After seeing Bruce Almighty this weekend, which was number one at the box office, people across the country are trying to call God. Apparently, there is a scene in the movie in which God pages Jim Carey and the number “776-2323” is displayed on his pager. Universal says the number was chosen since it doesn’t […]
Entries from May 2003
The God Hotline: 776-2323
Wednesday, May 28th, 2003 · 4 Comments
Tags: comedy
Bush Matrix
Tuesday, May 27th, 2003 · Comments Off on Bush Matrix
Reloading to fight the Bush Matrix is a great piece comparing the Bush regime to the images and ideas conveyed in the Matrix Reloaded. Here’s a snippet: The Matrix Media Mind Manipulator, from Limbaugh to Clear Channel To Fox, now wants us to believe that even though GOPutrid Agent/Senator Rick Santorum says homosexuality is the […]
Tags: the world
Old Grey Squirrel Test
Tuesday, May 27th, 2003 · 1 Comment
I love it: Jammin’ squirrels. I want this band to play for my next party. Or I want to be the group’s manager. Squirrels rule. (Thanks, Shrey, for the link.)
Tags: comedy
Touched by an Angel?
Tuesday, May 27th, 2003 · 1 Comment
Early this morning before waking up — probably around 6 or 6:30 — I was dreaming that I was at Nana‘s house. What exactly I was doing there I’m not sure. I don’t believe she was actually in the dream, but I was definitely at her house. Outside my dream, Stella was sleeping on the […]
Tags: anecdotes
Happy Birthday, Golden Gate Bridge
Tuesday, May 27th, 2003 · 2 Comments
Sixty-six years ago today — May 27, 1937 — the Golden Gate Bridge opened to foot traffic. One year and one day later — May 28, 1938 — the bridge opened to vehicular traffic. Back in 1987, when the bridge celebrated its 50th anniversary, my Dad was on hand to cover it (he was then […]
Tags: san francisco
Family Man’s M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle
Monday, May 26th, 2003 · Comments Off on Family Man’s M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle
If you haven’t read yesterday’s Doonesbury strip, check it out. It’s pure genius.
Tags: comedy
Bastard
Saturday, May 24th, 2003 · 1 Comment
Some asshole with no life on a street corner is going to cost me $173. I almost went to Brand X Antiques to look at wedding rings after my haircut in the Castro this afternoon; I decided against it. Feeling my enthusiastic energy from this morning slowing down a bit, I almost went home; I […]
Tags: wrx
Home Alone
Saturday, May 24th, 2003 · Comments Off on Home Alone
My beautiful Jen is on a plane on her way to New York. She’s leveraging Memorial Day weekend to attend her bridal shower and take care of other wedding tasks. So it’s just me and the dogs through Wednesday. I miss her already. Good thing absence makes the heart grow fonder. After dropping off Jen […]
Tags: anecdotes
The World as a Blog
Friday, May 23rd, 2003 · Comments Off on The World as a Blog
GeoURL is just the beginning. Mikel Maron has taken the concept of geo-blogging to the extreme with his incredible, real-time application, the World as a Blog. Leveraging a Flash-based world map — complete with light-dark indication — combined with Weblogs.com, geocoding, and RSS, the map shows a pop-up display of blog name and corresponding geographic […]
Tags: blogging
Advice for First-Time Home Buyers
Friday, May 23rd, 2003 · Comments Off on Advice for First-Time Home Buyers
I just posted the following message on craigslist and would appreciate input from anyone who may read it here, too. Please post a comment or contact me directly. My fiancee and I want to buy property in SF – hopefully in early 2004. We currently live in the Inner Sunset and love the neighborhood. I’m […]
Tags: san francisco
