Category Archives: Etc

Home is where the universe is

Posted on December 8, 2009 by Dan

Today was the big push to find a place. We went through Westside Rentals — basically the ubiquitous realtor in our target area — and saw eight places in four and a half hours. Some were condos, some were duplexes, … Continue reading →

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The new job FAQ

Posted on December 5, 2009 by Dan

I’ve been getting a lot of the same good questions lately, so let me see if I can answer them all here: What is this new job? What’s your title? The new job is community management on a large scale. … Continue reading →

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How to get rid of a lot of videogames

Posted on December 5, 2009 by Dan

Yesterday was my last day at Future. Today I am unemployed. In January, I start at Activision. I am stoked. I’m going on to an amazing opportunity; I have confidence that I am the right person for this job; I … Continue reading →

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A new job? According to Craigslist…

Posted on November 25, 2009 by Dan

I got a new job. Personally, I thought I’d keep it quiet — you know, the first issue of the magazine hasn’t been printed yet, people have paid in advance, and they haven’t seen anything for it. We are going … Continue reading →

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My 20-year HS reunion

Posted on November 15, 2009 by Dan

I’m not going. Not out of protest or anything. I always said I would go, and I have heard great things about the 20th compared to other years — people have grown up by then, they’re happy to be alive, … Continue reading →

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The real Ghostbusters

Posted on October 31, 2009 by Dan

Every year, people ask me if I’m going as a Ghostbuster for Halloween. But I always reply, “Why would I wear my work uniform on the one day I’m supposed to dress up like something else?” Still, in honor of … Continue reading →

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Jury duty

Posted on October 29, 2009 by Dan

I’m there right now. I hate it. My dad got called for a really big murder case when I was a very young kid; I remember how disruptive that trial was for our family. I’ve never felt good about this … Continue reading →

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The gout update

Posted on October 25, 2009 by Dan

A little health update, since I don’t want to be one of those “oh woe is me, I am sick/ill/crazy” and leave it at that. It’s taken several weeks, but the foot is feeling a lot better. Gout is not … Continue reading →

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Dan vs. Food

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Dan

This was an IM exchange from several months ago that I’ve just learned my wife not only saved, but passed around to friends. Kat: so tonight for dinner, chicken and rice and grilled zucchini Dan: two out of three ain’t … Continue reading →

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Busy as hell

Posted on October 9, 2009 by Dan

I like blogging, honestly. I’ve just been crazy busy lately and haven’t had time. Last week I took a short vacation to Las Vegas with Kat, and I have some fun photos of the Pinball Hall of Fame to post … Continue reading →

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