had longer ways...”
– Jack Kerouac
Further thoughts on being sued
The insurance company is fighting it. That’s always fun (and good for me).
Thoughts on getting sued
Seems like its not as big of a deal as I thought… well, that’s a good thing I guess. Lawyer Friend said it was fairly normal, and to drop off the letter to Insurance Friend.
So, I think I'm getting sued
Yeah. I was in an accident a little over a week ago, and I got a letter yesterday saying that the other person was making a “claim for injuries incurred”. Well… I think its time to call Lawyer Friend and Insurance Friend and hope I can get some favor with them. Awesome. Just Awesome.
No one will blend party, government like he did ::... →
Robert “The Douchebag of Liberty” Novak looks back at the career of his greatest source, Karl “Turd Blossom” Rove. (via Chicagoist).
BWC Sports: One Trade Deadline To Rule Them All →
9. The L.A. Galaxy trade David Beckham to the Pittsburgh Penguins for Sidney Crosby. And still no one really cares.
NPR: "Hello Brooklyn. We're the Hold Steady." →
Many of you know that I love The Hold Steady. Those of you that don’t know why, watch this video. They love rock and roll, beer, baseball and Jack Kerouac. Enough said.
Emily's Blog →
I’m asking Emily to update her links to my blog, so I figure its only fair to relink her blog on mine (gotta share that linking love).
The Road to Clarity - New York Times →
So, I’m a big dork, and think this is incredibly interesting. Its about fonts on highway signs. I said I was a dork.
YourMomNotMine.com
I’m thinking of registering it. Thoughts? e-mail me.
Tainted
Bonds hit homerun 756* tonight. It’s a sad day in baseball.
Save our shores: Stop BP's dumping →
Not just shores, but Chicago drinking water, beaches, and more.
“If I were to have a heart attack right at this moment, I hope I would have just...”
– Mike Yaconelli
Best Concert Ever →
A free concert with Hey Mercedes (first show since 2005), Anathallo, and Freer. I will be in attendance. I cannot say how excited I am for this.
Faceball →
I feel as though there is a sport now at which I would excel.
