Ahh, that most formidable of foes, that most predictable of predicaments. It seems every spring my life becomes plagued by stress; the responsibilities and requirements and tests and to-do-lists become so massive, so undeniably unconquerable, that my very being is taken over by the desire to crawl into a tiny hole and die. You can […]
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Apple, Apple, Apple
Apple. So they released this thing the other day, right? The iPad. How dashing. And this new-fangled device, as expected, comes heralded as a game-changer, an expensive company’s expensive answer to the flailing failures of the netbook. I thought the netbook was doin’ just fine, personally, but you know how it goes. When Apple does […]
What the deuce?
For this week’s post, I have no criticisms. No words of wisdom, no wonderings, no thoughtfully pondered prose. This week I just have a question for you: What the deuce does this sign mean?? I’ve seen these things all over Norman, taped to lamp posts and telephone poles for at least a month now. And […]
Quasi-Review: God of War 3
I thought I’d be clever with this one, honestly. A few slick phrases, a couple of excessively pedantic words, and we’d be set: I’d tell you that God of War 3 is a Hollywood movie for your Playstation 3. You press these buttons, see, and that big burly man on screen swings his weapons around, […]
My Generation’s Answer to Citizen Kane
Oh, hi Unwind readers. So, I’m doing something even more different this week: I’m not going to talk about books at all. As you (probably don’t) know, last week I ranted about my generation’s lack of affinity for reading. This week, I’d like to present a cautionary tale regarding what happens when people who are […]
Abigail and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Driver
Seeing as the last time I talked about driving I discovered just how opinionated people can get when using the “anonymous comment” option, I shall begin this post with a disclaimer: I am not the greatest driver in the world. Now, I do consider myself to be a skilled driver in terms of technique (meaning […]
Nintendo Set to Take Your Money
In what might amount to the most understated announcement of the year, Nintendo of Japan recently unveiled the Nintendo 3DS, described in exultant tones as “like a DS…but, y’know, in three-dee. Right.” The quote’s pure fantasy, of course, but you could almost say the same for the handheld itself. Given Nintendo’s incredible sway in the […]
Atrophy
Allow me to be a bit provocative. Normally with my posts, I tend write about the merits of various books that I’ve read, often making subliminal references to H.P. Lovecraft throughout. But this time, I want to delve into something different, notably something seemingly systemic (you’re welcome for that alliteration). My generation doesn’t read books. […]
Didn’t you hear? The sky is falling.
There’s something in the air… And it’s not the usual birds flitting, flowers blooming, lovers making out all over the north oval for which this season is known. Spring is different this year. The world is different. We’re different. Everywhere I turn there’s this almost tangible aura of dread. It’s in people’s eyes, in their […]
Link Dropping: Slickdeals
I need a refurbished Blu-ray player, right? Hm. Maybe the budget travel magazines – I mean, they’re like three dollars, and I spend that kind of change on Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups daily. Therein lays the beauty and danger of Slickdeals.net, arguably one of the best cash-saving websites around. If you’re looking to purchase cheaply, […]
