Author Archives: Anton

save my joints

For my sins I’m entering thousands of addresses into a LookOut contacts list, and find that each one takes a surprising number of mouse-clicks. It would go much easier if I could simply type them into a textfile and convert … Continue reading

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it ain’t easy

On a list devoted to systems of writing, the subject of repetitive strain injuries came up, and Peter Daniels remarked: Why do you suppose there are so many works for piano left hand? They didn’t stop being written after the … Continue reading

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Dear SFPD

Next time you protect me from a harmless druggie, could you not step on my foot?

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I still haven’t been carded but

Once upon a time, one saw signs at liquor stores and the like that said “If you’re lucky enough to look 26 or younger, please be prepared to show proof of age.” (Or maybe it was 24.) Over the years … Continue reading

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one small step forward, one big step back

Fluffie, the senior cat, went missing last night. It appears that she got off the roof, sought admittance at the front door (after the humans had gone to bed), and was attacked there presumably by another cat. We try not … Continue reading

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libertarian realism

Eric Raymond argues in favor of the war. Or rather, he argues in favor of some ideal war that will crush Islamic dreams of worldwide empire. What’s missing is any defense of the war actually in progress. I like Russ … Continue reading

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QotD: heresy is vital

If, instead of welcoming inquiry and criticism, the admirers of a great author accept his writings as authoritative, both in their excellences and in their defects, the most serious injury is done to truth. In matters of philosophy and science, … Continue reading

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