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Archive for December, 2007



The Point That Water Freezes

Published on December 27, 2007

By the time you turn 32, the initial shock of entering your thirties is gone. The memories of your twenties grow a bit fuzzier each month. But most importantly, everyone your age has either started having kids, having affairs, or doing a career shake-up. Some brave souls even go for the trifecta.
As for me, I [...]


Nous Tâchons D’être Les Un Pour Cent

Published on December 21, 2007

No, I didn’t learn a new language. S.Rod and I saw Les Misérables on Broadway last night, and it got my head stirring a bit. While I will admit that most things seen on Broadway are not my cup of tea, the musical was entertaining for the most part.
One of the character’s soliloquies (Fantine) [...]


Per The Creeping Logo Above

Published on December 12, 2007

A small reminder for the Fellow Capricorn in Chains,
There is content ripe for consumption. There is design waiting to be implemented. There are product concepts begging to be realized.
Don’t wait for madmen to rise from the basement in order for you to begin your part to make it all happen.
This service announcement was brought [...]


Leave Santa Alone

Published on December 5, 2007

An editorial by S.Rod
Every morning Mark and I wake up to the news on our clock radio. At 6:45am, it pops on and in fifteen minutes or so, I actually start listening. Today while brushing my teeth, I hear the story, “Is Santa a bad influence on children?” Immediately the clever headline piqued my [...]


Yes, It’s Taking Me Longer Than Expected…

Published on December 4, 2007

The question: which is more important— $18,000 worth of home renovation costs saved by taking on a huge project by yourself, or eight months’ worth of weekends spent executing that DIY project?
The answer: I don’t know yet. I’ll tell when I reach the end of the eighth month. I’m just starting month seven now.