Monthly Archives: February 2011
February 18, 2011 – Back into the cult.
Random book on advertising being given away today. This book, one of many that I’ve kept on a bookshelf for oh too long – showed up in a box of books I had at my own workplace. Expect a number … Continue reading
February 17, 2011 – On change.
Today, I RID a water bottle that I had at my last job. I start a new job on Tuesday, can’t really share a lot about it yet — but, suffice it to say,…it’s keeping me in Dallas. When I … Continue reading
February 16, 2011 – On denial.
Excellent book about how we, as a society, have fallen victim to conspiracy theories that are harming our ability to appreciate scientific advances. Great read, if only for the chapter about how, when people deny their children vaccines, they’re screwing … Continue reading
February 15, 2011 – CD’s, the N’s.
Ah…a CD Day… Here are the highlights… Nirvana – when I originally moved to Seattle in 1989, it seemed like everyone was in the music business. I had the unique privilege of being in Seattle when it “blew up.” And, … Continue reading
February 14, 2011 – Futurethink.
Today, I RID myself of this book – a guide to the future…written as a humourous dictionary, by the fine folks at McSweeney’s. Not really a lot to say about this book. If you like McSweeney’s…you’ll love this book. I’ll … Continue reading
February 13, 2011 – I fear someday we’ll see an encore.
Today, I RID myself of a book about how the AIDS epidemic spread. Truly, the most depressing piece of non-fiction I’ve ever read. Not really sure why I was hanging on to this. Read it oh, so many years ago…and … Continue reading
February 12, 2011 – Mighty indeed.
Today, alas…felt like an easy RID. Today, I give away my “A Mighty Wind” DVD. Good, but just not great. No Guffman. No Best in Show. Here’s to artists achieving their peaks.
February 11, 2011 – First frame.
I’ve decided I have too many picture frames, so for the next few weeks…I’m going to RID them one a week. And, rather than talking about the frame, I’m going to talk about the picture that was in it. This … Continue reading
February 10, 2011 – Boondocks.
I’ve always enjoyed political/social commentary served up as humor and/or entertainment. It’s why I think the Daily Show might be the best show on TV right now. It reminds me of when I was a kid, and I subscribed to … Continue reading
February 9, 2011 – On the body.
Today, as I sit home on another blustery, traffic shutting-down kind of day in Dallas, I RID this software used to track health records. I got it a few years ago, and never have used it. It’s a reminder that, … Continue reading
What I got rid of today. 