Author Archives: The Tim

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de Blob: Best Video Game Music Ever?

Posted on February 16, 2011 by The Tim

I contend that the Wii game de Blob has the best video game music ever. The tracks embedded at right were composed by yours truly in-game. I say “composed” because the genius of the music in de Blob is that … Continue reading →

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Eagle or Bottle Cap?

Posted on November 24, 2010 by The Tim

The logo seen at right was imprinted on the inside of a plastic Wesson vegetable oil bottle cap. I say it’s an eagle made out of flames, the logo for whatever company made the cap. Jeni says it’s a bottle … Continue reading →

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OMG, Facebook is Destroying Marriages! (Yeah Right)

Posted on November 18, 2010 by The Tim

This story from New Jersey caught my attention today… Pastor to church leaders: Get off Facebook or step down Rev. Cedric A. Miller has had it with what he says Facebook is doing to couples coming to him for help … Continue reading →

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How do you win a major political campaign? Make crap up!

Posted on November 6, 2010 by The Tim

Wondering how to get elected to a major political office? Well lucky for you, today’s article in the Seattle Times answers just that question! 5 reasons Murray bucked trend, got re-elected …Democrats weren’t content with just promoting Murray’s record. They … Continue reading →

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Winner: Most Outrageous Campaign Mailer

Posted on October 28, 2010 by The Tim

And the winner for the coveted “Most Outrageous Campaign Mailer” prize goes to… “VoteVets Action Fund” for this delightful piece equating Dino Rossi with insane Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad! Congratulations! You win a virtual spit on the shoes.

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Insanity Pricing: Crayola Crayons at Target

Posted on August 21, 2010 by The Tim

Spotted this pricing oddity on Crayola Crayons at Target tonight. All of these were on the same rack. Notice anything… odd going on here? Perhaps it would be a little easier to see if I put it in chart form… … Continue reading →

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Seattle Metropolitan Magazine Likes Me

Posted on July 1, 2010 by The Tim

July 2010 issue of Seattle Metropolitan Magazine features an interesting little tidbit: Pretty flattering. Thanks, Seattle Met!

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I want one of these so hard.

Posted on July 1, 2010 by The Tim

The Aptera 2e. The all-electric car that futurists from the ’60s dreamed of. I want one.

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guess what

Posted on June 3, 2010 by The Tim

Guess what.  It’s time for a new website finally.  One that maybe we’ll even update now and then.

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Sonnet 2008

Posted on January 4, 2009 by The Tim

For two thousand and eight, these are the facts, Of Tim and Jeni’s story of the year. The windy island wedding of the Jacks; Tim worked from home, not as an engineer. We helped Tim’s parents move to a new … Continue reading →

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