I need to figure out something to make IM East basketball more bearable. I can't get picked up at all in the good game, but when I try the lesser game, I'm just frustrated more often than not. All I want is a group of people near or above my skill level who will let me run and give me at least the respect I deserve ( Read more... )

Didn't end up going to the basketball game(s) I had tickets for today, but I had a great time with Amy and some comedy people at the improv show. Kerry's (our paths have often been parallel but never crossed until tonight) group, Albatross out of Chicago, was one of my favorites. I had lots of laughs and it felt good, made me think maybe I've ( Read more... )

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So I was in Indianapolis over the weekend, and the Spartans pulled their usual Big Ten tournament disappointment act and lost to Ohio State in the second round. We're a 2 seed in the Big Dance, and I personally project us as an Elite Eight team - if we play well. We sure didn't this weekend. The trip was a pretty good time, though. Lauren and I ( Read more... )

More sports talk! This time from Two Plus Two's sports forum, the Big Ten discussion thread.

I'm really looking forward to the Big Ten tournament this year, and I'll be there with my dad and brother to cheer on the Spartans... hopefully they won't disappoint like the last few years. Here's the way I see it going ( Read more... )

Sports talk! Cross-posted from ESPN.com:

Okay, I can't believe there are still people out there who are disrespecting Memphis after what they did last year. They were the national runner-up. That means that, unless your team last year was Kansas, they did better than your team. Saying that losing in the title game isn't an accomplishment makes ( Read more... )

Someone on the Two Plus Two Poker Forums made this video about me and Lauren, based on comments I have made on the boards. Pretty awesome.

JDLade (10:42:59 PM): I want someone to make a flash funny thing about me

2:30 A.M. here and I just had to cancel my sub job tomorrow 'cause I can't sleep. Could it be because ( Read more... )

Fantastic song that is pretty local, so you probably haven't heard it:

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This isn't quite as good as the studio version I've heard on the Impact (which is a duet), but the singer's unique vocal talent is 100% there. It has under a hundred views at this moment. Share it with your friends.

So I'm back from sunny Florida. I got to ride some roller coasters (with little wait, one of the few benefits of a down economy), got a considerable amount of sun, went swimming, visited some relatives I haven't seen in too long, and got some good pictures. All in all, a solid trip, but I am more than a little happy to be back with Lauren ( Read more... )