that special time of year i like to refer to as ‘get rid of crap i don’t want anymore on craigslist.’ would you like an Apple DVI to ADC video adapter to connect your powerbook or macbook to a studio/cinema display? how about a huge fucking pile of computer books? maybe some buffy the vampire […]
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sometimes the circumstances of poor customer service can save you from yourself. so i got my Digital TV converter box coupons in the mail yesterday — the two $40 coupons to use to buy a box to convert ATSC (digital over-the-air antenna) signals into NTSC (analogue ota signal, what all equipment used prior to this […]
it needs to quit. snowing. already. srsly. i am beginning to understand the reason for cabin fever, and i am leaving my house on a regular basis. also, i am ready for the nanny-state to make it mandatory that everyone clear their sidewalks, because i am tired of slipping and almost-falling, especially while carrying groceries […]
Sourdough Pretzels 1.5 c. proofed sourdough 1 c. hot water 2 T. butter 3 T. sugar 2 t. kosher salt + plenty more 5.5 c. flour 4 T. sodium bicarbonate Have all ingredients at room temperature. Dissolve sugar, salt in hot water; add butter and let it melt, then cool to lukewarm. Add proofed batter […]
for the last few months, i’ve been noodling over whether or not to stay in this apartment. it’s not a bad place. i get great television reception (important for my no-comcast lifestyle). i’m half a mile from the blue line, and two blocks from the #72 and X9 busses and a block from the #9. […]
