Monthly Archives: May 2009

For the Love of God! Show Us the…Oh, hello…Here it is…

Posted on May 29, 2009 by

From the beginning of this video, you have about thirty seconds to feel sorry for Les Kinsolving–that is, if you haven’t heard of him before, in which case, you’re probably already waiting for the punchline.  Kinsolving, who writes (ostensibly) for … Continue reading →

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The Human Condition, in two parts

Posted on May 27, 2009 by

Actual ticket dispenser at entrance to actual parking garage. I have seen this with my own eyes. Internal conflict. Competing impulses or desires. What do we want? What do we need? Do we push the button? Do we believe the … Continue reading →

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Off the Grid

Posted on May 26, 2009 by

I’ve basically been completely away from the internets since Saturday morning, and I realized the same thing I realize every time I don’t log on to something for more than 24 hours: I don’t really miss it. Like, at all. … Continue reading →

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The Pragmatist

Posted on May 21, 2009 by

Larry B, longtime friend of the Agenda and, not incidentally, my neighbor, has a problem:  skunks.  Recently, a small troupe of these odoriferous little fellows set up camp underneath his chicken coop, most likely intent on enjoying a daily bounty … Continue reading →

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Boston Police Department: Model of Transparency

Posted on May 21, 2009 by

Two nights ago, the following post appeared on the Boston Police Department’s Twitter feed: INJURED OFFICER: Officer from district 4 transported to Beth Israel Hospital, human bite to arm, suspect in custody. Alert Twitterer willcady quickly asked the BPD what … Continue reading →

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Quietly on a Sunday Afternoon Music Club

Posted on May 17, 2009 by
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The most interesting thing that happened to me yesterday.

Posted on May 16, 2009 by

Half-empty parking lot, late afternoon. Overcast, spitting light rain. Tornadoes just outside of town. They’ll probably miss us. Green four-door Honda, no other cars on either side. Something sitting on the windshield. It’s a bouquet of roses. Not enough for … Continue reading →

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That Other Dentist

Posted on May 6, 2009 by

With friends like this, who needs friends? Here’s Colin Powell, one of the least controversial guys to take up the shameful mantle of the Republican party, saying the least controversial things, and he’s getting slammed by his own club.  I … Continue reading →

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We’re going to need guns. Lots of ‘em.

Posted on May 5, 2009 by

New commercial from Avon (and yes, it’s real, you can find the product on their website): That looks suspiciously like the T-virus. And by “suspiciously” I mean “exactly.” And by “T-virus” I mean “zombie creator.” See: It’s only a matter … Continue reading →

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And now for something completely expected…

Posted on May 3, 2009 by

Um…we are on twitter? Check it out at twitter.com/TerraceAgenda.  We’ll see what happens.  It could actually be the best thing to happen to sexy X-Men since Professor X picked up his first ladies Bic.  Or since Logan lost his.  Or … Continue reading →

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