Monthly Archives: December 2008

Quotable

“Next year couldn’t possibly be this good.” – James Spader as Alan Shore on Boston Legal Happy New Year, Internet. Cheers to 2009!

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Christmas Music

My Top Five Favorite Christmas Songs: 1. All I Want for Christmas is You – Mariah Carey I just found out she also co-wrote this song, although I have no idea what level of involvement that indicates. Does anyone else … Continue reading

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How I’m Trying to Ruin Christmas

A tree with lights on it and presents underneath is a symbol of Christmas. There is just no getting around this fact. There’s nothing wrong with that, if you ask me – I love Christmas trees. I love Christmas lights … Continue reading

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Snow 101: An Introduction

My Sophomore year of college, my friend Audrey and I took a road trip for Spring Break. We took my car down to her parents’ house in the Bay Area and spent a few days in the sun, then drove … Continue reading

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We Were Ugly Before Ugly Was Cool.

…Or at least before it was so mainstream. My friends like to hold annual events. Birthdays may or may not be a big deal every year, but certain things, like the International BBQ Symposium and Cinco de Mustache, are not … Continue reading

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Holiday Spirit

The other day, my dad sent this email to my brother and me: Just headin’ out to SuperWalmart and wondered if you guys want anything for Christmas. I myself want three things: a bicycle light — very rudimentary a book … Continue reading

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“Semantics is cold comfort when it comes to humanity.”

It’s no secret that I have a huge crush on John Stewart. This video can just be added to the long list of reasons why. He makes just about every argument I would, and does it while still respecting his … Continue reading

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