archives: Jan, 2007
Jan-23-2007
It's Not All MySpace's Fault
Fool Me Once, Shame On You:
Now mistakes happen. You may accidentally get sucked into giving your password to a fake MySpace site. Sometimes you're working fast and not paying attention. Hackers depend on that.
Jan-20-2007
Late Night in Noodletown
The clamor of total strangers forced to interact at crowded tables.
The alternating rush of hot air from the jet-propelled heater and cold winter wind from each time the door is opened. The chopping of a cleaver.
Jan-17-2007
Where is Everyone?
It's 12:00 on a Saturday and the regular crowd still hasn't shuffled in.
According to Billy Joel, they should have been here hours ago. Something odd has happened in Hoboken since the turn of the New Year. I've gone to a couple of my favorite hangs only to find a whole new crowd.
Jan-16-2007
Lazy Phish
Even the thieves are not trying anymore
We all know that 'phishing'—or the act of scamming folks into giving personal up information—has gotten way outta hand. Some results are just annoying like having a hacker post sales pitches to your My Space friends. Others are more serious like someone finding out how to get into your PayPal account.
Jan-13-2007
A Return to Harmony View
I was meeting my friend Tami for dinner and drinks.
I arrived a little before Tami was ready to leave work. I didn't want to hang out too long in front of the building where she works considering it was where I used to work. There are still a few people I'd rather not run in to.
Jan-11-2007
The Bush-Brannigan Connection
Similarities are getting scarier
In August 2005, I humorously compared George Bush's Iraq strategy to that of Futurama's Zapp Brannigan in his battle against the Series Seven Killbots. As of yesterday, this is no longer funny as Bush announced his ingenious new strategy of escalation.
Jan-09-2007
Tell Them How You Really Feel
Don't try this with your career
DISCLAIMER: This of course is a joke. I love all of my clients dearly and would never dream of having such thoughts about any of them. OK, now that I've secured my income potential for 2007…
Jan-07-2007
You Look Good with a Beard
I realized the other day that I hadn't left my apartment since New Year's Day
I found myself on a writing binge and thoughts of leaving my apartment were few and far between. However, I did realize that the rent needed to be paid. So I got dressed and walked downstairs to see my landlord.
Jan-06-2007
Before & After Sink
Out with the old … in with the new
Not too long ago I noticed some water on my bathroom floor. I had this old, solid porcelain pedestal sink. The thing had a lot of character, but as happens with age, it had its problems as well. For example, the stopper was busted. So when I shaved I had to fill a little bowl of water.
Jan-06-2007
Insomnia, Stench & Good Times
At about a quarter to midnight I was restless. I'd been under the weather lately and sleeping more than I probably should. So I decided to talk a walk.