Monthly Archives: October 2009
The VA Hospital
I’ve just come from the DC VA Hospital, on the campus of the Washington Hospital Center. I have been in a number of hospitals as an interpreter, but never have I seen one so hectic and disturbing. For one thing, although it wasn’t dirty, it didn’t have that freshly scrubbed feel places like Johns Hopkins … Continue reading
Daily Digest for October 14th
Published Daily Digest for October 13th. I left my phone at home today and I DON’T LIKE IT!! [etoile] I really, really did NOT need this tonight. Why me? Oh right, I’m too trusting. [etoile]
Daily Digest for October 13th
New blog post: Daily Digest for October 12th http://bit.ly/c6msK [etoile] Here’s a thought: Can Sidekicks survive without the US market? If Tmo drops the SK, will international providers ditch it too? [etoile] RT @pathseekerken watch "Newlywed Game" on GSN @ 6pm. George Takei is going to be on. http://bit.ly/16nw3v // thx! I knew but forgot! … Continue reading
Surrogates: Disability, Dining, Designing
I saw Surrogates this weekend, and I rather enjoyed it. I think there’s a lot of philosophy to be explored there. I’ll have to find the graphic novel to see if it delves any deeper. But think of it – a world where you can look like anything you want. Your surrogate can be custom-made … Continue reading
Daily Digest for October 12th
Oh I get it…traffic is so bad because of the detour. And there’s so many gays! Fuck I want to skip work! I’ll be late at this rate anyway! [etoile] Who wants to give me $250 so I can skip work and go march?! #NEM [etoile] Mall is crowded today! Breast Cancer 3-day, Native Americans, … Continue reading
Daily Digest for October 11th
Queued Johnny Got His Gun. Silence is Golden is a registered mark of AMC movie theaters. Huh? (Also, there was a trailer that mentioned Bernie Mac. Creepy!) [etoile] Cracking up at the $100 price tag on Star Trek movie shirts at the Halloween store. I should sell mine for that much! [etoile] RT @jaredev T-Mobile: … Continue reading
Daily Digest for October 10th
Remember the AT&T "You Will" commercials? I sure do. Remember, this is 1993. And they were RIGHT. http://bit.ly/GqCZ8 [etoile] Vienna Hearing and Speech fixed my hearing aid for FREE! She had to replace the wire. It works again! I’m so happy!! – http://bkite.com/ … [etoile] http://twitpic.com/ktz6b – What’s wrong with this picture? [etoile] First Come … Continue reading
Daily Digest for October 9th
New blog post: Daily Digest for October 8th http://bit.ly/8m2YL [etoile] I should have gotten a few more pairs of Crocs Prima shoes. I don’t think they make them anymore. They are so comfortable and NOT ugly. [etoile] Sitting through a presentation on the @Gallaudet/6th street project, waiting to ask my VERY BURNING QUESTION about parking … Continue reading
Daily Digest for October 8th
New blog post: Daily Digest for October 7th http://bit.ly/muMo9 [etoile] I has a sick. [etoile] Halloween is a Saturday, I wonder if Gallaudet will still have any festivities? I already have a costume! [etoile] Dove Visibly Smooth anti-perspirant IS effective. That is, it does what it says. Rock! [etoile] Published Goodbye USAA. New blog post: … Continue reading
Goodbye USAA
It’s all done, I have broken free of USAA. My car is now insured by Progressive, which beat USAA’s rate for equivalent coverage, and I chose the Best Friends Platinum Visa as my new credit card, because 0.55% of every purchase is donated to the sanctuary. The process took about 20 minutes. I did the … Continue reading