I got ranned into on Thursday afternoon… which was mainly because I pulled out in front of a van in a turn lane. It was my fault, but I understand how it happened. The girl who hit me, I’m guessing was about 17 and a little more shaken up than… Continue reading
So we bought some artificially flavored “coffee house beverage mix,” the kind of thing you scoop into a cup of hot water. And it’s not so bad, although it’s a little sweet and has no kick whatsoever. Also, it doesn’t look at all like coffee, which is a bonus because… Continue reading
I just saw a commercial against cigarettes… it was one of the “truth” series. Some dude goes into a firearms shop and asks about light bullets or low lead shot shells. The owner tells him there’s no such thing, and he draws a parallel to light and low tar cigarettes…. Continue reading
http://xkcd.com/306/
I just felt inspired to remind you of something that I think you already know but forgot when I read your post about anxiety today. It’s just this: when you eat animals that have been to the slaughterhouse, you are likely consuming on a more subtle and energetic level the… Continue reading
So, what’s new with Matt: Kayaking – the last two weekends have been committed to kayaking. Two weekends ago I went to up Cheboygan for an Instructor Certification Evaluation with the same group of folks who sponsored the IDW I mentioned a month or so ago. Half the expected participants… Continue reading
I am really not a fan of shopping. I went to Kohl’s yesterday, not because I particularly like Kohl’s, or because they had good prices, or clothes that I particularly like, but because they’re near home depot and it was the minimal effort approach to acquiring new clothing. So, I… Continue reading
http://xkcd.com/c283.html
You’re damn right it is! Who knew a horse watering bin would make such a nice keg holder.
So, last weekend including Friday I went to Muskegon to take part in an IDW sponsored by the Lansing Area White Water Paddlers – the kayaking group I roll with here in EL. IDW stands for Instructor Development Workshop, which serves as training for instructor candidates or a refresher for… Continue reading