Please sign this petition. Dear Friend, The violence in Iraq is escalating beyond our control. It’s time to recognize that we need the world’s help to reach the hearts and minds of Iraqis. We’ve got to transfer management authority over Iraq to the United Nations, to enable a real transition to peaceful Iraqi self-rule. Please […]
Entries from April 2004
Iraq Out of Control
Thursday, April 15th, 2004 · 1 Comment
Tags: war
Sick Days
Thursday, April 15th, 2004 · 7 Comments
I’ve been fighting a cold — fortunately, successfully — this week. I refuse to get sick. I normally only get sick once per year (in late November), so I refuse to let it get to me this time around. Jen had it pretty bad earlier in the week, but I’m fending it off and feeling […]
Tags: rants
Secretaries of State
Wednesday, April 14th, 2004 · Comments Off on Secretaries of State
“Secretary of State Powell and Secretary of State Rumsfeld…” “I wouldn’t be happy if I were occupied, either.” – Bush news conference, April 13, 2004
Tags: politics
Crazy Tasty Spam
Wednesday, April 14th, 2004 · Comments Off on Crazy Tasty Spam
Hannaford, Saratoga Springs, New York:
Tags: mophotos
Eyes
Tuesday, April 13th, 2004 · Comments Off on Eyes
I obviously haven’t been writing here much lately. It’s not because I haven’t wanted to write. It’s quite the contrary, in fact: I have this burning urge inside me bugging me to write whenever I go too long without writing at least something here. Partly because writing is an outlet for me, partly because I […]
Tags: anecdotes
MBNA & Bush
Saturday, April 10th, 2004 · 1 Comment
I’ve had my MBNA credit card since 1998. I have a credit limit higher than I will ever need. I really like the MBNA Shopsafe tool, which allows me to generate a random, temporary credit card number with an expiration date and limit that I specify; this makes me feel good when making online purchases […]
Tags: politics
Dog As Teacher
Saturday, April 10th, 2004 · Comments Off on Dog As Teacher
Yesterday was a long day. I went to Manhattan for work via train. I love the train. We looked at a house today. Monday we look at another that we drove past this morning. I have a good feeling about it. I know it’s cheesy, but I love these dog lessons. If a dog were […]
Tags: dogs
Tar Car
Wednesday, April 7th, 2004 · Comments Off on Tar Car
Leah Garchik in the SF Chronicle today: “Driving south toward the Bay Bridge on First Street on Monday afternoon, Peter A_nderson noticed major rubbernecking at a small black sports car apparently illegally parked beside an apartment house construction site. The car was ‘totally covered with wet, hot, stinking oil and grease,” said A_nderson, apparently as […]
Tags: comedy
Parting Glass
Sunday, April 4th, 2004 · 1 Comment
My birthday party was Saturday night at the Parting Glass in Saratoga Springs. Friends came from far and near. It was a blast. Thanks to Jen for organizing such a great party. And thanks to everyone for being part of such a memorable birthday extravaganza. View all photos on Ofoto
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Jackalope
Friday, April 2nd, 2004 · Comments Off on Jackalope
My brother rocks. He got me a Jackalope for my birthday. Pete poses with Jesus and Jackalope: You know you live in upstate New York when you have taxidermy on your mantle.
Tags: photos

