The Lex Files

Twitter Updates for 2008-12-03

• Every have a really, really pregnant wife, who really, really wanted to go into labor, and you really, really could do nothing to help? #
• @WriterGig TY! We’ve tried everything on that list… Our OB says anything’s worth a shot, but that none of them work consistently. Soon! in reply to WriterGig #
• Free kids movie idea: A puppy named Max grows up and — gets pregnant! He’s a SHE! Name the film “Pregnant Paws.” Scar kids forever. #
• @greggrunberg http://twitpic.com/pvl7 - Mmm. Get a hot chocolate, too. in reply to greggrunberg #
• YAOAT. (Yet Another Obstetrician Appointment Tonight.) Could this be the last one? #

Twitter Updates for 2008-12-02

• Michael Scofield should have just left Lincoln in jail. #
• @greggrunberg Just play your GameCube gmaes in your Wii. You do have a Wii, right? in reply to greggrunberg #
• Free band names: “Three Minutes of Turtle.” Especially good for power pop, but you can take the name whatever your style. #
• @greggrunberg You are impressively persistent! But seriously, just go buy a Wii and play your old GC games with it in reply to greggrunberg #
• Why is driving with the wheel so much more fun in Mario Kart Wii vs. just “steering”the remote? It seems like it shouldn’t be, but it is… #

Twitter Updates for 2008-12-01

• Back to work. #
• @WriterGig Thanks! This should be a big week for bugfixes and cleanup on eHow; I’m excited to see how we do! in reply to WriterGig #
• 3:12pm on the East Coast is, officially, Snacktime. #
• @dhlawrencexvii 2.0 in reply to dhlawrencexvii #
• @WriterGig Ha, understood. My two-year-old’s in her bed asleep mercifully, and my soon-to-be newborn is literally due any minute! in reply to WriterGig #
• For those wondering, I went with leftover pumpkin pie and a V8. #
• CNN: Dow closes down about 680 points, manufacturing hits a 26-year low; U.S. is declared to be in a recession. But there is good news… #
• … I just saved a ton of money on car insurance by switching to Geico. #
• Okay, no I didn’t. #

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Truly stunned that tomorrow is…

Truly stunned that tomorrow is a workday.

Wet weather = no fun.

Wet weather = no fun.

@lancearmstrong uses Twitter t…

@lancearmstrong uses Twitter to discuss his 5am multi-mile bike rides in France. I discuss my by 10:30am debate about whether to shower now.

What I Got

On November 28th, 2008, I celebrated my 28th birthday. Here’s the complete list of what I received:

• A Western Digital TiVo HD eSata drive
• Mario Kart Wii
• Philadelphia Eagles boxers
• Philadelphia Eagles t-shirt
• Yes, You’re Pregnant, But What About Me? by Kevin Nealon
• More Information Than You Require by John Hodgman
• Happier: Learn The Secrets to Daily Joy and Lasting Fulfillment by Tal Ben-Shahar (who had one heck of a Daily Show interview a few months ago)
• The Shepherd, the Angel, and Walter the Christmas Miracle Dog by Dave Barry
• Dave Barry’s History of the Millennium (So Far) by Dave Barry
• My Custom Van: And 50 Other Mind-Blowing Essays that Will Blow Your Mind All Over Your Face by Michael Ian Black
• Doyle Brunson’s Super System 2: A Course in Power Poker by Doyle Brunson
• 7 Port USB Hub
• $50 cold hard cash

Easy way to tell if someone is…

Easy way to tell if someone is judging you: They say, “I’m not judging you.”

Desperate for baby #2 to arriv…

Desperate for baby #2 to arrive; desperate for #1 to sleep later. Thinking I may want to reevaluate that first stated desire.

Damn, the Melting Pot is one f…

Damn, the Melting Pot is one fine restaurant.