Monthly Archives: November 2008

Weekly Henry, Holiday Edition

O Hai! Happy Thanksgiving, everybody. Next update on Monday.

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Dear Lance Armstrong,

You’re truly an amazing athlete. And I’m glad you don’t have cancer anymore. But you’re still a dick.  

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Weekly Henry: Blast from the past

h6>   [Ed. note: I’ll be out of the country all next week. I’m going to set some stuff to auto-post, but I apologize in advance if I don’t respond to your emails or comments right away. Have a happy … Continue reading

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Five Dollar Footlong vs. Saved by Zero

Since the days of Burma-Shave and the Victrola, advertisers have used jingles to worm their way into their customers’ conciousness. Advertising has gotten a lot more sophisticated since then, but these insipid anthems still have the power to hijack our … Continue reading

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History is just a series of accidents in time

It was January 20, 2004, the night after the Iowa caucuses, and I was at the Raccoon River bar in downtown Des Moines with a couple dozen fellow Edwards staffers, drinking, reminiscing, and debating what we’d do next. Up at … Continue reading

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When to winterize man’s best friend

Because of their head-to-toe fur coats and the fact that they are descended from the hearty wolf, many pet parents assume that their dogs are immune to the chill of winter. But today’s domestic canines are a far cry from … Continue reading

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Why we’re no longer friends on Facebook.

Hi. This is awkward.  Well, awkward for you anyhow. You might have noticed that I recently terminated our friendship on Facebook. Please try not to be too upset. This decision is by no means a reflection on you or on … Continue reading

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He looks so innocent when he’s sleeping

…but he is dreaming dreams of mischief.  And presents.

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Comfort Food for Grownups

There’s nothing quite like a winter Sunday. Football is on, chores are done(ish), the dog’s asleep, and it’s cold enough out that no one can make you feel guilty about “wasting” the day inside. On days like this, I crave … Continue reading

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Glitter? Oh, the humanity

It is possible for something to be both hilarious and sad? You don’t have to agree with Bash Back’s tactics to be flabbergasted to hear the incident described as persecution, terrorism and a siege. Glitter by the bucketload? No, god, … Continue reading

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