December 20th, 2010

Thanks Simon for sending this.  The story apparently appeared in a 1990 issue of Spy Magazine, and is originally attributed to Richard Waller. No known species of reindeer can fly.  There are, however, 300,000 species of living organisms yet to be classified.  While most of these are insects and germs, this does not completely rule [...]

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November 25th, 2010

It’s been a rough year for the biz, which has at times turned me into a giant grumpy stress-ball.  Wish I could blame the economy, but it’s almost entirely my fault.  I’m thankful for my amazing community of family and friends who have helped me through it and brightened each day. -Nick

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May 5th, 2010

The history nerd in me thought this was funny. -Nick

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February 23rd, 2010

It’s a holiday everyone can enjoy! And you can get a free short stack at IHOP.  Donations encouraged to support local children’s hospitals. -Nick

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January 1st, 2010

Welcome to 2010!  It sounds so futuristic. Sometimes I make New Year’s Resolutions.  Sometimes I even write them down.  But the more I think about it, the more I think they’re dumb.  If something is worth doing, why wait for an arbitrary change in the date to start? The tradition of New Year’s Resolutions dates [...]

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December 25th, 2009

Hope your holiday is stress-free and filled with family, friends, and love. Impressive how this Green Chri$tma$ song was recorded over 50 years ago, but still rings true today. “What’s the percentage in that?” -Nick

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