I've ranted on here before about how new "flavors" aren't actually flavors at all. In the olden days — like, the 1990's — you had flavors like cherry, orange, grape, and even some nice combination flavors, like lemon-lime, apple-banana, etc. You always knew what you were getting. But now, it's just a crapshoot. I buy Gatorade that is flavored "Bahama … Read More
Oxford Researchers Compile The Ten Most Annoying Phrases
And here they are: 1 – At the end of the day2 – Fairly unique3 – I personally4 – At this moment in time5 – With all due respect6 – Absolutely7 – It's a nightmare8 – Shouldn't of9 – 24/710 – It's not rocket science At the end of the day, I'm not particularly annoyed by any of these. I … Read More
Curt Throws An Ironic Curveball
Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling: "I guess what I am saying, or asking, is that if you are undecided about who to cast your vote for, don't vote for someone a celebrity tells you to vote for. That's lame, lazy and disrespectful of the rights you've been given," Schilling wrote. "Take the time to listen and see these people. I don't … Read More
The Great Escape
If you are, like me, the owner of a beagle or beagle mix, you'll know there are damned determined and clever dogs. Seriously, you have to admire their cunning and daring-do. Case in point…
Good Weekend For Zombies
881 performers simultaneuously doing the Thiller choreo, breaking the record: That occurred this past weekend in Austin, TX. And then there was the largest "zombie walk" evah at the Monroeville Mall…
Google Street Me
For those interested, the Google Street View people must have swung through my neighborhood this summer. Check out the Google map of my home address, and then click "Street View". Then click on the little "yellow man" icon to see the view from my street. You will see this: I know, you can't make it out. The sun was behind … Read More
Inspiration Of The Day
At the age of 73, the guy still has some game. Good enough game, in fact, to get on the basketball team at Roane State College in Tennessee. (Note: he's twice as old as the school itself). He's making the daily 35-mile commute from his home in Farragut to Harriman (TN) to take the required 12 hours of credits with classes in … Read More
I’m A Virgin, As It Turns Out
Born on September 27. That's me. That makes me a Libra, right? Nope. You see, the astrological signs were developed by ancient astrologers, based on scientific observations of the locations of the sun within constellations. For example, the sun was "in" the constellation of Aries between March 21 and April 19, so people born between those dates had the zodiac sign of Aries. … Read More
Obamacon
There are lots of prominent Republicans/conservatives who have endorsed Obama. Two that surprised me was Julia Nixon Eisenhower (daughter of Richard Nixon and granddaughter-in-law of Dwight Eisenhower) and Francis Fukuyama (the political economist who basically was responsible for neo-conservatism).
Wake Me Up When Its Over
I come home. It's 11 o'clock. Red Sox are down 7-0 in the 7th. Talk about a post-season implosion. Eh, we'll get 'em next year. OH-ME-OF-LITTLE-FAITH UPDATE: No sooner than five minutes after I posted the above, then the Red Sxo score 4 runs in the bottom of the 7th with two outs. Ortiz, who has been lackluster in this series … Read More
The Latest On Me
For those who have inquired…. First of all, thank you for your concern. Secondly, I am going to have colon surgery at some point. The date keeps getting pushed back. The damage is serious, but fortunately (and this is the good news learned this week) not widespread. This means the surgery can be done laproscopically. But the date is looking like … Read More