* with sunshiny colors for summer.
Improved hopefully refers to the constantly improved quality of the posted content. I'll let you be the judge of whether this claim is valid or similar to the constantly echoing, "Nacho Cheezerifictasticker" claims you read on Doritos bags.
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
John McCain, Cat Lady
Wow, today is off to a disappointing start. It turns out I've uncovered a solid reason not to vote for Barak Obama... no pets! Who knew!?!? Turns out his kids are lobbying hard to change that fact and get a dog if he wins.
What other news did the AP dig up in their latest funky candidate question?
America's Mayor, also hates animals... er... is pet-less.
John McCain, a bit of a cat lady... or animal lover, but wow 22 pets!?!?! Amazing. I'm not so sure about Cuff and Link as turtle names, Mr. McCain, it's a little too much with the cheese. Also, maybe he's not so much a cat lady as somebody who is starting their own arc... you know, just in case the flood comes.
My favorite pet name belongs to Bill Richardson's cat Squeaky.
In all seriousness, though, does anybody else love this utter and complete randomness courtesy of the Associated Press? I'm impressed with the range of questions they've asked, and I'm now prepared to offer some ideas for future questions. Maybe if you comment and leave ideas of your own we can develop a really strong list to send AP's way. So, here goes:
1. Are you now or have you ever been a toupee-wearer?
2. Name your favorite dairy product
3. If you were stranded on a small desert island which character on Lost would your actions most closely resemble, and why?
4. Which do you find more annoying: soaring deficits or cell phone ring tones?
What other news did the AP dig up in their latest funky candidate question?
America's Mayor, also hates animals... er... is pet-less.
John McCain, a bit of a cat lady... or animal lover, but wow 22 pets!?!?! Amazing. I'm not so sure about Cuff and Link as turtle names, Mr. McCain, it's a little too much with the cheese. Also, maybe he's not so much a cat lady as somebody who is starting their own arc... you know, just in case the flood comes.
My favorite pet name belongs to Bill Richardson's cat Squeaky.
In all seriousness, though, does anybody else love this utter and complete randomness courtesy of the Associated Press? I'm impressed with the range of questions they've asked, and I'm now prepared to offer some ideas for future questions. Maybe if you comment and leave ideas of your own we can develop a really strong list to send AP's way. So, here goes:
1. Are you now or have you ever been a toupee-wearer?
2. Name your favorite dairy product
3. If you were stranded on a small desert island which character on Lost would your actions most closely resemble, and why?
4. Which do you find more annoying: soaring deficits or cell phone ring tones?
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Amazing Stories
If I had to name the reasons why I blog, top of the list would be to share random and fun information that I encounter. In that vein, here is a hilarious story from the world of Sports:
It involves a mid-90's era Baseball hero whose star has faded a bit over the years due to multiple injuries over many seasons. It includes an obnoxious and presumably overweight fan, and it also features a jock strap, athletic supporter, whatever your favorite terminology for it is. All in all, it's a fun little read, so check it out.
Also, if you're looking to check out a fun new band, my band of the week is The Clientele.
It involves a mid-90's era Baseball hero whose star has faded a bit over the years due to multiple injuries over many seasons. It includes an obnoxious and presumably overweight fan, and it also features a jock strap, athletic supporter, whatever your favorite terminology for it is. All in all, it's a fun little read, so check it out.
Also, if you're looking to check out a fun new band, my band of the week is The Clientele.
Friday, May 11, 2007
It's Friday, let's make a cake!
Okay... so this is pretty random, but entirely enjoyable. Honestly, what isn't random on this here blog???
Still Amazing
Incredible... I can't believe I still haven't seen this movie!
If you have, drop me a comment. Except yesterday's birthday boy, I already talked to you about it... and I know what you think, and you're probably deeply saddened that I still haven't seen the movie.
MORE LATER!!!
Songs of the week: Song title (artist)
If you have, drop me a comment. Except yesterday's birthday boy, I already talked to you about it... and I know what you think, and you're probably deeply saddened that I still haven't seen the movie.
MORE LATER!!!
Songs of the week: Song title (artist)
- Heavy Metal Drummer (Wilco) because it's almost summer, and some Wilco songs just say SUMMER to me
- In Green (Volcano, I'm Still Excited!) because this band's name makes me think of the classic film Joe Versus the Volcano... wait, did I just call that movie a classic... crap, where's the backspace key???
- Condoleezza, Check My Posse (The Majestic Twelve) It's just a funny song. Watch out future mix CD, this song has your name on it
- The Passenger (Iggy Pop) Cause I said so.
- Take the Fifth (Spoon) in honor of Monica Goodling
Jesus Has Salmonella
Jesus Has Salmonella
Originally uploaded by Chambo25.
This time last week I was chillin with Jesus, Tyler, Emily, Meredith, Lyndsey, and, well, sadly, Jesus had Salmonella. Just a little bit, you know, on his left arm... cozying up to him.
Love this picture.
Happy FRIDAY everybody!!!!
Good Morning!
Good analysis is a great thing, especially at the start of the day. I just finished up reading a nicely written Slate post about Alberto Gonzales' visit to the Congress yesterday, and I couldn't help but want to post a quote:
"And as for Gonzales, he has made himself immortal by merely willing himself to be so. That must be what accounts for his Zenlike state today. It's an ingenious strategy. Instead of letting the president throw him under the bus to protect Karl Rove, Gonzales just lies down in the road, then giggles as the bus runs over his head." ~ Dahlia Lithwick for Slate
Click here check out the remainder of the article, "Alberto Gonzales, Zen Master."
"And as for Gonzales, he has made himself immortal by merely willing himself to be so. That must be what accounts for his Zenlike state today. It's an ingenious strategy. Instead of letting the president throw him under the bus to protect Karl Rove, Gonzales just lies down in the road, then giggles as the bus runs over his head." ~ Dahlia Lithwick for Slate
Click here check out the remainder of the article, "Alberto Gonzales, Zen Master."
Monday, May 07, 2007
Yeah... so...
That last post probably should have been two posts. Knight Rider and the GOP debate really are two completely separate things. Oh well... it's all soup in my brain.
Just got back from DC last night. Great fun trip, and some fun pictures should be up here later!!!
Yeah for pictures.
Just got back from DC last night. Great fun trip, and some fun pictures should be up here later!!!
Yeah for pictures.
Friday, May 04, 2007
Damn you RSS!
Couldn't Resist:
Hasselhoff is "back on his game," so don't worry about that crazy crazy video. or this one. or this one.
Kinda sad, really, but then it's Hasselhoff. He'll be okay, the Germans will still love everything he does, and the world will keep spinning.
By the way, did anybody else hear that in the GOP debate last night George W. Bush was mentioned only once by the candidates? I'd like to know who was responsible for the name drop, but apparently he was only referred to by name exactly once by a candidate in the course of the whole 90 minute debate. Craziness. (Gracias AmericaBlog)
>> UPDATE: it was Sen. Sam Brownback in response to a question about Scoot Scooty McScooter Libby. (Thanks Salon)
Hasselhoff is "back on his game," so don't worry about that crazy crazy video. or this one. or this one.
Kinda sad, really, but then it's Hasselhoff. He'll be okay, the Germans will still love everything he does, and the world will keep spinning.
By the way, did anybody else hear that in the GOP debate last night George W. Bush was mentioned only once by the candidates? I'd like to know who was responsible for the name drop, but apparently he was only referred to by name exactly once by a candidate in the course of the whole 90 minute debate. Craziness. (Gracias AmericaBlog)
>> UPDATE: it was Sen. Sam Brownback in response to a question about Scoot Scooty McScooter Libby. (Thanks Salon)
Celebrity News Flash
So I've recently started working all day long with an RSS feed on screen over to my right. If you've been wondering about recent developments in terms of oddball things appearing in ye olde blog, that's the explanation. It's the reason why I encountered this:
Ms. Pinkett-Smith says that Katie Holmes is a, "tigress," and decidedly not tied up in the basement waiting for Tom to toss her down a steak while he plots Scientology's subliminal overthrow of the world.
Now, if you feel that this post falls a little outside my normal domain for stuff to put up, you're almost certainly right. That said, I found some of Jada's comments in the thing to be hilarious and kinda awesome enough, that I couldn't help it. Anyway, there's your friendly Friday quick read! Enjoy.
Ms. Pinkett-Smith says that Katie Holmes is a, "tigress," and decidedly not tied up in the basement waiting for Tom to toss her down a steak while he plots Scientology's subliminal overthrow of the world.
Now, if you feel that this post falls a little outside my normal domain for stuff to put up, you're almost certainly right. That said, I found some of Jada's comments in the thing to be hilarious and kinda awesome enough, that I couldn't help it. Anyway, there's your friendly Friday quick read! Enjoy.
Thursday, May 03, 2007
New Fun Game
Here's a new fun game:
Find the commander guy
The White House actually has a release on their website that includes a transcript of the President referring to himself as "the commander guy."
Now, I've seen this comment splashed across blogs for days, so the thing itself is nothing new, but the fact that it's on the White House website is CLASSIC. So, if you want to check it out, go here, hit ctrl-f and look for "the commander guy."
Read it and weep or chuckle or just gawk.
Find the commander guy
The White House actually has a release on their website that includes a transcript of the President referring to himself as "the commander guy."
Now, I've seen this comment splashed across blogs for days, so the thing itself is nothing new, but the fact that it's on the White House website is CLASSIC. So, if you want to check it out, go here, hit ctrl-f and look for "the commander guy."
Read it and weep or chuckle or just gawk.
This makes me sick
The president is advocating hate. The right wing will lie up a storm, and will make it look like vetoing or threatening to veto the Hate Crimes bill working its way through congress is something else, but it's not.
Here's a link to some vanilla news coverage of the state of Hate Crimes legislation.
It makes me sick to think that the bastards fighting against adding protections to existing Hate Crimes law are having their way. I want to say more, but I just can't figure out how to put it down in writing. This post might get longer later, but for now, feel free, like me to write some emails to various reps on this one. If folks have thoughts, comments are welcome.
>>UPDATE: Hate Crimes Legislation Passes House, along the way Dems make some incredible speeches about the importance of this legislation and the message sent by those who oppose it. I'm proud to call myself a Democrat today (even though there are many days that I'm not sure I really fit in the donkey party). Check out a handful of pretty impressive speeches here.
Here's a link to some vanilla news coverage of the state of Hate Crimes legislation.
It makes me sick to think that the bastards fighting against adding protections to existing Hate Crimes law are having their way. I want to say more, but I just can't figure out how to put it down in writing. This post might get longer later, but for now, feel free, like me to write some emails to various reps on this one. If folks have thoughts, comments are welcome.
>>UPDATE: Hate Crimes Legislation Passes House, along the way Dems make some incredible speeches about the importance of this legislation and the message sent by those who oppose it. I'm proud to call myself a Democrat today (even though there are many days that I'm not sure I really fit in the donkey party). Check out a handful of pretty impressive speeches here.
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