Day 341: Font-astic History

originally published December 6, 2012 How much do you really think about fonts? Are you the type who launches each new typing endeavor in Callibri or Times New Roman because that’s the default your version of Microsoft Word shipped with? Do you revert to Arial / Helvetica because that’s your no-nonsense font standard? Or do […]

Day 340: Roy Warns Me About The Clear Channel Conspiracy

originally published December 5, 2012 “Dude.” “What is it, Roy?” “Dude, shit is going down.” “Come on Roy, it’s Wednesday. I’ve got finals coming up next week, an essay to write for my criticism class, and I haven’t finished that big snow-Al-Franken in my front yard. I don’t have time for your conspiracy theories.” “Do […]

Day 339: Queuing With My Cue

originally published December 4, 2012 While I wish I held a secret life as a street-savvy pool shark, the honest truth is that I haven’t felt that sweet thud of cushiony cue-tip against a gleaming, polished white cue ball in about four years. I used to love pool, and played it almost every day when […]

Day 338: Meat Of The Press

originally published December 3, 2012 A lot of people have asked me, “Why are you doing this writing project? What do you hope to do with your life once you’ve finished a thousand days? Why are you walking away from me? Are you going to pay for that coffee? Answer me, dammit!!!” Some have suggested […]

Day 337: One And Done

originally published December 2, 2012 I’ll be honest, I didn’t think this would make a full article. What is a one-hit wonder? Quick answer: an artist or band who scored only one hit in either the Top-40 or the Top-100, depending on your criteria. Simple, right? So let’s look at a big list that will […]

Day 336: Sifting The Scuzz – Worst Films Part 3

originally published December 1, 2012 In 1984, confident that he had completed the greatest movie trilogy of all time, George Lucas decided to step down as president of Lucasfilm and take a stab at being a full-time producer. To provide a bit of historical context, at this time everybody in the free world loved George […]

Day 335: Happy 50th Birthday, Lots Of Stuff!

originally published November 30, 2012 According to Wellcat.com, an arbitrary website that appears to want to sell me balms and pillows, today is Stay Home Because You Are Well Day. So if you haven’t left for work yet, don’t bother. Grab your phone, tell your boss you aren’t coming in because you feel great. Savor […]

Day 334: Shock And Awww Crap, Why Did I Click That Link?

originally published November 29, 2012 Hi Mom! My mother loves getting a shout-out in my articles, so I’m dedicating this one to her. You see, my mother is a regular reader here. This is a particular honor, because she really only uses the Internet for two things: reading my stuff and playing a single online […]

Day 333: “Let’s Put The Scientists In Charge!” – Scientists

originally published November 28, 2012 Regular readers of this site know that I am anticipating a robot apocalypse any day now. Maybe not on December 21, this year’s highly-touted End-Of-The-World prediction, but that’s only because I want to believe the world wouldn’t be so cruel as to come to an end on a Friday. I’d […]

Day 332: Star-Stricken – The Perils Of Celebrity Worship Syndrome

originally published November 27, 2012 Have you ever had one of those moments where you look at the state of our pop culture and think… where did it all go wrong? Why do so many people care if Jennifer Anniston ever has a baby? When was the last time I was at a grocery store […]