Doldrums

Okay, I'm over being home now. It is hotter and more crowded feeling here than I can ever remember it. I'm out of sorts enough that I'm procrastinating to avoid writing on my weblog.

I actually cannot wait to get back to law school (Monday!). How's that for an endorsement?

New-Media Leverage

It is important to CP that I note that he is currently studying in a Spanish language immersion program at the Frida Spanish School in Mexico City.

Exotic Delicacies

In a dramatic proof of God's love - or at least human genius - they now sell chocolate covered bacon.

Justice!

Alberto Gonzales leaves as head of the department thereof.

Gainful Employment

Also, I totally have a job. Sweet.

The Return

I'm back from my Asian Adventure, but due to various frailties and the vagaries of air travel, I'm currently operating with the mental capacity of your average dead raccoon. Maybe a slightly-below-average dead raccoon.

Readers who have been with the blog since its original incarnation (and what a sad lot you must be!) can take heart. I will write extensively about my travels, and may even provide pictures. I totally lied about that no electricity thing.

Vacation

I leave today for a three week vacation through Thailand and China, with stops in Bankok, Hong Kong, Guilin, and Shanghai. I'm not bringing anything that uses electricity. Posting will resume August 25 at the earliest.

Wheels

You know those sneakers the kids these days are wearing, with the wheels in the heels that let them fly past you on the sidewalk? Haven't you wanted a pair? I have. Well Slate has a fun article about a grownup like you or me who buys a pair.

Those Who Do Not Remember The Past...

I can not believe that Law & Order's Fred Thompson is a serious candidate for President of the United States of America. A lazy, affable, inexperienced Southerner and "Authentic Conservative" with down-home charm that seems like the kinda guy you'd want to have a beer with? Guys, we just tried that one. It didn't work out so well.

There Are No Such Thing As Shark Attacks

Gilbert Arenas has a blog. An awesome blog:

I know this is random, but I just want to clear this up for people out there.

There are these things called shark attacks, but there is no such thing as a shark attack. I have never seen a real shark attack.

I know you’re making a weird face as you’re reading this. OK people, a shark attack is not what we see on TV and what people portray it as.

We’re humans. We live on land.

Sharks live in water.

So if you’re swimming in the water and a shark bites you, that’s called trespassing. That is called trespassing. That is not a shark attack.

A shark attack is if you’re chilling at home, sitting on your couch, and a shark comes in and bites you; now that’s a shark attack. Now, if you’re chilling in the water, that is called invasion of space. So I have never heard of a shark attack.

When I see on the news where it’s like, “There have been 10 shark attacks,” I’m like, “Hey, for real?! They’re just running around? Sharks are walking now, huh! We live on the land, we don’t live underwater.”