I just finished watching Apocalypto, which I highly recommend. I went to my Netflix list to set up my next string of movies and to browse for some new selections ( Read more... )

“Why not live it up, take the risk, and do the thing you’re meant to do ( Read more... )

It's National Hot Dog Month, and also July 4th. Is there a more perfect time to eat six hot dogs in one day? I didn't think so.

For the record, two were boiled for lunch and the other four were grilled for dinner.

I'm also now unemployed, and about to head to the beach for nine days. Life is good.

I like to think I'm pretty good at facing reality. I'm also pretty aware that I'm a smart-ass. That is, I will point out flaws in something you said or wrote, or will jump in with a piece of information nobody cares about and I probably just read in a newspaper article this morning ( Read more... )

A few things in life make me very happy: Mountain Dew, hot dogs, Saturdays. One thing that always lifts my happiness alert level to Orange (High) is having a somewhat interesting public debate interrupted by the insertion of a crazy guy.

Reading through The Washington Post, I came across a story about a guy who has a ladder chained to his house ( Read more... )

The world lost a true legend this week, a man who I’m afraid too few remember ( Read more... )

People need to make up their minds about simple things. There should not be any agonizing over potential ice cream flavor choices or the route to take to work. Just pick one, live with it and move on with life ( Read more... )

You won't hear of the midnight ride of Paul Revere, but maybe something equally as important (though with fewer lanterns ( Read more... )

Boy am I glad I listened to the radio while eating my Coco Puffs. During the traffic report, I heard:

"We have a report of some ponies in the median. Folks are slowing down to take a look. That's your traffic, up to the minute!"

No matter where you live, work, shop for groceries or walk your dog (or hamster), there's a set of people you see every day. Many of the people you see that often have direct contact with you. They have a reason to acknowledge your presence, and maybe even speak to you ( Read more... )