Jen, Ben, Corrie and I went to see Tropical Thunder tonight (of course at the $3 beer theatre), following a pre-course that included dinner at rpalete and a few hours of indoor putt-putt. Despite me cheating and a minor incident when I learned that I couldn’t pay with credit card (I actually could and did), [...]
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day gone by
by mario on 06. Oct, 2008 in portland
Today, I literally spent 14 hours watching baseball while simultaneously messing around on my laptop. It should be noted that I was far more productive than Otto who did nothing but lay on my couch / in my closet while eating and digesting the designer cat food (no grains for Otto von B.) that he [...]
why i don’t go to the movies
by mario on 02. Oct, 2008 in portland
In these shaky economic times, I think it makes no sense to spend money on movies. And why would you, when your friendly neighborhood fast food conglomerate is giving that sort of entertainment away for free.
things that would keep me from running for VP
by mario on 28. Sep, 2008 in portland
Things that would keep me from running for VP. Doing a commercial that involves bleaching your hair and running through a Montana river in December. Nope. Giving a presentation on Why Deutschland Loves David Hasselhoff. Nope. Publishing a book on how to write complaint letters. Nope. Being filmed in a swimsuit while trying to win [...]
I look strangely comfortable
by mario on 28. Aug, 2008 in portland
Sometimes people take pictures of people who don’t necessarily think about the consequences of having that picture taken in that particular situation. I also promote them on my blog. Here is a particular picture that was taken of me at Gnomedex, which is now making the rounds on various Hasselhoff fan sites. When I have children, I hope they don’t get hassled for this sort of stuff.
The Hoff Speaking at Gnomedex
by mario on 20. Aug, 2008 in features, portland
I am still somewhat in shock about this, but I have been asked to present at this year’s Gnomedex conference in Seattle. I will be enlightening the crowd with my educational Why Deutschland Loves David Hasselhoff talk.
Portland Burrito prices on the rise
by mario on 20. Aug, 2008 in portland
With inflation being in full swing, I am forced to make some tough choices when it comes to my daily lunch.
Redemption Post
by mario on 18. Aug, 2008 in portland
After a number of unfortunate events in weeks past, things seem to be turning around with a true comeback story and a surprising reunion.
a day of firsts
by mario on 13. Aug, 2008 in portland
Lately, there have been a lot of firsts for me. I bought my first motorcycle. And it’s red. I brought on board a second writer for my blog, and he’s from Wyoming. I hired a research assistant. His name is Farhan and he lives in India. I fed Otto beans and cheese. Our similar tastes [...]
Plate & Pichfork at the Smith Berry Barn
by mario on 11. Aug, 2008 in portland, reviews
On Saturday, Jen and I went to an event called Plate & Pitchfork together with our friends Ben and Maria. What is Plate & Pitchfork?