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A World of Circles

January 22nd, 2007 · 7 Responses

Here I sit, on the eve of a snowsports tradeshow in the cheesiest town in America…Vegas. What makes people think this is the perfect place to do business? The friggin’ Excalibur Hotel and Casino? No wireless, $11.99 for ethernet.
It feels like a bit of a return to a world that’s probably not changed that much [...]

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Tags: Action Sports · Instrument · Life · Portland · Snowboarding · Society · Work

Rain In My Butt

December 22nd, 2006 · 4 Responses

Why is everything such a pain in the ass?
Why is everything such a pain in my ass?
Why, when I got to (finally) clean the garbage out of my car, is the last piece of paper just out of reach from the curb side?
Why, when I step off the curb to get a better angle to [...]

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Tags: Grave Generalization · Life · Portland · Society · Vinceland

Older, Lazier

December 11th, 2006 · 4 Responses

Today: Play with, feed and clean up after the dogs.
Yesterday: Play hacky sack at lunch. Do ollies to curbs after school.
Today: Sit in the quiet balcony at the Trail of the Dead/ Blood Brother’s Show at the Crystal Ballroom.
Yesterday: Jam my ass right in front of the stage and share sweat with others at the [...]

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Tags: Family · Fellows · Instrument · Life · Portland · Society · Work

Sunny and Raining

November 25th, 2006 · 3 Responses

An interesting phenomena occured today on the way to work that reminded me of how one’s attitude from day to day can be crucial in living a life of happiness or despair. Today on the way to work, it was sunny and raining at the same time. I needed sunglasses and a waterproof jacket to [...]

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Tags: Fellows · Life · Portland · Society · Vinceland

11.10.73 Reflection

November 3rd, 2006 · 11 Responses

We’ve been in Portland, Oregon for almost 7 months.
I’ve been married for just over 2 months.
I’ve been around Earth just about 33 years.
I’ve been a Melvins fan about 10 years.
I’ve wanted to play the drums for over 15 years.
I’ve been overweight for 25 years. (Some might argue more…but it’s been about 40 for you, lard [...]

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Tags: Family · Fellows · Fishing · Glebelands · Life · Meghan · Music · Portland · Vinceland