Are you human?

Because it's a good question.

And certainly worthy of 4 minutes of your time to find out.

Separate (related) question: did you cry, watching this?

Yes. Yes i did.

"I do the last verse again...just for myself..."

Sure, I've been in Love with her for decades, but ... But this clip, particularly 4:20 til the end when she jumps up from the piano like it had been made of coals this whole time... I weep. I am not worthy.

Ready or Not, Here I Come!

Gonna fiiind you, & make you want me.

Yes, it's been 5 years since my last update.

Is there a Guinness World Record category for folks who wait the longest before (attempting) resuscitating a dead blog?
I'M the winner?!
And I'm also up for the "old timer" category for still using the word "blog" un-ironically?
Coolio!

For reference, the awesome Fugees song I've linked came out 18 years ago. What's five years?

Stay tuned.
And thanks Daisy!

15 failed predictions about the future

This list includes experts like Margaret Thatcher and Thomas Watson (chairman of IBM) getting their words thrown in their face.

You better get secretarial work or get married."
--Emmeline Snively, advising would-be model Marilyn Monroe in 1944.

Ebay tips

If you're an online shop-a-holic like me (no lines! and you get to look forward to mail that's not bills!), you may want to use these eBay tips.

I am continually amazed at how many people incrementally bid up an item they want six days before an auction is over. It's like watching someone walk around with a switch unknown to him flipped permanently to stupid

World's Best Food

The Guardian lists the 50 best things to eat in the world, and where to find them. A good number of them are in NYC: Ravioli - Babbo, Pork - Gramercy, Pastrami - Katz, Hamburger - Little Owl. I am tempted to do a power week and hit them all, and with the 3 remaining days:

• Vietnamese - Pho Xe Lua
• Steak - Ben & Jack's
• Japanese - Yakitori Tory

Drool.

10 Things We Don't Understand About Humans

A NewScientist article tells us how we are odd.

Don't know 'bout you, but i'm quite fond of our laughter, dreams, and bizarre urge to swap spit.