Category: personal
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The Zebra Question
I asked the zebra, Are you black with white stripes? Or white with black stripes? And the zebra asked me, Are you good with bad habits? Or are you bad with good habits? Are you noisy with quiet times? Or quite with noisy times? Are you happy with some sad days? Or are you sad…
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So it happens now
An unfinished entry From November 29, 2013 What I’ve learned in the last several months – To pick up after myself. Never misplace my keys. Keep track of catfood stash. Do the dishes on time because no one else will. Cold as it is, anger and regret don’t seal goals and don’t pay the bills.…
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Fresh off the bike
I blame the TV commercials. They made me believe it was possible to stay “fresh looking” with the right product, even if you’re in a tropical country. That is one challenge to commuting on a bike: keeping the fresh look even after your 30 minute ride around in hot and humid weather. There are the…
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Where I've been, what I bring
I. Where I’ve been It’s been my third week on two wheels. It is not my primary mode of transport yet, but I hope it gets there. Emil has been kind enough to make time for me once or twice a week to bike around with me, and has since given me the blessing to…
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About the empty desk: A review of 'Another' the anime series
I watched Perfect Blue and the first release of Neon Genesis Evangelion the series as a teenager, and didn’t bat an eyelash. Another made me want to turn out my brain, and my heart. It also sent me off to sleep with nightmares. Don’t let the bright colors and moe-moe fool you. You’re in for a ride. There’s also a live action…