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Likely outcomes of owning a real lightsaber

But do they come with an instruction manual?                       via Pinterest.

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“You are a factory of sadness!”

Hilarious video by long-suffering Cleveland Browns fan Mike Polk, venting at Cleveland Browns Stadium after his team was stomped 30 to 12 by the Houston Texans a couple of weeks ago. There’s really nothing else to say, except watch and … Continue reading

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Anne McCaffrey

Anne McCaffrey died yesterday at the age of 85. I never had the pleasure of meeting her, and I only read a few of her Pern novels back in high school and a handful of short stories in various anthologies, … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving

I’m not traveling far for Thanksgiving (to my sister’s house, which is all of a staggering ten or twelve minute drive), and I’m off work today, so I won’t be clogging the highways if you’re one of those who will … Continue reading

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“Please don’t make me.” Siri spoof.

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Birthday

Today’s my birthday, so I’m going to be fairly busy with family things today. But you’re all welcome to sing happy birthday to me or fling buckets of cash my way, whatever strikes your fancy … I certainly won’t complain.

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Happy Halloween!

I hope everyone enjoys themselves on this spookiest (and best) night of the year.

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Halloween!!

Halloween is my favorite holiday by far. A month-long excuse to watch horror movies. What’s not to love? Our friends Rich and Lori host a big Halloween bash every year. I decided to go as a zombie this year because, … Continue reading

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Facebook app coming to the iPad

Finally. Right now the Facebook web page is the only way to access the site on the iPad, and while it’s serviceable, there are features that don’t work in mobile Safari. The initial screencaps I’ve seen of the new app … Continue reading

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Sometimes there are no right words

From Eduardo Pellegrino in the comments at the excellent Asymco website, perhaps not the right words, but good words: Per ardua ad astra — Through struggles, to the stars

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