Category: Life

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2:17am – U.S. election

clownswilleatme.pngI should really go to bed instead of hitting refresh on cnn.com every two minutes.

Remember that episode of The Simpsons where Bart gets a scary clown bed and can’t sleep? It’s like that.

“Can’t sleep. Republicans will keep the Senate. Can’t sleep. Republicans will keep the Senate. Can’t sleep. Republicans will keep the Senate.”

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List of Truths

  1. Patrick Stewart in The Tempest was the most amazing theatrical experience of my life.
  2. The frikkin’ ALA wrote me up in some magazine, causing my server to explode.
  3. Michigan is cold and the residents can’t drive.
  4. My laptop is running on reserve battery power…
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Michigan Alumni Nostalgia

I’m alone in the University of Michigan Science Library, enjoying free wireless (thanks to my alumni account) and a wealth of power outlets. I’m sitting in a window-alcove that overlooks campus, level with the green copper towers of West Hall.

During school, I came here to watch the University’s resident Peregrine Falcon as he perched on the tile roof and disemboweled pigeons.

It’s snowing in Ann Arbor, and I’ve got a big cup of mint tea. Below, a stream of overdressed undergraduates walks to class, wearing Uggs and fashionable backpacks. westhallsnow.jpg
photo credit: kwei

There are things I want to accomplish, but the luxury of a full day stretches ahead. Snow drops past the windows that surround my table. My favorite professor has her office hours this afternoon. I’d like to tell her that her two geeky research assistants are getting married.

I enjoy Ithaca, but it’s good to be in a place that feels more like home, if only because of the frequent sleepless nights I spent here churning out papers and code. I might run errands today and call old friends. I might just put my head down and sleep on this table.

I wish you all a peaceful snowy morning, full of potential.

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ps. SI alums: The door scanner on the DIAD is still pissing people off after all these years. Good to know some things don’t change.

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Star Wars Dog Costumes

It’s Friday. Who needs serious content? Not I.

starwarsdogs.jpgAttention crazy dog people: If you must dress up your pet for Halloween, at least do it in style.

bigcat.jpgAttention crazy cat people: Think your cat is big? Invite him to view this gallery of top 15 amazingly fat cats. All of your cat’s body issues should clear up immediately.

Have a grand weekend! Don’t forget to put up the storm windows.

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Collegetown?

bPY-SNBDGGR.pngI’ve had two bikes stolen in my lifetime. One was due to stupidity (no lock), the other was stolen by a gang of 14-year-old bike thieves.

After twelve years and three college towns, I’ve learned to appreciate a good bike lock. This one is my favorite ever. Just thought I would share.