a.k.a. I'm A Judgmental Bitch When It Comes To KidsThe below Deep Thoughts quotes are from a series of Facebook conversations I've recently been engaged in. These are all my responses only, so they don't really flow as a cohesive soap-box monologue.But just in case anyone out there gets the idea that I really do parent with a roll of duct tape in one hand and a martini glass in the other, I thought I'd post my recent Deep Thoughts as evidence that, you know, even though I talk all funny about my slacker-torture parenting, I'm also at times very ponderously thoughtful, and embarrassingly…
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The "I Have Deep Thoughts About Parenting" Post
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Don't Mistake This For A Blog Post
4 Oct 2009 | 8:54 pmIt's a meme between me and myself to see whether or not I can remember all the concerts I've been to. If this is too self-indulgent even for a blog, please to move along and watch this instead. Thanks!James TaylorCheap Trick (I was 14 years old)Grateful Dead (42,000,034 times)Peter GabrielJoe JacksonElvis Costello (good concert, bad date)Indigo Girls808 State (broke my toe dancing)Dee-LiteLive (sucked so bad)The Who (once at JFK Stadium in Philly)PoliceThe ClashThe Pretenders (Erg. Chrissy must have been having a bad night.)MadnessHootersR.E.M.My Bloody ValentineStone RosesPILThe Cramps (New… -
Lectures vs. Teachable Moments
16 Sep 2009 | 6:00 pmOne week ago, at dinner tableMother: So, what did you think of President Obama’s speech to school students?Preteen: It was okay.Mother: Just okay?Preteen: Well, he said most of the stuff that you always say. You know, “work hard, stay in school, listen to your teachers, don't play video games”…stuff like that. Except he waved his arms around a lot more than you do.Mother: Hmmmm.Preteen: It was kinda long.Mother: Do you remember anything else?Preteen: He said he got up at 4:30 in the morning to walk to school.Mother: Do remember him talking about standing up for kids who are getting… -
BlogHer, Part 2: The Journey Of A Thousand Miles Starts With One Panic Attack
30 Jul 2009 | 7:07 amConversation With Bestest Friend A Few Days Before BlogHerBestest Friend: So, how are you getting to Chicago? Did you decide to drive?Blogger: No, no! I’m going to fly! Isn’t that cool?Bestest Friend: Wow! You are going to fly?Blogger: Yes! Yes I am!Bestest Friend: Blogger: And I’m not nervous at all!Bestest Friend: Good!Blogger: Last time I flew I had to take a mild sedative...or five...but I don’t think I’m even going to need it this time!Bestest Friend: Very good!Blogger: I was reading through Flying Without Fearand really, there is no reason to worry! Flying is more safe than,… -
Halushki at BlogHer 2009 in Several Conversations
29 Jul 2009 | 5:31 amIn a word, my experience at BlogHer was overwhelming. But, overwhelming in the best ways possible. I've been thinking about this past weekend, letting the experience marinade a bit, and wondering how to best write about what went on out in Chicago. I mean, besides that fire a few years ago.The short answer is "a lot went on." The long answer is a bit more involved. So involved, in fact, that I'm not going to be able to cover my BlogHer experience all in one post.Can you stand it? Can you stand several posts about BlogHer? Like, all in a row with me writing and posting every day?I've decided…
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Craftastrophe
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Countdown to Thanksgiving: Not a Craftastrophe
20 Nov 2009 | 4:00 amLadies and Gentlemen, Turkducken. GENIUS. WANT. {source} Subscribe to the comments for this post?Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUponTweet This!Share this on RedditShare this on FacebookShare this on LinkedinAdd this to Google BookmarksShare this on FriendFeedShare this on del.icio.usBuzz up!Submit this to Script & StyleShare this on BlinklistDigg this!Share this on TechnoratiShare this on MixxShare this on TipdPost this to MySpaceSubmit this to NetvibesSeed this on NewsvineNot the same, but still fun:TIMES UP! TIMES UP! TIMES UP! CONTEST: Win a Brother P-Touch Label… -
Mah Frienz R Gonna Be Sew Dang Jelus
19 Nov 2009 | 8:42 amI love mah teef necklace, dontchu? See what I did there? Dontchu? Don’t chew? Thanks Kerrie! {source} Subscribe to the comments for this post?Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUponTweet This!Share this on RedditShare this on FacebookShare this on LinkedinAdd this to Google BookmarksShare this on FriendFeedShare this on del.icio.usBuzz up!Submit this to Script & StyleShare this on BlinklistDigg this!Share this on TechnoratiShare this on MixxShare this on TipdPost this to MySpaceSubmit this to NetvibesSeed this on NewsvineNot the same, but still fun:TIMES UP! TIMES UP! -
Countdown to Thanksgiving: Not a Turkey
19 Nov 2009 | 4:00 amI don’t know WHAT this is, but despite what the crafter says, it’s ain’t no turkey. It’s more like Toucan Sam getting buggered by something who lives near a pineapple under the sea. WTF? {source} Subscribe to the comments for this post?Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUponTweet This!Share this on RedditShare this on FacebookShare this on LinkedinAdd this to Google BookmarksShare this on FriendFeedShare this on del.icio.usBuzz up!Submit this to Script & StyleShare this on BlinklistDigg this!Share this on TechnoratiShare this on MixxShare this on… -
Somehow I don’t think Jimmy Choo would approve
18 Nov 2009 | 5:48 pmNew! Jimmy Choo! Because nothing says Choo like used beaten up shoes with a feather glued to it. Get your pennies out! All 7,500 of them. {source} Subscribe to the comments for this post?Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUponTweet This!Share this on RedditShare this on FacebookShare this on LinkedinAdd this to Google BookmarksShare this on FriendFeedShare this on del.icio.usBuzz up!Submit this to Script & StyleShare this on BlinklistDigg this!Share this on TechnoratiShare this on MixxShare this on TipdPost this to MySpaceSubmit this to NetvibesSeed this on NewsvineNot the… -
Breakfast of Champions (or Pimps)
18 Nov 2009 | 9:00 amI’ll have two eggs, over easy. Toast, white, and three slices of bacon. Oh, and make my bacon pimp, please. {source} Subscribe to the comments for this post?Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUponTweet This!Share this on RedditShare this on FacebookShare this on LinkedinAdd this to Google BookmarksShare this on FriendFeedShare this on del.icio.usBuzz up!Submit this to Script & StyleShare this on BlinklistDigg this!Share this on TechnoratiShare this on MixxShare this on TipdPost this to MySpaceSubmit this to NetvibesSeed this on NewsvineNot the same, but still fun:TIMES…
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The Bloggess
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Hope for Anissa
20 Nov 2009 | 7:26 amI don’t think I’ve ever done this before on this blog and I hope that I never have to do it again but I’m asking for your help. If you read this blog a lot then you already know Anissa Mayhew because she’s a regular commenter. She’s a blogger, a reader and a faithful friend. More than once Anissa has had my back during rough times. She’s a founding member of The Bloggess Army (codename: Kaiser Soze). She’s publicly defended me more than once…mostly from myself. She’s hysterical and witty and bitingly sarcastic and now… -
Breaking news: Waffles
18 Nov 2009 | 3:59 pmMy friend, Hannah, just sent me an email to alert me about breaking news on Yahoo: Not a joke, you guys. Real. Live. Screenshot. Holy shit, y’all. And my first thought was “I have to share this with the internets immediately because WTF, news media? Why is this a top story?!” And then my second thought is that I shouldn’t tell anyone about it until I have a chance to go out and buy all the Eggos I can find first because this way I get a headstart on the hoarding. But no, I decided to share with you now because I have integrity. And because I already have a box… -
Japan, part 2 (ish): Tommy Lee Jones needs to mind his own business
16 Nov 2009 | 8:18 amOMG, you guys. I actually published a “part 2″ to a post that I labeled “Part 1″. I think that’s the first time that’s ever happened. Is there a medal for this, or some sort of ribbon? If so, please mail one to me. Unless it’s that bullshit white participant ribbon. No one wants that ribbon. Unless you buy it yourself and wear it ironically. Then it’s kind of awesome. Or desperate. One of those. So where was I? We’d just landed in Japan and luckily I was still using my journal at the time because I’ve already… -
It might not even be pudding. It may have been lotion. Or some sort of spackle.
14 Nov 2009 | 5:46 pmA video of weird/offensive/awesome stuff I bought in Japan. Also, I suck at making videos. That’ll be evident if you make it to the end. But about halfway through I eat a boobie. So there’s that. Totally redeeming. Comment of the day:Peppermint creeps the everliving crap out of me. Totally did not expect the eye color change thing. And since she’s Japanese, there’s probably some horrible karmic consequence of pulling the ass-string. Like, in seven days you’ll be forcefed boobie pudding until you die. Unless this whole Vlog was like “The Ring” and then we’re… -
Why, Google?
11 Nov 2009 | 10:34 pmTaking a short intermission from stories of almost getting murdered in Japan to demand that you go right now to Google and type in “Why”. Then look at the auto-suggestions. I’ll wait. Why are you still here? Okay, fine. I’ll do it for you. Awesome. Bonus: What comes up when you type in “Why won’t”: Technically I've wondered about that second one too. And that’s why the internet was invented, y’all. (Hat-tip to Relo who saw this phenomenon and instantly thought of me. Thanks?) Comment of the day: “Why won’t my parakeet eat…
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NPR
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Book Recounts Challenges Of Eradicating Smallpox
20 Nov 2009 | 10:00 amIn Smallpox: The Death of a Disease, Dr. D.A. Henderson recounts the history of the deadly virus, from the development of the first vaccine in the late 18th century to his involvement in the successful global eradication campaign in the 1960s and 70s.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us -
'The Onion': Mocking All Who Deserve It Since 1988
20 Nov 2009 | 4:00 amAmerica's Finest News Source has released a book celebrating its 21 years of satire (with a wink). Onion editors Joe Randazzo and Joe Garden talk with Renee Montagne about the serious business of being funny. Also: See the fun The Onion has had at NPR's expense.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us -
Army Relents; Allows Limited Media At Palin Event
19 Nov 2009 | 4:28 pmArmy officials had said they would prohibit coverage of Palin's on-post event, saying it would turn into political grandstanding against President Barack Obama.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us -
'Googled': From Brainchild To Behemoth
19 Nov 2009 | 10:00 amHow much do you know about the company that knows so much about you? In Googled: The End of the World as We Know It, Ken Auletta chronicles the growth of Google, from the brainchild of two computer science graduate students, toiling in a California garage, to the multi-billion dollar, multi-nation corporation it is today.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us -
Books That Will Help You Understand Afghanistan
19 Nov 2009 | 10:00 amThe conflict in Afghanistan dominates headlines, but many people seek a deeper understanding of the country and the war the U.S. is fighting there. In the first of a series of suggestions for an Afghanistan "reading list," Washington Post special military correspondent Tom Ricks shares his recommendations, ranging from a collection of Afghan proverbs, to a history of the CIA's involvement in the country.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
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GoFugYourself
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Fugronica Webb
20 Nov 2009 | 1:15 pmIt is worthwhile to note that everyone else at the event Ms Webb here is attending is wearing a cocktail dress. Me, I'm of the belief that I would rather be over- than under-dressed, because if... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
The Fuglight Saga: Fug Moon
20 Nov 2009 | 12:29 pmDear Nikki Reed:It's called "going up a size," and it's totally legal.... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
Fug or Fab or Unfug: Kim Kardashian
20 Nov 2009 | 11:41 amI think I at least like the concept of this dress.But in execution, it looks like she got TP'd. On purpose, naturally, because she's nothing if not fine with you squeezing the Charmin. poll by... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
The Fug Who Stole Christmas
20 Nov 2009 | 11:00 amIn our last piece on Taylor Momsen, which was complimentary, Jessica entreated her to "enjoy the [lack of wailing] as long as it lasts." Well, I hope it was a soothing four days for her. Although the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
Fugrine McPhee: The Bad Hair Saga Continues
20 Nov 2009 | 10:03 amLast time we saw Katharine McPhee, I remarked that I thought she looked like a low-rent version of one of the lesser Dixie Chicks.Now, it's more like Zack Morris:Someone needs to be saved by the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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Holy Kaw!
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Tech nerds take it all off
20 Nov 2009 | 12:28 pmA techie strip club would probably feature plenty of outlets, free wi-fi and dancers flinging off Geekologie-brand undies to a song of remixed iPhone ringtones. Calm down, pervs, there’s no plans in the works for nekkid techie discotheque (that I know of), but, in the meantime, get your dweeb kicks with the Nude Tech Calendar 2010. London’s top new media entrepreneurs stepped out from behind their computers and stripped down for the 24 picture, limited edition calendar. Proceeds go to Take Heart India, a charity that raises funds for IT education programs for blind and disabled… -
6 principles of simple agile
20 Nov 2009 | 12:06 pmWhen it comes to agile software development, simplicity is key. To help you stay focused, here are the six principles of simple agile. 1. Collaborate. And what I really mean is - communicate effectively with each other. There’s no place in agile for a lack of clear communication, since the point is to work in a team. Try to keep conversations as close to real-time as possible and hopefully as high bandwidth as possible. 3. Honour priorities. Always, always work from a ranked product blog. Your team should follow the rule, “the next thing you do should be a task in the highest… -
Travel: How to pack under the weight limit
20 Nov 2009 | 11:57 amFrustrated at having to pay a scaling fee for each checked in baggage while you’re traveling, you may just flip out when you’re told you owe an additional fee for being overweight. In this case the overweight fee is for your baggage, but airlines have already begun charging double for the chubby, curvy passenger. For sensible packing, follow the 7 packing tips recommended by DeclutterYou.com. And, if you’re like me and need to work towards avoiding the other type of overweight charges, let’s focus on fitness and nutrition together. Permalink | Leave a… -
7 keys to reading faster
20 Nov 2009 | 11:27 amScott Young at Think Simple Now points out, “Speed reading is about controlling your reading rate, not just going faster.” Young shares the lessons he learned that helped him to increase his reading rate and consume over 70 books in a year. “Speed reading requires active reading. That means, instead of just assuming the information will jump out at you, you become an inquisitive, seeking animal. Before you start reading, prime your mind by asking what you’re hoping to get out of your reading session. Even if you aren’t 100% sure of what you’ll learn, this… -
Picture. Of. The. Day.
20 Nov 2009 | 11:10 amJust trust me and click on thru. Total Macintosh coverage. Permalink | Leave a comment »
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MAKE Magazine
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PYMT, a multi-touch library for Python
20 Nov 2009 | 1:00 pmInterested in building programs with fancy multi-touch interfaces? Speak Python? Well, in that case you might want to have a look at PYMT. Designed for rapid interface design, it looks like it would be fun to play around with. [via the space station] Read more | Permalink | Comments | Read more articles in Computers | Digg this! -
Make: Projects - Pneumatic trough, part II
20 Nov 2009 | 12:30 pmLast week I wrote about how to construct a simple sheet metal "bridge," which, in combination with an ice cube bucket and an olive jar, makes an effective pneumatic trough for collecting gas samples over water. This week I'm going to show you how to use this apparatus to generate and collect pure oxygen, and how to use that oxygen to observe the brilliant blue flame of sulfur oxidation. Tools:Pneumatic trough apparatus from part ISmall piece of plate glass (I used the mirror from a makeup compact)LighterTwisted wire sample loop250 mL Erlenmeyer flask (I got mine from The Maker Shed)#7… -
Cardboard tube battle
20 Nov 2009 | 12:00 pmMy local library picked up on the festive trend of Cardboard Tube Fighting. The Boston Globe covered the preparations: The group discovered cardboard tube fighting last summer in time to incorporate a bit of it into a presentation on Greek mythology at a reading program party. The weapons are cylindrical pieces of thick cardboard about 4 feet long. The appeal, explains young-adult librarian Ellen Snoeyenbos: "It's totally ridiculous.'' As word of mock combat with reliably harmless weaponry spread among the town's youthful warriors, Snoeyenbos and the Bookmarks seized on the fund-raiser as a… -
Make: Holiday Gift Guide 2009: Gifts for dads
20 Nov 2009 | 11:01 amThere's a funny thing about dads' toys. Very often, kids borrow dad's supposedly grown-up toys and dad plays with toys designed for a much younger demographic. With that in mind, we present the Gifts for Dads list, filled with stuff that may appeal to more than one generation in your household. And you may also want to check out the holiday gift guides over on the GeekDad blog. Read more | Permalink | Comments | Read more articles in Gift Guides | Digg this! -
LEGO-sized hole punch by MUJI
20 Nov 2009 | 11:00 amPaper craft meets LEGO with MUJI's quad hole punch and kits, available November 27th at MUJI Japan. [via CRAFT] Read more | Permalink | Comments | Read more articles in LEGO | Digg this!
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ze's page :: zefrank.com
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pain pack
19 Nov 2009 | 12:25 pmif you make music - please consider helping me with this project :: http://www.zefrank.com/pain_pack/ -
yet again - a stop motion piece that re-invents the medium
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procrastination :: beautifully done
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wait for the awesome!
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challenge 1 :: shadow letters
2 Nov 2009 | 5:05 ami'm facilitating a series of three challenges for samsung mobile which will ultimately result in donations to architecture for humanity and the nature conservancy! the first challenge is live! click below for details :: would be great if you could help!
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Improv Everywhere
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I Love Lunch! The Musical
5 Nov 2009 | 6:21 pm(View it larger on YouTube) Song by Anthony King and Scott Brown (Gutenberg! The Musical!) For our latest mission, seven undercover agents staged a spontaneous musical during lunch at the Trump Tower atrium. The mission was filmed for a segment on The Today Show and includes a cameo from Ann Curry. Enjoy the video first and then go behind the scenes with our report below. Still Photos: Katie Sokoler and Chad Nicholson. Additional video work by: Matt Adams The Today Show has featured Improv Everywhere a few times in the past, and this fall they asked if we could create a mission for them that… -
Today Show Segment Aired Today
3 Nov 2009 | 5:00 pmThe Today Show aired a segment on Improv Everywhere today(Wednesday, November 4) during the 8:00 AM hour. It was a behind-the-scenes look at a brand new IE mission. This new mission will appear on our site and YouTube channel later this week as soon as we finish putting the documentation together. The mission is our third musical, in the style of the recent Grocery Store Musical and the classic Food Court Musical. If you’ve arrived at this page because you saw the segment, welcome! Check out our other musicals linked above as well as our 8 years of ridiculous missions, archived to the… -
Spain and Munich
24 Oct 2009 | 2:42 pmWe have some upcoming events in Spain and Munich. Tell your Spanish and German friends! Spain We’re staging the first Spanish language Mp3 Experiments in Barcelona, Madrid, Murcia, and Vigo. The experiments will take place simultaneously on Thursday, October 29 at 6:00 PM. Details are on this Facebook group. There are also Facebook events for the individual cities: Barcelona, Madrid, Murcia, and Vigo. On Saturday, October 31, I will be giving a presentation at Artfutura at 8:00 PM at Edificio IMAGINA (Avenida Diagonal 127.) More details here. Munich I’ll be speaking at the PATHOS… -
Grocery Store Musical
20 Oct 2009 | 2:57 pm(View it larger on YouTube) Song by Anthony King and Scott Brown (Gutenberg! The Musical!) For our latest mission, six undercover actors burst into song in a grocery store in Queens. Three minutes and lots of silly choreography later, they returned to their roles as shoppers and stock boys. The mission was filmed with hidden robotic, lipstick, and wearable cameras. Enjoy the video first and then go behind the scenes with our report below. We had a couple of really excellent hidden camera reaction interviews that got cut from the final video. I put them together in an outtake video: Produced… -
Invisible Dogs
4 Oct 2009 | 8:42 pm(View it larger on YouTube) edited by Matt Adams / “The Dogs Were Let Out by Whom?” song by Tyler Walker For our latest mission, over 2,000 people walked “invisible dogs” down the streets of Brooklyn on a Sunday afternoon. The leashes were on loan from the current owner of 51 Bergen Street, the factory space where the invisible dog toy was invented in the 1970s. Participants of all ages spread out from Red Hook to Brooklyn Heights, very seriously walking their very silly dogs. Digital Video: Agents Adams, Haskel, VanDamme Digital Photography: Agents Nicholson, Sokoler…
