Monthly Archives: May 2006

Working for Acceptance

Posted on May 31, 2006 by lessinges

I took in some news on the telly Tuesday night. I observed a report I found to be quite true about an illness. It was a report on how many of my American coworkers are workaholics. This is something that’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Vanity is Overrated | 69 Comments

Chuck Norris He is Not

Posted on May 29, 2006 by lessinges

It’s been said that I like to swim. One could also say I get easily distracted during my swim workouts. Last Friday I was extra entertained by a peculiar sideline distraction, making it hard to push myself. You see I … Continue reading →

Posted in Flirting with Homosexuality, Headphones Required, Speedo™sphere | 79 Comments

Blue Eyed Justice

Posted on May 26, 2006 by lessinges

I do this volunteer thing with a non-profit group called Youth For Understanding, or YFU.  Normally my wife and I represent foreign exchange students while they are in Seattle.  We check on the students to make sure the families are … Continue reading →

Posted in Vanity is Overrated | 43 Comments

Wherever the Day Leads Me

Posted on May 25, 2006 by lessinges

Yesterday was rather unpredictable and random.   I met two contractors at our tudor style house to review estimates for work on our overgrown and unkempt backyard.  Met the first contractor during lunch.  I drive like mad on a nearly empty … Continue reading →

Posted in Housecapades | 60 Comments

Farsi Fantasy for Me

Posted on May 24, 2006 by lessinges

Finally, an audio post to listen to ad nauseam, inspired by the lovely and talented Pomme. Check out her blog to why I felt the need to get this farsi song out of my head.  My buddy, Mr. Postforoosh, will … Continue reading →

Posted in Headphones Required, Sports | 52 Comments

Triathlete Monkey

Posted on May 23, 2006 by lessinges

I’m so one dimensional.  There I said it.  I met my wife for lunch yesterday at her office and I heard the same sort of comment from everyone. "Egan, how’s the training going?" So there’s the proof that maybe I … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs | 29 Comments

Open Mic

Posted on May 22, 2006 by lessinges

(well I accidentally posted without anything to read.  I have obviously come back in here and added some text.  I open the door to chat about whatever topic you want.  See list below for possible ideas, it’s not a complete … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs | 55 Comments

Shoplifters of the World

Posted on May 19, 2006 by lessinges

Some girls days are better than others.  Some girls days are bigger than others.  Some girl’s day’s mothers are bigger than Other girl’s day’s mothers.  Some girls days are better than others. Damn those Morrissey and Marr blokes.  I can’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs, Dumbass Move | 60 Comments

379 Posts Later…

Posted on May 18, 2006 by lessinges

Aw, it’s a year of Typepad bliss.  I’ve officially been blogging on Typepad’s servers for a year.  I got off of Blogger this time a year ago because I couldn’t deal with their constant outages.  Thus began my love hate … Continue reading →

Posted in Housecapades, Opinionated | 68 Comments

Black Cats are Evil

Posted on May 17, 2006 by lessinges

A few things recently have happened that make me wonder if I walked under a ladder without knowing it.  A couple nights ago I went to grab something out of the cupboard above our stove and before I could react… … Continue reading →

Posted in Curmudgeonly, Food and Drink | 34 Comments