Halloween in Jersey in the 80s
Here’s a great bit of nostalgia for those of us who grew up in the tri-state area in the 80s. Mom – make sure you show these to Ken!
New “How Stuff Works” Article
My latest article is up over at How Stuff Works — How Sand Dunes Work.
Happy Halloween!
So, today is Halloween. This year we have no party to dress up for, but we’re celebrating the season by seeing The Toxic Avenger tomorrow. If you’re dressing up this year, tell us about your costume! And if you’re not dressing up, tell us about your favorite (or least favorite) costume. Or your very first Halloween costume.
The first costume I can remember choosing myself and wearing to school was a Snoopy costume; I think to kindergarten. It was one of those costumes from a box — my grandmother usually made our costumes by hand, so it was very exciting to get one from a store. If I remember correctly, I ended up getting sick that day at school and was only able to trick-or-treat at our next-door neighbors.
Socialism Begins At Home
A few weeks before she was nominated for Vice-President, [Sarah Palin] told a visiting journalist—Philip Gourevitch, of this magazine—that “we’re set up, unlike other states in the union, where it’s collectively Alaskans own the resources. So we share in the wealth when the development of these resources occurs.” Perhaps there is some meaningful distinction between spreading the wealth and sharing it (“collectively,” no less), but finding it would require the analytic skills of Karl the Marxist.
‘Zack and Miri Make a Porno’ Opens Tomorrow
Here’s an interview with Kevin Smith. And here’s a clip (language NSFW — as Randall Graves would say, “Obviously.”)
Godless American
Although I find Elizabeth Dole’s campaign tactics to be abhorrent, it’s not without a small amount of pride that I inform you our friend Dave made it into her anti-Kay Hagan commercial. (Dave is the guy who married us.) It feels good to be among the feared. Now excuse me while I go eat a baby for dinner.
Pop Music is Out of Ideas
This song will probably end up being a huge hit, because NOBODY IS EVEN TRYING ANYMORE. Do you hear me? I am one thousand years old.
I Need New Running Shoes
My running shoes are several years old and it’s time to find a new pair before I get injured. I’d like some recommendations for decently-priced sneakers with good support. I’m not a runner; I mostly do a jog/walk/sometimes-sprint combo when I exercise. Right now I’m wearing Sauconys, which I like because they’re American (read: non-sweatshop) made. But I’m open to all suggestions.
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