So, what happens when you mail a letter to someone, but instead of putting a 39 cent stamp from the post office, you just tape on some loose change adding up to 39 cents? The letter was addressed from me (Philadelphia), to my girlfriend in NY. 39 Cents composed of one Quarter, one Dime and … Read more
Really? Is My Face Red! White chick to black chick: That’s a cute bag. It would be, if it were real. Black chick: Bitch, it ain’t fake, it’s stolen! —14th & 8th via Overheard in New York, Jun 22, 2007 One of this week’s PostSecret entries: I particularly like the palpable subliminal message behind the … Read more
Do you think you have challenges in your life? Meet Hee Ah Lee, the four-fingered pianist. (That’s four fingers total; not four on each hand.) Compared to hers, my life is a breeze—like a day in paradise with an umbrella drink. Robert bought me this straw, which is just the deal. He got me that … Read more
Finally, a convenient place to store your cell phone, and even talk hands-free if need be… Robert and I met Dave, Kevin, Glenn, John, and a friend of Dave’s and Kevin’s that I can’t remember at Finch’s for a late breakfast. At home Robert helped me re-arrange my guest bedroom, which included moving my computer … Read more
My buddy Hrafn over at Inkblot Earth found this fantastic audio recording that sounds exactly like you’re getting a haircut. I thought it was so cool that I had to do some research. These are called Holophonic sounds and are made to be listened to with headphones. They are recorded with a dummy head that has … Read more
William Ames Christopher William Ames Christopher, 67, of Cary died Sunday, May 27, 2007. Ames was born in Chuckatuck, Nansemond County, VA to the late Floyd H. Christopher and Dorothy Ames Christopher. He was a graduate of NC State, Class of 1961 and retired from NC State Government as Asst. Director for persons with the … Read more
I worked for a few hours in our new Service-Learning office. I met E-Ching, Sarah, Myra, Alissa, Patti, Elizabeth, Erin, Gregor at Southpoint where we all went to see: My favorite display was one on the nervous system. The first glance appeared alien-like, but once I realized what it was, it was just the coolest … Read more
Visually blurry, but conceptually clear… I had a delightful lunch with Kevin (zy1125 ) today. We ate at Rudino’s in RTP, where I boy-watched, while Kevin looked straight ahead at the drink machine the entire time, Marla. Evidently, I walked by Will, who was sitting right behind me, a couple of times and didn’t notice … Read more
Two cases in point: We went to Finch’s for breakfast, and our waitress brought my two extra pieces of toast to me, saying, “Here you go, baby; she didn’t know you had an extra order,” referring to the other waitress who had brought out our food in her stead. “Thanks,” I said, and then, “By … Read more
A middle-aged woman had a heart attack and was taken to the hospital. While on the operating table, she had a near death experience. Seeing God, she asked, “Is my time up?” God said, “No, you have another 43 years, 2 months and 8 days to live.” Upon recovery, the woman decided to stay in … Read more