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August 31st, 2009

Arrogant? Yep. Cuntish? You bet. Asleep on the Compost Heap: Chromosomes  

“Death panels” is such an excellent term. You know exactly what it means, and therefore you know you’re against them. Debate over. Roger Ebert’s Journal: Archives  

August 30th, 2009

Today, after my partner of two years broke up with me, I decided to have a heart to heart with my mother about it. Her advice was to clean the house. I asked how that would make me feel better. She said that she wasn’t sure, but at least the house would be clean. FML: after my partner of two years broke up with me, I decided to have a heart to heart with my mother…  

August 29th, 2009

McCaughey, Bachman, Palin, LaRouche — shaping American debate and media coverage about health policy? Was Zsa Zsa Gabor not available? Will it never end? McCaughey v. Ezekiel Emanuel - James Fallows  

August 28th, 2009

The answer? An unequivocal, obviously inebriated “Fuck yes.” Vegan BBQ: Easy Sauces - Hot Knives  

Alone. In the dark. In our underwear. In the Mediterranean. Where they invented the word “philander”. James Braly: Gut Instinct | Odeo: Search, Discover and Share Digital Media from Millions of Audio and Video Clips  

August 27th, 2009

Once I had hauled a dozen or so 80-pound bags of concrete through the basement, I discovered a newfound appreciation for my desk job. My Pizza Oven: Mark Wilkie, Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn | Slice Pizza Blog  

I learned that I like American cars, because I like the people who build them. CityMama™  

August 26th, 2009

So even though you might have gas, no one will know! FRY MY EYES: Spinach Smoothie Surprise!  

Most post-modernist professors argue that truth is relative except when it comes time for tenure. More Lying - Errol Morris Blog - NYTimes.com  

You know what really helps an existential crisis? Wondering how much shelf space to leave for a Terry Pratchett collection. xkcd - A Webcomic - Collections  

August 25th, 2009

Yes, technically Coq means “rooster”, but the last time I checked, Whole Foods wasn’t carrying tough old cocks and if you want to be all purist, by all means, go bag yourself a rooster. Coq au Vin | Dinner  

Justice Antonin Scalia criticized his colleagues for thinking that mere innocence is grounds to overturn a conviction. Think Progress » Scalia says there’s nothing unconstitutional about executing the innocent.  

August 24th, 2009

Husband: “You’re going to think I’m so hot when I show you how I put the yo-yo to sleep.” The Yo-yo « MY HUSBAND IS ANNOYING™  

Waiting tables is a job everyone should be forced to do at least once, if only to learn that it’s not okay to snap your fingers when you want something, and also to find out what it’s like to eke out a living on tips. How Much Should I Tip?: In the Magazine : bonappetit.com