Archive for August, 2004

(non-)moving update + wreck beach report

Monday, August 16th, 2004

I hate landlords even more than moving. We were supposed to move on sunday, but we didn’t. here’s the scoop.
For those who haven’t been keeping up, we’re getting kicked out of our current house, and we’ve just recently found a new place to go. On friday evening, we were supposed to go [...]

i hate moving.

Friday, August 13th, 2004

blah. so i have to move again. soon. like in three days, and i haven’t packed yet and one of my roommates is deep in the wilderness until possibly saturday.
for those who don’t know, i’ve had some roommate difficulties lately. there are 4 people living in my house (including myself). [...]

feelings of isolation in capitalism

Friday, August 13th, 2004

(Followup to Cuddling with Strangers)
A friend of mine just inadvertantly supplied me with some motivation and direction. He had just read the Cuddling with Strangers article, and had some reservations. Specifically, he said “I don’t think capitalism has anything to do with your thing about being isolated.”
So, what’s the big deal [...]

racism & colonialism

Thursday, August 12th, 2004

from Kizhiibaabinesik: A bright star, burning briefly, by Ward Churchill
It should surprise no one that Leah might have ended her days an alcoholic. Liquor and other intoxicants, after all, replaced Gatling guns and smallpox as the greatest killers of native people during the twentieth century.
I haven’t read the entire article yet…i’m still at work right [...]

cuddling with strangers?

Wednesday, August 11th, 2004

Soon after connecting to my regular IRC channels, someone sent me a link to an article about “cuddling parties“. The basic idea is that these folks get together in their pyjamas and cuddle with each other.
what a great example of the effects of isolation in our society, eh? all these people who [...]

not-quite-fixed-gear ride

Tuesday, August 10th, 2004

Before i get into the current story, some background might be required. I’m sure there are some of you out there who are unfamiliar with the term “fixed-gear” in relation to bicycles.

First Post!

Monday, August 9th, 2004

Hey all. I’ve finally got on board the blogging bandwagon. stay tuned for more.