Will I finish the ride?

I am a sucker for anything divination related, because deep down, I believe that someone or something truly can portend the future… and that I can then go in and affect the outcome. So I went to the Runes section on facade.com and asked the question that’s been on my mind since I ate those [...]

Happy Winter Solstice!

Today is the winter solstice. Known in many countries as Yule, this pre-Christian celebration marks the longest night of the year. The ancients– which is to say, not baby boomers, but rather, people from a really, really long time ago– believed that on this night the veil between the living and spirit world was at [...]

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Coffee: Do not diss my best friend.

I want to express something, just so we’re all clear about where I stand on this issue: I flippin’ LOVE coffee. And I get tired of people saying that it isn’t good for me, because it seems like every other week some article comes out in favor of the health benefits thereof. So I Googled [...]

Happy birthday, Matt!

Those that know him, today’s his day! Those that don’t, you’re leading a cold, empty life. Today is the anniversary of my big brother’s birth. I have only the greatest memories of my brother, enhanced by a deep, overwhelming fondness. Apart from being one of the most affable people I’ve ever known, he is also [...]