Just a quick note to Nathalie and Stageleft: You guys were spot on. I bought a pair of road tires (not quite slicks, I wanted a bit of tread on them) and man what a difference. Things are always easier … Continue reading
Boston’s Bloggers, Filling In the Margins (washingtonpost.com) Wilson, Take 2 Former ambassador Joseph C. Wilson IV’s allegations that President Bush misled the country about Saddam Hussein seeking uranium from Africa was a huge media story, fueled by an investigation into … Continue reading
Starting: Jan 19, 2004 351 lbs BMI of 47 Current: July 31, 2004 286 lbs BMI of 38 Total Loss: 65 pounds Not much to say except cool!
Today: Distance: 5.4 Miles Time to Complete: 31:52 Average Speed: 10.4 mph Max Speed: 22.5 Calories Burned: 417 Not bad, right? I bought a trip computer yesterday and made good use of it today. It does everything for me. One … Continue reading
I hear Kerry will be giving his acceptance speech tonight. I also hear that there will be an extensive marathon of slug coitus on the Snails Fucking Channel. Decisions, decisions…
Recalling for George McGovern how when he ran for President 32 years ago the Republicans called him “too liberal” and “they’re still accusing the Democratic Party of being too liberal” today, CNN’s Judy Woodruff suggested it was and is an … Continue reading
I swear I could’ve puked. Last night, while at my inlaws and tied to the couch and forced to watch my wife’s grandmother talk about what a great speaker Ted Kennedy is and how Ann Richards was so great, and … Continue reading
MS Bike Tours I’m shooting for it. It’s going to take some serious training for the 30 mile route, but I’m gonna give it my best shot. I have three months to get in shape for this. Let’s say I … Continue reading
Outstanding for a first effort. Distance: 4.1 Mph Average Speed: 14.5 mph Time to complete: A shade under 20 minutes. It’s good to be back!
So today I went to Evil Corporate Entity Headquarters Wal-Mart and practiced capitalism in a very satisfying way. One of the things I promised to do back in January was to change my life in as many ways as possible. … Continue reading
Kerry arrives in Boston early – The Washington Times: Nation/Politics – July 25, 2004 Remember how Dick Cheney was supposedly booed at Yankee Stadium? Remember how the mention of the cheers he also got were kind of buried in the … Continue reading
I know a few of y’all live down in Texas, so I’m wondering… Let’s say hypothetically someone wanted to move down there from New York… And hypothetically they had no idea where to start… And hypothetically they wanted to do … Continue reading
Here it is: Started January 19, 2004 351 lbs. BMI of 47 Current July 24, 2004 287 lbs. BMI of 38 Total Loss 64 pounds I’m almost halfway to the goal I set for myself, and I feel amazing. I … Continue reading
Yahoo! News – Court Rules Sperm Donor Must Pay Support Just in case you were having thoughts of being a nice guy and donating sperm to someone you know (or judging by this case, someone you may not know): HARRISBURG, … Continue reading
Another audience walked out on poor Linda… But that isn’t what I find interesting. What I find interesting is the continuous rehashing of a blatant lie that appears again and again and again. ContraCostaTimes.com | 07/23/2004 | Ronstadt gets audience … Continue reading
One of my favorite athletes, Marion Jones, is in a shitload of trouble. I really hope it isn’t true, but this quote is pretty damning: Yahoo! Sports – Olympics – Ex-husband: Marion Jones used steroids “Hunter stated that he saw … Continue reading
The Berger Affair Friday, July 23, 2004; Page A28 IT’S STILL NOT clear why former national security adviser Samuel R. “Sandy” Berger improperly removed secret documents from the National Archives last year. Mr. Berger, who was reviewing Clinton administration papers … Continue reading
The Winner from the NY Newsday: Bush doesn’t protect forests I believe the national forests were designated as wild places to be forever in our trust for preservation. Since George W. Bush took office, he has decided that the forest … Continue reading
Despite my objections and my inner feelings on the issue, I have come to a conclusion on an issue that might surprise some of you. I believe gays should be allowed to marry. There. I said it. Never let it … Continue reading
Advisers to the Democratic candidate, Sen. John Kerry of Massachusetts, have said they hope to use the report to show that the Bush administration was inattentive in the summer of 2001 to threats of a possible attack. “I’m not looking … Continue reading