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The End is Nigh
Posted on January 18, 2012 Leave a Comment
I’m a little bit in love with rampant fatalism. Why is the idea of the end of the world so attractive? It seems like everyone wants to see humanity come to its inevitable end at the hand of some violent, foreseeable (preventable?) catastrophe. And, I’m not just talking about the whole 2012 Mayan thing. I […]
The Mysterious Retail Injury
Posted on January 3, 2012 1 Comment
I seem to be attracted to mildly hazardous jobs. Nothing incredible, like putting out oil fires, just the minor injuries. I worked at a movie theater for a year, running the concession stand. I got an awesome visor, a nametag, and free movie-themed t-shirts. So what, The Thunderbirds was a flop. Been there, done that, […]
A Journey Restarted
Posted on December 12, 2011 Leave a Comment
I have returned to The Fantastic World of Barnes & Noble (or the Nobley, for you who are savvy to the lingo). I’ve worked at B&N for upwards of three years, alternating between seasonal employ and full time. The last stint was a solid two year, full-time block that ended January 2nd of this year. […]
Six Degrees
Posted on June 15, 2011 Leave a Comment
Six degrees of Kevin Bacon: fun game or way of life? Well, its turning into a way of life. I’m booking my social calendar for the next few weeks (I know, who’d have thought a poor little introvert like me could be so popular?), and you’d be surprised at how many people I know have […]
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