Tool.

I can't imagine what this would be useful for. Maybe somebody else can.

Almost perfection.

Nice try, but...

a) It's not clear that it can have a drink ready for me when I walk through the door at 5:35.
b) It connects to A REGULAR PHONE LINE to communicate to the automated ordering system.

More development needed.

Forgotten Album!

Had totally forgotten how much I enjoy The Lovin' Spoonful!

Why you should be scared of Rudy.

Or anyone else who tries to feed you free-market philosophy on health insurance. And you thought it sucked getting dropped from your auto policy for having too many claims...

Also, I apologize for a political post, but these plans always get me riled up.

Seattle Parks Review

Paul and I had talked about making a book on Seattle-area parks, but the Times beat us to it. Although we first talked about this ten years ago and still have done nothing, I may sue.

Maybe the hippie girl was right.

Seriously - I, too, want to head-butt this dude.

True confession: Last weekend I sang Truly Madly Deeply and had to head-butt myself. This is not as easy as it sounds, as it involves a time machine and a studded leather "time-collar."

It's Fun to ???

Enlightenment awaits you. I've tried this with Stairway to Heaven with some success, so I'm already kind of a believer.