A list of the stuff, other than work, that has been distracting me from blogging.
1. Amphigory cosmetics and jewelry - I absolutely love these guys. Not only are they two of the nicest people I've ever corresponded with, but (a) their makeup is top-notch (pale skin? no problem!), (b) their jewelry selection is stunning, and wonderfully categorized (Crosses, Creatures, The Graveyard, Magickal Symbols, and Miscellaneous), and (c) portions of sales from many items benefit the Great Cats of Indiana Foundation, a rescue organization near them that has lions, tigers, cougers, etc.
2. Allahpundit - One of the better, funnier political pundits out there, who has been extensively covering RatherGate. I love the fact that his blogroll is divided into Great Satans, Little Satans, and (for female bloggers), Satans That Make Allah Feel A Little Funny In The Pants.
Other blogs to which I am now addicted: Just One Minute, The Kerry Spot, Captain's Quarters, Powerline, and Polipundit. And this is one of the best descriptions I've ever read of the power of the blogosphere.
3. Wide-eyed op-eds by new college students about how gosh-dang different college is from high school. This one from the Montana Standard takes the cake for sheer gee-whillikers-ness. You mean you can go to the bathroom whenever you want in college? Really?
There are also strident guidelines from university learning centers, "joke" lists that are pretty accurate, no-nonsense lists that are funnier than the joke lists due to extreme understatements ("Distractions can be numerous because or [sic] opportunities to become involved in non-academic activities."), and other assorted chatty lists of useful advice.
Bottom line: If you're a college freshman, and you haven't yet figured out that you have to take responsibility for your education, well, you can't say you weren't warned.
4. Kingsnake.com. All reptiles, all the time. Great list of herp breeders and supplies. And the t-shirts aren't bad, either (though I can't find a current link to them). I thought I had posted a photo of my dearly-departed Arizona Mountain King, Tiago, to these forums, but his photo is actually on the About.Com exotic pets gallery pages.
5. SomethingAwful.com. Obnoxious, extremely-non-PC humor. This diatribe against anti-Republican protestors splits my side every time I read it.
6. The latest US Census Bureau statistics (yes, I know I'm a geek). Not only are the reports insanely detailed missives on topics you've never thought about in your entire life (vehicle use surveys from Montana, anyone?), but there's a wealth of information there for anyone who likes to debate political issues and their impact on society.
Posted by kswygert at September 21, 2004 11:08 AM