surlymike

I'm in a self-indulgent mood this evening. Let's see if that entails anything different than usual.

The Miami trip for 2007 is now almost certain. The Super Bowl is a notable event enough in itself, but spending a long weekend around male friends is a rare event for me, indeed. I can't help but wonder if my social life and its clear estrogen-rich theme over...
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The saddest part is that this is still apparently more entertaining than any of the last three movies.

I don't want to have to go into the office on Sunday. It's likely a good idea if I do, though.

I have a song in my head and, in an idea thieved from Vauxhall, I'll just write the lyrics.

"God" by John Lennon & The Plastic Ono Band

God is a Concept by which
we measure our pain
I'll say it again
God is a Concept by which
we measure our pain
I don't believe in magic
I don't believe in I-ching
I don't...
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I don't want to speak too soon, but, apparently, the predictions of a large East Coast tsunami set for the end of May appear to have been false. Yes, the world may well be doomed, but I, for one, am pleased that its demise isn't quite here just yet.

Please do wish ShellyMC a happy birthday. She most assuredly deserves one for being an exemplary...
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I feel as though it's time that anyone who reads this sucks up to me. Say something positive even if it's complete bullshit.

I figured that I would update my journal once I reached 111 comments. After all, I once lived at 111 Pemaquid Harbor Road.

Yeah, it's pretty clear that I haven't too much on my mind this evening.

But how about you? Something eating away at your conscience? Tired of reading journal entries that go nowhere? Call (206) 523-6558 and leave a message. I promise that...
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I do love reading the many journals in SG that are chock full of pretentious sincerity. Yes, I'm quite asinine myself, but at least I realise it. Too many people take themselves awfully seriously, but at least such self-importance allows the chance to see those "I'm trying to look sexy" faces that occur in various photo sets. I'm not naming any names, of course.

Progress...
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If I didn't actually care about the fate of my employer, I wouldn't be bothered that they don't give our department the tools we need to do the best job we can. Remember, in a dark & cynical way, indifference is liberation.

I think that visiting Boston at Thanksgiving will be better than a trip to Vegas at that time would be. Not only will...
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One way in which I know that I'm getting older is how my heady idealism of times past seems to morph into a well-worn practicality over the years. I once believed that the Democrats could actually make a difference, but they're almost more frustrating to me now than the Evil Ones on the other side of the aisle. I once made strong efforts to ensure...
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