Monthly Archives: June 2004

Links

Posted on June 24 2004 by Mickey

    It’s too sunny for original thought. Today’s entry is just a bunch of links to stuff I’ve been reading.    In the News: innumerable citizens of Toronto are saved by a stray dog. Go hug your doggie right … Continue reading →

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iPod > Browse

Posted on June 23 2004 by Mickey

    Have I mentioned I’ve gotten sick of Microsoft? Have I mentioned that despite having built a computer last year I am ready chuck it all and switch to Mac OS X? Have I mentioned I’m spending the intervening … Continue reading →

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Litigationville

Posted on June 22 2004 by Mickey

    This was inevitable. Ypsilanti playwright Barton Bund has been contacted by Buffett’s lawyers for titling his new same-sex comedy “Margaritaville”. I’m surprised it took the lawyers this long.

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Bad Boys Caught on Tape!

Posted on June 22 2004 by Mickey

    Hidden below the cheery, sunny surface of American suburbia is the seething disease of domestic violence. All too often a warm family gathering can erupt in a sudden flashpoint of aggression — brother against brother — here caught … Continue reading →

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Best Wishes to the Paskiewiczes

Posted on June 21 2004 by Mickey

    Reid and Jennifer were married last month up on Mackinac Island. Since not everyone could join them then, they waited till Saturday for their reception: a casual affair held outdoors at Lower Huron Metropark in Belleville. SFG Action … Continue reading →

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Jake & Oscar

Posted on June 19 2004 by Mickey

    My nephew’s dog Corky had to be put to sleep a while ago, due to failing health. Now, Jake has a new dog, and as he said recently “I’m so happy I could cry!”    Here are Jake … Continue reading →

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Everybody!  Everybody!

Posted on June 18 2004 by Mickey

    I only ordered them on Wednesday, but my new Homestar Runner figurines are here already! Talk about service! I am impressed.    Below is a photo of my new treasures. (Consider it a follow up to this link … Continue reading →

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Something for the Ladies

Posted on June 17 2004 by Mickey

    Responding to “popular” demand, I’m beginning what might become a continuing series where I post a photo of me. Consider this a teaser, since it’s only a body part; but here I am in all my full-color glory…

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Something Else to Buy

Posted on June 16 2004 by Mickey

    This looks like just what I need to spruce up my 20GB iPod. Then, after I get it all nice and shiny, I can preserve its sheen with this.    Sounds like a pretty good plan, actually. I’ll … Continue reading →

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Coming Attractions

Posted on June 16 2004 by Mickey

    The Digital Bits reports the DVD release of A Matter of Life & Death (US title: Stairway to Heaven), a movie I’ve mentioned frequently, has been delayed. “[S]cheduled to be released on May 25th, [the film] has now … Continue reading →

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