Silly Things

On Public Speaking

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In 1993, I went off to college. One of the required classes for freshmen is “Speech.” It seems fairly simple, every freshman must take speech class. I dropped the class. Then in 1994, when I was entering my second year at Michigan Tech, the adviser kindly reminded me I had to take speech class. I signed up, and went to … Read more

Michael Jackson, Providing Humorous IM Fodder

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Yes, I realize I’m a dork: Innocent Friend 11:48 I think Michael Jackson fans have officially lost their GD minds. Shawn Powers 11:48 His death is a real Thriller O.o Innocent Friend 11:49 rimshots Shawn Powers 11:49 But yeah, the fans should just Beat It Innocent Friend 11:50 yep Don’t care about the man for 15 years Shawn Powers 11:50 … Read more

Washing Out Your Brain

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Have you ever heard of “Neti Pots” ? Apparently Oprah told the world how awesome they are, and now doctors are recommending them. Last week when I went to urgent care about a headache, sure enough the guy suggested I use a “Neti Pot” type thing. Actually, he suggested the Binford 2000 variety that uses a squeeze bottle, but the … Read more

A Month of Schedules?

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I’ve spoken of this before, but the truth of the matter is that I’m a terribly disorganized person. I have an aversion to schedules, and I am a world class procrastinator. (Ask poor Jill, the editor at Linux Journal, about my deadline pushing. It’s disgusting. I have 2 more articles due today — and it’s already tomorrow AM.) Once upon … Read more