Category Archives: Life, etc.

That waste of time known as my existence.

Dude, Where’s My Animé?

Posted on September 27, 2008 by Ubu Roi

Looks like the post office is still off its feed from Ike, and I should have gone UPS. My order shipped out from RACS on Tuesday (had to recheck thought it was Monday originally, but it’s only noted as having … Continue reading →

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Extended Vacation

Posted on September 3, 2008 by Ubu Roi

Well, if my connection cooperates… Took some time off and went to Dallas over Labor Day. Back home, but taking an extended break from blogging while I chill. May make the occasional comment here and there about the blogsphere, but … Continue reading →

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Air You Can See, Damage You Can’t

Posted on July 30, 2008 by Ubu Roi

Steven linked to this article a couple of weeks ago, about the really bad pollution that will greet the athletes of the Beijing Olympics. I do so enjoy the schadenfreude of the tremendous embarrassment the Chinese are going to suffer … Continue reading →

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Then Again, I Could Reconsider That Level of Importance….

Posted on July 17, 2008 by Ubu Roi

I talked earlier with the heinous doctor, who pointed me to the work of a compadre in badness, Dr. Horrible. Watch it a while; it starts off deliberately lame and just gets more and more… whacked. “BAAAAAAAAAAD HORSE!!” He also … Continue reading →

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Order Here, Already?

Posted on July 10, 2008 by Ubu Roi

Wow, that was quick. Looks like it actually went out on Monday, but the electronic info was behind. What is 5lb. Media Mail rate? Normal shipping or an upgrade? I’m normally in the 4 day range! Oh yah, I’m an … Continue reading →

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Some Thoughts on Men, Women, and Animé

Posted on July 9, 2008 by Ubu Roi

In response to Steven’s comment, I posted some information on Saito’s connection to Louise, which abruptly terminates in season 3. I think it’s because he kissed Louise (for real this time, not as a part of the familiar-bonding ceremony) but … Continue reading →

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I’m not bitter… (updated)

Posted on May 16, 2008 by Ubu Roi

Sigh. Over the last two weeks, I’ve spent nearly $200 to get a computer operational. It was rebooting randomly, and possibly spontaneously turning on. I really figured the regular user was forgetting to set the blank to “Shut Down” rather … Continue reading →

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