"Those who love deeply never grow old; they may die of old age, but they die young."
- Sir Arthur Wing Pinero, English dramatist
(1855-1934)
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Thursday, June 25, 2009
POSTage DUE!
I've been meaning to blog, with several saved drafts in a holding pattern, along with the one's floating around my noggin', but at the end of the day...
Looking back over them, they seem kinda irrelevant at this point, though some were actually sorta serious and important to me, and if you follow this blog at all, you know that's quite a rarity! So if you're bored, there are a few fillers posted below this unnecessary post.
I tend to be a binge blogger- all or nothin'! I gotta get to rehab, this 12 step thing ain't workin' for me. OK, Strap yourselves in, and hold on tight! I can't stand it! ;-)
Looking back over them, they seem kinda irrelevant at this point, though some were actually sorta serious and important to me, and if you follow this blog at all, you know that's quite a rarity! So if you're bored, there are a few fillers posted below this unnecessary post.
I tend to be a binge blogger- all or nothin'! I gotta get to rehab, this 12 step thing ain't workin' for me. OK, Strap yourselves in, and hold on tight! I can't stand it! ;-)
~ THE SET LIST ~
My band, (The Spastic Colons, er...PLAYBACK) has a gig tonight at a local dive. We're playing only one set (approx. 40-45 mins.) and early, 'cause it's a school night. Since none of you can be there, I thought I'd post tonight's set-list so you can feel as if you were actually in attendance at this (sure to be) monumental rock show!
You can thank me later in your own special way.
1. Secret Agent Man- Johnny Rivers
2. I Won't Back Down- Petty
3. (I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone- Monkees
4. I'm A Believer- Diamond/Monkees
5. Soul Deep-Box Tops
6. All Day & All Of The Night-Kinks
7. The Last Time- Stones
8. Little Sister- Elvis
9. Outside Looking In- Original Tune
10. The Kids Are Alright- Who
11. The Letter- Box Tops
12. Been Lonely Too Long- Rascals
13. I Fought The Law- Bobbie Fuller 4
14. I Want To Hold Your Hand- Beatles
15. Peace, Love, & Understanding- E. Costello
16. Little Bit Of Soul (EMERGENCY TUNE)- I forget the groups name, but I think Clapton was in it.
And there you have it. Relatively old dudes playin' relatively old tunes! :^)
You can thank me later in your own special way.
1. Secret Agent Man- Johnny Rivers
2. I Won't Back Down- Petty
3. (I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone- Monkees
4. I'm A Believer- Diamond/Monkees
5. Soul Deep-Box Tops
6. All Day & All Of The Night-Kinks
7. The Last Time- Stones
8. Little Sister- Elvis
9. Outside Looking In- Original Tune
10. The Kids Are Alright- Who
11. The Letter- Box Tops
12. Been Lonely Too Long- Rascals
13. I Fought The Law- Bobbie Fuller 4
14. I Want To Hold Your Hand- Beatles
15. Peace, Love, & Understanding- E. Costello
16. Little Bit Of Soul (EMERGENCY TUNE)- I forget the groups name, but I think Clapton was in it.
And there you have it. Relatively old dudes playin' relatively old tunes! :^)
- Panty Raid -
In the one-horse town where I play Johnny Lawman, we've experienced a rash of delicate and intimate thefts this past year and change. Yes folks, I'm talkin' undies, fundies, bloomers, etc.
We have a Victoria's Secret retail store in town that's been repeatedly shoplifted by the mysterious, infamous, and eternally eluding capture, "UN-D-GANG." That's NOT an official moniker, but a clever name I just now came up with.
Now the amount of missing panties absconded with are not 2 or 3, we're talkin' in the hundreds! The most recent score netted approximately 300 to 400 pairs of undergarments. There's a front and back entrance to the store. How do these ever vigilant employees miss the interlopers is beyond me. Security cameras, alarms, machine gun turrets, and mine fields don't seem to stop these heathens. Methinks it may be an inside job.
I don't know. I'm quite fond of the aqua blue ones I'm wearing as I type this. I'd better go finish counting the rest and get 'em up on evilBay! I know Victoria's Secret and I ain't tellin'! ;~)
We have a Victoria's Secret retail store in town that's been repeatedly shoplifted by the mysterious, infamous, and eternally eluding capture, "UN-D-GANG." That's NOT an official moniker, but a clever name I just now came up with.
Now the amount of missing panties absconded with are not 2 or 3, we're talkin' in the hundreds! The most recent score netted approximately 300 to 400 pairs of undergarments. There's a front and back entrance to the store. How do these ever vigilant employees miss the interlopers is beyond me. Security cameras, alarms, machine gun turrets, and mine fields don't seem to stop these heathens. Methinks it may be an inside job.
I don't know. I'm quite fond of the aqua blue ones I'm wearing as I type this. I'd better go finish counting the rest and get 'em up on evilBay! I know Victoria's Secret and I ain't tellin'! ;~)
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Signs of the APOCALYPSE?!
#1- A family in China, borrowed their neighbor's cat after a mouse had invaded their home. It seemed like a very good idea until the cat and the mouse became fast friends (there's a children's story in there somewhere!). The cat "neglected his duty," complained the man who had borrowed the cat. "They are friends, and the cat even cuddles up to the mouse."
#2- A black Lab mix, from Seattle, named Jack, got stoned from head to tail after swallowing marijuana at a local park. "His eyes were kind of glossed over, very out of touch," said Jack's owner. "When he was trying to walk, he was looking at his paw, then looking at the ground and then trying to get the paw to reach the ground, but he was unsuccessful."
Methinks, kinda like most humans that get high! Is this the end, or will there be MORE signs?
#2- A black Lab mix, from Seattle, named Jack, got stoned from head to tail after swallowing marijuana at a local park. "His eyes were kind of glossed over, very out of touch," said Jack's owner. "When he was trying to walk, he was looking at his paw, then looking at the ground and then trying to get the paw to reach the ground, but he was unsuccessful."
Methinks, kinda like most humans that get high! Is this the end, or will there be MORE signs?
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
"Pan-damn-ic"
It was just a matter of time...
I know I promised I wouldn't post about this any more. I'm also well aware several legal and binding documents were signed, but today I felt it necessary to break some rules.
It was announced today that New Jersey-the Garden State, home of ME, has OFFICIALLY confirmed the first death due to complications with the H1N1 ("Swine-Flu") virus.
Last week the "WHO" declared H1N1 influenza a global pandemic, indicating the decease is spreading from person to person in multiple communities worldwide, however this determination did not reflect a change in the severity of the illness (how comforting).
As of June 12, there were 17,855 confirmed cases of H1N1 flu in the US, with 45 deaths. The states reporting the largest number of deaths were NY with 13, CA with 6, and AZ & IL with 5.
They also mention that those who died already had "underlying health issues." WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?! Should I be worried? Should we be worried?! Should I cut back on caffeine?
We now return you to our regularly scheduled program.
I know I promised I wouldn't post about this any more. I'm also well aware several legal and binding documents were signed, but today I felt it necessary to break some rules.
It was announced today that New Jersey-the Garden State, home of ME, has OFFICIALLY confirmed the first death due to complications with the H1N1 ("Swine-Flu") virus.
Last week the "WHO" declared H1N1 influenza a global pandemic, indicating the decease is spreading from person to person in multiple communities worldwide, however this determination did not reflect a change in the severity of the illness (how comforting).
As of June 12, there were 17,855 confirmed cases of H1N1 flu in the US, with 45 deaths. The states reporting the largest number of deaths were NY with 13, CA with 6, and AZ & IL with 5.
They also mention that those who died already had "underlying health issues." WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?! Should I be worried? Should we be worried?! Should I cut back on caffeine?
We now return you to our regularly scheduled program.
Smell Like A King!
I apologize if this news is over done, but I recently learned that Burger King, home of the BK Whopper, has released a perfume-cologne called "FLAME". Yes, you read that correctly. If you can't have a burger, you can smell like one. It's touted as "a subtle hint of flame-grilled beef."
It's further described it as, "The world's first perfume to contain the irresistible sizzling overtones of the Whopper."
File this one under WTF were they thinking?! Is this supposed to help my love/sex life?- which by the way needs ALL the help it can get these days. At least I know it will keep the female vegetarians away. Speaking of which, what's next? "Very-Vegetarian"? How 'bout Cold Stone Cologne" or "McStinky"? If I want a burger, I'm gonna eat it, NOT wear it!!!
Excuse me, do you want fries and a shake with that scent?!
:-)
It's further described it as, "The world's first perfume to contain the irresistible sizzling overtones of the Whopper."
File this one under WTF were they thinking?! Is this supposed to help my love/sex life?- which by the way needs ALL the help it can get these days. At least I know it will keep the female vegetarians away. Speaking of which, what's next? "Very-Vegetarian"? How 'bout Cold Stone Cologne" or "McStinky"? If I want a burger, I'm gonna eat it, NOT wear it!!!
Excuse me, do you want fries and a shake with that scent?!
:-)
Monday, June 15, 2009
That's a Wrap...Sorta
After months of blabbing, short film this-short film that, I finally began filming "The Conversation" yesterday. I'm glad I can FINALLY put my money where my mouth is, although it'll all be in pennies! :~\
I thought we (actually there's only two of us) would be able to finish the whole short in just a couple of hours. Silly me. After shooting for almost three hours, including set-ups and lighting, we had used up about 30 minutes of MINI-DV (digital video) tape, of which approx. 1 1/2 minutes of that will be used. When all the footage is shot, it will be edited down to a three or four minute short. Did that even make any sense?!
There's only one location and two actors. It's the first DV film I've ever made, so there's a very S-T-E-E-P learning curve for me. Thank God I've got a VERY talented partner to help make this thing as good as it can be. Hopefully it will turn out well. We will return to location this Wednesday night, HOPEFULLY to wrap (cool Hollywood term, eh?) shooting. From there it'll be the editing process, where I believe we will make or break this monstrosity.
Despite the films measly length, I don't wanna rush it. When it's completed I'll link it here as well as YT, and wherever else I can whore it out. I have absolutely NO shame....well maybe just a little. :^)
I'm going for a "G" rating, although the MPAA has threatened to bring down the hammer and hit us with a hard "R". I hope not, 'cause that'll kill the marketing of the picture, and we won't be able to sell any toys or Happy Meals. :-(
I thought we (actually there's only two of us) would be able to finish the whole short in just a couple of hours. Silly me. After shooting for almost three hours, including set-ups and lighting, we had used up about 30 minutes of MINI-DV (digital video) tape, of which approx. 1 1/2 minutes of that will be used. When all the footage is shot, it will be edited down to a three or four minute short. Did that even make any sense?!
There's only one location and two actors. It's the first DV film I've ever made, so there's a very S-T-E-E-P learning curve for me. Thank God I've got a VERY talented partner to help make this thing as good as it can be. Hopefully it will turn out well. We will return to location this Wednesday night, HOPEFULLY to wrap (cool Hollywood term, eh?) shooting. From there it'll be the editing process, where I believe we will make or break this monstrosity.
Despite the films measly length, I don't wanna rush it. When it's completed I'll link it here as well as YT, and wherever else I can whore it out. I have absolutely NO shame....well maybe just a little. :^)
I'm going for a "G" rating, although the MPAA has threatened to bring down the hammer and hit us with a hard "R". I hope not, 'cause that'll kill the marketing of the picture, and we won't be able to sell any toys or Happy Meals. :-(
Sunday, June 14, 2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ZETZ!
Aka- Stefany from "Mental Vertigo". If you haven't checked out her blog PLEASE do so. She's a very interesting girl to say the least- if you like film, media, and stuff like that, you should enjoy it.
She was the 1st (stranger) to post a comment on my lonely blog not long after I began it, when I thought NO ONE was actually reading it.
I'll ALWAYS be grateful for that. I consider her a friend and one of the nicest people I've NEVER met. ;~)
Thursday, June 11, 2009
~ The Sweetest of Peas ~
Sadly VK's (see earlier post) Sweet Pea is gone. She hung on, strong of spirit until it was time to let go. VK of course is devastated, losing her nearest and dearest. I've been attempting to write a poem for VK and Pea. When, and if, I come up with something worthy, I will surely post it.
PLEASE continue to hold VK in your hearts, thoughts, and prayers, as she struggles through these difficult times. :-(
PLEASE continue to hold VK in your hearts, thoughts, and prayers, as she struggles through these difficult times. :-(
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Pay For An "A"?!
Schools participating in a controversial program that actually pays kids for good grades have seen a boost of nearly 40% higher points in math and reading scores. The Sparks program pays seventh-graders up to $500 and fourth-graders up to as much as $250 for their performance on a total of ten assessments.
Of the 61 fourth and seventh grades participating in the program, only 16 improved less than the citywide average gain in math since last year, while 21 did so in reading. Many school officials saw indisputable improvements- including more motivation and better focus.
More than 8,000 kids have collectively earned 1.25 million since the privately funded pilot program began, however critics argue that paying kids to work harder in school corrupts the idea of learning for educations sake alone.
The initiative, enacted for high-poverty schools, was created by a Harvard University economist, and is run out of the Massachusetts-based Educational Innovation Laboratory which aside from NYC, is conducting similar "cash-for-kids" trials in Chicago and Washington DC.
I'm not sure this is a good idea. I'm kinda torn on the whole issue. Will the money motivate greed as well as learning? What about self-pride and confidence. Has the notion of happiness from a job well done and good grades become archaic? It seems kinda sad to me. What do you think?
Where was this program when I was a poor, struggling inner-city child? What's next IRA'S and deferred comp programs for potty training?! Sheesh.
Of the 61 fourth and seventh grades participating in the program, only 16 improved less than the citywide average gain in math since last year, while 21 did so in reading. Many school officials saw indisputable improvements- including more motivation and better focus.
More than 8,000 kids have collectively earned 1.25 million since the privately funded pilot program began, however critics argue that paying kids to work harder in school corrupts the idea of learning for educations sake alone.
The initiative, enacted for high-poverty schools, was created by a Harvard University economist, and is run out of the Massachusetts-based Educational Innovation Laboratory which aside from NYC, is conducting similar "cash-for-kids" trials in Chicago and Washington DC.
I'm not sure this is a good idea. I'm kinda torn on the whole issue. Will the money motivate greed as well as learning? What about self-pride and confidence. Has the notion of happiness from a job well done and good grades become archaic? It seems kinda sad to me. What do you think?
Where was this program when I was a poor, struggling inner-city child? What's next IRA'S and deferred comp programs for potty training?! Sheesh.
Kung-Fu Grip
By now most of you are aware of the recent Death of actor David Carradine (72). His body was found inside a closet by a maid at the hotel where he was staying in Taiwan. His death, Initially ruled a suicide, is now currently under investigation as a "suspicious death", due to the circumstances of the rope used, was found around his neck as well as his genitals.
The initial autopsy revealed the cause of death as a sudden lack of oxygen- really?! Ya think?! The family rejects the reports of suicide, stating he had never seemed happier, and was busy in Taiwan shooting a film. Thai police said there were no signs of a struggle.
Davis Carradine had starred in over 200 films and TV shows. He became famous for his portrayal of a Chinese drifter seeking enlightenment and justice, in the successful TV show Kung-Fu, from the 70's. Recently he was best known for playing Bill in the film "Kill Bill", released as two parts in '03 & '04.
RIP David Carradine (1936-2009)
Carradine's death got me thinking about another celebrity death under similar suspicious circumstances. On 11/22/97, Michael Hutchence (38), the lead singer for the successful pop group INXS, was found dead in a Sydney hotel room. His body was found hanging from a door with his belt around his neck. The coroner ruled his death a suicide. There was no note left. During the investigation it was found that he was apparently in the act of auto-erotic asphyxiation, when he accidentally hung himself. If you are not aware what "aa" (not the alcoholic organization) is, I'll leave it up to you to research it.
The initial autopsy revealed the cause of death as a sudden lack of oxygen- really?! Ya think?! The family rejects the reports of suicide, stating he had never seemed happier, and was busy in Taiwan shooting a film. Thai police said there were no signs of a struggle.
Davis Carradine had starred in over 200 films and TV shows. He became famous for his portrayal of a Chinese drifter seeking enlightenment and justice, in the successful TV show Kung-Fu, from the 70's. Recently he was best known for playing Bill in the film "Kill Bill", released as two parts in '03 & '04.
RIP David Carradine (1936-2009)
Carradine's death got me thinking about another celebrity death under similar suspicious circumstances. On 11/22/97, Michael Hutchence (38), the lead singer for the successful pop group INXS, was found dead in a Sydney hotel room. His body was found hanging from a door with his belt around his neck. The coroner ruled his death a suicide. There was no note left. During the investigation it was found that he was apparently in the act of auto-erotic asphyxiation, when he accidentally hung himself. If you are not aware what "aa" (not the alcoholic organization) is, I'll leave it up to you to research it.
When Nature Calls!
Bathroom, restroom, washroom, powder room, loo, crapper, lavatory, facility, potty, latrine, can, and toilet. These are some of the MANY names for locations to ease or relieve oneself.
Whilst sitting on the " ", in the " ", I considered this $h!tty topic of (self) interest and decided to do some research to enlighten myself, and perhaps if the fates allow, a few readers.
What is your desired location for this (hopefully) daily function? Me?, being of the male persuasion, I'm usually happy enough to locate a fortuitous spot on the side of the road, hopefully with some foliage as cover. Comfort however is also a major factor. I tend to bring some type of reading material with me in my interior to exterior search for enlightenment, besides it seems to be the ONLY place I'm able to multi-task!
"Loo"- A common term in the UK, apparently originating from the French phrase,
gardez l'eau. In the insanitary days of the 17th century, people in Europe- mostly the UK, would cry out this warning before dumping chamber pots from their windows onto the streets below. L'eau (water) eventually was Anglicised to "loo".
"Toilet"- The actual device used for action!
"Latrine"- A hole in the ground usually associated with camping or the military.
"Lavatory"- Formal UK term for toilet.
"Bathroom"- Room w/a bath &/or shower often joined to a bedroom. Usually referring to a home setting.
"Restroom/washroom"- A North American term generally used in restaurants and bars, as they sound more sanitary than toilet.
"Powder room"- A less common term used by the female gender in reference to restaurants, hotels, and theatres.
"Potty"- A generally juvenile term used by parents.
That my friends and foes was just another one of my crappy posts! Suddenly I'm feeling a bit flushed. I should probably sit down. :-)
Whilst sitting on the " ", in the " ", I considered this $h!tty topic of (self) interest and decided to do some research to enlighten myself, and perhaps if the fates allow, a few readers.
What is your desired location for this (hopefully) daily function? Me?, being of the male persuasion, I'm usually happy enough to locate a fortuitous spot on the side of the road, hopefully with some foliage as cover. Comfort however is also a major factor. I tend to bring some type of reading material with me in my interior to exterior search for enlightenment, besides it seems to be the ONLY place I'm able to multi-task!
"Loo"- A common term in the UK, apparently originating from the French phrase,
gardez l'eau. In the insanitary days of the 17th century, people in Europe- mostly the UK, would cry out this warning before dumping chamber pots from their windows onto the streets below. L'eau (water) eventually was Anglicised to "loo".
"Toilet"- The actual device used for action!
"Latrine"- A hole in the ground usually associated with camping or the military.
"Lavatory"- Formal UK term for toilet.
"Bathroom"- Room w/a bath &/or shower often joined to a bedroom. Usually referring to a home setting.
"Restroom/washroom"- A North American term generally used in restaurants and bars, as they sound more sanitary than toilet.
"Powder room"- A less common term used by the female gender in reference to restaurants, hotels, and theatres.
"Potty"- A generally juvenile term used by parents.
That my friends and foes was just another one of my crappy posts! Suddenly I'm feeling a bit flushed. I should probably sit down. :-)
Friday, June 5, 2009
< THINKABLE THOUGHTS >
"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader."
- John Quincy Adams (1767-1848)
Lawyer, diplomat, politician, and 6th president of the US
Apparently I've not been much of a leader. ;^)
- John Quincy Adams (1767-1848)
Lawyer, diplomat, politician, and 6th president of the US
Apparently I've not been much of a leader. ;^)
WEIRD but is it TRUE?!
A cereal killer in the making?
In the sunny, earth-quake prone state of California, a judge threw out a lawsuit filed by a woman who sued Quaker-Oats, the manufacturer of Cap'n Crunch with Crunchberries. Her complaint was she had been eating it for four years before she discovered that Crunchberries are NOT real fruit! (Huh?!)
The woman insisted she never would have bought the cereal if she knew that the Crunchberries are nothing more than tiny, colored, cereal balls.
Dingleberrie is more like it! :~o
In younger years I loved me some of da Cap'ns finest. Those little golden nuggets were damn delicious! The only problem was the texture of said nugget was so sharp, children across the USofA were constantly cutting up the roofs of their poor innocent mouths- mine included.
The trade-off was fine with me as the cereal's yumminess factor and toy surprise usually far outweighed the blood-letting and stitches!
Anybody got milk?! :-)
In the sunny, earth-quake prone state of California, a judge threw out a lawsuit filed by a woman who sued Quaker-Oats, the manufacturer of Cap'n Crunch with Crunchberries. Her complaint was she had been eating it for four years before she discovered that Crunchberries are NOT real fruit! (Huh?!)
The woman insisted she never would have bought the cereal if she knew that the Crunchberries are nothing more than tiny, colored, cereal balls.
Dingleberrie is more like it! :~o
In younger years I loved me some of da Cap'ns finest. Those little golden nuggets were damn delicious! The only problem was the texture of said nugget was so sharp, children across the USofA were constantly cutting up the roofs of their poor innocent mouths- mine included.
The trade-off was fine with me as the cereal's yumminess factor and toy surprise usually far outweighed the blood-letting and stitches!
Anybody got milk?! :-)
* Unfortunate Cookie Friday *
Man who fart in church sit in own pew.
-Confucius-Confused-Concerned (& Juvenile)
-Confucius-Confused-Concerned (& Juvenile)
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Friend or Foe?!
It's pretty damn cool that there are real people out there that read my little slice of heaven, and very small part of the universe, that is my humble blog. Legend has it that there's 28 of you. I also realize more often than not, it's quality, NOT quantity. By this I mean about 30% of the displayed "followers" do not actually follow FLAST. They are friends and acquaintances who are kind enough to sign up for, but NEVER read, nor post comments on this blog. MY own FRIENDS!
This was not intended to be a post about me being a whinny bitch, but to whole-heartily THANK the 60% (more or less- it's not an exact science) who DON'T EVEN KNOW ME, that DO take the time to read and comment! It means a lot. It truly does!
Here's to another 500 imaginary followers... :-)
This was not intended to be a post about me being a whinny bitch, but to whole-heartily THANK the 60% (more or less- it's not an exact science) who DON'T EVEN KNOW ME, that DO take the time to read and comment! It means a lot. It truly does!
Here's to another 500 imaginary followers... :-)
Is This FINALLY The End??!!
Today whilst at work (not working), I received word from the VERY top that my OFFICIAL last day of work will be.........wait for it- 11/01/09!!!!
No, fortunately I'm NOT being layed off. After 25 years of swerving and deflecting, and basically being a menace to society, I will be retiring. My last day would actually be 01/01/10 (play that number!), but I get two months "terminal" leave where I will still be on the books (w/FULL pay), but will NOT, I repeat NOT, have to come to work!
Hopefully if it works out, they (the secret guberment) have offered me a part time position as a "civilian" doing what I'm currently doing, which is basically nothing, for less pay and hours, which is fine with me.
Of course this could all fall through and I could end up in the Sh!tter! Don't hate me. :-)
No, fortunately I'm NOT being layed off. After 25 years of swerving and deflecting, and basically being a menace to society, I will be retiring. My last day would actually be 01/01/10 (play that number!), but I get two months "terminal" leave where I will still be on the books (w/FULL pay), but will NOT, I repeat NOT, have to come to work!
Hopefully if it works out, they (the secret guberment) have offered me a part time position as a "civilian" doing what I'm currently doing, which is basically nothing, for less pay and hours, which is fine with me.
Of course this could all fall through and I could end up in the Sh!tter! Don't hate me. :-)
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
May Peace and Love Surround Them
~VK~, a reader and friend of FLAST, informs that "Pea", (her dog and loyal, faithful, companion) is not doing very well. I implore you to PLEASE send prayers and healing-thoughtful wishes their way. Too many can never be enough!
THANKS so much guys.
*UPDATE 06/08/09*
Pea has been holding steady at an emergency 24 hour care facility. Hopefully today the surgeon and VK will have decided the best way to proceed.
THANKS so much guys.
*UPDATE 06/08/09*
Pea has been holding steady at an emergency 24 hour care facility. Hopefully today the surgeon and VK will have decided the best way to proceed.
- The Listening Post -
"AT LAST"
It's a song that's been covered by both male and female artists. Celine Dion, Christina Aguilera, Beyonce, and many more. IMO no one did it the justice Etta James did. She recorded it in 1961. It was written by the song writing team of Gordon and Warren for the 1941 film musical, Sun Valley Serenade. How did I know all those amazing facts?, why I did very little research on the ol' Internet.
So without further ado...
At last my love has come along
My lonely days are over
And life is like a song
At last the skies above are blue
And my heart was wrapped up in clover
The night I looked at you
I found a dream that I can speak to
A dream that I could call my own
I found a thrill to press my cheek to
A thrill that I have never known
You smiled and then the spell was cast
And here we are in heaven
And you are mine at last
Ah, so sweet, romantic, and Corny. Just like me, but don't tell no'body. :-)
It's a song that's been covered by both male and female artists. Celine Dion, Christina Aguilera, Beyonce, and many more. IMO no one did it the justice Etta James did. She recorded it in 1961. It was written by the song writing team of Gordon and Warren for the 1941 film musical, Sun Valley Serenade. How did I know all those amazing facts?, why I did very little research on the ol' Internet.
So without further ado...
At last my love has come along
My lonely days are over
And life is like a song
At last the skies above are blue
And my heart was wrapped up in clover
The night I looked at you
I found a dream that I can speak to
A dream that I could call my own
I found a thrill to press my cheek to
A thrill that I have never known
You smiled and then the spell was cast
And here we are in heaven
And you are mine at last
Ah, so sweet, romantic, and Corny. Just like me, but don't tell no'body. :-)
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
T.M.I. TUESDAY!
Oh no- OH YES! It's EVERYONE'S favorite FLAST post, returning after a brief hiatus.
Ask a question, even a tough one, and the silly cartoon drummer guy will attempt to answer it in the most prompt manner possible. Remember, I claim no honesty, but I'll always try to be truthful, hilarious, witty, and deftly charming in my replies.
So hit it...
Ask a question, even a tough one, and the silly cartoon drummer guy will attempt to answer it in the most prompt manner possible. Remember, I claim no honesty, but I'll always try to be truthful, hilarious, witty, and deftly charming in my replies.
So hit it...
Monday, June 1, 2009
PLUS or MINUS
I read in today's paper that, "due to the economy", most retail chains were discontinuing to carry larger or "plus sizes". I noticed this a while back while shoplifting in the men's section of my local Gap store. My first inkling that something was amiss, was my keen observation that the men's section had been down sized. When I inquired about that, I was told by (a male) employee that men as a whole, didn't purchase as much clothes as women did. I kinda scratched my head as I took a look out the window to see if there were any naked men walking around- I only saw one, and he had a bag over his head.
The next thing I noticed was they no longer carried XXL sizes. I'm a big dude at 6'2''- 230- and if an article of clothing (most likely a shirt) is gonna shrink a lot (like MOST Gap clothing), I'm gonna buy a XXL, because I WILL shrink it. I'm a man. When doing the wash (laughably) I'm able to shrink pre-shrunk, and I'm proud! I was told I could order larger sizes on-line. Dude, it's kinda hard to virtually try things on. I felt the store was sexist, and that I was being discriminated against! I told them they'd hear from my attorney, and I left.
In the real world (at least in the US) more often than not, people aren't slim. Will this refusal by stores to sell anything larger than a standard large size drive consumers away, making them furious, and eventually hurting business? Or will it motivate some people to make more of an effort to lose some weight and live healthier lives?
Me, I think I'm gonna have to stop at the Taylor in the morning.
WHY-WHY-WHY?!
Please indulge me in a bit of a rant, will you? My mother taught me to say please and thank you. She also taught me to be thoughtful in little ways, like holding doors open for people and crap like that.
So why, WHY, do people feel the need to reach out to hold the door when I'M ALREADY HOLDING IT OPEN FOR THEM?! Is it a bad habit? Do they not trust strangers? Have they suffered post traumatic door syndrome? It makes me not wanna be nice anymore- I live in Jersey for crap sake! I suppose I'll keep doin' it 'cause it's the right thing to do. I'll do it for old people and the occasional woman if she's attractive, but I'm not gonna hold it open for the kids. They need a hard lesson and tough love, and by cracky I'll school 'em!
My mom also taught me to mind my P's an Q's- what does that mean anyway? posterity and quantum physics? Periods and quotations? Who knows- who cares?! Then again she said, if I had nothing good to say, then don't say anything at all, to which I'd reply, "but then I'd never talk", and she'd say, "that's the idea."
'Cause if mama ain't happy, ain't noooobody happy!
Miserable Mondayz :-(
Thought I'd try out another lame (yet surprisingly creative) NEW feature to bring joy and excitement beyond belief to FLAST.
I H-A-T-E Mondays! Especially Monday mornings. Today was a particularly crappy Monday for lots of silly insignificant reasons I won't bore you with. So while desperate for a post, a broken light bulb went off in (or was it on) my head. How 'bout spinning miserable into marvelous? How 'bout lookin' at a frown upside down?
Can you come up with one thing good that happened to you today? It can be anything. Sweet, funny, heartfelt, even poignant. Just p-l-e-a-s-e give me something. Hey I'm one of the worlds biggest pessimists- although I prefer gritty realist- and if I can quietly utter something positive, well ding-dong-dang it all, so can you.
OK, I'll start.
I was the only one who woke up at the cemetery where I live. How's that? Please indulge me and leave a comment, or two, or three.
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