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Why I was a History major

17 January 2008

9421 CommentWhy+I+was+a+History+major2008-01-18+00%3A54%3A00Michael

(And no, it’s not ‘an History major.’ That sounds retarded. The first rule of grammar is you don’t have to do it if it sounds retarded.)

If you’re not reading my wife’s blog…

15 January 2008

9410 Comments2008-01-15+22%3A47%3A00Michael

…you’re only robbing yourself. Check it out here. Kate sez, “Fi (a cat of ours) doesn’t read my blog because I use too many swears.” But you, YOU have no excuse not to go over there and read about inviso-text, my questionable TV-viewing habits, a folder titled “No, Kate, No!”, and a miniature Jane Austen [...]

If you’ve ever wondered, “What is it like…”

7 January 2008

9400 Comments2008-01-07+06%3A36%3A00Michael

“…where Mike lives?” take a look at this interactive map. Go to the Santa Monica portion–the far left portion, where Wilshire Boulevard meets the ocean–and browse around. We live right close to Zucky’s (now a bank). The bowling alley built by Harold Lloyd has been entirely gutted, with a new structure being built behind the [...]

Groucho Marx

6 January 2008

9390 CommentsGroucho+Marx2008-01-06+06%3A29%3A00Michael

Having caught a double-feature at the Aero last week, I was reminded how much I adore Groucho Marx. If you are similarly inclined–or simply “Groucho-curious” as they say in the personals–I highly recommend Stefan Kanfer’s bio. In the meantime, whet your appetite with this documentary from my one-time employer, WTTW.

Meatshake

4 January 2008

9380 CommentsMeatshake2008-01-04+02%3A42%3A00Michael

Taste the secret. (Just click it. You’ll like it. Then read this.)

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Why I was a History major

If you’re not reading my wife’s blog…

If you’ve ever wondered, “What is it like…”

Groucho Marx

Meatshake

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