This morning, I woke up slightly before my 7a.m. alarm. When this happens, I roll over and press up against my girlfriend. Her skin is always slightly warmer and softer than mine, so she makes a fine body pillow. Some call this behavior “spooning.”

The issue with “spooning,” as the Swiss refer to it, is that human beings have arms. Two, to be precise. And the specific issue with my “spooning” is the my arm from wrist to elbow crook is significantly longer in length than my girlfriend’s ribcage when lying on her side. So my arm can either interrupt her sleep and sneak up under hers, or just rest gently on her hip or thigh.

I chose the slightly more courteous but uncomfortable position, one arm pinned under my head, elbow pointed up as though I were scratching my back by reaching over my shoulder and the other on display at the promontory of her hip.

It is important at this time that you have a clear visual.
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As promised, BB posted her photos of the immigration rally that paraded past our building. They are awesome, in the literal sense.

Milwaukee Immigrant March on Flickr – Photo Sharing!

Czeltic Girl makes with the link love, yet again. As this has been “digg’ed,” you may want to avoid the flamewar comments section.

The Web Design Trend Obituary & Death Clock

First of all, the line is “…how deep the rabbit hole goes,” which seems more fitting for the advertisement, so why not use it? Second, even with the corrrect line, that sounds like it might be unpleasant. And judging from the somewhat bored expression on the woman’s face… well, that might be Botox.

See also : Techno Rave

This world is foreign to me. I think I knew it once. Thanks to Carina for the link.

And if you click around the site, there are some NSFW amateur porn-ish photos. Be warned or informed, as your taste may be.

lastnightsparty: How To Appear In A Hipster Photoblog

Apple sticks it to the PC again in these new amusing ads. I’ll say this: they’re not wrong.

I know this is everywhere by now, but so that I have the links, I post it here.

And for those who want another viewpoint, Jim Hanas makes a good point about whether Colbert actually took it to the President. Still, I would not have had the balls and I don’t think anyone with a sense of humour found it less than hilarious.

YouTube – Colbert Roasts Bush 1
YouTube – Colbert Roasts Bush 2
YouTube – Colbert Roasts Bush 3

One of the advantages of working in a posh downtown studio is that things like this massive immigration rally happen right outside your window. (Sad that that’s the best link. BB said she’ll have photos later.)

I knew it was planned and coming up soon, but had forgotten about it. Then, as I plugged away at some code, a slowly building cheer came from seemingly everywhere. Since it is fairly often that some inconsiderate bastard will play something too loudly over the studio stereo, or just through their crummy computer speakers, the first reaction many of us had was “What the fuck is that cheering?” I waited to hear what band warranted such long opening applause.

Eventually, it sunk in that this was live. The studio was filled with whistles and chants of “¡Si, se puede!” and we all crowded around the Water Street windows to clap and wave to the sea of American and Mexican flags, signs, and smiles.

I’m no good for poetry at this stage in my life, but this march was the truest show of patriotism I have ever witnessed. There was no sign of hatred for America, no “Fuck Bush” signs, nothing to indicate anything but inclusion. There’s no sense dolling it up: it was simply beautiful. That’s the most people I’ve seen united over a cause that wasn’t supporting some crummy band.

Jesus, Gandhi, MLK: they all would have been proud of Milwaukee today. I sure am.

As previously announced by Czeltic Girl, my friend Tim’s weblog is active (and better than mine). You’ll find him in friendly territory henceforth.

In light of IE7 beta’s recent release, this makes me giggle a bit.

YouTube – Wheee!