Author Archives: andrew

Quitting Coffee – Day 0 of 30

30 days of no coffee. I predict: 1. splitting, gut wrenching headaches 2. failure by the end of the day 3. fatigue, loss of energy, loss of focus 4. bitterness and angst 5. long dark conversations of the soul in … Continue reading

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Meetings, Deconstructed

In meetings, you have distinct phases. First, there’s the pre-meeting. This is a jokey time, vapid small talk, canned jokes. Hows it going? Oh I can’t complain, well I could but noone would care anyways, har har. Vacation, kids. Out … Continue reading

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The internet makes my head blow up sometimes

This is why the internet makes my head blow up sometimes. 1. Peruse twitter feed for 10 seconds. 2. notice a Fader story on someone (ryan hemsworth). read it. 3. the person in the story mentions an japanese internet record … Continue reading

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Fighting Pain and Suffering With Breakfast Burritos

We in the ivory towers of launchday headquarters inc recognize there is pain and suffering in the world. And that’s fine. We’re (third person plural) not trying to minimize that. But allow us (third person plural) to counter with the … Continue reading

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Hypothesis: Email Is Literally Retarded

The Google thingie defines “retarded” thusly: adjective less advanced in mental, physical, or social development than is usual for one’s age. informal offensive very foolish or stupid. It is therefore the premise of this HSA (“highly scientific article”) to demonstrate … Continue reading

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love more, pay less

okay peep(s) so yes i acknowledge the ongoing media blackout coming out of the ivory towered headquarters of launch day inc. whatever. today’s little topic is called: “federal income tax.” wake up! this is interesting. because i’m usually busy lighting … Continue reading

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Pulling my crank

The local bikeshop recommended I get some shimano lx cranks online for my mountain bike to replace the ones that have finally (sort of) fallen off. Said they’d be a lot cheaper than the shop. While I scratch my head … Continue reading

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On The Soothing Brain Chemistry of Last Place

It’s not all mahogony and cavier here at the ivory towered headquarters of launchday inc. we do occassionaly venture outside – blinking, wrinkled and pasty white, but outside nonetheless – to do something silly, like ride a bike. for those … Continue reading

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shoe shopping

i wasn’t sure if we lived in a consumer society, also i went shopping for a new pair of shoes. my feet tend to hurt (and my head – god, my head) and i like nike airs because they are … Continue reading

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Literary Sequels That Never Got Written

“I Sold This Horse For That Guy’s Kingdom” A lighthearted comedy romp about a clumsy ne’er-do-well that makes an instant fortune when he encounters the trade of a lifetime. “At Least I Got Soul” A young, mischevious devil with an … Continue reading

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