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Harrison Ford’s Finger

Post author:HFM
Post published:June 19, 2003
Post category:Movies

Hey, watch where you’re pointing that, buddy.

DVR and “the Office”

Post author:HFM
Post published:June 18, 2003
Post category:Art

I got a Digital Video Recorder the other day as part of my regular digital cable package. I can record 50 hours of TV digitally using the program guide, record two shows at the same time, watch picture-in-picture, and various other cool things. This kicks ass. And fortunately is only a slight addition to my digital cable bill. Of course my digital cable bill was already pretty high, but this is definitely worth it.
One of the things I’ve been recording is “The Office” on BBCAmerica. That is a funny show, and you should watch it if you get the chance. And label the people on it with the names of folks from your office. I know I have.

Next he’ll be suing my dog

Post author:HFM
Post published:June 17, 2003
Post category:Television

Spike Lee is upset that TNN is changing it’s name to “Spike TV.” I thought it was pretty cool, myself. I think my puppy deserves his very on cable channel. He’s just that cute.

Illudium Q-36 Explosive Space Modulator

Post author:HFM
Post published:June 16, 2003
Post category:Television

Illudium Q-36 Explosive Space Modulator: Nothing about this really, I was just trying to remember the name of it. Because I’ve been reading my friend Lori’s chronicle of experiences with her Vagus Nerve Stimulator (electronic device that helps prevent epileptic siezures) and I was thinking that the VNS sounded like some sort of Ray Gun. Then I started wondering if Lori hadn’t made a joke like that a while back, and I just didn’t remember it. Hmmm.

Glass Dog

Post author:HFM
Post published:June 13, 2003
Post category:Favorite Quotes

I assume you’re looking for some hot little thing in a Catholic schoolgirl uniform-type with the freckles and the button nose and the big tits, like? Some sort of virgin-whore who’s wild in the sack and talks dirty only when she’s whispering in your ear? Uhhhhhh, she’s right over there. Pass her a note, purse your lips a little, work that whole motorcycle leather thing you got going and you’ll be together by this time tomorrow. Keep in mind that I’m a gay man and all that advice is based on what I saw on Xena.

cool book

Post author:HFM
Post published:June 9, 2003
Post category:Art

I’m so buying this: Reinventing the Wheel

Mutual Friends Scavenger Hunt 2003

Post author:HFM
Post published:June 2, 2003
Post category:Art Brain Food Indianapolis

We wrapped up the hunt on Sunday, with the Mojo team winning with a whopping 1006 points, having answered an amazing number of the questions on the list. They kicked ASS. I’ll post the list of questions soon, as well as some more stats on how the team did, and pictures.

Outsider Art

Post author:HFM
Post published:May 27, 2003
Post category:Art

Works of art — produced by people who have had little or no formal training in art and who produce (or at least began by producing) art without regard to the mainstream art world’s recognition or marketplace.
Folk and outsider art online
Henry Darger
Adolf Wolfi, Images
Inez Nathaniel Walker
James Hampton, The Throne of the Third Heaven of the Nations Millenium General Assembly
Spinnwebe’s Word of God Sightings — this is bizarre and you truly should read it.

Mildred’s House of Signage

Post author:HFM
Post published:May 27, 2003
Post category:Art Brain Food Recently Read

Tracy Jo Seneca has been roaming the streets of Chicago with a camera in search of interesting, unusual and strange signs. My favorite so far: The Mexican Pagoda Sign. Kind of reminds me of a restaurant here in Indianapolis called the “Oriental Smorgasbord.” Also, Rosario’s Italian Sausage, where the pigs just happily jump into the meat grinder. Mmmmm. Sausage.

hey Lori, check this out

Post author:HFM
Post published:May 23, 2003
Post category:Brain Food

The Go Game. Also, here is another explanation of the game from the SF Chronicle.