Jarod's Forge
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Friday, May 1, 2009
May Day
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It's an all too familiar scenario. You are sleeping and comfortable, snuggled in your bed while dreaming wondrous and exotic visions. Pe...
Monday, March 16, 2009
Leprechans With Botox: The History Of Saint Patrick's Day In America
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( Thanks to the Charlottesville Daily Progress for publishing my article) It wasn't your fault. You had no idea traditional Irish music ...
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Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Romance in a Mass-Produced Envelope: The History of Valentine's Day
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It could be the most important decision of your life. You stand there, pale and sweating, your eyes besieged by the endless aisles of red-sa...
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Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Why Does That Ball Drop Anyway?
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That's right kids - the Times Square Ball is about to drop, and fun will be released like a piano launched from a clown convention. It i...
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Thursday, October 9, 2008
October: Let The Leaf-Diving Begin
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For someone who still can't believe it's the 21st century (I refuse), you should have seen my surprise - my shock - when I realized ...
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Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Thoughts for Today
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- I find it interesting how disgruntled people in line will try to find "allies". For example, if a checkout clerk is particularly...
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Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Nerdfest 2008: Back From Dragoncon
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That's right, folks - we went to Dragoncon - again! Was it awesome? Yes. Where there three huge hotels packed with comics, fantasy, and ...
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