ArchivesFebruary, 2008

29Feb

It's no secret that I love the ‘80s. Just check out any of my Friday Flashback posts for proof. And yeah, while I dig all things ‘80s, when it comes to music, I was always a big-hair, head-banging fan. Growing up, I'd crank the CD player... er, make that the tape player up to 11 Continue Reading

28Feb

So tomorrow is February 29. A day that only comes along once every four years thanks to those zany mathematician/calendar, uh, iticans. If your birthday happens to be on the 29th, well Happy Birthday to ya! That's gotta really stink having your bday every 4 years though. I've always wondered just what parents did in Continue Reading

28Feb

I'm writing this post roughly 40,000 feet above the Earth. Yeah, as I write this, I'm on my way to Las Vegas for a work-related convention and it's kind of blowing my mind how far things have gone in terms of technology. When I was a kid we brought two things with us on flights, Continue Reading

22Feb

Australia's always fascinated me. Not just because they apparently throw shrimp around and say things like dunny and barbie and G'day. Yeah, Gene Hackman's "Lex Luthor" in the original Superman film wanted to rule Australia. And it was always the easiest and quickest continent to take over in RISK. (Though good luck winning the game Continue Reading

21Feb

Does anybody still use paperboys? You know, teenage kids who ride around on their bikes and deliver the daily newspaper, coming to your door once or twice a month to demand their two dollars! (Bonus points for anyone who gets that last dollar movie reference). These days we get the paper delivered daily, but it Continue Reading

14Feb

In honor of today's love-filled holiday, I give you some coupon poetry: Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, Coupons save money, So go buy a shoe! Free Shipping on orders over $60 at FootSmart In your shopping cart, use promotion code WBSHIP60. Valid through: February 29, 2008 Valid online only. Standard Shipping within the Continental Continue Reading

12Feb

Unless you don't mind running to the drugstore on your way home from work to pick up a crushed Whitman's Sampler box and some half-wilted carnations, you better hustle if you want to make sure you get something really special for that someone special in your life. But thanks to the magic of the Internet, Continue Reading

11Feb

Nothing says romance more than a steaming pile of... meat. Yep, with Valentine's Day just days away, now you can impress your sweetheart and still keep your checks from bouncing. It's Valentine's Day at the Castle! On Thursday February 14 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at select White Castle locations, you can bring your Continue Reading

07Feb

Today officially kicks off the Chinese New Year! So Happy New Year to everyone! (Not that I'm Chinese or anything...) And this year is the bestest of all since it is the Year of the Rat! And yes, I am a Rat! And proud of it! According to our friends at the Wikipedia: "The Rat Continue Reading

06Feb

Guys, you've got 1 week to get your act together and snag your sweetie some sweet gifts for Valentine's Day. The clock's ticking so here's a little help for you: Top 10 Valentine's Day Products from Diamonds International 1. 14k Gold Pink Topaz & Diamond Ring 2. 14k Gold Ruby Heart Pendant 3. 14k White Continue Reading

04Feb

It was 1991, the last time the NY Giants won a Super Bowl. I was a sophomore in college in upstate New York. My dad's always been a big Giants fan, so I've rooted for them mainly for him (and for the NY pride thing I guess). Though I'm a Pittsburgh Steelers fan through and Continue Reading