Monthly Archives: December 2004

Applying for a job shouldn’t be this difficult.

Posted on December 31, 2004 at 12:59 am by Michael

Back when I lived in Arizona, I applied for a job as a beer merchandiser at Pearce Beverage Company. A beer merchandiser, in case you’re wondering, is the guy who goes around town setting up those suspiciously elaborate displays of … Continue reading →

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It’s not the ills that getcha, it’s the pills that getcha.

Posted on December 21, 2004 at 11:31 pm by Michael

I was 20 when I started having the chest pains. I was used to random aches and pains, and kind of busy being a college junior, so I didn’t really bother to think about how bad the phrase “chest pains” … Continue reading →

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The Democratic Party sure has a lot of parties.

Posted on December 19, 2004 at 11:52 pm by Michael

I’m generally able to avoid going to Christmas parties. My until-now-secret technique for avoiding them depends on three things: I’m an atheist. (Therefore, no religious functions to attend.) I’m usually unemployed. (Therefore, no business functions to attend.) I’m antisocial. (Therefore, … Continue reading →

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