Today, while in her prenatal yoga class, the lovely wife felt our little one's arm or leg. She said she was stretching, in some kind of unnatural yoga sort of way I'm sure, and she was told to put her hands on her belly. She said she then felt something weird. Upon further investigation, she realized it was an appendage she was feeling. Long and slender, with a hard bump on the end. (A heel?) Who knows. Almost as suddenly as she felt the mysterious body part, and after a change in position, the sprout must have moved, and the lovely wife could no longer feel the baby. I wish I could have been there...
Well probably not, cuz I'm sure I would have raised a heckuva ruckus.
It's GREAT that the wife is bonding with the sprout, and forming a relationship with our kid before he/she even gets here, and hearing her express her anticipation/excitement makes me feel very lucky to have her with me as a partner in our new roles as parents.
Wow man, the sprout is gonna spring VERRRRRRRRYYYYY soon!
And we are ready baby!!!
PEACE.
Monday, October 30, 2006
Thursday, October 26, 2006
Tonight I'm gonna be looking at other blogs floating around on the internet in order to be nosy and see if there are any others as Pathetic as I am. When I see any blogs of note, I will post their names, making them available for perusal.
So needless to say, I won't be writing much.
But I do want to say that Los Straitjackets will be arriving in columbus on November 3rd!!! I really am excited about seeing them again. They normally play surf rock, but this time around they have a "twist" album they will be playing songs from.
check out their site at Los Straitjackets.com. I've raved about them in previous writings, and I think they are worth a look. Equally interesting are the Pontani sisters found at Pontani Sisters.com
I will let you know all about the interesting blogs in the upcoming posts.
PEACE.
So needless to say, I won't be writing much.
But I do want to say that Los Straitjackets will be arriving in columbus on November 3rd!!! I really am excited about seeing them again. They normally play surf rock, but this time around they have a "twist" album they will be playing songs from.
check out their site at Los Straitjackets.com. I've raved about them in previous writings, and I think they are worth a look. Equally interesting are the Pontani sisters found at Pontani Sisters.com
I will let you know all about the interesting blogs in the upcoming posts.
PEACE.
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
Synopsis...
ABSO-F'IN-LOUTELY NOTHING INTERESTING HAPPENED TO ME YESTERDAY.
The wife made lasagna for dinner 2nite cuz she didn't have to work till later. She asked me to stick it in the oven for her so it would be ready when she returns. I have been salivating for at least an HOUR! It's the real deal y'all! She puts EVERYTHING that is considered italian in it except pork. Now before all you doubting T's go flappin' your gums about authenticity, know this: For every pork product in existence, there is an equal and opposite turkey product that tastes the same. Trust me. and besides, a real chef can use roadkill and it will turn out tasty. Can you dig it? Last time I checked, cheese and sauce was dripping from the dutch oven it's cooking in. God- it's KILLING me!
I am making a mix tape for a co-worker, and she told me to put anything and everything in that I like. She's in for it man. I know she realizes that I listen to everything, but I don't think she has an idea of how varied this tape (c.d.) will be. I put Funk, Old School Soul and Hip-Hop, Tejano, African, New Wave, Bluegrass, Whiskey Drinkin' Country, Classic Rock, and Baroque tunes in there. Boy is she in for an auditory awakening!
Oh oh, the wife is here, and I've gotta go eat...
Peace!
The wife made lasagna for dinner 2nite cuz she didn't have to work till later. She asked me to stick it in the oven for her so it would be ready when she returns. I have been salivating for at least an HOUR! It's the real deal y'all! She puts EVERYTHING that is considered italian in it except pork. Now before all you doubting T's go flappin' your gums about authenticity, know this: For every pork product in existence, there is an equal and opposite turkey product that tastes the same. Trust me. and besides, a real chef can use roadkill and it will turn out tasty. Can you dig it? Last time I checked, cheese and sauce was dripping from the dutch oven it's cooking in. God- it's KILLING me!
I am making a mix tape for a co-worker, and she told me to put anything and everything in that I like. She's in for it man. I know she realizes that I listen to everything, but I don't think she has an idea of how varied this tape (c.d.) will be. I put Funk, Old School Soul and Hip-Hop, Tejano, African, New Wave, Bluegrass, Whiskey Drinkin' Country, Classic Rock, and Baroque tunes in there. Boy is she in for an auditory awakening!
Oh oh, the wife is here, and I've gotta go eat...
Peace!
Monday, October 23, 2006
Look At Us! Were All Shiny!!!
The lovely wife and I were invited by our closest friend to the "Bling Ball" this weekend, held at the Wexner Center for the Arts. The Bling Ball was a party which was thrown to commemorate the opening of the "Shiny" exhibit at the Wexner Center's main gallery. For the ball, we had to get all gussied up in swanky, fashionista-type apparel. Being a bit of a clothing peacock, I was extremely game. For the event, I donned an old-school electric blue sharkskin jacket, a pink ruffled tuxedo shirt, and smooth black slacks. LOUNGE LIZARD BABY! I could have been Sammy Davis' stunt double back in 50's Las Vegas. Ultra COOL Daddy-O! The wife wore a black cocktail dress, midnight black hose, a long black scarf tied around her curly lil' head, and a pair of heels that made her legs look 8 feet long. In those shoes, she developed a walk that I have never seen her do, and MAN, was it a walk! What a WOMAN!!!
Unfortunately, the next day her feet paid for the footwear selection.
Our friend wore an awesomely groovy black shirt with multiple vertical stripes of various colors. Cool tones, mind you, I don't want to give the impression that my homeboy was looking like a rainbow! He also wore a pair of black slacks, and a pair of blindingly shiny black patent leather shoes. Bling-bling indeed. Needless to say, we all looked impeccable.
So we get to the joint, and in order to enter the space where the festivities were being held, we had to descend a flight of red carpeted stairs. As we made our way down stairs, we were greeted by a-
How can I say this diplomatically?
We were greeted by a FULL figured Drag Queen who was equipped with a loud voice AND a microphone. We were also followed down the stairs by the eye of a video camera so as to make us feel like celebrities. (Maybe embarrassed "C" list celebrities, but celebrities none the less.) After our two seconds of fame, we quickly got drink tickets and the evening was under way.
Once the three of us got our beverages, my friend and I noticed how stiff they were. (It was sure to be a wonderful evening) We then made our way to the newly remodeled bookstore. There were books of all sorts, and we milled around browsing for a good 15 min. There was a particular book that caught my eye, as it was conceptual art from the old t.v. show "Battle of the Planets", or "Gatchaman" as it was known in Japan. Great artwork that brought back some fond memories. From there, we checked out the exhibit.
As I said, the exhibit was titled Shiny, and it consisted of works by various artists, and if you look here you can see all the who, what when, where, and why.
Outstanding among the works were, a photograph of Michael Jackson and Bubbles, VERY detailed miniature crockery (?) sculptures, two 6 foot (I think) mounted glass Rorschach images, and a HUGE blue steel sculpture of a balloon dog which is so intricate, it even has a knot at the end of it's nose and knotting where the balloon would have been twisted to form the sculpture. By all means go to the Wexner to see the exhibit, if not only to see the magnificent big blue dog.
After viewing the exhibit, we stepped in the auditorium to see the live band named Bling Kong from Brooklyn. They were kinda Lame, but at least I got to hear Prince's "Erotic City" before the set.
The event was kinda cool, but the highlights, aside from the art were the individuals in attendance. I saw another guy in a sharkskin jacket,(almost as cool as mine) a woman who I knew in a very pretty cocktail dress which was one piece of material completely held together, and in place by staples, and electrical tape. Cool. I also saw a guy who had some serious Serious BLING. The guy was a loud englishman who had a big ass gold pig sculpture around his neck. There was an amazon beauty who was in a silver bodysuit, TALL boots, and a big russian military winter fur hat thing, with an old-school hip-hop name buckle. "Sarah" was pretty tight. and then there was an asian woman who had on the most beautiful silk jacket I have ever seen. It was obviously asian influenced, and was made slightly askew. It was a bright, shiny metallic white with yellow designs all over it. I cannot do the jacket justice in my description, but believe me, it was NICE. All in all, the evening was a pretty big to-do, and was pretty fun. It was decent getting out and about, and even nicer getting all dressed up to do so.
Go to the Wexner and see this exhibit! It's free, and very interesting, and there is surely something for all artistic palettes.
PEACE.
Unfortunately, the next day her feet paid for the footwear selection.
Our friend wore an awesomely groovy black shirt with multiple vertical stripes of various colors. Cool tones, mind you, I don't want to give the impression that my homeboy was looking like a rainbow! He also wore a pair of black slacks, and a pair of blindingly shiny black patent leather shoes. Bling-bling indeed. Needless to say, we all looked impeccable.
So we get to the joint, and in order to enter the space where the festivities were being held, we had to descend a flight of red carpeted stairs. As we made our way down stairs, we were greeted by a-
How can I say this diplomatically?
We were greeted by a FULL figured Drag Queen who was equipped with a loud voice AND a microphone. We were also followed down the stairs by the eye of a video camera so as to make us feel like celebrities. (Maybe embarrassed "C" list celebrities, but celebrities none the less.) After our two seconds of fame, we quickly got drink tickets and the evening was under way.
Once the three of us got our beverages, my friend and I noticed how stiff they were. (It was sure to be a wonderful evening) We then made our way to the newly remodeled bookstore. There were books of all sorts, and we milled around browsing for a good 15 min. There was a particular book that caught my eye, as it was conceptual art from the old t.v. show "Battle of the Planets", or "Gatchaman" as it was known in Japan. Great artwork that brought back some fond memories. From there, we checked out the exhibit.
As I said, the exhibit was titled Shiny, and it consisted of works by various artists, and if you look here you can see all the who, what when, where, and why.
Outstanding among the works were, a photograph of Michael Jackson and Bubbles, VERY detailed miniature crockery (?) sculptures, two 6 foot (I think) mounted glass Rorschach images, and a HUGE blue steel sculpture of a balloon dog which is so intricate, it even has a knot at the end of it's nose and knotting where the balloon would have been twisted to form the sculpture. By all means go to the Wexner to see the exhibit, if not only to see the magnificent big blue dog.
After viewing the exhibit, we stepped in the auditorium to see the live band named Bling Kong from Brooklyn. They were kinda Lame, but at least I got to hear Prince's "Erotic City" before the set.
The event was kinda cool, but the highlights, aside from the art were the individuals in attendance. I saw another guy in a sharkskin jacket,(almost as cool as mine) a woman who I knew in a very pretty cocktail dress which was one piece of material completely held together, and in place by staples, and electrical tape. Cool. I also saw a guy who had some serious Serious BLING. The guy was a loud englishman who had a big ass gold pig sculpture around his neck. There was an amazon beauty who was in a silver bodysuit, TALL boots, and a big russian military winter fur hat thing, with an old-school hip-hop name buckle. "Sarah" was pretty tight. and then there was an asian woman who had on the most beautiful silk jacket I have ever seen. It was obviously asian influenced, and was made slightly askew. It was a bright, shiny metallic white with yellow designs all over it. I cannot do the jacket justice in my description, but believe me, it was NICE. All in all, the evening was a pretty big to-do, and was pretty fun. It was decent getting out and about, and even nicer getting all dressed up to do so.
Go to the Wexner and see this exhibit! It's free, and very interesting, and there is surely something for all artistic palettes.
PEACE.
Friday, October 20, 2006
Fizzle...
Well, my fearless co-workers and I apparently are NOT going to visit any spooky attractions this weekend. (See Boo entry)
No one has said anything in support of doing so today, and this weekend will be our last opportunity as a group. Despite my attempts to get folks hyped up about the idea, the plan just sort of sputtered out. Earlier this week, I asked everyone what they wanted to do, and all the people who were keen on the idea still sounded enthused. As the week progressed, I asked around again, and the majority of responses were pretty luke warm. From that point, I just decided to step over the dead horse as opposed to periodically nudging it in the hopes that there would be some glimmer of life. Oh well, I guess I know how Linus feels each year when he continuously misses the Great Pumpkin. (Each year I plan on going to some scary haunted house kind of thing, but end up being the only one still wanting to go in the end) Like Linus, my faith will be steadfast. Next year, I WILL be sufficiently scared (nearly to death), properly ushering in the Spooky Halloween Holiday Happenings!!!
BWAAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAA!!!!!
Again, Rest In Peace.
Thursday, October 19, 2006
Be Afraid...
I made a promise to not post any political views, so as not to wear my partisanship on my sleeve but, when I saw this...
I don't know, but man I am getting NERVOUS. It's a little unnerving when there is a chance that the group of people TEX wants to police has NUCLEAR weapons, AND a guy in charge who is just as (insert your word/s of choice) as TEX is- then my passport finger seems to get a bit itchy. How does the first bar of "Oh Canada" go?
Even scarier is the continued destruction of the english language thanks to TEX. Grammatical errors run rampant whenever this man speaks.
For the record, Comparatively speaking on a global level, the U.S. is the most appealing place to live and I am appreciative of all that I am afforded as a citizen, but news of this sort doesn't bode well for my morale or my confidence in those who are supposedly running the show.
Check out the article, and come to your own conclusions.
PEACE. (please?)
I don't know, but man I am getting NERVOUS. It's a little unnerving when there is a chance that the group of people TEX wants to police has NUCLEAR weapons, AND a guy in charge who is just as (insert your word/s of choice) as TEX is- then my passport finger seems to get a bit itchy. How does the first bar of "Oh Canada" go?
Even scarier is the continued destruction of the english language thanks to TEX. Grammatical errors run rampant whenever this man speaks.
For the record, Comparatively speaking on a global level, the U.S. is the most appealing place to live and I am appreciative of all that I am afforded as a citizen, but news of this sort doesn't bode well for my morale or my confidence in those who are supposedly running the show.
Check out the article, and come to your own conclusions.
PEACE. (please?)
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
Outta-Sites!!!
O.k., o.k., I know the title is crummy, but I have a few sites that crack me up, make me feel artsy-fartsy, and generally keep me feeling that although not in the LOOP, I am at the very least, in the OVAL.
The first, is Urban Drive-In. It's a movie guide/blog for films that play downtown and outside. Kind of a cool concept.
Second, Peekvid has Jpegs of animation, sports, t.v. shows ("Heroes" is awesome!), independent t.v.shows, and Japanese programming.
Allmusic is a new music website that's pretty good for music fans of pretty much every genre. Pretty slick.
The guy who's responsible for all the incessant rambling I subject my readers (All 3) to daily, has a blog titled
Under Construction. Witty writing, by a really smart dude. Check out "20 Questions Tuesday".
Awright, just a few more.
Providing hours of entertainment is, Make your own bush speech it's fun as hell making up your own crap to have bush speak.
Los Straitjackets are a Surf music band that visits columbus about once or twice a year, with a group of Go-Go dancers (not strippers- HUGE difference) called the Pontani sisters. They are living Pin-up dolls that do dance routines to the band's music. Va-va-voom! (look 'em up in the link section)
and last but not least is, Dirt dirt. This is a site where a guy has been taking a polaroid photo of one interesting object each day for the past few years I believe. Scroll back to see just how this guy sees the world he lives in. Try the dirt dirt.com home page for different photos
Have fun spending boatloads of time with these sites as I have, and if you have any particularly good ones, tell me about them.
Peace.
The first, is Urban Drive-In. It's a movie guide/blog for films that play downtown and outside. Kind of a cool concept.
Second, Peekvid has Jpegs of animation, sports, t.v. shows ("Heroes" is awesome!), independent t.v.shows, and Japanese programming.
Allmusic is a new music website that's pretty good for music fans of pretty much every genre. Pretty slick.
The guy who's responsible for all the incessant rambling I subject my readers (All 3) to daily, has a blog titled
Under Construction. Witty writing, by a really smart dude. Check out "20 Questions Tuesday".
Awright, just a few more.
Providing hours of entertainment is, Make your own bush speech it's fun as hell making up your own crap to have bush speak.
Los Straitjackets are a Surf music band that visits columbus about once or twice a year, with a group of Go-Go dancers (not strippers- HUGE difference) called the Pontani sisters. They are living Pin-up dolls that do dance routines to the band's music. Va-va-voom! (look 'em up in the link section)
and last but not least is, Dirt dirt. This is a site where a guy has been taking a polaroid photo of one interesting object each day for the past few years I believe. Scroll back to see just how this guy sees the world he lives in. Try the dirt dirt.com home page for different photos
Have fun spending boatloads of time with these sites as I have, and if you have any particularly good ones, tell me about them.
Peace.
Monday, October 16, 2006
Almost Ready For The New Tenant...
This evening was pretty cool. We decided to do the sprouts room in a "honey I Shrunk The Kids" sort of theme, with big bees and flowers and various types of bugs sprinkled here and there. We have gotten busy, and are nearly complete!!! All that remains is getting a rocker, having an electrician install a neat SUN light fixture, and painting the various bees which fly about on our little ones walls. They are large and small, and they're flying toward a big honeycomb in the center of the room. (which we also have to paint) The lovely wife and I moved the dresser into the room, put a HUGE almost 5 foot (including stem) LEAF shaped canopy over the crib, and got the bed as ready as the materials on hand allowed. We added a jade plant, (soon to add lots of other types) a green weird euro toy holder hanging from the ceiling thing, and I installed a sweet Diaper and baby knickknack holder...
(KNICKKNACK?!?)
I have just now come to the realization that my days of being "cool" have officially come to an end. I just used the word Sweet when describing a baby diaper and knickknack(?!?) holder! WHO says knickknack? I mean aside from Martha Stewart, and she is certainly not COOL. Ah well, to quote the ever illustrious, debonaire, and distinguished Flavor Flav- "That's the way the ball bounces, Gee." But it's o.k., because it's FUN. It was fun doing stuff to prepare for the lil' guy/gal's appearance!
P.S., Thanx for all the good ideas and advice in terms of the room my LOVELY lovely, you are the queen of keeping us on point! XOXOXXOOOOXXXXOXO!
PEACE.
(KNICKKNACK?!?)
I have just now come to the realization that my days of being "cool" have officially come to an end. I just used the word Sweet when describing a baby diaper and knickknack(?!?) holder! WHO says knickknack? I mean aside from Martha Stewart, and she is certainly not COOL. Ah well, to quote the ever illustrious, debonaire, and distinguished Flavor Flav- "That's the way the ball bounces, Gee." But it's o.k., because it's FUN. It was fun doing stuff to prepare for the lil' guy/gal's appearance!
P.S., Thanx for all the good ideas and advice in terms of the room my LOVELY lovely, you are the queen of keeping us on point! XOXOXXOOOOXXXXOXO!
PEACE.
Friday, October 13, 2006
BRRRR... GRRRR!!!
The Hawk is out!
Jack Frost is nipping EVERY extremity exposed.
It is COLD out.
Fall has not made an appearance this year, and Winter weather has been dropped on us seemingly without warning.
I AM NOT HAPPY.
I HATE WINTER. I hate the fact that no matter how many articles of clothing that I put on between the months of October and May I am continuously cold. Thank God I got a week of hot weather while in Florida visiting Mom&Dad. The week of 90 degree weather heated my innards enough to make this week not so bad, but I'm starting to cool down already. It SNOWED on thursday for Chrissakes! Oh well, at least I have Halloween and Thanksgiving (my favorite holidays) to look forward to. I know it's only gonna get worse, and that I should just pull up my boot straps, hunker down, and just grin and bear the crummy season that's approaching, but it is gonna be HARD. So please bear with me, because I know I am going to be complaining from now until July.
PEACE.
Jack Frost is nipping EVERY extremity exposed.
It is COLD out.
Fall has not made an appearance this year, and Winter weather has been dropped on us seemingly without warning.
I AM NOT HAPPY.
I HATE WINTER. I hate the fact that no matter how many articles of clothing that I put on between the months of October and May I am continuously cold. Thank God I got a week of hot weather while in Florida visiting Mom&Dad. The week of 90 degree weather heated my innards enough to make this week not so bad, but I'm starting to cool down already. It SNOWED on thursday for Chrissakes! Oh well, at least I have Halloween and Thanksgiving (my favorite holidays) to look forward to. I know it's only gonna get worse, and that I should just pull up my boot straps, hunker down, and just grin and bear the crummy season that's approaching, but it is gonna be HARD. So please bear with me, because I know I am going to be complaining from now until July.
PEACE.
Thursday, October 12, 2006
BOO!
It's Halloween time again folks!!!!
Time again for stressing out about who/what you will be for the big nite, Sugar Comas, Tricks or Treaters, and of course, HAUNTED HOUSES & FORESTS, baby!!!! This year, I will NOT be stuck at home when all sorts of SCARY stuff is going on in remote areas and fields here in Ohio! The lovely wife informed me last year that she would not be joining me, so I duped- er, convinced some co-workers to head out to some spooky ass haunted attraction, wait in line for about an hour (in the cold), and then pay 10 smackers to be scared out of our wits. (We hope) I am now in the process of researching all the haunted attractions within a 15-20 mile radius to find the best, and then I will submit my findings to my Fellow Fright Fans. Hopefully we can agree on a particularly fear inducing place to visit. Because we only have about two weekends left, we really need to get a move on. Haunted Hoochie, Terror Park, and the Haunted Hospital seem to have pretty good reps, but as I said, I'm gonna do some research. With luck, we'll all be needing a change of underwear by the end of the nite. I CAN'T WAIT!!!
Rest In Peace.
Time again for stressing out about who/what you will be for the big nite, Sugar Comas, Tricks or Treaters, and of course, HAUNTED HOUSES & FORESTS, baby!!!! This year, I will NOT be stuck at home when all sorts of SCARY stuff is going on in remote areas and fields here in Ohio! The lovely wife informed me last year that she would not be joining me, so I duped- er, convinced some co-workers to head out to some spooky ass haunted attraction, wait in line for about an hour (in the cold), and then pay 10 smackers to be scared out of our wits. (We hope) I am now in the process of researching all the haunted attractions within a 15-20 mile radius to find the best, and then I will submit my findings to my Fellow Fright Fans. Hopefully we can agree on a particularly fear inducing place to visit. Because we only have about two weekends left, we really need to get a move on. Haunted Hoochie, Terror Park, and the Haunted Hospital seem to have pretty good reps, but as I said, I'm gonna do some research. With luck, we'll all be needing a change of underwear by the end of the nite. I CAN'T WAIT!!!
Rest In Peace.
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Real Hip-Hop Will NEVER Die! Thanks To These Individuals...
Yo yo yo! I am going to be a blogging fool y'all! Now that I've figured out how to post photos, and link websites.
So, that's exactly what I will be doing. Tonite is once again dedicated to (real) Hip-Hop in it's various forms such as Graffiti, performance art, music, and photography. First off, I bought a book while on vacation called "Yes yes, y'all!" Written by Jim Fricke, and Charles Ahearn. This book documents the 1st decade of hip-hop by way of old photos and the dialogue of the rappers, artists, and D.j.s that emerged during that time. Check it out if you want to know what hip-hop is Really about.
I also want to give some info. about the WPS1 radio show "Yes yes, y'all!" it features Charlie Ahern conducting interviews and playing the music of some of hip-hop's most influential individuals, like RAMMELLZEE, a Very creative innovator of early graffiti based on a font he claims has mathematical origins, a musician, (some of his rhymes are heard in the interview, not very good... But give a listen to RAMMELLZEE vs. K-Rob if you can find it. It's an early hip-hop GEM!) and a sculptor. He has also created robotic Samurai exo-armor made from speakers, garbage, and model rockets.
And last, there is the site of one of the greatest Graffiti artists ever! Doze
or you can check him out here . His work is Amazing, and he's been going strong since the early 80's.
Long Live True Hip-Hop!!!
Peace.
So, that's exactly what I will be doing. Tonite is once again dedicated to (real) Hip-Hop in it's various forms such as Graffiti, performance art, music, and photography. First off, I bought a book while on vacation called "Yes yes, y'all!" Written by Jim Fricke, and Charles Ahearn. This book documents the 1st decade of hip-hop by way of old photos and the dialogue of the rappers, artists, and D.j.s that emerged during that time. Check it out if you want to know what hip-hop is Really about.
I also want to give some info. about the WPS1 radio show "Yes yes, y'all!" it features Charlie Ahern conducting interviews and playing the music of some of hip-hop's most influential individuals, like RAMMELLZEE, a Very creative innovator of early graffiti based on a font he claims has mathematical origins, a musician, (some of his rhymes are heard in the interview, not very good... But give a listen to RAMMELLZEE vs. K-Rob if you can find it. It's an early hip-hop GEM!) and a sculptor. He has also created robotic Samurai exo-armor made from speakers, garbage, and model rockets.
And last, there is the site of one of the greatest Graffiti artists ever! Doze
or you can check him out here . His work is Amazing, and he's been going strong since the early 80's.
Long Live True Hip-Hop!!!
Peace.
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Testing, Testing, One, Two...
Today I don't have any clients until this afternoon, so I'm going in to work later. That gives me time to finish all the crap I didn't get to finish this weekend. One of the things I meant to do was experiment with this blog in order to get the most out of it. (And also make it a little more interesting to myself, and anyone who happens to read it.)
first, I want to see if I can post some photos. Here goes...
With luck, you can see my two favorite furry boys in the world.
I also want to see if I can link to another site.
Alright. Check it out.
if my link to the Avengers comic website doesn't work, it will be back to the drawing board... just click the highlighted word Avengers and it SHOULD redirect you to the corresponding site.
With luck, my efforts will be successful, and my future writings will be much more entertaining.
PEACE.
Monday, October 09, 2006
Mmm, donuts...
Today we had a staff meeting which took place on the opposite side of town, and by opposite, I mean OPPOSITE. I had to travel on no less than Three Freeways (71/70/&270) to reach my destination. (I guess living 5 min. from work has kind of spoiled me) To make matters worse, it was a day off. Not cool, considering how little free time baby preparation affords me these days. Coincidentally, that lack of free time is also the reason I've slacked in my writing, and "keeping in touch with friendly folks" responsibilities. (Sorry Mrs. Cole, Ms. Green, Mr. & MIZ(smile) Olmon, Mr. Dunbar, Mr. SRH, and mr. Jam) So, the staff meeting began at 11:00 a.m., and was scheduled to go until 2:00 p.m. Three hours?!? Are you kidding me? I embark on my journey kinda heated under the collar. For the first Couple of Freeways I am Cussing. Although it's under my breath, and there is no fluctuation of vocal tone or volume, I'm still cussing. That is until I draw nearer to Resche's Bakery. Each time I am on the far East side of town, I must carry out THREE rituals.
1. I MUST stop at the aforementioned bakery for one dozen donuts. (6 glazed/6 stick) They have the BEST, and I'm really not kidding-stick doughnut I have ever tasted. It's like a moist cake inside, and slightly crunchy and sweet on the outside with just ENOUGH icing, not drowning in it like Krispy Kreme donuts. (Honestly, I don't understand why people go ape over those) Back in the day, my brother and I would save the money given us to use for our wonderfully nutritious and tasty school lunches and spend it on donuts to be enjoyed on our bus ride home. (We rode the public bus to and from school at the time) The lovely wife has also become a fan, so she now gets just as excited as I do when I bring them home. While waiting in line I (as I always do) began to salivate and my words became jumbled in my excitement to place my order. I hope the $5 wasn't too sweaty because my palms were wet I'm sure. Damn, I had to have me some donuts man!
Upon leaving, I quickly popped open the box which contained my sugary treasures. I kid you not, I finished a stick before I even reached the car.
On the road to my meeting, I took care of rituals 2&3.
2. I Must stop by Manfeld Drive to see my Second favorite house in my Favorite old neighborhood. I always check to see if any old friends and neighbors are still there, (hello arnie, mamie, john, and craig) and if the current owners of "my house" are taking care of it. (not really)
3. I MUST stop by my Favorite house in my Second favorite neighborhood on Critchfield Road for the same reasons stated
in 2. (this house looks great, as does the 'hood)
All that nostalgia made my meeting not so bad and the trip well worth the drive.
And besides, I had another awesome stick donut waiting for me when the meeting was over.
PEACE.
1. I MUST stop at the aforementioned bakery for one dozen donuts. (6 glazed/6 stick) They have the BEST, and I'm really not kidding-stick doughnut I have ever tasted. It's like a moist cake inside, and slightly crunchy and sweet on the outside with just ENOUGH icing, not drowning in it like Krispy Kreme donuts. (Honestly, I don't understand why people go ape over those) Back in the day, my brother and I would save the money given us to use for our wonderfully nutritious and tasty school lunches and spend it on donuts to be enjoyed on our bus ride home. (We rode the public bus to and from school at the time) The lovely wife has also become a fan, so she now gets just as excited as I do when I bring them home. While waiting in line I (as I always do) began to salivate and my words became jumbled in my excitement to place my order. I hope the $5 wasn't too sweaty because my palms were wet I'm sure. Damn, I had to have me some donuts man!
Upon leaving, I quickly popped open the box which contained my sugary treasures. I kid you not, I finished a stick before I even reached the car.
On the road to my meeting, I took care of rituals 2&3.
2. I Must stop by Manfeld Drive to see my Second favorite house in my Favorite old neighborhood. I always check to see if any old friends and neighbors are still there, (hello arnie, mamie, john, and craig) and if the current owners of "my house" are taking care of it. (not really)
3. I MUST stop by my Favorite house in my Second favorite neighborhood on Critchfield Road for the same reasons stated
in 2. (this house looks great, as does the 'hood)
All that nostalgia made my meeting not so bad and the trip well worth the drive.
And besides, I had another awesome stick donut waiting for me when the meeting was over.
PEACE.
Thursday, October 05, 2006
Great Vacation, Bad News...
We have returned! Though slightly crispy, we made it back unscathed. Florida was great! The weather was unseasonably warm (90 degrees), the beach was completely unoccupied, we saw manta rays "fly" out of the ocean, my family is well, we made a HUGE batch of chocolate chip cookies, mom&dad gave us a boatload of baby stuff (thanks!), we ate at Long John Silver's (I know, I know, all that FRESH seafood around, and we ate LJS... Blasphemy!) we got a 1 liter beer mug from our favorite Irish pub, my brother drank a liter of beer! (My hero), the wife and I learned how to play Texas Hold 'Em, and we had an AWESOME fish fry. All in all, our small vacation was a success.
Unfortunately, when we returned home, there was a message on our answering machine.
Bad news.
A woman who I've had the extreme pleasure of knowing and conversing with passed on to the next plane that morning.
She was a woman who was originally from France that upon meeting her husband during WWII, got married and moved back to the States with him after the War. This woman hipped me to so much in terms of how the world outside my own works. She was able to give me a broader world view than I had at the time. I won't go so far as to say I was an "ugly american", but at the time, I had specific ideas of how I expected to be treated abroad based on the fact that I was American. Foolish Boy.
Well, she set me straight, helping me relax on all that Entitlement bullshit. She also provided me with a working knowledge of
The Black Venus herself, Josephine Baker. (Thanks for that one)
She embraced me each and every time we met, and made me feel slightly more worldly when she would greet me in "typical french fashion".
I truly loved this woman for all the things she did to help me emerge from the bubble I shared with so many other
Ohioans/Americans, and for sharing all the pain she lived through during the War, the insecurity she experienced being a young woman in the states with a slight working knowledge of the english language-and the comedy that was also a direct result of that language barrier, the eventual grasp of the language, and the staunch refusal to lose her thick accent (Mrs. Clouseau, is what I used to call her in my best Inspector Clouseau accent), the emptiness within her heart after losing a husband, and the overwhelming joy of just being able to maintain a life and an outlook filled with positivity and love for everyone she encountered.
My Petit Pomme, you will surely be missed.
Unfortunately, when we returned home, there was a message on our answering machine.
Bad news.
A woman who I've had the extreme pleasure of knowing and conversing with passed on to the next plane that morning.
She was a woman who was originally from France that upon meeting her husband during WWII, got married and moved back to the States with him after the War. This woman hipped me to so much in terms of how the world outside my own works. She was able to give me a broader world view than I had at the time. I won't go so far as to say I was an "ugly american", but at the time, I had specific ideas of how I expected to be treated abroad based on the fact that I was American. Foolish Boy.
Well, she set me straight, helping me relax on all that Entitlement bullshit. She also provided me with a working knowledge of
The Black Venus herself, Josephine Baker. (Thanks for that one)
She embraced me each and every time we met, and made me feel slightly more worldly when she would greet me in "typical french fashion".
I truly loved this woman for all the things she did to help me emerge from the bubble I shared with so many other
Ohioans/Americans, and for sharing all the pain she lived through during the War, the insecurity she experienced being a young woman in the states with a slight working knowledge of the english language-and the comedy that was also a direct result of that language barrier, the eventual grasp of the language, and the staunch refusal to lose her thick accent (Mrs. Clouseau, is what I used to call her in my best Inspector Clouseau accent), the emptiness within her heart after losing a husband, and the overwhelming joy of just being able to maintain a life and an outlook filled with positivity and love for everyone she encountered.
My Petit Pomme, you will surely be missed.
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