November 2011
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The man with a new idea is a crank until the idea succeeds.
– Mark Twain
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Thanking someone for something specific
It’s commonplace for Americans to give thanks on Thanksgiving. Oftentimes, the Thanksgiving thank you is a big tent of thanks, covering friends, family, health, and general well being.
Perhaps, in addition to such an all encompassing thanksgiving, you might find someone you would like to thank personally. Maybe your thanks could be for something specific. More specific than “thanks...
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Can't we just get married and make super babies?
“Oh, Clark!” art print by Yours Truly. Hot from the studio!
This is the first art print in the Wonder Woman pop romance art collection. “Oh, Clark!” draws inspiration from master pop artist Roy Lichtenstein and redoubles the geek chic of classic comics art. THE STORY: Wonder Woman is A strong, heroic woman, but she tears up at the thought of what could be with Clark!...
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Broken windows
Last Saturday morning, as I was headed to Austin Comic Con, I was pulled over by a motorcycle cop. No, I wasn’t speeding or driving recklessly. I was barely a mile from my home. And driving quite nicely, thank you.
The reason for the stop? My inspection decal was past due. In Texas, all vehicles must be inspected annually to demonstrate their road-worthiness. According to the state of...
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You've gotta want it
Say what you want about Tim Tebow. Everyone else has.
(stay with me people, even if you’re not a football fan)
I didn’t watch much of the game last night, but I watched a little. I was compelled to tune in and see what this whole “Tebow is starting and winning with only two completions” thing was about.
The knocks on Tebow’s game have been plentiful, and from my...
What it means to conquer the world (abridged)
Self-direction rather than subjugation.
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Hanging it out there
Most folks play it real safe. If you want to make progress, you have to hang it out there.
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