On This Day: Aug 22

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This entry was published at least two years ago (originally posted on August 22, 2020). Since that time the information may have become outdated or my beliefs may have changed (in general, assume a more open and liberal current viewpoint). A fuller disclaimer is available.

Since I’ll hit 20 years of blogging this November, this year I’m posting a daily list of anything I published on this day in the past.

There are 24 posts previously published on August 22nd

  • 2023
  • 2021
    • This entry was published at least two years ago (originally posted on August 22, 2021). Since that time the information may have become outdated or my beliefs may have changed (in general, assume a more open and liberal current viewpoint). A fuller disclaimer is available.📚 28/2021: Fortune’s Light by Michael Jan Friedman ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🖖🏻 ➡
  • 2020
  • 2016
    • This entry was published at least two years ago (originally posted on August 22, 2016). Since that time the information may have become outdated or my beliefs may have changed (in general, assume a more open and liberal current viewpoint). A fuller disclaimer is available.Bathroom selfie. Because why not? (235/366) ➡
  • 2015
    • This entry was published at least two years ago (originally posted on August 22, 2015). Since that time the information may have become outdated or my beliefs may have changed (in general, assume a more open and liberal current viewpoint). A fuller disclaimer is available.Prairie and me in our seats for the #hugos! #hugoawards #worldcon ... Read more ➡
    • This entry was published at least two years ago (originally posted on August 22, 2015). Since that time the information may have become outdated or my beliefs may have changed (in general, assume a more open and liberal current viewpoint). A fuller disclaimer is available.All spiffed up for the #hugos (complete with Batman socks)! #sasquan ... Read more ➡
    • This entry was published at least two years ago (originally posted on August 22, 2015). Since that time the information may have become outdated or my beliefs may have changed (in general, assume a more open and liberal current viewpoint). A fuller disclaimer is available.Hugo Award ceremony tickets acquired! #sasquan #hugos #hugoawards #worldcon ➡
    • This entry was published at least two years ago (originally posted on August 22, 2015). Since that time the information may have become outdated or my beliefs may have changed (in general, assume a more open and liberal current viewpoint). A fuller disclaimer is available.Wow, this restroom fixture has been here a while. Sit, do ... Read more ➡
    • This entry was published at least two years ago (originally posted on August 22, 2015). Since that time the information may have become outdated or my beliefs may have changed (in general, assume a more open and liberal current viewpoint). A fuller disclaimer is available.This year’s Hugo trophy, to be awarded at the ceremonies tonight. ... Read more ➡
    • This entry was published at least two years ago (originally posted on August 22, 2015). Since that time the information may have become outdated or my beliefs may have changed (in general, assume a more open and liberal current viewpoint). A fuller disclaimer is available.Captured! #Sasquan #starwars #hansolo #bobafett ➡
    • This entry was published at least two years ago (originally posted on August 22, 2015). Since that time the information may have become outdated or my beliefs may have changed (in general, assume a more open and liberal current viewpoint). A fuller disclaimer is available.Lots of walking yesterday! #Sasquan ➡
  • 2014
    • This entry was published at least two years ago (originally posted on August 22, 2014). Since that time the information may have become outdated or my beliefs may have changed (in general, assume a more open and liberal current viewpoint). A fuller disclaimer is available.Normally I’d wait until a night out at the Mercury to ... Read more ➡
  • 2008
  • 2004
    • To gmail or not to gmail? So I've finally given in and gotten myself a gmail address. I have no idea how much I might or might not use it — I already have e-mail addresses @speakeasy.net, @myrealbox.com, and @mac.com, plus a literally infinite number of addresses available @michaelhanscom.com — but I finally figured it was worth jumping on the bandwagon. ➡
    • Aircraft maintenance problems and solutions AF Form 781 is aboard all Air Force aircraft to record any malfunctions so maintenance personnel can fix the problem before the next flight. Here are some of the problems (P) as posted by the aircrews and solutions (S) of the maintenance personnel to clear the write-up… ➡
    • But what about ‘janitor’? …due to what is described as an 'unfortunate error in translation,' the Spanish version of Windows XP 'gave users an option to select their gender from not specified, male, or 'bitch.'' Uh, whoops. ➡
  • 2003
    • Lord of the Rings Marathon Two weeks before 'Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King' opens, the extended versions of 'LOTR: The Fellowship of the Ring' and 'LOTR: The Two Towers' will be released to theaters — and some theaters will have a day-long LOTR marathon with back-to-back screenings of all three films on Dec. 16th. ➡
    • Iraq Intelligence – Public Forum I wish I'd been able to go to this event — however, while I couldn't make it, natasha has a write-up that's well worth reading. ➡
    • Baby shit green Mothers don't do that! They're sweet, and nice, and kiss skinned knees after you fall down, and tell you not to ride your bike out of the boundaries of the neighborhood — but they don't describe cars as 'baby shit green!' ➡
  • 2001
    • Creative test answers In any school district, one must give credit to the creative minds among us. These are actual test answers from various schools in the Huntsville, Alabama metropolitan area. ➡
  • 1998
    • [From Usenet: 8.22.98 2300] One of the funniest I've seen was watching Disney's 'Sleeping Beauty' in fast forward while listening to nin's broken album. Fit way too well...funny as shit, too. ➡