Lowest common denominator
- By jtal
- 10 April, 2013
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There’s a lot of crap on TV. I mean, like, A LOT. Most of TV is a steamy pile of freshly dumped waste-of-time. And I’ll agree that almost all reality … Continue Reading →
Why I like making movies
- By jtal
- 9 March, 2013
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One of my favorite days during my time in grad school–and really of all time (in a thankfully long list of favorite days)–was the day my 30-minute documentary premiered at … Continue Reading →
A humble two-part solution to America’s gun problem
- By jtal
- 8 February, 2013
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When last I left off rambling, I tried to figure out what the main points against stricter gun control in America were–these seem to be at the core of most … Continue Reading →
The gun battle
First of all: I don’t know very much about the gun debate. I’ve read up on the president’s recent proposal and executive orders (NYT has a nice bullet-pointed summary), and … Continue Reading →
A very happy New Year
- By jtal
- 1 January, 2013
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…to you! That last series of posts was pretty negative, so I wanted to share a more positive experience so you won’t think I’m a total bitch. Just a partial … Continue Reading →
Wedding planning as user experience design
- By jtal
- 1 October, 2012
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I hate those wedding competition shows on TV. They’re exhibitionist, and shallow, and a lame excuse to judge other people. No, wait–those are my favorite things. I LOVE those wedding … Continue Reading →
Things are happening
- By jtal
- 16 July, 2012
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Oh man, I remember this thing. I have so many draft posts saved, but I don’t feel like finishing any of them. They have interesting names like, “Catholic camp,” and … Continue Reading →
On New Year’s resolutions
- By jtal
- 22 January, 2012
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I know it’s a little late for New Year’s resolutions. GUESS WHAT–this is not a post about my New Year’s resolutions. And let me tell you why not: I don’t … Continue Reading →
How to be mean with purpose
- By jtal
- 6 December, 2011
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Sometimes I ask myself, what is it that I can give back to the world? Some people endeavor to pass on their gift of optimism, seeing the good in everything. … Continue Reading →
