Monthly Archives: February 2006

When an Athlete Goes Catty

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 … Continue reading

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Gray Days in Austin

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 … Continue reading

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I’ve Got a Date With the Couch

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 … Continue reading

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Victory!

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 … Continue reading

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Best Dumb Spam Yet

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 … Continue reading

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