Category Archives: whining

Metafilter Transparency

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Al

Hey Cortex aka Josh Millard, Jessamyn West, Matt Haughey, Paul Bausch, others, It’s not that long of a story. But I guess it’s easier to claim I was being a pain than for you all to admit you were thin-skinned censors. … Continue reading →

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If you’re uninsured, don’t read this rant

Posted on June 30, 2009 by Al

I realize I’m privileged to even have health care coverage, so I feel somewhat guilty to lodge this complaint.  I’ve had a cold for about a week.  Since Friday I’ve lost my voice.  So even though I don’t feel awful, … Continue reading →

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Even Near Summer

Posted on May 21, 2009 by Al

the plummet: broken washer, workload, boring meals, too much beer Mozambicans, Mexicans, North Koreans, danger sneakers

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Breaking News — Leigh Hamilton is in my Penthouse!

Posted on February 27, 2009 by Al

Some of you may remember my post about former XM Radio personality, Leigh Hamilton. I’m happy to say that the love you showed her in the comments brought her across blog street for a visit. I’m inviting her to the … Continue reading →

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Leigh Hamilton put out on the Street

Posted on November 20, 2008 by Al

I’ve been an XM radio subscriber for a few years now and grown to like a number of channels.  But there was one I really loved: channel 60, Soul Street.  Sirius and XM merged and everything changed about a week … Continue reading →

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Boofuckinhoo

Posted on October 10, 2008 by Al

Hmmm, there sure seem to be a lot of twopointopians and others terribly upset LJ is hosting the AL. I’m so “anonymous.” Scary! It seems I’m also “negative,” and we’re all supposed to be “positive” and “constructive.” Cry me a … Continue reading →

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The Real Bastille

Posted on July 14, 2008 by Al

First of all, let’s get this straight: today is the real Bastille Day.  It wasn’t on Saturday, Portland.  That was just convenience for you sorry saps who have employment on Mondays in July.  Picture me on the patio, perhaps sipping … Continue reading →

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Husker

Posted on July 12, 2008 by Al

DSC04104 Originally uploaded by bluehole At the Beaverton Farmers’ Market, women rip the tops of corn open just like they do in Portland.  Because God forbid if someone spends a dime and gets a few bad kernels at the top … Continue reading →

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June

Posted on June 1, 2008 by Al

is cool and moist.

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Seriously

Posted on May 9, 2008 by Al

You say you’re so busy, but is there anyone else in America with your cushy job*? I mean, come on, you visit this site constantly. Don’t whine about no free time. *How’d you get that job again? Oh yeah. Now … Continue reading →

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