Monster Park!

I kinda like it.

Worst SPAM Ever

I find this really upsetting, and have received it four times in the past two days.

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I assume this is somebody's idea of a joke, but it's about the least funny thing I've ever seen. Is there somebody I can report this to?

Birthday Party

I've been blogging for one year today. This post is a birthday party. Come hang out.

Swift, decisive action

You didn't think I'd let this situation remain, did you? For the curious, my new picture is from a 2002 Rice University production of Hair. And yes, that's really mine.

Do I look like a Republican to you?

A majority seems to think so! I'm most alarmed. And check out the main site, too: votergasm.org. I'm amused. I may have to re-think my position.

Undefeated Rice!

Joe pointed out to me a fun piece of college football trivia. There are only two Division I games this coming weekend that feature two undefeated opponents. These are (1) USC @ Stanford and (2) Rice University @ Texas. Go Owls! You're still on course!

Ken Sandford, RIP

I was very sorry to hear, via Savoynet, that former D'Oyly Carte baritone Kenneth Sandford passed away today at the age of 80. Ken Sandford may very well have been my greatest DOC hero -- I've studied and idolized his recorded roles -- particularly, his Despard, his Pooh-Bah, his Grosvenor, and his Private Willis. I was already sorry that I was unable to attend his talk in Buxton this year -- now I am doubly sorry never to have met the man.