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The Running List of Problems We're Facing Since Deciding to Move to Arizona

Pariah Burke — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 23:14:18 +0000

I am an optimist–if you’ve spent any time with me or even reading my Facebook and Twitter posts, you know this–but, damn, it’s hard to remain optimisitic right now. Nearly everything that can go wrong over the last couple of months

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How Much We Have Changed in 15 Years

Pariah Burke — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 20:17:22 +0000

15 years is a long time. Who were you then versus now? Find out who I was and am in this meme.

Can't Sleep

Pariah Burke — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:55:41 +0000

I don’t know what’s up with me lately. My nights are filled with fitful sleep with strange nightmares that make me thrash and scream and sweat. When not in REM sleep, I emit an uncharacteristic snore so loud it wakes and … >>

I'm Worth $3,640,870

Pariah Burke — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 01:59:57 +0000

As a human for sale on the open market I am apparently worth $3.6 million U.S., at least according to the quirky HumanForSale.com survey. My resale value has risen in the last 9 months. In October 2008 I was valued at … >>

Remembering a Forgotten Prayer

Pariah Burke — Tue, 05 May 2009 16:11:12 +0000

A song comes on the radio, and suddenly I'm 18 again, hanging with a rock band and apologetically getting more groupies than the lead singer.

Top 5 Things (2009)

Pariah Burke — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 20:00:39 +0000

Here's what you're supposed to do... Start a new note, delete my answers and put in your own. Tag your friends and tell them to tag you. The theory is that you will learn a lot of little known things about each other.

Using Only One Word

Pariah Burke — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 20:36:15 +0000

USING ONLY ONE WORD! It’s not as easy as you might think! Copy and change the answers to suit you and pass it on. It’s really hard to use only one-word answers. Be sure to tag the person who sent it … >>

The WTF Blanket (Snuggie Parody)

Pariah Burke — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 19:21:27 +0000

Absolutely hilarious video parodying the Snuggie blanket with sleeves.

In Loving Memory of Dakota "Cody" Tyler

Pariah Burke — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 01:26:11 +0000

Schentel wrote:

Please help us in saying good bye to a dear friend and furry son. Last night at 7:00 pm our beloved family dog Cody was killed, when he was struck by a car just outside our Oregon home in … >>

Evening at the E.R.

Pariah Burke — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:15:33 +0000

We spent the evening at the St. Vincent’s emergency room. Everything’s fine (now). Nothing serious.

The adventure began at 3:30 Pacific, and we got home not too long before 11 o’clock. We watched a couple of DVRed episodes of “Dexter,” and … >>

I'm Worth $2,931,798

Pariah Burke — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:26:52 +0000

According to an odd little online survey I am, as a human on the open market, apparently worth $2,931,798. That isn’t bad equity in myself. Hmm… I wonder if I can borrow against that…

I’ll have to send a PDF of … >>

9 Layers

Pariah Burke — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 21:03:58 +0000

I forget where I found this online, but it’s one of those memes (shared ideas) that circulates throughout the Blogosphere.

LAYER ONE:

Name: Pariah Scott Burke
Birth date: 18 March
Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts
Current Location: Oregon
Eye Color: Changes between blue, … >>

Me on Meez

Pariah Burke — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:23:10 +0000

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Saw Phantom of the Opera

Pariah Burke — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:34:22 +0000

We saw Phantom of the Opera opening night (Wednesday) at the Keller Auditorium. Box 8, centerstage, fantastic seats. I’ve been dying to see Phantom on stage since the mid-80s. When it came to Portland I jumped on it. Wonderful performance! Everything … >>

Missed Crue Fest, But Did the Beach

Pariah Burke — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 23:05:47 +0000

[sigh] I really wanted to go to Crue Fest this past Saturday night–Motley Crue, 6A.M., Buckcherry, other bands–but couldn’t. We had reservations at Newport Beach for the weekend (it was a great time) and celebrated (a belated) Lugnasadh on the sand … >>

Countdown to Stop Snoops

Pariah Burke — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:18:13 +0000

This, I would think, would work just as well for co-workers prone to peering over the cubicle wall or checking out one’s computer over one’s shoulder.

Have you ever sat on a plane, next to an irritating traveler who keeps talking

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Pilot Humor

Pariah Burke — Fri, 09 May 2008 07:00:51 +0000

After every flight, pilots fill out a form called a gripe sheet, which conveys to the mechanics problems encountered with the aircraft during the flight that need repair or correction. The mechanics read and correct the problem, and then respond in … >>

It's About Me, Not About Pariah S. Burke

Pariah Burke — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 19:55:22 +0000

I began this blog to share my thoughts and feelings; itâ€™s a place for me to vent. That was years ago, before the â€œblog-olutionâ€ and the idea that a blog is a mandatory component of every good marketing campaign. This site … >>

Ghost Rider Review

Pariah Burke — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 17:59:32 +0000

This past Friday, Strawberry Blonde and I surprised Mojo by checking her out of school to go see Ghost Rider on opening day. Mojo, whose grades had been suffering the first part of the year, worked hard and brought D’s and … >>

Keith Olberman on Bush's Plan to 'Sacrifice' 20k U.S. Troops

Pariah Burke — Thu, 04 Jan 2007 20:05:48 +0000

MSNBC’s Keith Olberman speaks directly to Mr. Bush about the BBC news report stating that Bush will announce the commitment of 20,000 more U.S. troops to Iraq.

It’s a powerful, empassioned response that sums up the frustrations many of us feel. … >>

My Cat Farted

Pariah Burke — Sat, 18 Mar 2006 01:06:31 +0000

I’m not one for bathroom humor, but this is extra special, and simply must be shared.

This afternoon I was holding and petting my cat, Chloe. As is often the way, I held her like a baby–on her back, cradled in … >>

Jamie Leigh: Google Karma

Pariah Burke — Sat, 31 Dec 2005 23:23:51 +0000

Apparently, Jamie Leigh has discovered that ego-surfing for her name returns this website among the top search engine results–and she has taken issue with it. She has asked me to delete a post from this blog so she may ask Google … >>