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James and Oprah When I read an account like this one about James Frey and Oprah I wonder what people expect from this guy. I’m as concerned about truth as the next person, but I think we’re looking for it in all the wrong places now. This man was so messed up that he was [...]

No matter how you know me or have come to find this page, I would appreciate it if you would take this brief survey. It’s about an organization for which I care very deeply, CISV. CISV is a wonderful organization with a clear mission: to create peace through the education of children aged 11 to [...]

PURITY: 38% sex, 15% substance, 50% moral [36% total] Well done! The higher your scores, the more “pure” you are. The lower, the more you’ve experienced. This test was about done deeds, so your numbers will never climb. [It’s interesting to think they all started at 100%.] But will your purity continue to fall? Will [...]

I notice that my readership has almost doubled without my even doing anything. Congratulations to you all for your delightful lack of taste. I’ve changed around the sidebar. Big whoop. I’m almost done tagging all of my old posts (did you notice the increase in linkroll traffic?) My family is with my sister, helping her [...]

Normally this would be a linkroll post. (Are you reading the linkroll? Megan is!) In this case, however, I’m going to make an exception. Did you know that the United States requires 2 billion dollars a day in foreign investment to continue its current rate of capital consumption. And that, for some reason, it’s creditors [...]

2005 was a really big year, and if 2006 is anything like it, my 27th year on earth will see quite a lot. Geek Stuff I’m a gigantic nerd, so it’s not too much of a surprise that this section is pretty busy. I got my first #1 ranking on Google, even though the current [...]

Our Party Our Not-A-New-Year’s bash went swimmingly! Megan was a superstar in getting the place cleaned up and everything ready. I pitched in with an assist on some things and helped keep her calm. Friends mixed and mingled and appeared to have a great time. New Year’s Eve We went to Fredericksburg for New Year’s [...]