Monthly Archives: December 2007

Thoughts on the Internet

Lofty titles aside (really, I sometimes just make up titles to posts because I feel like my site design looks terrible without one. I digress), I do have a not that impressive thought on what surfing of the Internet does to our brain. I’m currently reading The Best And The Brightest and while I don’t …

December 28, 2007 – 6:29 pm | By Scotch Drinker | Posted in Internet/Technology | Comments (2)

Putting My Money Where My Mouth Is

Leaving the silly cliche aside (have you ever thought about where that money might have been, Mister? ), I just donated to a political candidate for the first time in my life. On top of that, I donated for what can only be considered a long shot. I did it because I believe that of …

December 27, 2007 – 2:21 pm | By Scotch Drinker | Posted in Politics | Comments (0)

The Programming Life

For me, living the art life meant a dedication to painting–a complete dedication to it, making everything else secondary. . .Bushnell Keeler, the father of my friend Toby, always had this expression: ‘If you want to get one hour of good painting in, you have to have four hours of uninterrupted time.’ And that’s basically …

December 26, 2007 – 4:07 pm | By Scotch Drinker | Posted in Programming | Comments (0)

The Simpsons

Today marks the 19th anniversary of the debut of The Simpsons, a show that has in many ways become part of the cultural landscape. I’m not a Simpsons fanatic, being able to quote multiple episodes at appropriate times during the day (I’m a geek, not a nerd) but I’ve always enjoyed the Simpsons and their …

December 17, 2007 – 7:21 am | By Scotch Drinker | Posted in Culture | Comments (0)

Home Security

What I really want to see in those Brinks commercials: Protected by Brinks, Bitch! Don’t have Brinks security? Try this mode of home security. That’s my witty insight for the day.

December 13, 2007 – 10:25 am | By Scotch Drinker | Posted in Humor, Internet/Technology | Comments (0)

Would You Rather Be Slash or The Nameless G’N'R Drummer?

When I was in high school, I played soccer. I wasn’t overly talented but I was still good because I worked hard, played smart and refused to be outworked by anyone. I was the best defender on our team and one of the best in district because of all that. When I went to college, …

December 10, 2007 – 9:13 am | By Scotch Drinker | Posted in Abyss Diving, Technology | Comments (3)

Self Inspection Is Highly Overrated

35 years ago, on a very snowy, cold day in Amarillo, Texas, your host here at the Experiment decided to see what was happening on the other side of the womb. I’m not really a big celebrator of birthdays but 35 seems like kind of a milestone. In fact, according to recent studies, that’s darn …

December 10, 2007 – 8:10 am | By Scotch Drinker | Posted in Random | Comments (4)

Sometimes Life Support Works

People come out of comas occasionally after months and even years of non-lifelike activity. Turns out, blogs can do the same thing. I’m trying out a new writing technique, e.g. not writing when I feel like it but writing on a schedule, at least to some degree. So, instead of getting up and surfing the …

December 10, 2007 – 7:44 am | By Scotch Drinker | Posted in Random | Comments (0)

Friday Open Thread

Cuz I’m gonna be busy and writing is something I can’t seem to concentrate on right now. Feel free to lament Christmas shopping, how time flies faster as you get older or what gives you heartburn, whatever floats your boat. I’ll kick things off by giving you this to amuse yourself with.

December 7, 2007 – 10:03 am | By Scotch Drinker | Posted in Random | Comments (2)

When Consciousness and Subconsciousness Collide

Little story: I like football. A lot. One of the things I like about football is the challenge of figuring out, on a week-to-week basis, which team is going to win upcoming contests, specifically against the line, working under the hypothetical that gambling on sports is legal in the US outside Nevada. That’s another post …

December 6, 2007 – 7:40 am | By Scotch Drinker | Posted in Abyss Diving | Comments (1)