http://www.sirfluffy.com The Life and Tribulations of an Almost 40 Year Old Tue, 25 Apr 2006 01:24:59 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Well, for a slightly depressing experience, use the Death Clock. According to the Death Clock, I will die on July 1, 2042.  Another 1,141,961,527 seconds to live.  I can now put that in my agenda and make the necessary arrangements.  I can change my time of death by gaining/losing weight or ... http://www.sirfluffy.com/time-of-death-july-1-2042-will-they-pimp-my-casket-12.html 15 years ago, my wife got laser surgery on her eyes.  The results were spectacular, 20/20 vision, see through walls and clothes ... the works. Last Christmas, she felt her vision had deteriorated.  A quick visit to the Optometrist confirmed her nearsightedness (distant objects are out of focus).  She had two ... http://www.sirfluffy.com/honey-i-dont-see-so-well-anymore-11.html What is going on with Iran?  Once again we are on the brink of war.  I truly don’t get it.  If I were a country wanting to develop nuclear weapons, I would not announce it to the world.  But that’s exactly what Iran has done.  A nice press release saying: “Screw ... http://www.sirfluffy.com/iran-living-in-a-crazy-world-9.html Did you know that there is a National Institute on Aging?  Doing research "to understand the nature of aging".  If you have been reading this site, you already know that the nature of aging is to suck.  While normal aging is variable, here are some of the things to look forward to:  Less ... http://www.sirfluffy.com/knight-in-shiny-armor-with-love-handles-8.html Golf Digest conducted a survey asking if golfers would give up sex for a year to play on some stupid golf course (as you can tell I don’t like golf).  It’s an interesting question.  What would you want to give up sex for a year?  The answer probably depends on how good ... http://www.sirfluffy.com/7-7.html There it is.  You thought it happened only to other people.  You’re obsessing about big questions, as in “What is the meaning of MY life?” You feel lost, aimless; maybe you are longing for a black “Hog” or maybe for someone (the sexy lady you see everyday on the bus).  ... http://www.sirfluffy.com/how-to-have-a-midlife-crisis-6.html Soon you will be able to read about getting older and how much it sucks.  Stay tuned, it will be an interesting ride. Sir Fluffy http://www.sirfluffy.com/hello-world-1.html