http://www.puzzlingevidence.net the rest is commentary Tue, 17 Feb 2009 17:36:14 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Enough people have asked about this that I may as well come out with it. It's true, I've strayed a bit from my previous orthodoxy. Over these past few years, I've accepted pho bo vien into my heart. Yes, I know... it's soup. I'm one of *those* people. Wait, hear me out. ... http://www.puzzlingevidence.net/archives/242 "... and a dear, dear friend." Could this be? Do my eyes and ears deceive me? Is Saturday Night Live funny again? I never... *sniff* umm... I mean... *sniff* Sorry. Got a little choked up there. I just never thought I would type those words. Oh, ... http://www.puzzlingevidence.net/archives/232 I think that what Democrats of my cohort (30s and 40s) really want from Obama is a do-over of Clinton's first term. Only this time with no bimbos, travel office "scandal", trooper tales, or land deals. No health insurance road shows starring Ira Magaziner. No government shut ... http://www.puzzlingevidence.net/archives/228 We had noodles for dinner the other night. Not just any noodles, they were fresh ones made in Japan. This never ceases to amaze me, and the kids and I spent a little time imagining the the trip these noodles had made. They'd come half way around ... http://www.puzzlingevidence.net/archives/206 Yeah, yeah, the theme is busted. I upgraded to WordPress 2.6 and, apparently, that was a violation of his parole or something. Patrick will be back, I promise. http://www.puzzlingevidence.net/archives/213 Most people take sleep for granted. You get tired, you go to sleep. No problem. I've never been able to do that. Maybe I was out the day they went over it in kindergarten. Maybe I did something to anger the Sandman (Bastard, I bought ... http://www.puzzlingevidence.net/archives/212 Elvis Costello has a TV show. Bravo is going to show it in the US, starting in December. They've made 13 episodes. One guest per show, to talk about their music. * Yeah, sure, it's a cheap joke. Mea clupa. I'm a weak, weak man. http://www.puzzlingevidence.net/archives/211 You already knew that the song, "Tunak Tunak Tun" is so climate changingly great that one listen cures bad breath, gives you a better haircut, and heals a sick kitten... but did you know why? Me, either. One thousand thanks, then, to the mighty Buffalax who has translated Daler Mehndi's magical incantations ... http://www.puzzlingevidence.net/archives/210 I think that I've figured out how Battlestar Galactica will end. This is all wild speculation, of course, but I think that it not only fits but would be amazing television. I know that some of you don't like to think about this stuff and don't want to potentially ruin the surprise, ... http://www.puzzlingevidence.net/archives/207 Brawndo the Thirst Mutilator! It's got what plants CRAVE! It's got ELECTROLYTES! http://www.puzzlingevidence.net/archives/205