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You're reading "Scrumptious Word Morsels" by Matt Jacob. This is my blog that I publish several times monthly on occasion to discuss, complain, praise, geek out, and mostly, just to keep my writing sharp. To find out more about me, visit the about page.
Status Updates
- Saw a license plate that said PRSTFAN. Perhaps the owner is a former choir boy?
4 days ago - We (Phoenix Suns) beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 152-114 tonight. That's beyond embarrassing. That's an atomic smackdown. http://ma2t.me/b
5 days ago - NASA finds shrimp dinner on ice beneath Antarctica: http://ma2t.me/8 [Shrimp on ice? The only thing we're missing is cocktail sauce!]
6 days ago - If college is supposed to prepare you for real life, then why do you only have to work at it for 8 months out of the year?
9 days ago - Here's another email tip, free of charge: next time you consider attaching a file greater than 100 KB in size, just turn your computer off.
13 days ago
- Saw a license plate that said PRSTFAN. Perhaps the owner is a former choir boy?
Monthly Archives: April 2008
How my gun saved my life
The scene is yesterday at about 6:30 p.m. The sun is setting and it’s getting dark out, but it’s not quite nighttime yet. I’m coming home from an afternoon of apartment shopping, and I stop at my credit union on the way home because I’ve got some checks to deposit. I’m standing at one of [...]
Don’t take it personally
I think I mentioned this a few months ago, but I’m currently working on redesigning this site. The default WordPress (the software that powers this blog) theme is nice and everything, but it’s the default. It’s ordinary. It’s commonplace. It’s prosaic. Truth is, though, I’ve been redesigning this site for more than four years. Part [...]
Newest addition to my family
Weighing 6 pounds, 12 ounces, and measuring 38.5 inches…
Allergic to life in general
I don’t even know what ragweed is, but I don’t like it. Nor tree pollen, for that matter. Nor anything else that’s dumping tons and tons of allergens into the air.
I’m sneezing.
My eyes are itchy and watery. (Don’t worry, I’ve already checked for rocks).
The mere thought of spending time outdoors is causing an allergic reaction. [...]
An uphill battle: Rainbow sandals and me
I’ve tried to like Rainbow sandals, I really have. Despite numerous problems with my first pair, I still wanted to try the hemp version instead of the standard leather version because it seems like they’d be more durable and comfortable. The leather ones crack easily and don’t hold up to moisture very well, which is [...]
Confucius say… good fortune hard to come by