Category Archives: Commitment

Cheeks… as insulation?

Posted on January 29, 2016 by kaan

Maybe the brain is near the mouth as a means to temperature control. If my brain is feeling cold I crave warm tea, maybe not just for my belly but also to rapidly warm my skull goo. If my brain … Continue reading →

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living on the edge

Posted on June 30, 2014 by kaan

I recall playing a wonderful yard game as a small child: lawn darts. They got banned for sale in the US and Canada when I was still wee, so unless you bought them before the ban, they are not easy … Continue reading →

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thank you for the promotional material

Posted on May 17, 2014 by kaan

I have now departed on a journey to the US of A. I will return in two weeks. Before departing I phoned my mobile service provider to arrange a US roaming package. During the “identify the caller” stage of our conversation … Continue reading →

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in the key of H

Posted on March 28, 2014 by kaan

An old harp was discovered in the closet. Apparently my uncle Llewelyn used to play it. I was most impressed by the H chord. I tried to tune it using a key from an old clock and an iPad. Major … Continue reading →

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the snake is dead. Booyeah.

Posted on February 4, 2014 by kaan

FAQ: THE “SNAKE FIGHT” PORTION OF YOUR THESIS DEFENSE. reprinted from McSweeney’s – – – – Q: Do I have to kill the snake? A: University guidelines state that you have to “defeat” the snake. There are many ways to … Continue reading →

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knoxed up

Posted on November 18, 2013 by kaan

Having given up on white tips of my hair, I moved on to the most critical part of the adventure. Time to get my hair big enough to warrant a trip to the driver licensing office. The tool of choice … Continue reading →

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another way to do trial and error

Posted on November 17, 2013 by kaan

Undeterred from the prior day’s failed attempt to dye the tips of my hair white, further advice has been considered, and a new approach to trial and error is documented herein. It’s hydrogen peroxide time. Do not confuse this with … Continue reading →

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how to do trial and error

Posted on November 16, 2013 by kaan

It is driver license renewal season again. That means I once again have great power to craft a visage that will be the first impression for authority figures who want to make arguments with me. As spiderman’s uncle once said, “With … Continue reading →

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Let our powers combine

Posted on November 13, 2013 by kaan

I think we are at an historic crossroads in the history of political shitstorms in Canada. There is a beautiful opportunity here to combine forces and form a super storm. I think Harper should appoint Rob Ford as Senator responsible … Continue reading →

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a big win

Posted on November 5, 2013 by kaan

Tonight I was granted the obligation to have my face painted in any way I chose. I asked for a visage that would be sure to convey casual indifference. This was my prize.

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