Category: Life

Fictional Band Names

There is an area in our office that is affectionately known as The Trough. Situated on the top of a bookcase, it's eye-level and hard to ignore. The Trough, as its name might imply, is the place where employees bring outdated, unwanted (and often strange) foodstuffs, assorted snacks, etc. for consumption. Everybody in the company … Continue reading Fictional Band Names →

A Book of Lies?

Could this quite possibly be the most useless book ever written? Or is its author the smartest man in the universe? If you ask me, it's a little of both. Author David Zinczenko is ca$hing in on the laziness of Americans by catering to their one vice: fast food. In his book Eat This, Not … Continue reading A Book of Lies? →

Is XM Rickrolling?

As has been the case since buying my PT Cruiser convertible, I drove home from the train station with the top down. It was a gorgeous day and I was enjoying the 80s tuneage coming from my trusty Pioneer Inno XM receiver. (I do have to admit, however, that driving down the 405 on Friday … Continue reading Is XM Rickrolling? →

Can You Still Love

I saw this sign standing off the dirt path beneath the MTA Green Line's Mariposa Ave. station during my daily walk. I tried to figure out what it meant or why it was even there, but I later chose not to read into its literal meaning and analyze the philosophical aspect instead: Can you still … Continue reading Can You Still Love →

Things Get Damaged…

Pop Quiz, kiddies! Can any of you tell me how long your ol' Uncle Dave has had his "new" 2007 PT Cruiser convertible? Here are your choices: a) One day b) One week c) One year d) One decade If you answered b) One week, you are correct! You've won a Bozo Button! Ahem. Forgive … Continue reading Things Get Damaged… →