I recently read two books by comedians. Here is an excerpt from Craig Ferguson: Every night at one a.m., lying in bed, I’d hear a woman sing the most beautiful operatic arias. She sounded like an angel floating between the sirens and over the tar rooftops. I later found out that she was an aspiring [...]
Archive for November, 2010
The Comedians
Posted in Art on 29 November, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Act-tor
Posted in Art, Drama on 24 November, 2010 | 1 Comment »
I have recently become interested in community theatre. I’ve gone to a couple of productions, and the participants seemed to have a lot of fun. So, I have decided to throw my hat into the ring and audition for a play set to run in January. To get ready, I checked out several books about [...]
Preferred Alcohols
Posted in Beer, Canada, Friends, Life on 18 November, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Beer: Dos Equis Gin: Hendrick’s Rubbing: Safeway Rum: Sailor Jerry Vodka: Three Olives Whisky: Canadian Club
What Don’t I Do?
Posted in America, Life on 16 November, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
When I meet new people, I don’t ask them what they do for a living. I don’t ask because I don’t make friends based on job descriptions. I would rather talk about things like nachos, books, and my horrible fantasy football team. The important things. Sometimes people ask me what I do. If I am [...]
Austin Comic Con 2010
Posted in Nerd Herd on 15 November, 2010 | 1 Comment »
2010 marked the first year that Wizard World brought its Comic Con to Austin. It also marked my first convention experience that didn’t have to do with sports cards and me being eleven years old. I’ve got to say, it was a good time. It’s chaotic in a good way. It’s like nerd Mardi Gras. [...]
Bang Ditto by Amber Tamblyn
Posted in Poetry on 15 November, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
You would probably recognize Amber Tamblyn if you saw her. She is in Joan of Arcadia, the Traveling Pants movies, and House. What you might not know is that she is a pretty busy poet. I didn’t know that, either. On Saturday, I was walking around in the library, and I found her newest book. [...]
American Humanist Association vs Bible
Posted in God, The Good Book on 10 November, 2010 | 2 Comments »
The American Humanist Association is about to launch a campaign challenging religious Scripture, especially the Bible and the Koran. The campaign compares quotes from religious Scripture to quotes from historical philosophers and thinkers. An example: The Bible: “A woman should learn in quietness and full submission. I do not permit a woman to teach [...]
My Current Ten
Posted in Television on 9 November, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
30 Rock Arrested Development Battlestar Galactica Community Dollhouse Freaks & Geeks Friday Night Lights LOST Mad Men Veronica Mars
Marriage Tip #2
Posted in Marriage on 5 November, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Sometimes you will have to go to the store and buy an item for married people. It is very likely that as soon as you put the item into your cart, old women and soccer moms with carts of inquisitive children will stand in line next to you. Remember, great is your reward in heaven.
My New Favorite Comedian
Posted in Uncategorized on 1 November, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
David O’Doherty used to tour with Flight of Conchords. He does some musical stuff, as seen below: He also writes books consisting entirely of made-up facts about animals.
