Goats, Bubbles, and Economic Collapse.

The Great Hargeisa Goat Bubble by Julian Gough is amusing and very much worth reading. It was originally published in the Financial Times and was the first short story they ever published. There's also a BBC radio play about it, though I haven't listened to it, I'm sure it's excellent as well.

The Memory Palace

The Memory Palace has fascinating podcasts by Nate DiMeo on some of the strangest things in history. From bats as bombers to hallucinating Dutchmen, each one is different, interesting, sad, and funny. I've only listened to the first 5 episodes, but I already recommend it to all 1 of my readers.

Rebooting

Okay, I know I've let this blogger be totally dormant for a long time, but I think it is time to start again. This week, I will start again with regular postings of things I like, personal adventures (I use the word 'adventure' loosely), and news clips.

Freelance jeans wearer

After reading this news from A.P.C Denim I would like to offer my services to anyone thinking of buying these pre-worn jeans. I will charge the very reasonable price of $20 per jean, if you provide them. I also have some worn jeans that I will sell for $40. For this to really work though your jeans will have to fit a 38" hip, and preferably a 33 or 34" inseam.

While I'm not sure how long it will take me to wear in those cool jeans you send me I promise to try my hardest. I will wear them as much as possible, including yard work, grilling, hiking, auto work and even painting if you wish. If you consider my offer and jump on this opportunity now, you can have your own, pre-worn jeans before A.P.C Denim puts out their line.

... or you could check out the local thrift store...

A day in the life

I know I don't often write a personal blog but I thought I'd give it a try. For anyone who doesn't know here's what's happening: Johnny is deployed again, and I still don't have a job. My house is a mess, and I'm having a hard time accomplishing more than just moving the mess around. That covers it.

Now for the new:
The smoke from the forest fires has finally cleared up, at least here. I've gotten a little work doing real estate photography, and I have 2 interviews this week for portrait photographer jobs, and I dropped off a resume at a local screen printing shop. I do have a few friends around here, and we're having a good time with game and movie nights. Apples to Apples is a favorite game, and if you haven't played it you should. Some all time favorite combinations are: Crazed Babies, Lazy Rosa Parks, Fragrant Electric Chair, and Sensual Family Reunions (thank you Kirsten). My brother will be stopping by on his way home from S. Korea in October.

Oh, and Craig Ferguson has a mustache. He named it 'Rudy'.

Smart Sponge

AbTech

This is just a cool product. This polymer is an amazing filter and is being used by several cities as a filter for water entering storm sewers. I heard about it on the show G Word on the Green TV, and while demonstrating the product the company rep actually filtered a small amount of water from the street, then drank it. That's having some serious faith in your product.

Remote Control Contraception?

NewScientistTech

Though part of me is wondering if this is really a good idea. The other part of me is excited about any new contraceptive, especially a non-hormone one. Still, the idea of a remote for contraception could be a problem, and hopefully it will operate on a different frequency than your (and your neighbors') phone, tv, garage door, car door, and remote camera shutter.