If it's not Raven, it's crap...

(Source: Eastbound and Downton Abbey ) This time last week, I was in the process of succumbing to a nasty virus that put me flat on my ass and out of commission. It's been years since I've been that sick and, for a few days, I was sure that a week of rec…

Last weekend, I crossed off a major item on my bucket list. I went to Taco Bell in Germany. "But Raven, shouldn't you aspire to better, healthier things that have a measurable positive impact on society?" I know that's what you're thinking,…

I often find myself in a bizarre conversation at work, usually with my boss, but also with the other members of my department. I'll try to keep track of my favorites and post them occasionally. Starting with this one from last week (and cross-posted from my tumblr …

Infectious Classic: The Next Generation Pickles just sent me a link to a YouTube video. I've been searching for this song...for years. I consider myself to be an above average googler, but could never find it. Sure, maybe I could have made a google alert, but …

German Language Study Technique #257: Swallow a mouthful of mayo  for every incorrectly conjugated verb. That'll learn you good. Admittedly, my opinion regarding the German language is a little bit biased. I started learning the language about 20 years ago. …

The next installment of how Schmiddy got his beard is still yet to come. I was doing some 2014 prep and then received a spontaneous visit from C.J. Going through my box of paper crap (in the process of organizing that shit), I found this unassuming post card from a…