Journal bethanie's Journal: Sunday NYT Articles of Interest 7
Hey, apologies to all who refuse to register for the NYT, but it's my main source of on-line news and most every day they manage to come up with some interesting stuff, so I'm sticking with 'em. (That, and my husband loves the Crossword Puzzles -- I got a subscription for him for Xmas, and dutifully print out the Sunday puzzle every week. I deliver it to him with his pipe & slippers, too. Isn't that nice?) Anyway -- I really encourage you to register (*ahem* Intermodal), even with false info! -- just to make it seamless to link to these articles. I'd love to hear what your objections are to doing this, BTW, just to help me understand your perspective.
Men Ask: Who Needs to Buy Clothes?
I can definitely see how this is happening. But I still buy all my husband's clothes for him. I only buy what he really needs, though. It's true that he already has plenty of khakis -- but they don't last forever, you know. At this point, we're replacing about 5 pair a year. And as for shirts, he gets several for his birthday (in July) and at Christmas, and in between when I come across a good deal at Target or Kohl's or something. But I'm wondering about you single males out there? Where do you get your clothes? Do you still get them from Mom at Christmas, or have you actually taken it upon yourself to stock your own wardrobes? Or do you subsist on jeans and free techie t-shirts?
A Marketing Craze (and Oh, Yes, a Scooter)
This is typically the kind of article that catches my eye for posting potential on Slashdot, but this one just isn't pithy enough. But it's interesting, nonetheless. I love the last line: "Science is about why; engineering is about why not." So true...
The Irresistible Rise of Telephilia
I am *so* hooked on HBO documentaries. Of course, it helps that they're usually on following my standard Sunday night TV line-up (my weekly TV night, but now that Six Feet Under is done and The Sopranos won't be on for another few months, I'm not sure it still will be). But I also enjoy the thought that these are not actors, and what they're saying is not scripted. Of course, as this article reminds us (and as we've seen so often on the "reality" shows -- Survivor is the only one I can say I've followed for a couple of seasons), even "reality" can be shaped in post-production. I also wonder why people volunteer to be on these shows? I can't imagine putting so much of my life out for public display. No, I'll hide comfortably in the obscurity of my pseudo-anonymity on the Web, thank you very much.
Men Ask: Who Needs to Buy Clothes?
I can definitely see how this is happening. But I still buy all my husband's clothes for him. I only buy what he really needs, though. It's true that he already has plenty of khakis -- but they don't last forever, you know. At this point, we're replacing about 5 pair a year. And as for shirts, he gets several for his birthday (in July) and at Christmas, and in between when I come across a good deal at Target or Kohl's or something. But I'm wondering about you single males out there? Where do you get your clothes? Do you still get them from Mom at Christmas, or have you actually taken it upon yourself to stock your own wardrobes? Or do you subsist on jeans and free techie t-shirts?
A Marketing Craze (and Oh, Yes, a Scooter)
This is typically the kind of article that catches my eye for posting potential on Slashdot, but this one just isn't pithy enough. But it's interesting, nonetheless. I love the last line: "Science is about why; engineering is about why not." So true...
The Irresistible Rise of Telephilia
I am *so* hooked on HBO documentaries. Of course, it helps that they're usually on following my standard Sunday night TV line-up (my weekly TV night, but now that Six Feet Under is done and The Sopranos won't be on for another few months, I'm not sure it still will be). But I also enjoy the thought that these are not actors, and what they're saying is not scripted. Of course, as this article reminds us (and as we've seen so often on the "reality" shows -- Survivor is the only one I can say I've followed for a couple of seasons), even "reality" can be shaped in post-production. I also wonder why people volunteer to be on these shows? I can't imagine putting so much of my life out for public display. No, I'll hide comfortably in the obscurity of my pseudo-anonymity on the Web, thank you very much.
I registered (Score:2)
~SW, Just doing my part.
Re:I registered (Score:2)
My email address is billg@microsoft.com.
Way fun to give utterly bogus information to "registration required" web sites.
Clothes? (Score:2)
Where do I get my clothes? Well, I like to think I follow the zen art of clothing purchases. This may also be known as the 'impulse buying' art to purchasing, with one subtle difference: when I 'impulse buy' something, it always turns out to be a good idea.
In my wardrobe, you will find three (3) pairs of kahkis, all of which need to be replaced. One features a hole where leg meets crotch, and a larger hole in the knee. One has a leg with scattered splotches
Rainment: Old Geek Speaketh (Score:2)
I usually wear twills or black jeans. I bought stacks back when I was consulting/freelancing and occasionally pick up another pair at a thrift store or (oh, well) Old Navy.
I own a few suits but never wear them. Haven't had reason in years. I even bought one Hugo Boss suit but haven't even bothered to have the thing finished (cuffs still unhemmed, e
As a starving college student... (Score:2)
Re:As a starving college student... (Score:2)
Of course he has the advantage of not having to pay airfare as his company sends him to Asia all the time.
Still given the potential savings he cl
Eddie Bauer (Score:2)
Their stuff is durable, fasionable and far cheaper than Levis, Dockers, GAP, or Banana Republic.
I've been back to get some shorts, a couple short sleeved shirts that aren't t-shirts, and to get another pair of jeans.
Its amazing to find clothes that are both well made and sell for less