Now With 50% Less Doom

[l33tminion]

Life is good. The weather has been pleasant (very sunny, for the most part, with the exception of last night's storm). I had the chance to meet Maya (blackmoonlight), Patti's friend, in person yesterday. Work has been quite interesting lately. My Linux-fu continues to gradually improve.

Now to share some bits of the news that aren't so depressing:

First, the IRA has ordered a ceasefire, hopefully putting an end to decades of pointless terrorism.

Second, some of the provisions of the Patriot Act have been found unconstitutional by a federal judge.

Third, the second district special election in Ohio. This district is usually solidly (~70%) Republican, but the GOP candidate seems to have barely squeaked by with only 52% of the vote. It's still a loss, but perhaps this is a good sign for 2006.

Also, some non-news links:

First, I want to go to this store.

Second, another good reason to take the stairs. :-P

Comments

[http://users.livejournal.com/_skye_/]

Dude! I woudda started dancing and got on! I mean, c'mon -- what kind of blog post is that,

"The doors opened and there were these guys! And a disco ball! ZOMG!


...so I took the stairs."

[l33tminion]

XD

[mlejayne.livejournal.com]

In Legacy Village, waiting for HP6 to come out, I wondered into this shop. (http://www.heatandflavor.com/) It looks very much similar to the shop in your link, but more Legacy Village-esque.

Another NE Ohio alternative: Miles Farmer's Market. There is a lot of unique hot sauces there, but it's hard to find them between the fresh produce and the balsamic vinegar.

[l33tminion]

Hey, that's cool. I'll have to check those out.

I think I might have been to Miles before, but, if so, that was a long time ago...

[krint01.livejournal.com]

I've spent about 1% of my total lifespan up to now in Mile's Market. It comes of being dragged around by my mother.

[mlejayne.livejournal.com]

You should go again. They put in a balsamic vinegar and olive oil tasting stand. Mmm... 7% acidity. And Sushi!