Early in our relationship, Monica proposed the metaphor of a “bottomless drawer”. When there is an issue of concern … or a fear … or a suspicion, instead of stacking it into a teetering pile known to only one of us, it is brought into the open. We look at the concern, fear, or suspicion [...] Read more »
The Theft of Eostre
One of my favorite words is “syncretism”. It means the amalgamation, or attempted amalgamation, of different religions or schools of thought — especially when the merger is incomplete. One sees this at numerous points in the Christian ecclesiastical calendar, but never more apparently than with Easter. So what’s with Easter? To the pagan Norse, “Eostre” [...] Read more »
Have you seen my package?
FedEx shows a package having been delivered to me, at work, over the weekend. Monday, I go looking for it. I start by asking Amy if she’s seen my FedEx package: Amy: “No, but ask Kimberly.” Me (after walking): “Kimberly, have you seen my FedEx package?” Kimberly: “No, but ask Liz.” Me (after walking): “Liz, [...] Read more »
Occupy The Mailbox
My brother and some others have started a project called Occupy The Mailbox that aims to have visitors to Occupy Wall Street write traditional letters to their friends and family, and gives them the opportunity to have them published to the site. Follow that link, and also follow @OccupyMailbox for updates. Read more »
Nerdiversary!
Nerdiversary! I started playing the game Magic: The Gathering 18 years ago today — and I still play weekly. I must celebrate. Celebrate my Magic-geekiness reaching majority. Take it to the UK and buy it a beer or something. You scoff or chortle? The game’s mechanics taught me important concepts of computer science, early and [...] Read more »
It’s as if we wear uniforms
I was playing Magic at my local gaming store tonight, and had the following exchange: Me: “Do you have an extra Endless Ranks of the Dead?” Opponent, pointing at a drafting table: “No, but ask John.” Me: “Which one’s John?” Opponent: “The guy in black.” Me, seeing five: “That … doesn’t really narrow it down.” [...] Read more »
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