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Life || Kosher Dog For Your Dog (And Other Fun Hanukkah Items) [November 11, 2009]

I went to Target this weekend (what a great place – who’s with me?) and saw this lovely holiday collection in the pets area. I especially love the plush dreidels and “I star latkes” capes.

My favorite is the Kosher dog. I almost bought it for Matt, but then I remembered that he doesn’t have a [...]

Entertainment || Happy Canada Day [July 1, 2009]

Happy Canada Day, everyone. In the spirit of friendship, I offer this classic 80s music video, produced a few years ago by the wonderful folks at CBS and the show How I Met Your Mother:

I also offer this quote, written for the New York Times today, from Canadian comedian Sean Cullen:
“Back home, hockey highlights [...]

Entertainment || Happy Star Wars Day! [May 4, 2009]

May 4th is Star Wars Day! Since I enjoy good science fiction (yeah, yeah, the prequels, I know) and wordplay, I just can’t let this day sneak by. So embrace your inner nerd – May the 4th be with you!

Life || Talketh Like Shakespeare! [April 22, 2009]

Here in Awesomeopolis, we love holidays. Why? Because holidays are awesome, that’s why.
The problem is that most people don’t celebrate enough holidays. If you are one of most people, than this blog is here to help. I trust that you, our dear reader, High-Fived it up last week. Today is Earth Day. Tomorrow, it’s time [...]

Life || What do Jobs and Healthy Eating have in common? [April 21, 2009]

Answer 1: The author doesn’t feel like doing either one of them.
Answer 2: Google searches for both of them plummet as Christmas draws near, then spike back up after a new year begins.  Observe:
Vertical gray lines represent new years.
I believe we’re seeing two very different holiday effects.  Around Christmas time, people are more reluctant to [...]

Life || National High Five Day [April 15, 2009]

Every third Thursday of April marks the return of National High Five Day (NH5D). That’s right, this Thursday (4/16/09) IS National High Five Day! If you’ve never celebrated this fantastic holiday before, it’s quite simple. When you see someone (anyone) give them a high five. Walking down the street, at work, in class, in bed, [...]