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The Core Dump

The Core Dump is the personal blog of Nic Lindh, a Swedish-American pixel-pusher living in Phoenix, Arizona.

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    Learning English from the Boss

    Thinking back on growing up in Sweden and the mysteries of Springsteen’s lyrics.

    Nov. 21, 2010

    The dishwasher of doom

    How our dishwasher almost burned down our house. More drama than I’m used to on a Sunday morning.

    Nov. 1, 2010

    Dad is older than the glaciers

    Having a child reminds you of your mortality in more ways than one.

    March 19, 2010

    Written in blood

    Sometimes medical professionals frighten Nic.

    Jan. 5, 2010

    Hummingbird heaven

    Nic loves the hummingbirds in his backyard.

    Dec. 16, 2009

    Morning conversation

    Nic’s daughter frightens him sometimes.

    Dec. 9, 2009

    Infestation of raggare

    Nic looks back at one of the menaces of his youth.

    Oct. 7, 2009

    Out of Nebraska

    Springsteen brings the angst of being human like none other.

    Oct. 1, 2009

    Not exactly Kerouac

    Conversations with a second-grader are great.

    Aug. 28, 2009

    Apathy and loathing at Dulles

    Dulles airport might just be the worst in the world. This post tells you why.

    Aug. 10, 2009

    In the stillness

    Some languid thoughts from a vacationing Nic.

    Aug. 2, 2009

    That was easy

    Nic is delighted with how smooth his trip to Sweden went. In the movie biz they call that foreshadowing.

    July 22, 2009

    Louisiana to Missouri, via tow truck

    Nic’s first personal experience of driving across America, complete with a breakdown outside a motel in Blythesville, Ark.

    July 6, 2009

    Tower of babble

    Ever wonder why parents always look tired? Here’s a video to explain it.

    May 5, 2009

    Paid back

    Nic doesn’t need proof he is the father of his child, but he gets it anyway.

    March 18, 2009

    Zen and meat

    Nic finds enlightenment in a friend’s nervous breakdown.

    Feb. 6, 2009

    A crash course in teaching

    If you teach, you should read this post.

    Jan. 25, 2009

    Ho Ho Ho

    Merry Christmas from drunken Irishmen.

    Dec. 23, 2008

    Magic money

    Nic is not happy with the excesses of the banking system.

    Nov. 26, 2008

    R.I.P. Shiva

    We lose our oldest cat, Shiva.

    Oct. 7, 2008

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