Archive for September, 2009



The exclusive interview with Aaron Corp

Last weekend Aaron Corp started his first game for the Trojans.  theipp[dot]com caught up with the quarterback after the shocking loss to Washington:
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IPP:  After the tough loss, and a difficult performance, how is your leg?
Aaron Corp:  The leg is good, completely normal and healthy.
IPP:  I suppose that’s a catch twenty-two, huh?
AC:  What do you mean?
IPP:  [...]

Confession of a train traveler

Apparently only Euros, weirdos, and me travel by Amtrak.
This marks my maiden voyage up the coast via train.  However, it’s not my first rodeo, but I was excited to board the floating tank on metal sticks.  When the conductor called “all aboard” (and I assure you, he did) I saddled up on the second deck [...]

Making me smile

There are small random events that I experience navigating through life that absolutely make me smile.
+ Perfectly timing a series of green stoplights.
+ Sneezing.
+ A burning charcoal grill.
+ Waking up without an alarm.
+ A beautiful sunset.
+ Receiving snail-mail (not a bill).
+ A goodnight kiss.
+ The first sip of coffee.
+ A cold pillow.
+ Looking at pictures.
+ [...]

Ghosting

This segment was on The Jay Leno Show.  Personally, I’m not a fan.  I’ve tried to watch a few episodes, but that’s about all the commitment I’m able to lend.  However, a friend posted the video last week and to my surprise I truly enjoyed the piece.  I’m willing to compete with anyone, anywhere, any [...]

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