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April 2008



For Once, I Have No Complaints About the Weather

Wednesday, 30 April 2008 2:47 P GMT-05
I had just finished an entry, when my computer crashed and it, naturally, vaporized the entire entry. I don't know why these things don't ever happen right after I make a post. Anyway, anyone who knows me knows that I hate spring and summer b
Category: Daily Life

Pros and Cons of One Night Stands

Tuesday, 29 April 2008 11:59 P GMT-05
While prowling the web to find something to write about, I found a site that discussed the pros and cons of one-night stands, which you can read about below. It's a rather superficial treatment of the subject, but I'm too tired to write anyth

Caption This Photo

Monday, 28 April 2008 6:16 P GMT-05
In light of my previous entry, I thought I'd submit this photo to reader-generated captions. Submit your caption in the comment box below. The winner doesn't get anything but appreciation, however.
Category: Daily Life

One Thing I'm Grateful For

Monday, 28 April 2008 6:13 P GMT-05
Gas prices continue to rise in my area and there seemingly is no end in sight, as the US is expected to hit an unprecedented four dollars a gallon this summer. I know British and European readers will think Americans are whining (whinging?) over noth

Disaster or Opportunity?

Sunday, 27 April 2008 12:56 P GMT-05
Yesterday, I found out that one of my "friends with benefits" has moved into the same apartment complex as my primary lover. And not only did she move into the same complex -- she moved into the same building! I'm of two minds about thi

Time For a Change

Saturday, 26 April 2008 7:52 A GMT-05
Things are getting pretty tight around here. I gassed up this past Sunday for $3.21 a gallon. It had been $3.15 the day before. The following Wednesday, I gassed up again and the prices had jumped to $3.39. Last night, it was up to $3.42. My trips to

Belief-O-Matic Religion Quiz

Friday, 25 April 2008 12:20 P GMT-05
I didn't get much sleep last night, so I feel like I've been dragged through the mud at this point. I'm not particularly inspired to write anything today, so I leave you with the Belief-O-Matic religion matching quiz. The results indicate

There's Not a Roach Motel Big Enough For This

Thursday, 24 April 2008 9:41 A GMT-05
Most people worry about having mice or roaches in their kitchens. But a Florida woman came home the other night to find an alligator in hers. The eight foot gator had come into the house by busting through her sliding screen door, then walked through

Life on Other Planets?

Wednesday, 23 April 2008 11:05 A GMT-05
During a lecture he gave on Monday, scientist Stephen Hawking expressed the opinion that he believes that it is likely that life exists on other planets in our galaxy. He said that given the size of the universe, it is unlikely that Earth is the only

Do It Yourself Paternity Tests

Tuesday, 22 April 2008 6:46 P GMT-05
Home pregnancy tests have been around for around thirty years. Now, you can go to your local drugstore and buy a do-it-yourself paternity test. The Identigene paternity test kit presently retails for $29.99 at Rite Aid drugstores. One customer who us

Children: Setting Healthy Boundaries vs. Breaking Their Spirits

Monday, 21 April 2008 12:44 P GMT-05
Last night while out driving, I tuned into the Focus on the Family show, to see if they'd say something that I could use as ranty blogging fodder. Most of the show was the usual, unremarkable fundie nonsense, but one segment set me off sufficient

Quotes From Winston Churchill

Sunday, 20 April 2008 12:03 P GMT-05
I've always considered Winston Churchill to be one of the most eloquent speakers of the 20th century.  Following are a selection his quotes:Great and good are seldom the same man. A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a ch
Category: People History

Photo of the Day

Saturday, 19 April 2008 11:03 A GMT-05

A Collection of Neologisms

Friday, 18 April 2008 9:09 A GMT-05
Not too long ago, I found an interesting site, Word Spy, that is a collection of neologisms coined in the last 20 years or so. Following is a list of some of these words, complete with definitions. corporate anorexia n. A business disorder, marked by

How Much Money Is Enough?

Thursday, 17 April 2008 11:38 A GMT-05
This past week, Harry Potter author, JK Rowling, has been testifying in court in a suit she brought against a fan, Steve Vander Ark, and publisher RDR Books, for attempting to turn Vander Ark's long-established website, The Harry Potter Lexicon,
Category: In the News Books

The FLDS Compound Raid: Identifying the Correct Root of the Problem

Wednesday, 16 April 2008 10:58 A GMT-05
Once again, Alternet has provided me with excellent blogging fodder. In today's article, Prosecuting Polygamy, the author talks about the recent raid on the FLDS ranch in Texas, taking the position: Authorities must vigorously enforce the laws a

George Bush's Resume

Tuesday, 15 April 2008 6:14 P GMT-05
This person needs a job. This individual seeks an executive position. He will be available in January 2009, and is willing to relocate. RESUME GEORGE W. BUSH 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, DC 20520 EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Law Enforcement:
Category: Politics People

New Study Claims Regular Churchgoers Less Prone to Infidelity

Monday, 14 April 2008 5:19 P GMT-05
A new study published in the Journal of Marriage and Family indicates that regular attendance at religious services is a predictor of marital fidelity. Led by David C. Atkins and Deborah E. Kessel of the Fuller Theological Seminary, the study covere

Obama's Remarks About Working Class Voters

Sunday, 13 April 2008 11:33 A GMT-05
I'm guessing that everyone is aware of the kerfuffle that has resulted from Barack Obama's comments about frustrated working-class voters, expressing why he's perplexed about failing to win over many of these voters.:"It's not su

A Spouse Isn't the Same Thing As a Car

Saturday, 12 April 2008 12:21 A GMT-05
Proposed legislation is pending in the SC Senate that would reinstate an obsolete law that once allowed jilted spouses to sue people who had "stolen" their spouses for alienation of affection. “It should be a law. It’s just lik

The Eyes Have It

Friday, 11 April 2008 8:41 A GMT-05
A university study suggests that we can judge a person's attitudes towards relationships simply by studying his or her features. Results suggest that men looking for a quick roll in the hay should look for women with big eyes. Women interested i

Memories in a Song

Thursday, 10 April 2008 12:28 A GMT-05
Going through the supermarket this evening, I heard an old song that brought back a memory from years ago that I'd not thought about in a long time. It was the old Fifth Dimension song, "Wedding Bell Blues" from 1969. It's part of

Photo of the Day

Wednesday, 9 April 2008 4:50 A GMT-05
This newborn kitten's odd markings seem to say, "I love dot". The markings are especially amazing, considering that her mother's name is Dottie.
Category: Animals

Ignoring "Expert" Advice, Yet Still Getting Good Results

Tuesday, 8 April 2008 9:27 P GMT-05
I clicked on a link recently that brought me to a site that gave men pointers on how to attract and impress women. I read the tips provided and had to laugh because I don't follow most of them, yet I never seem to lack for bed partners. This part

My Female Counterpart

Monday, 7 April 2008 8:38 P GMT-05
While checking my email earlier today, I got an email from the Huffington Post with a list of article links. When I came upon one entitled, "Less Monogamy, More Fun", I immediately clicked. It seemed as if there was someone writing for the


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