this week's humble bundle books is a collection of kid comics.

this week's humble bundle books is a collection of kid comics.  For $7  you get some Usagi Yojimbo and for $15 you get vol. 1 of Lumberjanes.  If you've got kids that need to up the quality of their screen time, this might be the ticket.
https://www.humblebundle.com/books

Whelp, guess I don't need to stand in line all weekend...

Whelp, guess I don't need to stand in line all weekend...

Ericka Crouse Karen S  -- I'm helping!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHPn5d7wRtk&feature=share

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So I went to a roller skating party tonight.  Just figured I'd hang out because they never make roller skates in my size.  But on a whim I asked and...yeah...yeah, they did have them in my size.

And so, for the first time since Reagan was president, I roller skated.

I did not fall down and die.  Or fall down at all really.

So thanks Jessica Steytler for throwing the party and many happy returns on her birthday!

I want to open a cemetery called "Shady Pines Cemetery" or something equally as bland where we will put up any...

I want to open a cemetery called "Shady Pines Cemetery" or something equally as bland where we will put up any headstone you want and will carve anything on it you want.  We don't ask questions, we won't make judgements, and we won't let your living friends/relatives stop you from having your final say emblazoned on a giant statue of you clubbing a baby seal.

We don't like what you say but we will defend beyond your death the right to say it.

Dear Guy We Stood Behind In Line For The Burlesque Show:

Dear Guy We Stood Behind In Line For The Burlesque Show:

If you have a story that starts: "Oh yeah, I got banned from Lego World", I do not want to hear the rest of the story!

If the rest of that story and all your subsequent stories starts:  "I was really drunk", I do not want to hear the rest of the story!

Yeah, sometimes it's fun to hear stories of dumb things your friends did when they were a little messed up.  Sometimes.  When I'm talking with my friends.  Not a random stranger.

I like the fact that even when you stack the deck, you still can't make a compelling argument...

I like the fact that even when you stack the deck, you still can't make a compelling argument...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrX8OTFSFZI&feature=share

Pokey LaFarge has a new album out and a nice video to go with the lead track.

Pokey LaFarge has a new album out and a nice video to go with the lead track.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXzEVLSoVqw&feature=share

Request For Aid

Request For Aid

So I'm selling my house.  But first I need to empty my house!

On Sunday April 26th (this Sunday) from noon to 4:30-5pm I am inviting people over to my place (8 Sudbury St. Maynard MA 01754) for a pack and pitch party.  I will supply some pizza and beer and you supply a willingness to gleefully toss out the detritus of years of geek living (and possibly scavenge some of my stuff in the process).

The heavy stuff has already been hauled out.  Now it's just throwing things into bags and throwing the bags into the dumpster sitting in my driveway.  If it fills up, we're done.  If there's nothing left to throw out, we're done.  Either way I don't expect it to be terribly grueling and if there's half a dozen people it should probably only take a couple of hours to reach done.

If you are willing and able to help out, please comment or drop me a line so I know how much pizza/beer to order.

I am so glad I'm working from home today and just skyping in for the afternoon staff meeting.

I am so glad I'm working from home today and just skyping in for the afternoon staff meeting.

Even a stopped Onion is right twice a day.

Even a stopped Onion is right twice a day.
http://www.theonion.com/articles/fbi-uncovers-alqaeda-plot-to-just-sit-back-and-enj,35788/

And then there's these guys who are cryptic to me, but I do like their stuff.

And then there's these guys who are cryptic to me, but I do like their stuff.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWqvC2jeiAs&feature=share

OK, if that last video was too cryptic maybe you'd like a video that's blatant to everyone but the singers...

OK, if that last video was too cryptic maybe you'd like a video that's blatant to everyone but the singers...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8tdmaEhMHE&feature=share

You're right. This isn't really the kind of music I'm into (though I have an incredibly high tolerance for it).

You're right.  This isn't really the kind of music I'm into (though I have an incredibly high tolerance for it).

I post this for other, more cryptic reasons.  But those of you who get it, got it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lydBPm2KRaU&feature=share

So this Friday I finally got to try out Float Boston, the new float-tank place that opened up in Somerville.

So this Friday I finally got to try out Float Boston, the new float-tank place that opened up in Somerville.  I'd picked up a two-pack of 90-minute sessions during their funding campaign.  I've been curious to spend some time in one of these for years --  even before that Simpson's episode where Homer and Lisa both try it out.

  It was not as the Simpson's episode depicted.

  It was...interesting.  I'd like to do it again, but I was expecting something a little more overt (even after adjusting for hyperbole) and this was fairly subtle.

  Also, I may have cut myself getting into the tank.  I'm not 100% certain but I did feel a stinging sensation and later found a small wound on the back of my calf I'm pretty sure I didn't have before getting in so...

  The upshot here is that getting into the tank could be better explained/designed.  The problem is that the lid is unwieldy so you push it all the way open.  Then you get in.  Now you have to close the lid behind you but that's difficult because pulling that down pushes you into the water which is eagerly trying to float you so it's hard not to slip but then the lid is out of reach....it's a bit of a trial.

  Also, they give you earplugs. I found them tricky to install. They're this waxy seal you're supposed to pancake over your ears (but not into them).  I did ok but I had to fiddle with it a bit.   

  Finally, if I just rest in the water with my hands by my sides and totally relax and go limp, my head rolls back (like in a backfloat) and my arms and shoulders are shoved up.  I store a lot of tension in my shoulders so this is actually not the most comfortable thing.  I had to shift positions around a bit -- but my range was a limited because I'm about the largest person you can fit in that tank.

  So I mention a lot of hassles but despite all of this, I really did think it was interesting.  Once you get settled and floating...my brain didn't turn off exactly but it did seem to slow down.  The time passed more quickly than I thought.  Certainly when you're out of the tank and sitting in the post-float room you're amazed at how much stuff there is in they physical universe.  I'd recommend it to people and I do want to give it another shot.

  Oh and I should mention that Float Boston offers these membership packs where you pre-pay for a set number of floats per month.  The trick here is that a membership can be shared by up to three people so if folks wanted to go in together, they could make the cost per float pretty reasonable.
http://www.floatboston.com/

If you have kids or are a kid at heart, you might enjoy this whimsical little real-time, real-world RPG called Tiny...

If you have kids or are a kid at heart, you might enjoy this whimsical little real-time, real-world RPG called Tiny Dragons where you are commanded by a mighty (if very tiny) dragon and help it to amass a horde of treasure and just sort of get through the day.

Meguey Baker has been playing the game for the past few days and updating her G+ with each "move".  It's kind of super adorable and I wanted to spread it around in my circles.
http://tinydragonsrpg.tumblr.com/rules

Each part of that headline just adds more and more dread and disgust.

Each part of that headline just adds more and more dread and disgust.  It's the single sentence repeated over and over again in the Necronomicon.

Andi McCollam  and Ronald McCollam  because they need to know where to direct their hatred.
http://www.avclub.com/article/fox-remaking-rocky-horror-picture-show-tv-217871

It's an amazing collection of artists/writers for this one SFW webcomic about fetishes.

It's an amazing collection of artists/writers for this one SFW webcomic about fetishes.
https://thenib.com/the-three-greatest-sfw-fetishes-4548c74fc06

Don't be fooled. G knows what he's doing.

Don't be fooled.  G knows what he's doing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhWUFXvaZjo&feature=share

Explorer Interrupts Mating Tortoises, Slowest Chase Ever Ensues

I WILL END YOU!  VERY VERY SLOWLY!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjtCS0EEoCY

Relevant to the interests of a number of people in my circles. Part of a new compilation EP coming out this summer.

Relevant to the interests of a number of people in my circles.  Part of a new compilation EP coming out this summer.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2CwOvNFkVQ&feature=share

A.R.T. - American Repertory Theater

So last night I went to see The Mikado at the Oberon.  It's a re-imagined show set in a carnival/marching band universe with a folk music arrangement.

The show was a great deal of fun.  They have this "interspersed" performance where they move about the floor of the Oberon and you move out of the way.  If you're close to the action, you're encouraged to squat down so other people can see.  Since this means I would be rolling about on the floor I opted to grab some limited seating off to the side and stay there.  It was a good choice, but being in the thick of things seems like it'd be fun too.

Anyway, just a delightful performance and worth checking out.
http://americanrepertorytheater.org/events/show/hypocrites-mikado

Vincent Baker Meguey Baker Emily Care Boss Epidiah Ravachol

Vincent Baker Meguey Baker Emily Care Boss Epidiah Ravachol 
This requires a bit of knowledge about TV commercials for insurance companies but is an amazing Kill Puppies for Satan scenario. 
http://kyraneko.tumblr.com/post/112294447196/whatnursejack-thewinterotter-kyraneko