Category Archives: consumption

Dirty Laundry

Posted on February 21, 2009 by spider

There is a big problem in my life that I have been ignoring for years. Or, just papering over and pretending to deal with. It’s one of those things that is private and if I chose to never mention it … Continue reading →

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Things I discovered in 2008

Posted on January 18, 2009 by spider

Even though life doesn’t exactly adhere to the calendar,  I can honestly say that 2008 did have a unique personality, different than any year I’ve experienced before. Here’s a look back at some of the new discoveries in my life … Continue reading →

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If the bus were cool.

Posted on January 12, 2009 by spider

If the bus were cool, more people would ride it. If the bus were cool, car drivers wouldn’t be frightened of the “dangers” of sharing their motorized transit with folks they don’t know – delinquents and vandals. If the bus … Continue reading →

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The Year Without Coffee

Posted on January 5, 2009 by spider

Five days it’s been since I last sipped a cup of coffee. Not very long, true. But consider the context: Before January 1, 2009, I’d gone easily six months solid without not having at least one cup of coffee a … Continue reading →

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Posted on December 3, 2008 by xtina

I hesitate to write about this because I rilly rilly rilly detest it when people write about their gym rattedness, so I’m gonna try to avoid repelling you (the faceless, nameless reader) with too much of my own pomposity on … Continue reading →

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Fantastic (Football)

Posted on September 8, 2008 by spider

Observations from week 1 of the NFL season: TV: So far, Sunday Ticket + 42″ HD x NFL = hot damn! I recognize that this indulgence in watching football could be seen as, I dunno, juvenile. However, the fact is … Continue reading →

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Green isn’t just a catchphrase

Posted on July 30, 2008 by spider

Last year I bought a non-disposable plastic water bottle. The idea was to have a permanent, portable water container – good for home, commute, office, and gym. It worked. Until a coworker schooled me on the horrendous side effects of some plastics – including especially the “No. 7″ plastic my Nalgene bottle was made of. Turns out, not such a great idea. In fact, a bad idea. Very Bad. Continue reading →

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And now for something completely different

Posted on February 17, 2008 by spider

Yesterday I bought a couple of pen holders for my desk. This is the latest step in an ongoing effort to set up my home office to be comfortable, practical, and workable. I spend lots of time at my computer, … Continue reading →

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Why soda pop is so good for you:

Posted on January 8, 2008 by spider

I know none of you actually drink soda. But … just for good measure, here is a gut-wrenching close-up look at what sippin’ that can o’ Coke gets you: In The First 10 minutes: 10 teaspoons of sugar hit your … Continue reading →

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San Diego’s water is safe and healthy to drink for most people*

Posted on October 17, 2007 by xtina

Living in a semi-arid land like San Diego has made me conscious of potable water as a precious and scarce natural resource. Growing up in NorCal, I remember drinking water from the faucet or even the hose without a second … Continue reading →

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It is better to be small, like a grain of rice

Posted on September 21, 2007 by spider

I am still attempting to soak up all of the Burning Man adventures, my concern about my own impact on this world motivates me to recycle like crazy. I am proud to say that, at home I generate roughly twice … Continue reading →

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Focus, consistency, discipline

Posted on April 16, 2007 by spider

For all of my harping last week about the evils of teevee (or tell-lie-vision, as xtina says), one thing I did not focus on is my own role injecting the poison into my brain. Certainly teevee is chock full of … Continue reading →

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