Hathery

Over the last eight years, the CDP has ranked, sorted, filed and counted down nearly every facet of music, television and film. This is due to equal parts OCD, an obsession with Pop Culture and possibly undiagnosed Autism. Here now, a massive selection of some of the most popular lists and countdowns in CDP history. Enjoy. Top Albums Of 2011 (20-16) Top Albums Of 2011 (15-11) Top Albums Of 2011 (10-6) Top Albums Of 2011 (5-1) Top Songs Of 2010 Top Albums Of 2010 (20-16) Top Albums Of 2010 (15... Read Full Story

Here now, the Best CDP Essays from 2008 to 2010. Some of these ended up in my second book, 2010's Aerating The Mashed Potatoes . Enjoy. ‎' The Hole To Hell. ' ‎‎When you're a little kid, hanging out you're with your best friend, anything is possible. ' I Have A Black Belt In Armchair Jiu-Jitsu. ' ‎How I injured myself watching people fight. ' 10 Hard-Hitting Questions. ' ‎I will ask you these questions when we meet, so you'd better brush up. ' The Communist Search Party. ' ‎I once ran away... Read Full Story

Here now, the Best CDP Essays from 2004 to 2006, voted on by myself and nobody else. Some of these essays ended up in my 2007 book, 65 Poor Life Decisions . Most did not. " Good Morning, Dark Lord ." When my band played a show in Upper Michigan, we didn't realize we'd end up in an argument with a mob of Christian Conservatives. " Adventures In Broadcasting ." Shortly after snagging a job announcing High School basketball games, I end up implicated in one of the biggest sports scandals in... Read Full Story

(Originally published 12/22/08. I guess I took a lot of photos of myself this year.) 2008 was really something amazing. From the biggest Presidential election of our lifetime, to the beginnings of a major economic disaster, to The Dark Knight raking in almost a billion dollars worldwide, it was a year of big successes and even bigger failures. From a personal standpoint, it was decent. I bought a house, continued to sell copies of my book, wrote a lot of good essays, stayed productive and... Read Full Story

So, the photos are kind of blurry, and I didn't take the time to make it camera-ready, but here are a few shots of the half sleeve I got in July of 2011. I do plan to write actual essays between now and February, but I figured a few of you would like to see this. If you did not want to see this, go ahead and keep that to yourself. Bene at Big Guns Tattoo in Madison did this for me. He specialized in exactly what I wanted, so it was a perfect fit. The process took a staggering 6.5 hours, and... Read Full Story

(This is either the most heartfelt essay I’ve ever written, the most insanely egomaniacal, or a little bit of both. Just a heads-up.) I’ve been fortunate enough to document nearly every major or noteworthy event of my 20’s on the CDP . This has come in handy both emotionally and mechanically; it’s quite comforting to flip through the scrapbook every now and then to see what I’ve accomplished and would eventually become, but it’s just as rewarding to use it to settle an argument about a... Read Full Story

Remember that cutesy little rhyme you used to hear before you went to bed, prodding you to “not let the bed bugs bite”? For many people, unfortunately, bed bugs are a reality, affecting not only their homes and loved ones but their pets as well. Since your pets, especially cats and dogs, are probably warm-blooded mammals just like you, they are bound to attract insects such as bed bugs. And while a bed bug will prefer to feed on you, they will happily bite your pets if they get a chance. Here... Read Full Story

5 . Wugazi - 13 Chambers 4 . Beastie Boys - Hot Sauce Committee, Pt. 2 3 . Cymbals Eat Guitars - Lenses Alien 2 . Saves The Day - Daybreak Before we reveal my favorite album of 2011, here's a rundown of my previous picks for Album Of The Year: 2003 Winner : The Weakerthans - Reconstruction Site 
 2003 Runner-Up : The Postal Service - Give Up 
 2004 Winner : Arcade Fire - Funeral 2004 Runner-Up : Communique' - Poison Arrows 
 2005 Winner : Of Montreal - The Sunlandic Twins 
 2005 Runner-Up... Read Full Story

From DCHS : A New Program to “Help Keep Pets in Their Homes” Click to donate! Hard economic times may result in tough choices regarding family pets for households struggling to stretch their limited resources. Families faced with the choice of purchasing pet food or providing for their family’s needs may have to make the heartbreaking decision to give up their pet. At a time when unconditional love from a pet is needed the most, some families need to make this tragic decision... Read Full Story

15 . Less Than Jake - Greetings From… 14 . I Fight Dragons - KABOOM! 13 . Cake - Showroom Of Compassion 12 . Deer Tick - Divine Providence 11 . M83 - Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming Sound off in the comments section and enjoy your day. The countdown continues tomorrow. Read Full Story