I lay in couch (bed workalike) a few mornings ago as NPR woke me. And I heard about the INS's new registration policy. I heard defenders and critics discuss the new laws requiring fingerprints and …
Electrolite linked to a terrific weblog: Real Live Preacher. I can't overstate how funny and insightful and touching this weblog is. Do read it chronologically. This is why weblogs are great: Real Live Preacher! Jack's …
My flatmate is watching Saturday Night Fever (IMDB entry). I heard, on the soundtrack, "Night on Disco Mountain," which reminded me of good old "Night on Bald Mountain" from my Academic Decathlon days in high …
Leonard and I just upgraded my installation of NewsBruiser and I'm a happy camper. Leonard, on the other hand, is a happy dinosaur. For the first time, search and Today in History work! And I …
Once upon a time I required students to read David Brin's political critique of George Lucas's work. Now Mr. Brin has rolled up his sleeves and made similar arguments regarding Tolkien. I prefer the Salon …
See, you thought that only Aaron Swartz was acknowledging my stature, on par with Leonard, in the something-or-other community. But no: evidently I'm an up-and-coming comic and, more importantly, a UC Berkeley alumna. (I get …
I made it to the Apollo Amateur Night! On Friday, January 31st, I will perform at Zellerbach and get a shot at going to New York! Wow! Evidently I'm the only comic, and I get …
Political rant coming up. No, not about Gore.
The Audition: Yesterday I auditioned for the Apollo Theater Amateur Night. Most of the other contestants were music and/or dance groups, I think. I am quite glad that I did not go over my time, …
I was afraid I'd be Ursula K. Le Guin or Harlan Ellison, but it turns out I'm Alfred Bester, whom I've never read. Leonard is Asimov, which is cute.
