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Hot

August 2nd, 2008 · No Comments

This month’s NaBloPoMo theme is hot.  I have no idea what this means to me.
hot (h?t)
adj., hot·ter, hot·test.

Having or giving off heat; capable of burning.
Being at a high temperature.

Being at or exhibiting a temperature that is higher than normal or desirable: a hot forehead.
Causing a burning sensation, as in the mouth; [...]

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Simply not true

March 13th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Things that people believe(d), but just aren’t true:

The Earth is flat.
Walt Disney is in cryonic storage.
Federal law allows Texas to fly the state flag above the US flag.
Iraq has WMD
German would have become the official language of the USA, but for one vote.
The sun revolves around the Earth.
Britney Spears is talented.
Stars can be seen during [...]

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Tags: laundry list · random facts

A dozen things about Vermont

March 4th, 2008 · No Comments

Vermont does not allow billboard advertising. I love that. It is so nice to drive on the interstate (91 and 89) and not be faced with advertising every 10 feet. It is so obvious when you cross over into New York or Mass.
John Deere was born in Rutland, Vermont. Who knew?
Montpelier is [...]

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Tags: laundry list · my hometown · random facts

Life goals

February 19th, 2008 · 2 Comments

Boing Boing led me to this, which led me to this, which led me to this:

The text on the chocolates in this box describe something you should have done in your life. If you’ve done it, you can eat the candy, otherwhise it has to stay in the box until your deed is fulfilled.
I think [...]

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Tags: discussion question · random facts

Feb 01

February 1st, 2008 · No Comments

February 1
We got out of school early today due to ice and snow.  I was home by about 12:30.  I spent most of the rest of the day in this position.  I caught up on blogs, worked on some websites, and just sort of wasted time watching soaps and Monk.
The plow has gone by probably [...]

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Tags: as seen on tv · random facts · weather report