Category Archives: me!me!me!

really, darling, I haven’t a thing to drive

Posted on Thursday, 2002 October 03 by Anton

Eventually it hit me that what I’m looking for, car-wise, is what I bought twenty years ago — except that this time I’d prefer that it not be a lemon. I really liked the Citation’s shape: a roomy midsize sedan … Continue reading →

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another day, another blogpost

Posted on Thursday, 2002 September 26 by Anton

Learned this week: a pimple can be quite astonishingly painful, if it’s in the ear-canal. Miyazaki’s 千と千尋の神隠し Spirited Away was fun. I wonder how many of the monsters in the background could be recognized (by a trufan) from other works. … Continue reading →

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zoom zoom

Posted on Saturday, 2002 September 21 by Anton

Been trying on cars. The most comfortable I’ve found so far are SUVs — but I’d rather not be seen driving a ‘penis substitute’ when I already have a rifle. What I really want is a zippy little hatchback, but … Continue reading →

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slings and arrows

Posted on Friday, 2002 September 20 by Anton

My host was down for three days. Seems someone got a bogus disconnect order. Going home last night I bought a $20 BART ticket. Then I put my trousers in the laundry – including my wallet. *argh*

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a little Latin and less Greek

Posted on Saturday, 2002 September 07 by Anton

Today I started a course in medical terminology (aiming to make myself more marketable). I have to restrain myself from speaking up too often, as I know more Greek and Latin (and which is which) than the teacher does. Evidently … Continue reading →

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three days at Worldcon

Posted on Saturday, 2002 August 31 by Anton

Thursday: met not one but two bloggers who had been kind enough to link to me, Charlie Stross and Anita Rowland; as well as Sarah Lawrence without the famous burqa. Chatted with Karen Anderson about this and that. John Hertz, … Continue reading →

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hi, Beth

Posted on Wednesday, 2002 August 28 by Anton

Subject: [spam score 5/10 -pobox] This may seem wierd Date: Wed, 28 Aug 2002 14:54:18 +0900 Hi my name is Beth. I saw yourprofile on ICQ. I am new to the area and am looking for someone to show me … Continue reading →

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