Just As I Thought

Fun Stuff

Portrait of the Artist

Ah, that day when my friends Sara and Lance and I went to the Hirshhorn gallery to see the Laurie Anderson exhibit, and turned around to discover that we were being followed by… Laurie Anderson.

April 24, 2023

General Annoyances

Dr. Oz’s Miracle Diet Advice Is Malarkey

Can you trust Dr. Oz? His medical advice often conflicts with the best science. – Slate Magazine via – the day’s most fascinating news.

January 4, 2013

On the Board

General Annoyances

Update: ‘A Salute to the Golden Horseshoe Revue’ at Disneyland Park

Details on ticket reservation process for upcoming “A Salute to the Golden Horseshoe Revue” (via @DatelineDisney)

January 4, 2013

General Annoyances

Obama (Officially) Wins! Electoral College Votes Tallied Before Congress : NPR

Whew. Glad that’s over.

January 4, 2013

General Annoyances

Michele Bachmann again tries to repeal Obamacare

“According to a report by CBS News in July, the then-33 unsuccessful attempts by House Republicans to repeal the law had used up around 80 hours of time in Congress, or two full work weeks, at a cost of around $48 [more...]

January 3, 2013

General Annoyances

Victims’ Families Call Invite To Aurora Theater Re-Opening A “Ridiculously Offensive” Publicity Stunt

January 3, 2013

General Annoyances

Random chain of kindness at Tim’s goes on for hours

Stories like this are bittersweet for a cynic like me. Customers paying for the person behind them in line for hours… and yet, Tim Horton’s gets the publicity AND they still got paid for every cup of coffee [more...]

January 3, 2013

General Annoyances

‘Rum Cliff’ And Other Close Shaves In The Tax, Spending Deal : NPR

January 2, 2013