Monthly Archives: October 2013

Pointless controversy: The serial comma

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Lummox JR

I got into an interesting discussion recently, one that apparently causes English departments to form sides and descend into bloody clashes. It concerns the use of the serial comma, also known as the Oxford comma. Which of these do you … Continue reading →

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Cauliflower rice au gratin and low-carb chicken Parmesan meatballs

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Lummox JR

For health reasons my wife has gone back to eating low-carb, as of just this week. While I’m not joining her in that, I’ve been trying to find more dishes that I can cook for us both. We’re both big … Continue reading →

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Meet the explorers

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Lummox JR

It’s high time I posted a book update. I’ve passed the halfway point in rewriting Below, and I’m on the cusp of Part 4 (of 5). The final word count for the first draft is looking to be about 110-120K … Continue reading →

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Credit where it’s due

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Lummox JR

Permit me an anti-rant. I’ve been frustrated a lot over the years with Time-Warner Cable. Their new DVR software rollout a few years ago was a mess: The feature that skipped back a bit when you fast-forwarded wasn’t so bad, … Continue reading →

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Not yet! I’m not ready!

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Lummox JR

My brain is trying to get me to listen to Christmas music. And I’m like, “No, brain, it’s 11 more days till November from right now. You have to wait.” Perhaps it’s that this year has come with a great … Continue reading →

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Junk science says Oreos are like cocaine

Posted on October 19, 2013 by Lummox JR

I’d say you can’t make this stuff up, but the Food Nazis just love to make this stuff up. In a recent “study”, “scientists” found that Oreos were basically equivalent to cocaine in their effects on rats. I’m oversimplifying a … Continue reading →

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Phone scam: Injured loved ones

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Lummox JR

Today I got a call from my dad. That part’s not so unusual. He calls now and then if he thinks of something to tell me. But he mentioned that my mother just got a text on her phone saying … Continue reading →

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Flash fiction: Shooting stars

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Lummox JR

You’re not supposed to see those during the day. That was the thought that shocked me out of the ongoing argument about directions. The seven of us, between two cars, were trying to sort out how to get turned back … Continue reading →

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Why I hope Mark Zuckerberg gets mauled by a skunk

Posted on October 12, 2013 by Lummox JR

Facebook has just politely informed me that, without my consent, they’ll be removing a feature that prevents people from looking up my timeline by name. Their explanation is that now people can find you by clicking on a friend’s post … Continue reading →

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Mandatory Halloween Viewing

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Lummox JR

Pumpkin time is upon us, and with it a time to sit down and watch some fun stuff on TV. I present my favorite Halloween movies: Arsenic and Old Lace is not only an all-time Halloween favorite, but one that’s … Continue reading →

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