Far back, in the mists of ancient time, there existed a technology for sharing one’s thoughts, musings, memes, and other nonsense. You may have heard of it, if you’re over 40. The web log, or blog. The [more...]
You’d think I’d have learned by now — when my filmmaker friend Jon calls to ask “Is it possible to do XXXX?” I should just say no. But I love a challenge. There are something like 20 more [more...]
Oy. I’m off to Kansas City for one night — business, dontcha know — but you’d think I was going to Mongolia. I was up at 3am so I could get my morning ablutions done. It’ll take me about an [more...]
I just can’t figure out how companies price things, how they manage to rack up such huge profits without a revolt from consumers. Three examples: One can of chunk light tuna at Albertsons, 99¢. Safeway: $1.29 [more...]
