Category Archives: culture
The great Jewish/Catholic divide: toasters vs. toaster ovens
In April of 2008, my cousins and I held what is now known as “Pop weekend,” where we took our grandfather and his then-girlfriend to Atlantic City for his birthday. That weekend will probably best be remembered for Pop losing … Continue reading
A giant plastic blob is killing the Pacific Ocean
There is a giant amorphous blob floating in the middle of the Pacific Ocean (note: not pictured here). The blob is known as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch – basically, the ocean currents and our crap have combined to center … Continue reading
The ultimate safety guide for men
This speaks for itself – vitally good advice for anyone in a relationship. I’m sure there are more – feel free to add them in the comments. Thanks to Brett (via The Inquisitr via The Duty).
Assorted summer memories
There were a few random trips/activities I did this summer that I never got around to writing about..and I keep staring at the photos. For posterity’s sake..here they are.
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Assorted reactions to the Nobel Prize
Everything far below was dutifully compiled by The Daily Dish. But first, my initial thoughts… If based on accomplishments to date, it is woefully premature. Even on occasions where the award was given out for progress (e.g. Camp David accords), … Continue reading
Incredible pictures from Afghanistan
Pictures of all kinds, showing the war and the countryside. Worth a look.
Twitter and haiku tributes to Rosh Hashana
Tonight at sundown will mark Rosh Hashana, the Jewish new year. In the Jewish calendar, it’s the year 5769 (courtesy of HebCal.com. Seriously.). Twitter has unveiled it’s own tribute to this festive day that’s worth taking a look at. It’s … Continue reading
Book titles if they were written today
Via kottke.org, this list imagines what classic books would be titled if they had first come out today. Here are some of my favorites from the comments: Then: The Gospel of Matthew Now: 40 Days and a Mule: How One … Continue reading
Second-cousin-once-removed-in-law
This summer, I had lots of family events going on. I am very close with my cousins, and some of them have kids now, which has led to a lot of new family members. This has led to very significant … Continue reading
