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Nov 11, 2011, 1:52 pm
I haven't posted in quite a while.
But I am motivated to write for three reasons.
First, Amazon reminded me I haven't posted in forever and they'll dump my blog from Kindle availability if I don't. It's not that Amazon is threatening or foreboding; they just make a good point. The ... Comment - Like
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Sep 1, 2011, 12:15 am
TV is my first love. And I'm a spreadsheet guy. I've written all about my obsession with both TV and spreadsheets here.
For 2011, I've done it once again. Poring through the various network and cable sites, TV blog sites, and the best episode guide on the Internet (epguides.com), I've taken th... Comment - Like
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Aug 12, 2011, 9:16 am
Maybe there isn't an official Improv Nation, but I still feel part of one.
This weekend, the Baltimore Improv Group is hosting its fifth annual Baltimore Improv Festival at the Creative Alliance in Baltimore.
I took some improv classes a few years ago to help with my writing, and t... Comment - Like
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Jul 15, 2011, 12:11 pm
Sorry, but I think it's funny when a bald guy gets a haircut. Shortest post ever. But it is a post. And now Nick Heyward's voice is in my head (classic 80s reference).
Cheers!
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Jun 28, 2011, 6:19 pm
What is wrong with me? How is it that it's been nearly two months since I've posted?
This took me 30 seconds to write. Granted, I'm not really saying anything but at least it's not two-months old.
Here's a quick thought: Facebook is slow today, Twitter is down and my Yahoo! server is blo... Comment - Like
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May 1, 2011, 5:38 pm
Although it seems to be promised, you can't have everything in a pill. And the long-term effects of what drugs can do to one's body, prescribed or otherwise, often aren't revealed for years.
GlaxoSmithKline is offering their latest miracle, Alli, the FDA-approved weight loss pill.
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Mar 13, 2011, 11:16 pm
People post too much information on Facebook. This is not a revelation, I know. And I'm not even referring to the terribly personal gems like "I just had another pap smear. Here's the JPEG..." Or "Prostate exams are a pain in the ass. Here's the JPEG..." That's information I think we can all a... Comment - Like
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Mar 6, 2011, 7:25 pm
With the right feedback, an open and receptive mind, and a willingness to just start doing that thing you want to do so badly, I believe you can achieve your dream, whatever that dream might be. Like a champion of run-on sentences. ;-) I've actually had three big dreams. And two have been real... Comment - Like
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Feb 10, 2011, 11:39 pm
Muddle Age? That's a typo, right?
No.
OMG. What could that be? Did you read it on WebMD?
No. I made it up. But it's real, man.
It's when you double your age and realize, "Aw crap. No way. I'm not going to live that long."
For me, it's 94. No matter how organic my ... Comment - Like
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Jan 8, 2011, 7:05 pm
What?
Why would I ask such a question?
I'm totally serious, but not in a fashion sense. It's not about having officially licensed gear, your own nickname name on your jersey (with your age or #1), or squeezing one's body into Under Armour® like an overstuffed sausage casing. What ... Comment - Like
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Jan 3, 2011, 8:31 pm
I realize that acronyms like WTF are ridiculously overused, but I don't know what else conveys my reaction to this particular ad more perfectly every time I see it. And because I still see it several times a day, I am compelled to comment. Also, because I'm incredibly opinionated, I feel compelled t... Comment - Like
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Dec 12, 2010, 2:06 pm
STEVE KAPLAN: Photo used without permission; but it's a nice shot, so he should be OK with it.
Last week I flew to Los Angeles to attend Steve Kaplan's Comedy Intensive, a writing course all about comedy.
I live in Baltimore. Why would I fly to L.A. for a course offered in closer location... Comment - Like
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Nov 7, 2010, 3:45 pm
Let's face it. You can't have a horror movie without stupid people. Common sense tells one not to enter the household when the door jamb has been obviously crowbarred. If flicking the light switch has no effect and you're not in a thunderstorm, turn around and walk away. And do not go in the b... Comment - Like
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Nov 2, 2010, 5:20 pm
I put myself out there on the Baltimore Sun's Mobbies Awards. A contest for local bloggers and tweeters, it's a really great way to gain exposure, invite new readers and connect with some local people. I've asked family and friends to vote for this blog and for my personal Twitter account (@GCGeek),... Comment - Like
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Oct 31, 2010, 2:59 pm
Yesterday I attended Jon Stewart's Rally to Restore Sanity, and Stephen Colbert's March to Keep Fear Alive. For those unaware, it was an invite to show solidarity among anyone who chooses to participate in downplaying the extremism fed to us by today's media. We're not at Civil War. We're simply des... Comment - Like
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Oct 24, 2010, 6:08 pm
I have a lot of friends on Twitter. Many of them are writers. And some of those writers have tricked me into joining them for the National Novel Writing Month in November, sponsored by a fabulous web site for writers: NaNoWriMo.
OK, I wasn't really tricked. I was encouraged. And that's the poi... Comment - Like
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Oct 9, 2010, 9:07 pm
Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images North AmericaYou may know him as Dot Com. Or Uptown Kevin Brown. Or Big Kev. They’re all gentlemen. I had the pleasure of interviewing Kevin Brown this week about his life, acting, stand-up comedy, 30 Rock, Tina Fey and some other exciting projects. And Tina F... Comment - Like
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Sep 5, 2010, 4:30 pm
I'm a writer of many kinds, one being freelance. Because I'm relatively new, I'm a "free"-lance writer, meaning I do a lot of it gratis. But I really do it because I love to write. And I'm honored to be asked.
Free-lancing always offers exposure, traffic back to my blog, practice and the oppor... Comment - Like
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Aug 31, 2010, 12:33 am
Now I know how Conan feels. Minus the 30 million, a new show on TBS and a third-row seat at the Emmys. But let me take you back in time before I discuss last night's half-assedy of execution by NBC of Tweet the Presenters.
In 1987, an open casting call aired on MTV for The New Monkees, a... Comment - Like
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Aug 10, 2010, 6:31 pm
I've been thinking about this a lot lately. There are many things I don't get to in the time I'd prefer, but it's no longer from procrastination or avoidance. It's from all this bloody technology that's supposed to make everything easier with instant access on-demand.
I don't know about you bu... Comment - Like
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Jul 18, 2010, 5:09 pm
Today I'm skipping the humor and going with a serious post.
I'm not in real estate, nor do I have a background in economics or finance. But as an observer and participant, I have to ask: Is real estate really a glorified pyramid scheme playing out before us in slow motion?
According to W... Comment - Like
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Jun 16, 2010, 8:46 pm
I've updated my blog design! I still need to clean up the header graphic but it's coming along.
And I've just posted a new PAGE: Awesome Tweeps: Follow Friday!
Click the page link above, or this handy hyperlink: Awesome Tweeps: Follow Friday
It's a work in progress, but it's over 6... Comment - Like
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May 2, 2010, 3:41 pm
I'm so excited! Matt Debenham's latest, The Book of Right and Wrong, has just arrived. But without an electronic device, how am I to enjoy it?
Thursday 3:43 PM
USPS Delivery Person arrives. In my mail, this appears:
Can you feel the excitement? Actually, I'm guessing at the time of arri... Comment - Like
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Apr 17, 2010, 1:02 pm
Living in a society where someone who is considered tall -- an artificial, subjective measurement -- can be offered unmerited authority or respect, it's good to remember the qualities of people who aren't awarded the same consideration simply due to the genetic wheel of fortune. That's right. I'm a ... Comment - Like
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Apr 12, 2010, 9:21 pm
A good friend of mine and regular reader here, Diane, made a simple request: "Can I subscribe to your blog on my Kindle?" Of course, I said "Yes!" It's been something I've been wanting to do and there's no excuse to delay it any further.
So I went to Amazon and signed on as a publisher. I gave... Comment - Like
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Mar 21, 2010, 6:20 pm
I am a man of many interests. I play guitar, watch lots of television, read (need to do this much more), study improv techniques to help with the stage fright and the writing (signed up for BIG's advanced course this spring), manage a fantasy sports team (baseball starts next week!), and connect wit... Comment - Like
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Jan 17, 2010, 5:01 pm
I'm a big fan of American Idol, and twitter. And I missed out on all the fun until yesterday. I kept hearing about "Pants on the Ground" but had no idea what it meant. Honestly, I thought it was military speak. It turns out, 62-year-old "General" Larry Platt auditioned for American Idol, which was s... Comment - Like
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Jan 4, 2010, 9:24 pm
I had fun on Twitter a few days ago when I started #SpamResolutions, but it just didn't catch on.
The basic idea: What would my New Year's resolutions look like if I believed the ridiculous spam emails I receive? Here is what I came up with:
Meet my secret crush.
Update my PayPal password... Comment - Like
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Dec 26, 2009, 2:06 pm
10 - Avatar
Just because it's top of mind and exhaustive media exposure of another medium across all media is annoying.
9. Balloon Boy
As freaky as the chase coverage was, the parents deserve jail time and the story deserves a rest.
8. Octomom
Ah, child exploitation for fame. Also, see #9 and #... Comment - Like
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Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm
A driving force in my life is to be heard. I had a brief stint on radio. I've performed on "stage" with my guitar. And like David with his slingshot, I've stood up at meetings and spoken my mind rationally, intelligently, and with respect, often to those who don't return it and for those who choose ... Comment - Like
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Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm
A freelance article I wrote recently posted here: Ask Matt and Tamsen
Ten creative and heartfelt ways to celebrate Valentine's Day in style! And these are not gender-specific.
10. A Letter from Future You – Tell your partner "I’m happy with where we are" by writing a letter sent bac... Comment - Like
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Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm
I've added a new page to my blog called Daily Amusement. You can see it now in the above Blog Bar.
I may not have a funny blog post each day (each week, each month), but I can easily drop in an amusing joke, tweet, image, video or story each day. So come back daily and see for yourself!
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Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm
A freelance article I wrote recently posted here: Ask Matt & Tamsen
Top Ten Things a Man Would Rather be Doing on Valentine's Day than Celebrating
10. Filing Taxes - The lesser of two evils when it comes to procrastination: buy a gift or do my taxes? I'm in the dog house if I don't get a gift... Comment - Like
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Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm
When I'm not blogging, I'm podcasting, freelance writing or tweeting.
I podcast for HoCoMoJo (Howard County Mobile Journalism). Local thoughts on living in Howard County, MD. You can check them out here if you're so inclined: Podcasts for HoCoMoJo
I freelance for Ask Matt and Tamsen.... Comment - Like
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