Relationships, right, people? I mean, what more is there to say? So onerous are relationships that the popular social network Facebook includes “it’s complicated” among users relationships statuses. Fucked up, I know. OK, so we all know relationships are complicated, and we’re at least a little bit familiar with the everyday, run-of-the-mill complications. However, the [...]
Bacon: the fairydust of the food world
I get to see Jim Gaffigan at the Winspear on Feb 1. He and I have something in common: a love of bacon. But bacon is that good. I bet if you put bits of bacon on a strip of bacon, you could travel back in time. It’s like a tasty vortex. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVKJpkq-wNo&rel=1]
The peaks and valleys of the VC game
I was referred to this site today. Man, there are some interesting profiles on VC firms here. If you’re looking for venture capital, you might want to have a peek at www.theFunded.com first. An excerpt: Allen Frazier brought Jon Gilbert from Arthur Anderson with him when he formed Frazier Securities. Jon is a former cop, [...]
Our dumb online atlas
The Onion‘s more or less accurate take on a few select countries: The USA: “The United States was founded in 1776 on the principles of life, liberty, and the reckless pursuit of happiness at any cost—even life and liberty.” Japan: “In 1945, two atomic bombs were dropped on the nation of Japan, destroying entire cities [...]
The long drive…
Back in high school, if I had to go to the bathroom for a #2, I used to drive home. I shit you not. Read: Who can be affected by Toilet Phobia? Toilet Phobia can affect anyone at any time and ranges from a mild disruption through to a significant disruption of daily life. Causes of [...]
Under my skin
I never really realized it, but I’m fairly curious about Inuit and First Nations spiritual and tribal symbols. I remember coming across a Haida artwork print of a frog when I was in Tofino one summer. I meant to buy it but never did. Regretted it for the longest time. Then, in Waterloo, Ontario of [...]