Thought Showers? » June 22, 2008 9:56 AM
In a bold move, Britain has decided that there are 100 buzzwords which government officials and councils should not use.
And the liberals say global warming is a problem? » June 17, 2008 9:24 PM
Walking down the street in San Francisco, it's hard to find a person who won't fly off the handle if you suggest that global warming is a "theory" or if you mention the war in Iraq. But talk about same-sex...
Poetry » June 14, 2008 2:40 PM
For some reason I was feeling in a very poetic mood today, and I stumbled upon what I personally think is a pretty amazing - if completely bizarre - poem. It was written by James Joyce and comprises the opening...
Movies Aren't What They Used to Be » May 29, 2008 9:53 PM
For at least the past 10 years I have been trying to remember the name of a movie that I remember loving as a child. About all I could remember about it was that it involved some character that walks...
Don't stand under that oak tree » March 19, 2008 3:05 PM
So you're out in the park on a sunny day when, all of a sudden and with no expectation, the sky fills with clouds and a storm erupts. Thunder and lightning are all around you, and the rain is relentless....
Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader? » March 13, 2008 8:15 PM
So, what do you want to do 3 hours after your wedding? How about make an appearance on a game show where you could win a million dollars? How about showing up in your wedding dress? So, here's the deal....
Welcome to November » November 1, 2007 5:44 PM
It's November 1, and you know what that means: time for the Christmas music. That is, of course, if you happen to be Starbucks or some radio station in Kansas. For all I know, KOZY in Salt Lake City may...
NFP vs. Contraception » October 11, 2007 11:35 AM
In light of my previous blog posting which presents a video that ridicules the gift of life, I decided to post these humorous, yet true, videos. These videos take the concept of the Mac vs. PC ads that Apple produces...
Do we love our children enough? » October 8, 2007 5:00 PM
I ran across this little video on YouTube today. The whole while I was watching it I kept thinking about how great it would be to have a child. I wonder if you'll be as shocked as I was at...
On Lies » April 8, 2007 1:18 AM
Why do people lie? I'm no developmental psychologist, but I suspect that children get into the habit of lying in order to avoid getting into trouble. At some point, Jimmy realizes that he has a choice of what to say...
The Chocolate Messiah » April 1, 2007 9:50 PM
Those of you who pay attention to the popular media have probably heard about the 6-foot-tall chocolate Jesus Christ that was meant to be displayed in a hotel in New York City beginning today (Palm Sunday). This life-sized figure of...
What are we teaching our girls? » January 7, 2007 9:20 AM
As almost anyone who knows me well can tell you, I rarely watch TV. In fact, despite the fact that I have a television set in my apartment, it was only in the past month or two that anyone finally...
San Francisco Measure J » November 8, 2006 1:19 PM
Shall is be official policy of the City of San Francisco to call for the impeachment of President Bush and Vice President Cheney? According to the voting public in San Francisco, it should be. Measure J, perhaps one of the...
Happiness is Easy » October 3, 2006 8:51 PM
Happiness is Easy Photo by Lance Johnson. I received a letter from Comcast Cable today, and I wanted to share it with you. Here it is: Dear Mr. Johnson, Have you been struggling trying to find happiness? We know...
Why not have a seat? » July 26, 2006 5:52 PM
I really don't understand what it is with people who keep scheduling meeting where the idea is to stand the whole time. Seriously, my boss has a "standing meeting" with his boss every week. It seems that many people schedule...
Video Blogging » June 16, 2006 8:15 AM
So, I recently - or perhaps not even the recently! - posted here in the journal that My Two Ovens would be coming soon. Well, soon has come and gone, and still we haven't even posted the commercial for it....
Who was more generous? » May 10, 2006 8:00 PM
Today is graduation day at UC Berkeley. That means that classes are over and it's time for summer break. What am I going to do with my three months of summer? Oh wait, that's right... I work here, I don't...
Why not? » March 26, 2006 10:31 PM
So this is meant to be an ad for becoming a vegetarian. Personally, I don't buy it. It is true that we eat other animals, but there is a huge difference between a cow and a dog. First off, I...
The Internet Explodes! » January 27, 2006 3:43 PM
If you're not video blogging, you're just not cool.
I would walk 500 miles » January 14, 2006 12:00 PM
Who wants to walk 500 miles across northern Spain? I do!
The Terrorists are Winning » December 2, 2005 4:42 PM
Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Terrorist. You are winning, it would seem. In a recent announcement, the TSA said that scissors shorter than 4 inches (sewing scissors, basically) and tools less than 7 inches would be permitted in carry on luggage....
Always bid $1, but never bid $1 » November 11, 2005 6:23 PM
Want to win at "The Price is Right?" Here's how!
From Luke Skywalker to the Skeleton King » September 13, 2005 8:10 PM
Mark Hamill is perhaps best known for his performance as Luke Skywalker in the original three Star Wars films (Episodes IV - VI). Curious as to what other work he's done since Star Wars, I looked him up on IMDB...
I love it when women write about men » July 2, 2005 11:11 AM
OK, so here's something amazing. Some time ago when I was down in Los Angeles, I read bits and pieces of this smash-hit book called "He's Just Not That Into You." Essentially, it's a woman's guide to the various ways...
Ruminations on a digital age » June 28, 2005 9:10 PM
Isn't it interesting in this digital age how we can communicate with people in so many new ways? I mean, it is now possible to send people messages in seemingly innocent ways, but with explicit motive. For example, the online...
Get off your lazy ass! » April 1, 2005 5:50 PM
As I was driving into work today, I saw a homeless person on the side of the freeway onramp. Now, it is not at all uncommon to see homeless people here in the city, but what surprised me was the...