10 Jun 2003, 16:44 p.m.

My sister had dental surgery this morning. I signed…

My sister had dental surgery this morning. I signed up to drive her there and back, but only today did we realize that she needed constant supervision for several hours post-op as well. So I …

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09 Jun 2003, 18:57 p.m.

"Christian Bands, Crossing Over" informs me: "(Emo is a more…

"Christian Bands, Crossing Over" informs me: "(Emo is a more confessional, expressive and pop-friendly variant of punk rock.)" Also: " P.O.D. (which stands for Payable on Death)..."

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09 Jun 2003, 15:33 p.m.

Spam Subject Line Inadvertently Reflects Reality

"Simulate your love life!"

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09 Jun 2003, 14:08 p.m.

Je suis mal. Er, j'ai mal

Over the weekend I got to hang out with Frances and Leonard. I'm relieved that she's feeling better. I heard a best-of compilation of Jonathan Richman -- very enjoyable! -- and quizzed Leonard on French …

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07 Jun 2003, 7:37 a.m.

The Charlie's Angels movie wants to be The Powerpuff Girls. …

The Charlie's Angels movie wants to be The Powerpuff Girls.

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05 Jun 2003, 18:14 p.m.

Since evidently I'm a 24 Hour Party Person and can't…

Since evidently I'm a 24 Hour Party Person and can't be bothered to actually talk about the books I'm reading, I hereby point you to the Cody's Books summer recommends. I recommended The Apprentice, Crescent, …

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05 Jun 2003, 17:49 p.m.

My coworkers seem happy with my work. They say…

My coworkers seem happy with my work. They say I'm learning pretty quick. Unfortunately, my quick learning means I don't have as many ice-breaker questions to bond with my colleagues, so I have to be …

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04 Jun 2003, 11:52 a.m.

Don't Mess With Texas

Katharine Mieszkowski chews on tacks. She's hard as nails! Well, tacks. Maybe now that I've mentioned her here, she'll go to lunch with me. Update: Mission accomplished!

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03 Jun 2003, 19:00 p.m.

Breaking it Down

Me: "I just wanted to tell you that you're the first cool business person I've ever met. I mean, back at Berkeley I met all these business majors, and they were no one I'd want …

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03 Jun 2003, 15:09 p.m.

Several people in my office have never played air hockey!…

Several people in my office have never played air hockey! My family used to have a table in the basement, so to me that's inconceivable.

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