The unidentified man with drug-resistant tuberculosis arrived in Denver this morning, and more details have come out about the information he had before leaving for his European wedding and honeymoon.
When this story broke, all we knew was that some dude with a highly contagious disease had been through several countries on several airplanes, and my [...]
Filed under: Such as it is on May 31st, 2007 | 3 Comments »
I thought it was finally safe to turn on the Today Show and not see American Idol updates played like real news.
But today on Today, they’re having an Idol blowout, complete with concerts by this year’s winner and runner up.
Next Today Show Outrage: Post-Timesism. I’m betting that tomorrow, Today will do at least one story [...]
Filed under: Today Show Outrage on May 31st, 2007 | No Comments »
The scars of my last cycling adventure are starting to fade, so I’m thinking of venturing out again today — but I still fear the mark of the moron.
I rode to Jamestown on Friday. It’s a popular ride in Boulder County, and even on a weekday dozens of cyclists hammer up the canyon and fly [...]
Filed under: Such as it is on May 16th, 2007 | 3 Comments »
I met the mala lady today.
I met the mala lady because after taking apart my mala (prayer beads) and re-stringing the beads — like many stories I’ve written — I couldn’t finish it off nicely. The frayed ends of the string stared at me. As a former rock climber, I am well versed in tying [...]
Filed under: Such as it is on May 15th, 2007 | No Comments »
This isn’t the first time I’ve complained that the Today Show is an advertising front for American Idol. But today American Idol was in their speedy little 7 a.m. this-is-what-you-really-need-to-know introduction. We’d literally been watching Today for seconds when American Idol came across the screen.
Is there really nothing else of importance to stick in that [...]
Filed under: Today Show Outrage on May 10th, 2007 | No Comments »
Just when I think I’m a huge waster of time, I see stories stuck in the 24-hour news cycle like:
Rosie v. Donald (both “disgusting losers?” You decide.)
The D.C. Madame (not exactly a licensed massage therapy service)
Richard Gere (kissing Bollywood stars)
Paris Hilton (going to jail, but probably upgrading to a Hilton-esque rich-kid prison)
And the list goes [...]
Filed under: Such as it is on May 6th, 2007 | 4 Comments »
This bumper sticker, often spotted on the backs of Subarus in Boulder, is desperately needed by my dear friend Lib in Milwaukee. She’s reached a level of frustration with the city’s parking situation (and meter maids) that rivals my frustration with the Today Show.
Perhaps she just needs to start a venting blog. Coincidentally, www.milwaukeeparkingsucks.com [...]
Filed under: Such as it is on May 5th, 2007 | 4 Comments »
Paco the iguana died. She was 14. Or maybe 15.
Aunt Robin took me out for dinner anywhere I wanted and then bought me anything I wanted (within reason) for my birthday every year when I was growing up. When I was 16, Aunt Robin bought me an iguana (not really within reason).
My cousin Jeff took [...]
Filed under: Haiku on May 3rd, 2007 | No Comments »
…to see what it could see. But when it got there, it wasn’t sure it wanted to see what was there.
At least the bear had been there before to see what she could see.
Let me back up.
Years ago, before we got married, I was traveling about Colorado with my climbing partner around Labor Day. We [...]
Filed under: Such as it is on May 2nd, 2007 | 2 Comments »