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Oct 12, 2011, 12:35 am
A few weeks ago I started a stained glass project, one that I’d wanted to do for several years, but one that I’d put off because of any number of excuses involving time. I’ve made a good start, and I’m … Continue reading → Comment - Like
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Oct 4, 2011, 2:27 am
Let’s get the gross generalizations on the table to go with this week’s entree of Masculinity and Testosterone, generalizations such as: most men can’t multitask because their blood flow is divided by their brain and their cock; or that all … Continue reading → Comment - Like
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Sep 22, 2011, 11:31 pm
I can’t see my desk. I’m here typing at it, but I can’t see the wood under the piles of paper that have been there since May, since finishing my last assignment of my last class in my last semester … Continue reading → Comment - Like
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Sep 6, 2011, 12:50 am
When I think of organizing, I remember an old fantasy series I read in my late teens and early 20′s, the premise being 7 lords of chaos and 7 lords of order who fought for supremacy in the universe. Every … Continue reading → Comment - Like
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Aug 15, 2011, 12:15 am
Yesterday we went to a friend’s 40th birthday party. I’ve known Erik since the early 90′s when we were both students at Westminster. We met through his sister – she and I took a Religions of the World class together … Continue reading → Comment - Like
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Aug 2, 2011, 12:56 am
A troll jumped into a Facebook thread today and I participated in what I typically ignore and don’t advocate: feeding the trolls. I responded to this creature’s (yes, I just dehumanized her) comparison of homosexuality and violence and murder – … Continue reading → Comment - Like
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Jul 25, 2011, 12:33 am
“A wait in hope of every day Changes come as changes may With every fear that I allay I have a horror of this place Yet I’m accustomed to its face And I am safe within its maze” – Alison … Continue reading → Comment - Like
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Jul 17, 2011, 2:25 am
With the final Harry Potter movie finally here, I had the brilliant idea to finally see The Deathly Hallows, Part 1, that came out last year. Sometime in the next week I’ll see Part 2. My favorite parts were the … Continue reading → Comment - Like
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Jul 10, 2011, 10:02 pm
Orrin Hatch, one of the world’s most famous Mormons, and one of the most Christian, thinks the ‘Poor’ should shoulder more responsibility for our national debt. Yes, Orrin Hatch, the great Christian champion, believes that the Poor and Middle-class can … Continue reading → Comment - Like
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Jul 6, 2011, 12:32 am
We rescued a golden retriever several months ago. Her name is Annie and the vet thinks she’s anywhere from 2 to 4 years old. We think she’s much closer to 2 than 4 based on her puppy-like behavior. While Midas … Continue reading → Comment - Like
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Jul 2, 2011, 2:15 am
I know how to burn both ends of the metaphorical candle. I know how to take on more than I should, more than I thought I could, more than most would. This is not bragging, I actually think it’s a … Continue reading → Comment - Like
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Jun 26, 2011, 6:34 pm
It’s been nearly a month since I finished my coursework and all requirements for my Masters program. I’m slowly losing that weighted feeling that I have to write 10-12 page reports and read several hundred pages over the weekend – … Continue reading → Comment - Like
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Feb 25, 2011, 12:06 am
Anyone home? If you came here for a pick-me-up, you’re delusional. Continue at your own risk. I certainly haven’t been around much. At all. Since December. Maybe mentally, longer than that. Maybe even before my Mom passed away six months … Continue reading → Comment - Like
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Nov 29, 2010, 11:18 pm
Instructions: write your own list of songs (name and artist) that make you instantly crazy because the damn song gets stuck in your head the rest of the day. Here are some of my long-time hellish experiences, though some of … Continue reading → Comment - Like
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Nov 28, 2010, 9:16 pm
I’m thankful Thanksgiving weekend is over because we finished 98% of the painting that we had to do (except for a few little touch up spots), we built a deck off the new kitchen doors to the patio using some … Continue reading → Comment - Like
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Nov 15, 2010, 1:59 am
We spent the last four days painting the kitchen, hallway, ceilings, new bathroom, and small bedroom. By the end of the third day, I’d destroyed another pair of jeans and an old t-shirt – or I could say that I … Continue reading → Comment - Like
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Nov 2, 2010, 12:23 am
The house is a mess. Literally. The roof guys started that portion of the project today and there is a literal ring of debris around the entire house, plus everywhere inside that didn’t have sheet rock is now covered in … Continue reading → Comment - Like
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Oct 24, 2010, 11:36 pm
Robert Plant’s “Big Log” My love is in league with the freeway Its passion will ride, as the cities fly by And the tail-lights dissolve, in the coming of night And the questions in thousands take flight My love is … Continue reading → Comment - Like
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Oct 16, 2010, 12:06 am
“What Else Is There?” – by Royksopp It was me on that road But you couldn’t see me Too many lights out, but nowhere near here It was me on that road Still you couldn’t see me And then flashlights … Continue reading → Comment - Like
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Oct 14, 2010, 1:42 am
I thought I better start posting some of my recent comments/messages/updates from Facebook, here, before I forget and let them disappear into the eternal RSS feed in the sky. Not sure how to describe my inspiration. Disgust? Pure fucking around … Continue reading → Comment - Like
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Oct 10, 2010, 2:14 am
Cher + Christina Aguilara = campy gay musical explosion (and a melting Sideon). The movie Burlesque, comes out this Thanksgiving. One more time: OMG! For the record, I’ve always loved Christina. I never got into Britney Spears, who sang “Hit … Continue reading → Comment - Like
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Oct 6, 2010, 4:29 pm
Few names in the world inspire such guttural rage as Boyd K. Packer, the second-in-command for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. The blogosphere and interwebs have been ablaze the last few days with point and counterpoint … Continue reading → Comment - Like
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Oct 3, 2010, 12:50 am
I love the Scissor Sisters. I remember an early critic calling them “disciples of the Bee Gees,” and I remember thinking that critic was either fucktarded or tone-deaf or both. Enjoy. Filed under: musical offering, video Comment - Like
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Oct 2, 2010, 2:09 am
Elder Marlin K. Jensen, a Mormon leader, apologizes for the “pain” of Prop 8. The Advocate article can be found here. Perhaps the pain he’s referring to is the lessening sounds of clinks and clanks in the holiest endeavors of tithing? Perhaps. … Continue reading → Comment - Like
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Oct 1, 2010, 2:15 am
I haven’t participated in Talk Thursday (informal, offline group of bloggers who rotate and participate in word/phrase/prompts, weekly) in a long while. Here we go. My personal preference is to highlight the word/phrase/prompt in the post. Carry on. I have a hard … Continue reading → Comment - Like
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Sep 28, 2010, 11:31 pm
A few weeks ago the construction crew tore up the existing patio and dug out the space for the new foundation where the extended kitchen will be. Forms were made, and then they poured the concrete. One of the guys … Continue reading → Comment - Like
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Sep 22, 2010, 7:08 pm
This made my day. Supposedly this was shot in one take, which is also supposedly their trademark. OK Go – White Knuckles. Filed under: video Comment - Like
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Sep 21, 2010, 11:40 pm
Between work, school, family, funeral, remodel, friends in crisis, more work, and more friends in crisis, I finally hit the proverbial wall. Today at work, right after lunch, I took the rest of the day off. I ws done. My … Continue reading → Comment - Like
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Sep 17, 2010, 2:15 am
I did it. 30 posts in 30 days. I can’t say I’m in the habit yet, because on at least three occasions I made it as far as laying down for bed and sitting straight up with the realization that … Continue reading → Comment - Like
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Sep 16, 2010, 2:17 am
Part of me can’t believe I’ve done 28 (plus today) days in a row. Kind of hard for me to wrap my mind around the idea of a year from now. I can see as far as this week because … Continue reading → Comment - Like
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Sep 15, 2010, 2:33 am
A year ago we were still decompressing and coming down off the high of a 4000 mile road trip through the western U.S., then a short little trip to Chicago to visit Scott’s family. Work-wise, I was doing annual reviews … Continue reading → Comment - Like
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Sep 14, 2010, 1:20 am
I want my brain to start working regularly again. It’s still hard to focus and pay attention for long periods of time. Kinda hard to recap the month in great detail when I can barely remember anything but the passing … Continue reading → Comment - Like
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Sep 13, 2010, 2:10 am
When the nephews you used to babysit now have kids of their own, you’re middle-aged. When you brother’s kids look so very much like he did when he was growing up, you know you’re middle-aged. When you give the tribute … Continue reading → Comment - Like
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Sep 12, 2010, 1:07 am
Like the last several weeks, I woke up on and off between four and five a.m. I made myself breath and try to relax, and the warmth of Scott next to me lulled me back to sleep. My body was … Continue reading → Comment - Like
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Sep 11, 2010, 2:41 am
Even though yesterday was Mom’s funeral, I said my goodbyes today. What with coordinating the service, comforting my brother and sister, and finding enough umbrellas because of the rain, I didn’t really take a moment and have any quiet or … Continue reading → Comment - Like
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Sep 10, 2010, 12:11 am
“Great Southern Land,” by Icehouse, is one of the first songs I remember seeing on MTV as a teen. This, along with Duran Duran’s “Hungry Like the Wolf,” were some of the original songs that were played, and they were … Continue reading → Comment - Like
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Sep 9, 2010, 1:16 am
False avertising. I have no intention of posting links to a favorite website. I don’t have it in me to whore for someone/somewhere else. I’ll whore out my own, thank you very much: http://sideon.wordress.com. See? Mom’s funeral is tomorrow. I … Continue reading → Comment - Like
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Sep 8, 2010, 2:29 am
Greetings from Midvale, Utah. We live in the Pacific time zone, so even though we’re now in Mountain, I’m still technically on time. If my ass was sitting at home, I’d still be on time. Jeebus, it’s been a long-ass day. My recipe for … Continue reading → Comment - Like
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Sep 7, 2010, 2:24 am
It’s late, I just finished my Mom’s obituary, so pardon me if I don’t put a lot of effort into today’s post. But here goes. I enjoy making beer, particularly lagers. In the winter, our pool is the perfect temperature … Continue reading → Comment - Like
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Sep 6, 2010, 1:13 am
I have a writing talent, but I don’t want to write about that since it’s what I’m doing here in general. I’d rather write about obscure talents and things I recognize, but rarely take the time to express or share. None … Continue reading → Comment - Like
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Sep 5, 2010, 1:07 am
The prior few weeks I figure I’m averaging five hours of sleep a night, tops. Last night was no exception. I went to bed at around midnight, got a few hours sleep between then an 5:30, dropped off again, then … Continue reading → Comment - Like
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Sep 4, 2010, 1:36 am
Michael Whalen is a favorite artist of mine. His work has been on the cover of sci-fi and fantasy novels for decades. He’s done covers for Stephen King, Isaac Asminov, Anne McCaffrey, and also musical artists like Meatloaf and Sepultura. I … Continue reading → Comment - Like
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Sep 3, 2010, 1:37 am
Quite a few songs from over the years can make me cry. I remember during the summer, staying at my sister’s house in Logan. Looking back, I’m surprised that I had as much alone time as I did, considering she … Continue reading → Comment - Like
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Sep 2, 2010, 2:07 am
If I was interested in fanfic, I would write stories about Torchwood. The main character, Jack, is a sexual being who can’t die. He has his moments with men and women, but the majority of his dalliances are with men. … Continue reading → Comment - Like
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Sep 1, 2010, 12:39 am
Nonfictional books aren’t something I go for, other than the textbooks for school or technical manuals for applications. Nonfictional books about people’s lives don’t interest me. For some reason I’m more interested in impossible stories that may or may not … Continue r... Comment - Like
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Aug 31, 2010, 2:29 am
I just about to shut down my pc and head to bed. Egads. I be tired. The topic feels like a repeat or a variation of an already-posted topic, like Day 4′s challenge of favorite book, which are all fictional. … Continue reading → Comment - Like
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Aug 30, 2010, 1:29 am
I broke the streak of talking to my Pa each day since the 19th when Mom died. I was so absorbed with school and stuff around the house that I totally forgot to call him. He didn’t call me, either, … Continue reading → Comment - Like
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Aug 29, 2010, 2:37 am
How “recent” is recent? The pic I’ll attach here is from June. I have a few from July, but I’m feeling a tad lazy and don’t feel like downloading them from the camera. Okay, not so much lazy as very … Continue reading → Comment - Like
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