Here’s a Google search I just entered… “british television series flying world war I” What was I looking for? Try to guess before clicking here.
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Month: July 2005
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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
I have finally finished reading Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. And I would like to ask you, who have also finished this book, how inspired was the casting of Alan Rickman? Spoilers ahead. Really. Stop reading if you have not finished the book. I’m serious. Stop now. Okay… Lots has already been said about […]
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“The colour of heartache”
One of the more beautiful descriptions in Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell is that of a particular box, described as being “the colour of heartache.” I have, just this minute, finished the book (well ahead of schedule I might add, what will I do the next three nights?) and as I am prone to do, […]
We got a bit of junk mail the other day, you remember junk mail? The kind you get in your actual, physical, RL mailbox? It was from Skyangel, a “a complete system of family-friendly television & radio channels.” It seems to be a satellite system to which you can subscribe for just $150 a year. […]
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It’s not a war, you morons!
Get this through your stupid skulls, you right-wing morons. The “War on Terror” is not a war, and it can’t be won. Do you actually believe we can kill every single one of the terrorists? Do you think if we just kill enough of them and they will come out one day waving white flags […]
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Buzzer the Washing Machine
Buzzers on clothes dryers are ubiquitous, but nobody seems to be putting buzzers on the washing machines. I understand that the dryer buzzes because of all those clothing care labels that say, “Tumble Dry Low. Remove Promptly” But frankly, we use it to remind us that we have to switch loads around. But there are […]
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Buying Blue
Back during the ill-fated election, I remember coming across a web site that purported to show the “blueness” of companies, relating their political donations ot their shade of blue or red. Last week, I thought to look for it again, and whether it is the same site or not, I found BuyBlue.org. I’ve read up […]
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Just the fish
I approach the deli counter at our local grocery store (which is, admittedly, in Nebraska), after having hunted in vain through their display cases. Me: “Excuse me, do you have any lox?” Guy: “Uh.” Me: “You know, lox, like for bagels.” Guy: “Do you mean, um, like padlocks?” Me: “Whu?” Guy: “Um.” Me: “No, like […]
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Oh, Sandra
Another reason I hate programming: I was so wrapped up in it yesterday that it wasn’t until Ken messaged me that I became aware of Sandra Day O’Connor’s decision to throw away years of moderation in the Supreme Court. Her reasons for resigning have not yet become clear, but it had better be something life […]