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2008
November
I'm Thankful For My... Moustache?
11/25/08
You going for the moustache, John? Since about tenth grade, I've heard that question on a semi-weekly basis. I'm always quick to say no, but my response isn't worth much. Because even if the questioner means to ask if I was growing out a moustache on purpose, the question reminds m
11/25/08
You going for the moustache, John? Since about tenth grade, I've heard that question on a semi-weekly basis. I'm always quick to say no, but my response isn't worth much. Because even if the questioner means to ask if I was growing out a moustache on purpose, the question reminds m
October
It takes four muscles to smile, but only two to "Meme It"
10/22/08
There's a unique newspaper published in my hometown called The Happy Herald. Its underlying concept is noble as can be: give South Florida all the news that's fit to print, as long as it's positive and perky. The result is a weekly, fourteen-page digest that includes everything from
10/22/08
There's a unique newspaper published in my hometown called The Happy Herald. Its underlying concept is noble as can be: give South Florida all the news that's fit to print, as long as it's positive and perky. The result is a weekly, fourteen-page digest that includes everything from
July
Say "The Intern Will Be In Abstentia" - 5 Times Fast
07/17/08
Since I've been banned from DailyMe's Launch Party for being underaged, a party which I HELPED PLAN (not bitter or anything), I've decided to have my own competing throwdown, same night, same time.
So hey - Show your support for the Intern!
Pe
07/17/08
Since I've been banned from DailyMe's Launch Party for being underaged, a party which I HELPED PLAN (not bitter or anything), I've decided to have my own competing throwdown, same night, same time.
So hey - Show your support for the Intern!
Pe
It’s Not My Party, But I’ll Cry Anyway
07/03/08
If I could do it all over again, I wouldn’t have had more than five birthday parties throughout childhood. That’s about how many it takes before the responsibility starts to outweigh the honor. Now don’t get me wrong, the first couple times were great—the birthday boy’s o
07/03/08
If I could do it all over again, I wouldn’t have had more than five birthday parties throughout childhood. That’s about how many it takes before the responsibility starts to outweigh the honor. Now don’t get me wrong, the first couple times were great—the birthday boy’s o
June
DailyMe Summer II: The Intern Strikes Back
06/27/08
Greetings from Florida! I arrived here but a week ago, and can't help but feel that my summer is off to a late start. There I was Friday, finally on the transcontinental flight home, so antsy to arrive that I couldn't even watch the in-flight episode of Two and a Half Men. And by the tim
06/27/08
Greetings from Florida! I arrived here but a week ago, and can't help but feel that my summer is off to a late start. There I was Friday, finally on the transcontinental flight home, so antsy to arrive that I couldn't even watch the in-flight episode of Two and a Half Men. And by the tim
The End of The Beginning of an Era
06/15/08
I just finished my freshman year of college, but—I must say—the occasion felt less momentous than anticipated. This is probably because, unlike other years, it wasn’t really defined by a discreet, culminating moment. You know, the one you come to expect after the first twelve transitions fro
06/15/08
I just finished my freshman year of college, but—I must say—the occasion felt less momentous than anticipated. This is probably because, unlike other years, it wasn’t really defined by a discreet, culminating moment. You know, the one you come to expect after the first twelve transitions fro
April
A Bookless University
04/28/08
There’s a rumor going around that my school plans to rid itself of all printed books and literature in the next 25 years. Somehow I doubt it’s true, but the hypothetical is funny to think about. The transition would just leave too much space. It would be gratifying to see my alma mater
04/28/08
There’s a rumor going around that my school plans to rid itself of all printed books and literature in the next 25 years. Somehow I doubt it’s true, but the hypothetical is funny to think about. The transition would just leave too much space. It would be gratifying to see my alma mater
March
Beware of the(se) Ide(a)s of March
03/24/08
It’s always relieving to hear that an event will occur “as sure as the seasons turn,” but I think the figure of speech itself is misleading. After all, the transition from winter to spring is hardly a sure thing: we leave it up to a groundhog—not a discreet turn of the calendar—to
03/24/08
It’s always relieving to hear that an event will occur “as sure as the seasons turn,” but I think the figure of speech itself is misleading. After all, the transition from winter to spring is hardly a sure thing: we leave it up to a groundhog—not a discreet turn of the calendar—to
February
Knock the Vote
02/19/08
It’s mid-February, a time of year typically characterized by chilly weather and the red glint of St. Valentines Day. On a college campus in the wake of the 2008 Presidential Primaries, though, these are negligible conditions. The political climate here is hot, and I’ve only seen red when it’
02/19/08
It’s mid-February, a time of year typically characterized by chilly weather and the red glint of St. Valentines Day. On a college campus in the wake of the 2008 Presidential Primaries, though, these are negligible conditions. The political climate here is hot, and I’ve only seen red when it’
January
It’s Like Watching TV on Mute All The Time…
01/22/08
I know it’s been awhile since I last wore my blogging shoes, but allow me to promptly quell the rumors: I did not get caught-up in Hollywood’s much-publicized Writers’ strike. And shame on anyone who jumped to such conclusions! To accuse me of being a union man would be to imply that I am
01/22/08
I know it’s been awhile since I last wore my blogging shoes, but allow me to promptly quell the rumors: I did not get caught-up in Hollywood’s much-publicized Writers’ strike. And shame on anyone who jumped to such conclusions! To accuse me of being a union man would be to imply that I am
2007
December
The So-Called Freshman 15 is an Urban Legend
12/20/07
My college touts a wide array of academic opportunities, but I wish this emphasis on variety carried over to campus dining. Sure, the cafeteria staff provides plenty of options at each mealtime—it’s just that they all taste the same. No exaggeration: I know what my favorite dish looks like, bu
12/20/07
My college touts a wide array of academic opportunities, but I wish this emphasis on variety carried over to campus dining. Sure, the cafeteria staff provides plenty of options at each mealtime—it’s just that they all taste the same. No exaggeration: I know what my favorite dish looks like, bu
November
Giving Thanks Like It's Free
11/22/07
The pilgrims were thought to have an astounding sense of foresight, and I can understand why: their Mayflower Compact greatly influenced our nation’s founding documents, and Cape Cod real estate is as valuable as ever. But their greatest preemption of all—the timing of Thanksgiving—generally
11/22/07
The pilgrims were thought to have an astounding sense of foresight, and I can understand why: their Mayflower Compact greatly influenced our nation’s founding documents, and Cape Cod real estate is as valuable as ever. But their greatest preemption of all—the timing of Thanksgiving—generally
D is for DailyMe: And That’s Good Enough for Me
11/06/07
The college life is oft credited for its lack of structure, but I see this as more of a mixed blessing. Because the unforced hand must bear a lot of responsibility, and the choices we make—as perceived by others—are completely our own. And just like under any government structure, students are
11/06/07
The college life is oft credited for its lack of structure, but I see this as more of a mixed blessing. Because the unforced hand must bear a lot of responsibility, and the choices we make—as perceived by others—are completely our own. And just like under any government structure, students are
October
The Big One
10/09/07
I’ve been sitting in front of a blank Word document for about forty-five minutes, and Times New Roman is not getting any more fashionable.
And though I’m seldom one to fallback on self-reference, I found it impossible to come up with a sharp opener worthy of today’s topic. Can yo
10/09/07
I’ve been sitting in front of a blank Word document for about forty-five minutes, and Times New Roman is not getting any more fashionable.
And though I’m seldom one to fallback on self-reference, I found it impossible to come up with a sharp opener worthy of today’s topic. Can yo
September
Farewell Address (Sans "Beware the Military-Industrial Complex")
09/12/07
I always count my blessings that the Earth is—beyond a reasonable doubt—round and without end. Our ancestors put up with misconceptions about a flat planet for years, but could modern man even handle the notion of a “terminal edge”? We have evolved into a species that always fears the finish
09/12/07
I always count my blessings that the Earth is—beyond a reasonable doubt—round and without end. Our ancestors put up with misconceptions about a flat planet for years, but could modern man even handle the notion of a “terminal edge”? We have evolved into a species that always fears the finish
The Day Has Come - John the Intern - The Video is here!
09/11/07
No less than thirty-four days ago, I promised all of my faithful readers (my mom, my grandma, and nine web crawlers) a DailyMe video production. The pain grew worse each day that I deprived you of our film debut, but can you really blame me for putting it off? The summer movie season is difficult to
09/11/07
No less than thirty-four days ago, I promised all of my faithful readers (my mom, my grandma, and nine web crawlers) a DailyMe video production. The pain grew worse each day that I deprived you of our film debut, but can you really blame me for putting it off? The summer movie season is difficult to