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Day 34: Building your property portfolio for the end of days

Someone I know is considering buying a house, and is investing considerable effort in finding out how far above sea level everywhere is, in anticipation that its rise may seriously impair the long-term investment value of said house. This strikes … Continue reading

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the 33rd day: lady from shanghai

what makes a hero? here is what orson welles said in his script from the lady from shanghai…. Here, would you mind inserting these coins? Number four. (into a jukebox) That´s all we like to hear. Mike´s quite a hero. … Continue reading

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Day 27: ftw!!!

I totally win. Yep, it’s true. And as the winner, I humbly dub myself the Computer Master of Amazingness… Of the UNIVERSE (despite my complete and total lack of anything remotely related to technical skill and/or prowess)!!! That is, however, … Continue reading

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Day 26- the boycott.

Today, following another early morning spent arguing with the Apple Store ‘geniuses’ about the fact that after a week full of ‘visits,’ my computer still doesn’t function, I decided to boycott. I am unplugging. I do bite my thumb at … Continue reading

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Day 25: Nope, still nothing…

I’m starting to see the way of things here: three of us, one supporting and exploiting technology, one being victimised by technology, and me – with whom technology has a pretty icy and distant relationship.  I have a bad feeling … Continue reading

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Day 25- The day in which I fail at life.

Today was a day of fail. Somehow though, I’ve managed to come to terms with it, and therefore have decided not to discuss it. At all. Well, at least not right now. I feel as though it would take slightly … Continue reading

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Day 24- Seriously? Oh technology, why do you hate me so much?

Technology hates me, we have had a falling out, and I still don’t know why. Which is why last weekend I ran away to the South of France (well, not really. I mean, it’s the South of France. Sunny days, … Continue reading

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Day 13: on living in a time capsule.

Sometimes living in what can only be described as a time capsule (WAIT. Hold on. My home can also quite easily be described as a granny house, a museum, and a time machine to the Stone Age…) is a good … Continue reading

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Day 12: the day after yoga broke me.

Have you ever been broken by yoga? Didn’t think it was possible? Well, let me tell you, you’re wrong, because yoga totally broke me. I mean, I’m not going to sit here and pretend I’m some kind of yoga guru-master … Continue reading

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