The Diatribe * net

Over the last several months (actually, probably over the last few years), local news stations have highlighted stories of the increased presence of wild animals in the suburbs of greater Boston.  Some of you out there are aware of my completely justifiable fear of bears in the suburbs.  Hey, they have been spotted in several [...]

It’s about time. It’s finally becoming more seasonable (read: Damn Global Warming). After departing the Northeast, I was eager to enjoy the warm californian winters while the Northeast froze.. but it wasn’t until recently that the mercury has begun to fall in New York & Boston while maintaining a balmy 60 degrees here in the [...]

I’ve been a little obsessed with YouTube lately, if you couldn’t tell. Actually, I can’t take credit for finding this one, but I did partake in the hilariaty that ensued after-the-fact. Either way, this guy is fantastic. Apparently, this is in Montgomery, AL, but I want to do all of my shopping here! Maybe this will [...]

I don’t like my neighbors.  On one side of me is a married couple a little older than Swedish Girl and me.  On the other side of me is a man?  A woman?  One of each?  I have no idea, as their shades and blinds are always closed and I don’t think I’ve ever seen them.  [...]

Okay, you have to pick your last meal.  It can be anything you want, however many courses you want, and comes with any beverage (alcoholic or not) you want.  What will it be? As for me, I have very little idea.  I’ve had discussions with friends about what our favorite foods are and I’ve never really been [...]

Why is it that the more that I watch this.. the funnier it gets..

Someone in my office was so kind to forward this to me. This is probably my dream house.. maybe when Miss Possible and I buy our $5 Million Dollar home here in California, we’ll be able to have a set-up like this… Considering The Captain’s latest purchase, I’d imagine that he’d have similar aspirations.