How to get rid of trolls and reclaim the internet in three easy steps

This morning I woke up to a comment from a friend on Facebook referencing my dealing with “haters” and trolls, and I was genuinely confused. Why? Because I haven’t dealt with trolls – trolls in any of their guises, varied as they are – for many, many months. I soon discovered that my friend’s confusion … CONTINUE READING »

It’s the most wonderful time of the year(-ish)

Now that Thanksgiving has passed, I believe it is perfectly legal under U.S. and international law to begin listening to xmas tunes 24/7 from now until, say, January 3rd(ish). After that it’s 11 months of merriless drought, so enjoy the sleighbell-tinged goodness while you can.  

Sinkholes of Doom: The Closet Of Terror

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If you’re anything like me (and you really should be), there are several parts of your home that could best be described as Stuff Sinkholes – physical areas of your household’s geography committed to embarrassing catastrophic disarray, areas that have been designated by you as being complete, irretrievable fucking messes for months (nay, YEARS), cleverly … CONTINUE READING »

Things to be thankful for

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Ike, C, & Lemmy – Thanksgiving 2011

Thank You note

To Whom It May Concern – God, The Universe, The Cosmic One, Nature, The Everything: Today I am thankful for the health and safety of those I love. For the stillness and silence of sadness and the raucous dance of happiness, both balanced always on the head of a pin. For my friends, whose devotion, … CONTINUE READING »