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Archive for February, 2006

When an Athlete Goes Catty

Sunday, February 26th, 2006

I’m glad someone collected a smattering of quotes from the U.S.’s very outspoken figure skater Johnny Weir (whose name I keep mistyping as “Weird”). Being in Pittsburgh I’m used to hearing trash talk delivered by huge football players who threaten pain, so it’s especially funny to see such catty comments from a 21-year-old figure skating [...]

Gray Days in Austin

Friday, February 24th, 2006

I’ve been 25 for a little more than a week now. We celebrated with what has become a tradition among my friends: an outing to Green Forest, a Brazilian-style churrascaria where generous portions of meat are served rodizio-style at the table. It was also Kristin’s birthday so we had a decent crowd in total. Dom [...]

I’ve Got a Date With the Couch

Saturday, February 11th, 2006

Tonight I had a party to burn off all the extra food I had from Super Bowl Sunday in the guise of an “Olympics Opening Ceremonies” party. Partway through the four-hour opening ceremonies broadcast on NBC, I realized something. I love the Olympics. Love love love love love them. You take thousands of the best [...]

Victory!

Sunday, February 5th, 2006

All around my house you can hear fireworks going off. It’s indescribable to stand outside in the cold and snow holding a Terrible Towel in one hand and a glass of champagne in the other. Pittsburgh has finally won its fifth Super Bowl and the city of Pittsburgh is erupting! Most Pittsburgh schools, including all [...]

Best Dumb Spam Yet

Sunday, February 5th, 2006

I don’t often read my spam folder, but when I do, I appreciate gems like this: Sm0k1ng is not a bad thing when you are smoking decent ñigarettes. Smoking makes you even a bigger man than you are. ORDER HERE good delicious cigarettes w1th you. Cigarettes (or “ñigarettes”) are delicious and they make me a [...]