Sep 29, 2009 Posted by john

Divinity, Humanity, and Theological Nitwits

Some Jehovah’s Witnesses came to my door today. After a discussion that lasted nearly an hour, they told me that “this has been a fascinating conversation. Would it be okay for us to come back and learn more about what you’re saying.” I said certainly, but I know they won’t come back. They’ve said that before, and they never return. Probably because by the time they say... read more

Sep 27, 2009 Posted by john

Her Husband The Geek

Jessica bought me a small birthday present and just gave it to me. It’s a present that I honestly never would have thought she’d buy me. It’s a t-shirt with a comic from one of my favorite comic writers, Sidney Harris. I never would have expected her to buy it because there’s still the uneasy tension that this super-hot-super-popular-cheerleader-chic married… Well, a... read more

Sep 25, 2009 Posted by john

Friends Don’t Let Friends Write Drunk

I have to admit to being somewhat embarrassed. I don’t make it a habit of writing while drunk. Not that I make any judgements about Hemingway or anything, but I tend to take my own writing too seriously to do while drunk– or even mildly tipsy. So I stay away from it. Now, first off, let me say that I’m not fooling myself. I write in a blog… that about 4 people read… only when... read more

Sep 25, 2009 Posted by john

Family, Facebook, & Knowing Who To Friend

This is a story about a woman named Rebecca. Actually, it’s a story about a woman named Kateri, but it’s told through my relationship with a woman named Rebecca. Actually, that’s not right either. The truth is that it’s a story that’s told through my- as yet- complete non-relationship with a woman named Rebecca. Who’s the sister of a guy named Jason. Is this confusing... read more

Sep 16, 2009 Posted by john

Time-based Visualization With Rose Diagrams

I love my job. Not everything about it. Having my hours cut to 20/wk is hard on the finances. Working primarily in Excel is often enough to make me want to carve my eyes out with a fork. And I know that it’s likely that it’ll be gone in a year from now, since it’s a contract with The Army Corps. Sure, there are downsides. But fundamentally, it’s a really good gig. My working... read more