Monthly Archives: January 2008

a signature rant

Posted on January 8, 2008 by dichroic

I am really not impressed by this election report. It’s not the results that bother me at all: though I have my preferences, I’d be reasonably content with Clinton, Edwards, or Obama as president. Or Richardson. I wouldn’t be happy … Continue reading →

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coughing and spinning

Posted on January 6, 2008 by dichroic

Figures that as soon as I posted about not finding a lettuce crisper we came across a salad spinner for cheap. I still don’t feel any particular need to send my lettuce on a thrill ride, but this was cheap … Continue reading →

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Kitchen implements, with a side of politics

Posted on January 3, 2008 by dichroic

I’ve decided the thing I most reget not having brought here is a lettuce crisper. Currenty I keep the lettuce in a large plastic bowl that doesn’t have a lid, wrapped in paper towels, and after a week the leaves … Continue reading →

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self-diagnosis

Posted on January 3, 2008 by dichroic

Based on a very helpful comment on the previous post and a bit of follow-up web research, I think I have bronchitis. I should have figured this out earlier, given that if I’m not mistaken it’s one of those medical … Continue reading →

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fuzzy-headed, and not because of static electricity

Posted on January 2, 2008 by dichroic

I feel fuzzy today. Unfortunately this kicked in just over halfway to work and I was driving at the time. But it wasn’t too bad and we got here without incident. I’ve finally given in and made a doctor’s appointment, … Continue reading →

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2008 hopes

Posted on January 1, 2008 by dichroic

I’m not much of one for New Year’s resolutions. Well, I did make one this year, and promptly kept it – 5k on New Year’s Day. (Erging.) Other than that, I don’t have much interest in having to worry about … Continue reading →

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still going…..

Posted on January 1, 2008 by Dichroic

There are still very large and loud fireworks being set off periodically across the street from us (in an empty lot being used for some sort of New Year’s ritual. Rudder just realized that they’re going every hour on the … Continue reading →

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assorted odd effects

Posted on January 1, 2008 by Dichroic

Living in Asia, life is full of little surrealities. Weirdest thing I’ve seen this weekend: a dog in top … and pants. Pants on a dog are weird enough (they did have an opening at the butt, but the weirdness … Continue reading →

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