Keane in Berkeley - Your Eyes Open

I never really paid attention to this song, but now I really like it since I heard this acoustic version. The other bonus is that the chords are easy enough for us to master.

Hooters fight gives city 2 restaurants - Yahoo! News

Hooters fight gives city 2 restaurants - Yahoo! News

Hey mom, now you can all the wings you could ever want!!

Punxsutawney Phil predicts early spring - Yahoo! News

Punxsutawney Phil predicts early spring - Yahoo! News

That little bastard! As you know, the ground hog community does not seem to like me (as well as the Canadian Geese community). I guess the ground hog is still upset about my bike versus groundhog collision of 2000.

Millions Of Americans Travel To Kentucky To Attend Barbaro's Funeral

Riding the water wave

Riding the water wave

It is only worth the price tapped out of the fountain of youth. Who the hell could waste money like this?

A reason to go to MIT

This one's for Jim. Here is the computer lab at MIT. Pretty damn cool eh? I however can not comment on the quality of the chicks there.

Xtc - Love On A Farm Boys Wages

I have not heard this for a long time. It reminds me of walking to class at MSU.

Sharevari ( The Scene ) detroit 1982

I loved the guy in the white shirt and tie. This is better quality than the other clip I found.

Gettin' old

I always have to think about how old I am. Time is flyin', that is for sure. Of course my body is falling apart already. My knees were a little swollen this week, but now my right knee has really ballooned up since my ski yesterday. I could barely swim today (felt fine kicking, just could not use the leg on turns which is annoying). The funny thing was that I skied harder on Saturday, and my knee was not too bad. At one point Sat, we were bombing down a run that was like a regular ski run on our touring skis (narrower than my foot), but the snow was powder so you could control yourself relatively well. We saw 2 guys cutting parallel turns on I think cross country skis (I did not get a good look, may have had a tele set up). At any rate, I am getting worried about Utah coming up. I iced a lot today and took some nsaids, so hopefully it will go down tonight. I swear if it is not a cold or some other illness, something else happens. I am healthy with energy for once!! My luck tommorrow will be all of my challenging kids will take off on me! Time to stop whining.

Hey Gucky, when should we pick you up in SLC?

Stowed away

We are back from Vermont. We managed to have good travel time which makes things nice. We skied the Von Trapps on Sat and Stowe x-country on Sunday. It was pretty cold, but the conditions were great--nice fast powder! Hopefully we do not have to keep driving too far to ski the rest of the winter. Stowe was a quaint little touristy town that looks like you would expect in Vermont (including covered bridges, churches with large steeples, etc)

Von Trapp World Tour

It finally snowed enough to be able to cross country ski within driving distance (although we will have to drive greater than 4 hours). It has been a really lean year for snow in the entire Northeast as you have heard me complain repeatedly. We were going to leave last night, but the high in most of Vermont today is merely -8 with a low of -25 (not including windchill). We will head up tonight since tommorrow will be a balmy 17! I am thinking that we will go to Stowe since it is the closest place with a lot of snow. I am also excited since we can go skiing at the Von Trapp family lodge! I missed their family house when I was in Austria (did not want to subject Mike and Kevin to my little fantasy), so I have some make up to do. I did twirl in circles on a moutainside in Austria and sang the "Sound of Music" when I was there so I was not completely deprived. I would like to visit Austria again sometime. We have some great fun and Kaiserschmarren! We even stayed at a guesthouse that had a Marmot living inside (We had to keep our feet off of the floor to avoid ankle bites!) Maybe I should make myself a dress out of drapes to ski in! By the way, I still want to go to the Sound of Music sing along in the city. Anyone in?

REM - So.Central Rain unplugged

Nice little audiotreat. It inspired me to get the chords and pick up my guitar tonight.

Grammar Spaz

Although my grammar has definitely become worse over the years, I still notice word usages that offend my ears. The New Yorker expression "Waiting on line" is one of them. New Yorkers never wait in a line, just on a line. It is scary that I am starting to get used to hearing that now. I'll be damned if I ever say, "I was waiting on line in the CVS when.." Now I notice when people say "waiting in line". If you ever hear me say that, alert me immediately (although I am not worried about it). Anyways, I am getting sidetracked. There is a big sign outside our gym reminding people to wipe off their shoes and clean the machines (January New Years resolution crowd etiquette). At the top of the sign it states, "At this busy time". It bugs me that that is was too hard to write "During this busy time". Yo, Where's my busy time at?

Napoleon Dynamite

Sweet Jumps.

THE JOURNAL NEWS

THE JOURNAL NEWS

roo rnow, Rastro rikes to rarty!!!

update from Arizona

Mom wanted everyone to know their trip is going well, but she will not have internet access for a few days. She also is having issues charging her phone. She says if you need to get her for the next couple of days, call John's number that she emailed us.

the Observer & Eccentric Newspapers, Mirror Newspapers and Hometown Weeklies in - www.hometownlife.com - Michigan

the Observer & Eccentric Newspapers, Mirror Newspapers and Hometown Weeklies in - www.hometownlife.com - Michigan

This is one my coaches and boss when I was a lifeguard. Ewwwww!!!

FOUND Magazine | Find of the Day

FOUND Magazine | Find of the Day

I am finding this as addictive as you tube.

Trapper Keepers for Life!

We are staying put here in the Hudson Valley.

Alien Factor

Everyone sing it..........
This one's for the fam.

The Cure - A Forest (acoustic)

Kick ass acoustic version. I never thought I would hear this one unplugged.

Gatorade AM

For that extreme morning thirst!

Late Breaking News From the West Coast

driftwood and waves...

Snope

Although I can not ski in it, I do not need boots, and it is barely worth a shovel, This coating of snow gives me hope. When I saw some of my home care kids last night, they were excited that we got to play outside while it was snowing. One of them yelled, "The snow got on the ball!" I guess it has been a lean year.

Curry or Maple Syrup

Mike was telling me a while back that in his cafeteria at work, he kept getting whiffs of maple syrup. There were no pancakes at lunch there, so this was curious to him. He realized over time that the garbage cans smelled like the syrup, or sometimes like curry. A lot of Indian workers used to throw out the remains of their lunches, so the maple syrup or curry smell mystery was solved. You never knew if it would smell like Curry or maple syrup.

I cooked some curry the other night, and all day yesterday I kept getting whiffs of curry. It is amazing how it lingers in your clothes. I realized I was wearing a shirt I was cooking in, not just daydreaming about my curry. I did not smell any maple syrup, so I must not be cooking too authentically.

Germaphile

I swear I am coming down with yet, another cold. I have had only a few fully healthy days since before Christmas. I am reconsidering my caseload including preschoolers now.

Napoleon Dynamite The Promise

You wanna play?

I want snow

I just want to play in it. I am willing to shovel it. I love the quiet nights when it is silent with all the snow stuck to the trees. I want a snow day. What is the point of winter otherwise?

Mike and I spontaneously decided to drive into the city, tour the Forbes Gallery (which was free, but essentially a rich guy's huge toy and trophy collection), get some coffee, and maybe catch up with a friend. We met up with some friends and went to dinner. It is kinda a bummer to get rid of our city car. We do not care what happens to it, it is smaller, it will fit in more parking spaces, and little new yorker kids think it is cool. The restaurant was really cool. No sign on it outside, but it was hopping. It was called barrio chino. We were trying to figure out if the food would be Chinese, but it ended up being really authentic Mexican. The space looked like the Chinese restaurant, so it was alittle strange feasting on guacamole and the like in there.

Family Guy

I have the same problem with candy. I have stashes which are not really stashes since a certain somebody knows where they all are. I guess it is a cry for help.

What Shamu Taught Me About a Happy Marriage - New York Times

What Shamu Taught Me About a Happy Marriage - New York Times

Miracle of Life

Tonight Mike and I were on a walk at Rockefeller Preserve. We were walking by the cows in the pasture pictured above. We noticed a cow and a calf standing away from the others, and they were right next to the fence. I first thought the cow was eating "pie", but then we realized that she was eating placenta. Then we looked at the calf, and there was a bloody remains of an umbilical cord on its belly. Apparently we just missed the birth. I can not believe that we happened upon the newborn event. Congratulations Cow! There were more cows nearby with bulls, and it was funny seeing them get frisky. Usually the cows are just chewing and standing there, so we got quite a show.

Grooming a Weatherman for His TV Debut, and Hoping He Doesn’t Bite the Host - New York Times

Grooming a Weatherman for His TV Debut, and Hoping He Doesn’t Bite the Host - New York Times

When It’s O.K. to Run Hurt - New York Times

When It’s O.K. to Run Hurt - New York Times

They be smart

Newsroom Special Reports

Only at my alma mater would this be studied.

Buckfest

We walked at Rockefeller on Sunday at dusk, and we saw a congregation of Bucks hanging out together. It suprised me since I thought Bucks hung out alone, but we saw 7 together on a top of a hill (with some Doe in tow). I researched this and found out that bucks and does will hang out together in the winter.

It was 70 on Sat, so I could not resist getting on my bike. It was a bummer since Mike was sick and could not join me. I also brought the Escort out for one of it's final spins. It is going to be donated soon.

No life decisions yet---will keep you all posted.

Whack a Mike

A moment in our New Year's Eve walk with Ann and Kevin.

Alaska snowman has some neighbors fuming - Yahoo! News

Alaska snowman has some neighbors fuming - Yahoo! News

A Surprising Secret to a Long Life: Stay in School - New York Times

A Surprising Secret to a Long Life: Stay in School - New York Times

Fyah!

These pictures are from 5 years ago when we visited Glacier Nat'l Park in Montana. I just loaded them recently on the computer, and I forgot about these funky pics. When we were there, there was a huge forest fire that closed half the park. Despite this, we were permitted to backcountry camp in other areas. Come about 3 in the afternoon, the sky would turn that funky shade of orange. Ash started falling on us, and it smelled like the world's largest campfire. As I walked across the scree, I felt as if I was on another planet. These pics are not doctored to look like this (I have no clue how to use filters, etc for my camera even if I wanted to). Holy crap my hair was so short!

I want my mommy

I had the flu this week (thankfully the 24 hour type!), and I called my mom. I do not throw up very often (I am prone to the respiratory things luckily). I think the last time I had a flu bug was 1993. Anyways, I called my mom within hours of throwing up. As if she wants to think about it! I wonder if I am the only one who does this. I seem to always have to let her know that I vomited. I do not however, let her know when I have diarrhea. I guess living with diarrhea is far easier, but if I just had diarrhea, I do not think I would have called.

MOBA

The Museum Of Bad Art (MOBA)

I love the Portraits, check out #11 in the collection.

The Heifer is two-faced

Calf with two faces born at Va. farm - Yahoo! News

Remember the Bugs bunny cartoon when Bugs sings "The buzzard is two faced"? That song came to mind when I read this.

beavis and butthead

A blast from the past.

dos perros

Mike spotted an excellent natural event on our street last night. 2 coyotes!! We have seen them in the area before, but this was the first sighting on our street. He wanted me to see, but I was sleeping off my flu.

Beauty is in the eye......

Here is an excellent resource that Kevin alerted me to yesterday.

http://www.museumofbadart.org/

New Yorker Part 2

When I get an offer to subscribe to the New Yorker Magazine, does it make me a New Yorker?

Who's the Geek?

I saw an ad last night for Beauty and the Geek, and I told Mike that was just like us. This invariably led Mike the the question "Who is the beauty and who is the geek?" I assert that I am the beauty since he has a greater geek pedigree (I do not question his beauty). I do not deny that I have geeky qualities. I fully admit I like to follow my jokes with a hearty "wha wha whaaaaaaa" in the old timey style. I like science articles and watching surgery on TV. I guess I like the bioscience area of Geekdom. I am not into the following Geeky pastimes: Scifi, fantasy, Star Trek, computers, and the Renaissance Faire. I am not good at math either, so how could I be the Geek?

Food Fashion

I have been looking for a headband, and I had an idea in mind. I could not find what I had pictured in my mind anywhere--until last night. Of all places to find what I have been seeking? The grocery store!! Thanks Whole Foods! The other suprise was that it was not overpriced! Does that confirm that I am fashion challenged or what?

Thank God it's not Asparagus

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061227/ap_on_sc/cinnamon_sound

Freaks and Geeks clip

This one is for DV! Nick Andopolis Rocks!

NY kinda night

Mike came home early, so we decided to walk around Playland before we went to the gym. Playland is an old amusement park nearby, and it is cool since it is old school. The park is right on the Long Island Sound. It has been in some movies, etc. It is pleasant to stroll around, especially on summer nights when the lights are on, the rides going, people milling, and nocturnal aquatic birds hanging around in the shadows. There is a bird sanctuary adjacent, so if you walk near the water you can see some funky sea birds.
After we walked around Playland, we saw Night at the Museum which is a very NY film.

http://www.ryeplayland.org/History/default.htm

On an unrelated note, I have not been able to get blogger to publish my links correctly, so sorry about have to copy and paste!

Wet Christmas

I spent Christmas with Mike's family in NJ. We stayed overnight which was good since they were all up until 3:30 playing cards (I bowed out at 1 AM, still getting over my cold). Christmas eve was crisp and sunny, but Christmas here was gloomy and wet. On Saturday, it was 60 here. We went to Arthur Ave in the Bronx (the real little Italy) and picked up some pasta for fun. There was Christmas music blasting over loudspeakers, and many stores had lines going down the street (people buying their Christmas treats). We stood and ate a slice of pizza on a street corner next to some NYC firemen. So, now we are back home and Mike is working a few symbolic days until his job is over.

Slobs R Us

It was ironic as I was mentally preparing to attack our apartment, I came across this article in the Times. It does not mean that I will abandon my cleaning plans since we are hosting visitors starting this weekend.

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/21/garden/21mess.html?pagewanted=1&ei=5087%0A&em&en=74358105859316a4&ex=1167282000

Charlie Brown Christmas

Merry Christmas Everyone!

amy sedaris on colbert

this is pretty funny

Courtesy of Pat

Al Gore Caught Warming Globe To Increase Box Office Profits

Wild West

I was going through some old pictures, and I found a ton of discs that I had not loaded into the computer. I really like this one. This is Glacier Nat'l Park in Montana, it looks like what you dream of when you talk about going out west.

sick of bein' sick

I have a cold, and I almost wretch when I see the gross Mucinex ads with the animated boogers who leave a green trail. Anyone with me on that?

Best of '06

Here are my highlights of '06, I hope I can remember them all, no particular order:
1. Seeing my nephews jumping off the bluffs of Christmas cove and skipping Petosky stones into the lake (like we used to as kids).
2. Seeing my whole family together (except for the missing Jon Pastoria) on the same trip. It is rare that we are all together.
3. Gliding into Redcliff, CO after our long hut loop. The sky was impossibly blue, the winter sun warm (finally after enduring record cold), and the people friendly (construction worker gave us a ride back to our car after we discovered there was no cafe in town anymore).
4. Watching whales in the distance off of Race Point and Herring Cove beaches in Cape Cod. One of the best whale watches (and seals) I have had.
5. Camp (always an good annual memory).
6. Brian's visit to NY, especially when he told me that he thought the building was on the corner of 6th and 35th. I was marvelling at his knowledge of the streets of NY, until I saw that this intersection was painted on the roof of the building below.
7. Seeing dolphins in CA with Sue and the boys, spotting the fox on our early AM walk that was followed by the world's best breakfast, and Griffin Park.
8. Gliding through NYC on bikes and seeing literally the people of the world. Every few blocks opened up neighborhoods with a different ethnic makeup.
9. The coyote in Rockefeller who stood still for one minute, the numerous sightings of fox on our street.
10. Skiing Vail with Mike, Brian, and Tracey (the trooper with a broken foot!)

I am sure that I am missing a few, but 10 seemed like a reasonable number to stop.

Parent Mad 6-Year-Old Didn't Like Peanuts Special

Dream Car

Mike and I like to joke that we would like to get a Mustang, but there is no station wagon. Our dream may come true!

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Global Warming

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Whatever happened to winter? Blustery December days? I had to keep the windows open in my car today to keep it from getting stuffy in there. I jogged outside in shorts and a long sleeved shirt (and I got hot). No wonder I can not get in a holiday mood easily--it feels like I am in a time warp. I am getting worried that we will not get any snow this year. I really have grown to love the Noreaster! It is awesome that the storms every few years can dump 1-5 feet of snow. I really love that. I think snow is a great excuse to sit home, wrap a blanket around you, make some soup or hot chocolate, and dive into a book. The world just needs to stop for a little while.

Meanwhile, Mike is driving home from a job interview in Richmond. The airports here got fogged in, so Mike and his friend from work are driving tonight. He has another interview tommorrow, and the weather channel predicted AM fog. I was preparing to listen to him explain how to get into his work email and get the number of his interview tommorrow, but I may not need to do it afterall.

Freaks and Geeks - Bill talks about French Kissing

The immortal wisdom of the Haverchuck!!

Surf Cleveland!

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/10/us/10surf.html?hp&ex=1165726800&en=5213d0534769d6f0&ei=5094&partner=homepage

Here is an article about the surf scene in Cleveland. Enjoy!

Warren Miller

Too much testosterone+seretonin deficiency=this movie!!

Get on the couch

Here is a article about heart function following marathons. Get on the couch!! :)

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/07/fashion/07Fitness.html?em&ex=1165726800&en=3949697afe66ba22&ei=5087%0A

Revelation

I just found out this AM when I am snoring, Mike says loudly, "No snoring", and I stop. He does not say "Stop snoring" or "You are snoring", just "no snoring". I wonder what other suggestions he plants in my head overnight.

Snow Miser Year without a Santa Claus

It is strange to think that this is part of my holiday nostalgia. I think the cold miser is in danger due to global warming. He also bears some resemblance to my high school boss at the swim club that has been busted for hooking up with a 16 year old girl on the team he was coaching.

Heroes

Mike just convinced me to start watching Heroes this week. He caught a couple of episodes late last week. I was worried that it was too scifi for me, but it is really fun. It keeps you guessing, and we are going to watch them online to catch up.

The job search has begun. I will let you know if there is any breaking news. Of course any leads on finance positions would be helpful, unless they are in lame places!! We both may be off the end of the month, so there may be a Northeast extravaganza (skiing if there is snow, swinging by Boston and the Colemans if we are welcome). More to come on this later.

Guitar class is ending next week. We had a really fun session. Our teacher picked out some really fun music to play that sounds really good (even when I butcher it).

Here is another quote:

"I can picture in my mind a world without war, a world without hate. And I can picture us attacking that world, because they'd never expect it."----Jack Handey

It's beginning to look a lot like......

I bought another potted Christmas tree this year. Usually they have them at the supermarket, and they are about a foot tall. This year I found the 3 footer (estimated), and I could not resist. We repotted it today and decorated. Our tree from last year is doing well, so hopefully this tree will survive the season too. I also got Dr. Seuss in the mood (our funny palmlike tree Mike got from work a few years ago). Dr. Seuss has had a hard year, but he is still hanging in there somehow. Our tree is the right size for our tight little apartment.

It finally got cold today. It is starting to feel seasonal, and I was able to wear my toque and winter coat. I always like to change into new clothes for the season. Now if I could only figure out what gifts to buy I would be all set!!

Here is an inspirational quote to leave you tonight.

The crows seemed to be calling his name, thought Caw.----Jack Handey

Stop making sense

Last night at the Grocery store, I bought some shopping bags to reuse. This particular store always gives you about 100 bags upon leaving, and it is wasteful and annoying. I do have a big canvas bag I use at the farmers market, but I always forget it in the house for other shopping trips. Anyways, I wanted to get more to keep with me. Of course when I was buying the bags and some other things, the bagger started to bag them!!!!!!!

Holy Grail

A few years ago, maybe longer than I thought, my mom asked for a particular Christmas gift. It did not seem complicated at the time. I combed malls as did my other family members (I guess this preceded internet shopping). She wanted a white cotton cable-knit sweater (cardigan). It was an impossible item! I am happy to say I found it!!

http://www.landsend.com/cd/fp/prod/0,,1_2_1930_66620_149539_127286_5:view=59,00.html?CM_MERCH=PAGE_66620&sid=4650134624869113010

I went to nearly every sweater shop in Ireland with Mom, and I am sure that this one will not be right due to the dark buttons!! Here you go Mom, I tried. Let me know if you want me to pick one up for you!

PS This relates to my laundry related rant. I went out tonight and bought more underwear (even though I have about 40 pairs). I bought this whimsical pair due to phrases on it that I read. I saw "ski bunny" "snow angel" Aspen, etc and bought them. When I was looking at them when I got home, I saw more holiday related phrases which was OK until I read "Stuff my stocking" That unfortunately was the first phrase Mike saw on them. So I picked myself a classy pair of undies allright!

PPS To my family, I get dibs on this present if Mom actually likes the sweater.

Laundry List

I have to go to the Laundromat, and it really drives me crazy. I have bought socks and underwear in the middle of the Christmas rush around here to avoid going. I go about once a month, and we do a ton of laundry to reduce the frequency of our visits. Of course I was excited on vacation in Cape Cod when we had a washer and dryer!
I am always agitated in there. They blare this lite rock station (and the TV is always blaring as well), and it is always the John Tesh show when we get in there. His theme is "Intelligence for you life", and he reads advice out of Women's magazines. This adds to my bad mood. I swear I hear "Don't go breakin' my heart" by Elton John every time I do wash. The kicker is when John Tesh told us how to flush a toilet! I keep it in check, but listening to that and waiting for a dryer may kick in some laundry rage in me. I keep it sealed up and raise my blood pressure instead. I also can not understand people in there who seem happy. I guess I need to work on it!

Got your goat

I can not believe that it is almost December. I am really not even close to ready for Christmas lights. It may be since it has been so mild for the last month. It does not feel right yet. Of course I am getting a ton of catalogues. I received a really cool one this year from a charity where you can purchase animals (or a share of an animal) for a family in need (generally 3rd world). The animals are used for milk, eggs, or even wool to help support a family. I could give a goat or even a water buffalo for Christmas! Anyways, I am sharing the link 'cause it looks like a great charity (and I would love to say I gave a goat or a pig for Christmas!).

http://www.heifer.org

Back to the Grind

I had a nice Thanksgiving visit to Detroit. It was suprisingly warm and sunny. Of course I came down with a cold when I arrived (it never fails despite my obsessive hand washing!), but it was not very severe. Here are some pics. The Colemans getting their tree and some family fun.

Ed in Canis Lupis

Here is our friend, Ed Rychlick showing off on Canis Lupis!! Another preview for Park City.

Family Guy

This one's for Horney. She was a big Aha fan.

Mike shredding at Park City

Now that it has cooled down, it is time to think about snow! This is a taste of what is to come in Park City!

New Yorkers

Mike and I were out to eat the other night, and the table next to us was filled with loud New Yorkers. Mike keeps telling me that I am a New Yorker now too, but I am not sure if I agree.
1. I do not feel like a New Yorker.
2. I still feel like a Michigander.
3. The vast majority of my life was spent in Michigan.
I feel like I am a person from Michigan who lives in NY (if that makes sense). I do suppose after 20 years here I may feel otherwise, but it has only been 5. How long do you have to live somewhere to identify yourself in that region??

Political Preschoolers

Another fascinating article, but I can not help feeling it is biased.

http://www.seedmagazine.com/news/2006/04/predicting_politics.php

The apple does not fall far from the tree

Here is an article about autism research and the focus on genetics.

http://www.seedmagazine.com/news/2006/11/when_two_minds_think_alike.php?page=1

Baker J

I had this half-assed idea today that I would bake bread to accompany the soup I was making. I have never tried to bake bread, so I bought a loaf in case I failed (which was in the realm of possibility). I followed directions and tried to assess if the dough had risen enough, etc. This is the result. Needless to say, I am excited. As a bonus, the bread also tastes good!!

Hey Turkeys!

I was wondering who is in town during the thanksgiving holiday (MI that is!). I am staying until Mon night, and would love to see everyone if they around following various family obligations (and haircut). Let me know when we can grace you with our presence.

Friday night

Tonight is a quite a rockin' friday night. I have to get up early for a course in the city tommorrow, so I am going to bed early so I do not waste my money and sleep!! We hit a Mexican place that we have not tried before, and it was really good. There are not a lot of local places that we get excited about. Anyways, it was a suprise that the joint served Paulaner Octoberfest beer. It went well with Mexican food!
Since the Spartans are in the toilet, I am going to watch Michigan-Ohio State LIVE! This way, nobody can unintentially give the score away. For how much nobody cares around here, we have had scores spilled to us left and right. I was planning on rooting for Michigan. I figured it was better to have Big Ten and State pride. It is too bad about Bo. It is almost fitting that he passed on the eve of the annual grudge match.
Here is a random picture. It is in Telegraph Cove, Vancouver Island. Really cool place! Enjoy and good night!

Storms and Sanders

I do not know what the weather is everywhere else, but it was almost 70 here today. I just went for a walk at 11 PM in my shorts and sweatshirt, and I was overdressed! It even smelled like spring, and I expect to see some crocus tommorrow.

On a unrelated note:
Sanders is opening a shop in Birmingham. This is for you nostalgic Detroiters who can not get enough of Bumpy Cake!

http://www.hometownlife.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061116/NEWS02/611160314/1019

Where is the arrogant academic?

I would like to request that the arrogant academic get back online and put up some well written posts (to make up for this drivel!).

I am nothing to you

HowManyOfMe.com

There are: 0 people with my name in the U.S.A. How many have your name?

Jinx!

Remember my fond post about our remaining Escort Wagon going strong at 121,000. Well, I am sad to say its days are numbered due to a heater core situation. I hope I did not jinx the car.

a bad dream keane

Here is a band I want to see live. This is my current obsession, but the album is the best I have heard in a long time. The lead singer needs to hurry out of rehab!

beavis and butthead

A classic

Random Pic of the Day

This is a rainbow we spotted in the Little Yoho Valley in Banff. We experienced a wide variety of weather that day which was typical of the area.

They began to speak in Tongues

This happens to me a lot when I am leaving messages for people on their answering machines!! Check it out.

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/07/health/07brain.html?em&ex=1163307600&en=d5ef9ac8275473a1&ei=5087%0A

Small Miracles

I was not feeling hopeful for the election the other day. I was really upset after 2004, so I had to rely on my experience as a Spartan fan to cope. At any rate, here is a related item from a reputable source.

Rumsfeld: 'My Half-Assed Job Here Is Done'

Tarzan Broadway TV Commercial

This is why we do not frequent Broadway shows. This ad has been running, and I thought it was a joke initially.

Frito-Lay Angrily Introduces Line Of Healthy Snacks

Read this one if you need a good laugh. I almost wet my pants.

Barney's movie

From the Springfield Film Festival. It makes me a little sad.

Octoberfest

Here are the Octoberfest beers that have been sampled in this house in the last 3 years (to the best of my memory).

Sam Adams
Saranac
Hacker Pschorr
Hofbrau Munchen
Spaten
Paulaner
Becks

I still have to award the best to the Germans. I have yet to have a bad Octoberfest beer from there.

style, superhero edition

Safe from Terrah?

I try not to be too political here, but I was disturbed to hear about this in the Times. Apparently, some senators thought they knew better than the intelligence community, and they released a website that explicitly instructed how to build nuclear arms. Nice one! I guess trying to prove Saddam had WMDs is more important to releasing sensitive information to anyone.

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/03/world/middleeast/03cnd-documents.html?ref=washington