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A few posts ago I wrote about a creepy-cool shirt I bought at the Marukai store, and that I would send the image to my buddy in Japan for a explanation of what it all means. Never being the one to disappoint (for the most part), I thought I'd share what the shirt says with … Continue reading 5

Ad-Free Blogging

My inbox has been inundated lately with what appear to be innocent, hey-let's-be-buddies-and-exchange-links queries. The truth is the owners of these so-called "blogs" are trying to get something for nothing by pushing their sites wherever possible, namely blogs. And it pisses me off. So why do these queries turn your old pal Dave into a … Continue reading Ad-Free Blogging

Blog Break, Part Deux

A little over a year ago, I decided to take a break from blogging to "find myself" and do other constructive things in the evening. While I did take my break, I never really did accomplish much. What an asshole. On this, the 600th post of my blogging career (shared between WordPress and my old … Continue reading Blog Break, Part Deux

It Started Today

July 16, 2004 was a day much like today, save for the fact that I was 35 and Anthony was still in diapers. Oh, and I was about 80 pounds heavier and had more hair. The summer sun shone brightly and the weather was just right. Well, it was right for those of us that … Continue reading It Started Today