All of them end the same way, with a moment of hope. Granted, in one obvious case, the stakes are that much higher.
What are you going to watch tonight?
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Three Movies
These three movies would make me happy tonight. (Well, happy is an interesting term but you know what I mean, right? Good. I am glad that you do because I do not have a clue about what I am saying.)
All of them end the same way, with a moment of hope. Granted, in one obvious case, the stakes are that much higher.
What are you going to watch tonight?
All of them end the same way, with a moment of hope. Granted, in one obvious case, the stakes are that much higher.
What are you going to watch tonight?
Is this the worst burger in the 518?
Daniel B (of Fussy Little Blog) sang the praises of the Sausage Sandwich at Gus's last year. In the comments, there was much love and much discussion over the Greekburger. (I point you to this one post.) Now, I went into this with an open mind, and that was my downfall. (Yes, I have been trying to figure out what the best burger in the 518 was, and I am really partial to the Brown Bag's late night little piece of heaven.)
First of all, I really love Gus's hot dogs. They are exactly what you want them to be and they are a perfect piece of local cuisine. (I would argue that little hot dogs is what the region does really well.)
Look at them, aren't they precious?
They are lovely.
Plus, Gus's packs up things and ships them, and if they weren't great, there would not be a demand.
Had I known about this when I was in Seattle, I would have taken advantage of it. Seriously. I had rye bread shipped to me as there was no good rye bread in the PNW. (This may have changed.) I once was so craving disco fries and chicken wings, that I called Howler's in Schenectady and asked them it they would FedEx them to me (ask FAU if you need confirmation). These little hot dogs, which no place outside the area does well, and Gus's Hot Dogs are the BEST!
Now, I was going to have some of those dogs, but I needed to try the Greekburger, which for those of you not in the know is a regular burger with meat sauce and fried onions on a bun. Conceptually, it should be awesome. It is the difference between conception and execution that has doomed so many projects that should have be stellar. (Sidebar: Between Conception and Execution will be the title of my biography of Ted Bundy. Just sayin'.)
Just look at it
So, with my hope high, I embarked on a culinary challenge. I was going to try the Greek burger. I bit into it and immediately regretted my decision. The bun was not holding up to the sauce, which tasted great on dogs but was strangely medicinal on the devastatingly overcooked beef (one can hope) patty. I finished it because maybe the second, third and fourth bites would be better. Oh, they weren't... They really weren't. They may have been worse because I was prepared for what was coming.
So, here is what I want to know. Was my experience anomalous or is there a real difference between the palates of the partisans in this debate? By this, I mean the people who like the Greekburger have real issues.
Should I try it again, or should I move on, and save the calories from bad for you food for things that I may find more appealing?
First of all, I really love Gus's hot dogs. They are exactly what you want them to be and they are a perfect piece of local cuisine. (I would argue that little hot dogs is what the region does really well.)
Look at them, aren't they precious?
They are lovely.
Plus, Gus's packs up things and ships them, and if they weren't great, there would not be a demand.
Had I known about this when I was in Seattle, I would have taken advantage of it. Seriously. I had rye bread shipped to me as there was no good rye bread in the PNW. (This may have changed.) I once was so craving disco fries and chicken wings, that I called Howler's in Schenectady and asked them it they would FedEx them to me (ask FAU if you need confirmation). These little hot dogs, which no place outside the area does well, and Gus's Hot Dogs are the BEST!
Now, I was going to have some of those dogs, but I needed to try the Greekburger, which for those of you not in the know is a regular burger with meat sauce and fried onions on a bun. Conceptually, it should be awesome. It is the difference between conception and execution that has doomed so many projects that should have be stellar. (Sidebar: Between Conception and Execution will be the title of my biography of Ted Bundy. Just sayin'.)
So, with my hope high, I embarked on a culinary challenge. I was going to try the Greek burger. I bit into it and immediately regretted my decision. The bun was not holding up to the sauce, which tasted great on dogs but was strangely medicinal on the devastatingly overcooked beef (one can hope) patty. I finished it because maybe the second, third and fourth bites would be better. Oh, they weren't... They really weren't. They may have been worse because I was prepared for what was coming.
So, here is what I want to know. Was my experience anomalous or is there a real difference between the palates of the partisans in this debate? By this, I mean the people who like the Greekburger have real issues.
Should I try it again, or should I move on, and save the calories from bad for you food for things that I may find more appealing?
Saturday Shenanigans
TEA and I eat ribs and fries
Yes, TEA and I had a good night enjoying ribs and fries. (Thanks @FoFacy for the extra sauce.)
Yes, it was yummy.
Goodbye, Keith
I have made no attempt to hide that I am on Team Olbo, but I have not been watching Countdown on Current largely because my cable provider does not have a HD feed of Current and secondly because Michael Moore makes too many appearances. Well, Keith was fired yesterday. (The NY Times has more info here.) Yes, I like the humor of Rachel more at this point and Keith (along with Ed Shultz and Larry) has let his anger and rage obscure his message. I wish him luck and hopefully he will be able to find a baseball related position.
April Fools' Day and the Mets
For most fans, the annual listing of the roster is the April Fools' Joke of merit, but once, there was a great one. The Curious Case of Sidd Finch was a long form prank that was in SI. Splitsider has a good piece on it and it makes me long for the days before a certain level of snark and irony pervaded everything that way written. Sorry. Strike that. I would prefer the snark and ironic detachment to the cloyingly happy prose of most people, given the choice.
Word Choice
I caught up with some internet things this morning and I looked at a friend's LiveJournal (I know. The best platform of 1999!) and she mentioned that I had referred to her as being persnickety as of late (which is an accurate observation) and she remarked that she liked the word. I love the word persnickety. It evokes a very specific feeling of grumpiness.
per·snick·et·y/pərˈsnikətē/
Adjective:
Placing too much emphasis on trivial or minor details; fussy.
Requiring a particularly precise or careful approach.
Such a great work, but here is the best part. There is a synonym of persnickety; pernickety.
Oh, I love this and I am going to try to use it every chance I get.
Do you have a favorite word?
(I will admit that I have a love for the word sundries as well. JMFJT made fun of me for it. I mean actively mocked me. (Apparently, she is no longer blogging. That is a pity. I could have linked to the post.))
College Hockey
UConn is being considered for membership in Hockey East. This amuses me for a number of reasons but largely because is shows that Hockey East does not care about making their conference stronger in terms of both hockey and academics. So very sad, UConn.
Yes, TEA and I had a good night enjoying ribs and fries. (Thanks @FoFacy for the extra sauce.)
Goodbye, Keith
I have made no attempt to hide that I am on Team Olbo, but I have not been watching Countdown on Current largely because my cable provider does not have a HD feed of Current and secondly because Michael Moore makes too many appearances. Well, Keith was fired yesterday. (The NY Times has more info here.) Yes, I like the humor of Rachel more at this point and Keith (along with Ed Shultz and Larry) has let his anger and rage obscure his message. I wish him luck and hopefully he will be able to find a baseball related position.
April Fools' Day and the Mets
For most fans, the annual listing of the roster is the April Fools' Joke of merit, but once, there was a great one. The Curious Case of Sidd Finch was a long form prank that was in SI. Splitsider has a good piece on it and it makes me long for the days before a certain level of snark and irony pervaded everything that way written. Sorry. Strike that. I would prefer the snark and ironic detachment to the cloyingly happy prose of most people, given the choice.
Word Choice
I caught up with some internet things this morning and I looked at a friend's LiveJournal (I know. The best platform of 1999!) and she mentioned that I had referred to her as being persnickety as of late (which is an accurate observation) and she remarked that she liked the word. I love the word persnickety. It evokes a very specific feeling of grumpiness.
per·snick·et·y/pərˈsnikətē/
Adjective:
Placing too much emphasis on trivial or minor details; fussy.
Requiring a particularly precise or careful approach.
Such a great work, but here is the best part. There is a synonym of persnickety; pernickety.
Oh, I love this and I am going to try to use it every chance I get.
Do you have a favorite word?
(I will admit that I have a love for the word sundries as well. JMFJT made fun of me for it. I mean actively mocked me. (Apparently, she is no longer blogging. That is a pity. I could have linked to the post.))
College Hockey
UConn is being considered for membership in Hockey East. This amuses me for a number of reasons but largely because is shows that Hockey East does not care about making their conference stronger in terms of both hockey and academics. So very sad, UConn.
Friday, March 30, 2012
It's Friday! Friday! Friday!
Television
Yesterday, while looking for background noise, I came across a television program that I could not believe, for a couple of reasons: A) That there is a niche for this program & B) That there is not an Anti-Southern Defamation League that is actively protesting this program.
What am I talking about?
American Stuffers
This is a show about taxidermy that takes place in Arkansas. The jokes write themselves.
Who decided that this was a good idea?
Have you watched it?
OH DEAR GOD! WHY IS THIS ON TELEVISION?!
Trayvon Martin
Regardless of your opinion of this incident. This is not about Trayvon. This is about an as**ole and his definition of hackivism.
White Supremacist Hacks Trayvon Martin’s Email Account, Leaks Messages Online
There is a lot more of this and Gawker has been doing well by covering it, in their wonderful style.
Everyday Things with Mitch Hedberg
To commemorate his passing, we thought of places, events or common situations in which you could bust out a Hedberg joke and immediately lighten the mood.
Mitch Hedberg Jokes For Everyday Situations
The Plan
So, it is 5:48 or so right now and I need to really start my day. I promised that I would help Teacher Dave at Habitat for Humanity, but I want to get a run in. Yes, I am trying to get a run in six times a week. Today, I really want to do four with a half warm up and a half cool down. That is the plan, but as all plans go...we will see and you will see when you check out RunKeeper.
Yesterday, while looking for background noise, I came across a television program that I could not believe, for a couple of reasons: A) That there is a niche for this program & B) That there is not an Anti-Southern Defamation League that is actively protesting this program.
What am I talking about?
American Stuffers
This is a show about taxidermy that takes place in Arkansas. The jokes write themselves.
Who decided that this was a good idea?
Have you watched it?
OH DEAR GOD! WHY IS THIS ON TELEVISION?!
Trayvon Martin
Regardless of your opinion of this incident. This is not about Trayvon. This is about an as**ole and his definition of hackivism.
White Supremacist Hacks Trayvon Martin’s Email Account, Leaks Messages Online
There is a lot more of this and Gawker has been doing well by covering it, in their wonderful style.
Everyday Things with Mitch Hedberg
To commemorate his passing, we thought of places, events or common situations in which you could bust out a Hedberg joke and immediately lighten the mood.
Mitch Hedberg Jokes For Everyday Situations
The Plan
So, it is 5:48 or so right now and I need to really start my day. I promised that I would help Teacher Dave at Habitat for Humanity, but I want to get a run in. Yes, I am trying to get a run in six times a week. Today, I really want to do four with a half warm up and a half cool down. That is the plan, but as all plans go...we will see and you will see when you check out RunKeeper.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Waking up as a proud papa...
Time with TEA
My right hand is sore this morning. Really sore. A lot more sore than I anticipated it being. TEA and I had a catch yesterday (Okay, going off topic here but this is another reason that the whole having children late in life is a bad idea. Can you see yourself having at catch in your late 40s or early 50s? Would that be fair to your little one? Sorry. I know, I killed that damn horse years ago.) before we went out for pizza. TEA had his glove and we were using a real ball and like last year, I was not using a glove. For the first time, that I can remember, TEA was throwing consistently hard enough that I need to use a glove. He has had pop before and has stung my hand but I think we have moved past the whole "I don't need a glove" stage. This does make me happy.
The Best Anchor in the History of the News
Batman!
Did you see the picture of Batman being pulled over on the side of the road last week? Did you make a joke about it? Did you wonder what it was about?
The story is a lot more awesome than you could imagine.
Batman is a real hero.
Union Hockey
From USCHO.com:
If an excellent staff is one major value in a recruit’s decision-making process, Union seems to have it. The program’s other primary selling point is a top-notch education. The institution placed in the top 30 nationally in Forbes‘ 2011 rankings, and 40th among liberal arts schools in the vaunted U.S. News & World Report assessment.
Great hockey team, better school. Yeah, we are awesome. Go U!
Finally
Thank you to All Over Albany for linking to me yet again. You guys are awesome!
My right hand is sore this morning. Really sore. A lot more sore than I anticipated it being. TEA and I had a catch yesterday (Okay, going off topic here but this is another reason that the whole having children late in life is a bad idea. Can you see yourself having at catch in your late 40s or early 50s? Would that be fair to your little one? Sorry. I know, I killed that damn horse years ago.) before we went out for pizza. TEA had his glove and we were using a real ball and like last year, I was not using a glove. For the first time, that I can remember, TEA was throwing consistently hard enough that I need to use a glove. He has had pop before and has stung my hand but I think we have moved past the whole "I don't need a glove" stage. This does make me happy.
The Best Anchor in the History of the News
Batman!
Did you see the picture of Batman being pulled over on the side of the road last week? Did you make a joke about it? Did you wonder what it was about?
The story is a lot more awesome than you could imagine.
Batman is a real hero.
Union Hockey
From USCHO.com:
If an excellent staff is one major value in a recruit’s decision-making process, Union seems to have it. The program’s other primary selling point is a top-notch education. The institution placed in the top 30 nationally in Forbes‘ 2011 rankings, and 40th among liberal arts schools in the vaunted U.S. News & World Report assessment.
Great hockey team, better school. Yeah, we are awesome. Go U!
Finally
Thank you to All Over Albany for linking to me yet again. You guys are awesome!
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Oh, Brooklyn Friends, I Am Sorry.
If you have to contend with this, no wonder so many of you contemplate moving upstate...
Watch the entire thing if you did not watch it last night.
According to Gawker, the issue failed with a vote of 1005 - 653.
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According to Gawker, the issue failed with a vote of 1005 - 653.
Weird, Wet, Wired...the story of Wednesday
I saw this yesterday in Albany.
That lovely vehicle is parked under a sign that reads: Reserved The Bishop
Nice! This did spark a little bit of a conversation on Facebook. It made me giggle.
Union Hockey
USCHO.com did not update their rankings this week, and for some reason, I forgot to check the USA Today rankings. For the week of March 19th, Union was third, following BC and Michigan. Michigan lost, so I was assuming that the voters would move Union up but no. Minnesota jumped from sixth to second and Union stayed steady at third. *Le Sigh*
Questionable Content
So, there is something wrong with that?
Military Service and Sexuality
From the BBC via Gawker.
As a gay man he was also afraid of being bullied, and after little more than a week he plucked up the courage to declare his sexual orientation to his commander.
''They asked me if I had any photographs.'' Gokhan says, ''And I did.''
He had gone prepared with explicit photographs of himself having sex with another man, having heard that it would be impossible to get out of military service without them.
''The face must be visible,'' says Gokhan. ''And the photos must show you as the passive partner.''
Just remember this when thinking about voting for someone who will ask thousands of American men and women to return to the closet if they are elected to the Office of President. Not that we are Turkey...I mean they are a secular republic.
Music Video
Matt Nathanson has a video for his new single "Run". I was unable to find a version I could embed. Apologies.
Sleep and Dreams
I went to bed around 10 pm last night. At 2 am, I was wide awake after a nightmare, which I cannot recall, and wondering is this was going to be how my life is going to work from now on. Around 6 am, I fell asleep for ten minutes, but shook myself awake. I started falling asleep again and, once again, ten minutes later, I awoke because I was biting the inside of my cheek. At that point, I gave up and started my day. Oh, there were costumes in my dream. Maybe Victorian. It was very weird and scary.
Upcoming
Start thinking about what you like to sing when no one is around to hear you and judge you.
Unrequited Crushes
Why do I have a crush on Emily Gould? Why? It makes no logical sense.
My crush on Alexis Bledel is very understandable...or is my crush on Rory?
That lovely vehicle is parked under a sign that reads: Reserved The Bishop
Nice! This did spark a little bit of a conversation on Facebook. It made me giggle.
Union Hockey
USCHO.com did not update their rankings this week, and for some reason, I forgot to check the USA Today rankings. For the week of March 19th, Union was third, following BC and Michigan. Michigan lost, so I was assuming that the voters would move Union up but no. Minnesota jumped from sixth to second and Union stayed steady at third. *Le Sigh*
Questionable Content
Military Service and Sexuality
From the BBC via Gawker.
As a gay man he was also afraid of being bullied, and after little more than a week he plucked up the courage to declare his sexual orientation to his commander.
''They asked me if I had any photographs.'' Gokhan says, ''And I did.''
He had gone prepared with explicit photographs of himself having sex with another man, having heard that it would be impossible to get out of military service without them.
''The face must be visible,'' says Gokhan. ''And the photos must show you as the passive partner.''
Just remember this when thinking about voting for someone who will ask thousands of American men and women to return to the closet if they are elected to the Office of President. Not that we are Turkey...I mean they are a secular republic.
Music Video
Matt Nathanson has a video for his new single "Run". I was unable to find a version I could embed. Apologies.
Sleep and Dreams
I went to bed around 10 pm last night. At 2 am, I was wide awake after a nightmare, which I cannot recall, and wondering is this was going to be how my life is going to work from now on. Around 6 am, I fell asleep for ten minutes, but shook myself awake. I started falling asleep again and, once again, ten minutes later, I awoke because I was biting the inside of my cheek. At that point, I gave up and started my day. Oh, there were costumes in my dream. Maybe Victorian. It was very weird and scary.
Upcoming
Start thinking about what you like to sing when no one is around to hear you and judge you.
Unrequited Crushes
Why do I have a crush on Emily Gould? Why? It makes no logical sense.
My crush on Alexis Bledel is very understandable...or is my crush on Rory?
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Terrific Tuesday!
Weather and the Morning
To those of you who were complaining about the weather being anything but glorious previously this month, I hope that you find mouse droppings in your Rice Krispies this morning. Yes, I do. Snap. Crackle. Poo. It is cold. It is inconveniently cold. This is largely because I took my top coat to the dry cleaners in order to put it away for the winter, so a good portion of the blame lays at my feet. Luckily, I do not eat Rice Krispies.
Crazy
I had a moment yesterday. It eventually passed but it took all day to figure out what the root cause was. When I did, I felt foolish. Awesome, no?
Song that was stuck in my head...
This song popped into my head, and then I put it on repeat as I went for a mind clearing walk. It is not that I forgot how great this song is, but it is nice to be reminded.
What does today's Google Doodle mean?
The Washington Post explains.
There are fans of the Hunger Games who are racist and suffer from problems with reading comprehension?
Well, I am f***ing shocked. More than a handful of people posted a link to this post from Jezebel yesterday and they were shocked that there is still racism in this world. *shakes head* I am wondering what they thought? Have they not been paying attention? Where is the outrage about other overtly racist things? Or is it because this was related to a piece of pop culture that they enjoyed?
Two Trayvon Martin Links Without Commentary
Reason: 'Stand Your Ground' May Have Nothing to Do With the Trayvon Martin Case
Mediaite: A Furious Lawrence O’Donnell Interrogates Empty Chair After George Zimmerman’s Lawyer Cancels
My least favorite "enhancement" that websites use
Hey, content distributors, if you are using Meebo, I am much less likely to take your ste seriously. It is crapware and you know it. I know it. They know it. Is there another way for you to optimize your revenue stream?
To those of you who were complaining about the weather being anything but glorious previously this month, I hope that you find mouse droppings in your Rice Krispies this morning. Yes, I do. Snap. Crackle. Poo. It is cold. It is inconveniently cold. This is largely because I took my top coat to the dry cleaners in order to put it away for the winter, so a good portion of the blame lays at my feet. Luckily, I do not eat Rice Krispies.
Crazy
I had a moment yesterday. It eventually passed but it took all day to figure out what the root cause was. When I did, I felt foolish. Awesome, no?
Song that was stuck in my head...
This song popped into my head, and then I put it on repeat as I went for a mind clearing walk. It is not that I forgot how great this song is, but it is nice to be reminded.
What does today's Google Doodle mean?
The Washington Post explains.
There are fans of the Hunger Games who are racist and suffer from problems with reading comprehension?
Well, I am f***ing shocked. More than a handful of people posted a link to this post from Jezebel yesterday and they were shocked that there is still racism in this world. *shakes head* I am wondering what they thought? Have they not been paying attention? Where is the outrage about other overtly racist things? Or is it because this was related to a piece of pop culture that they enjoyed?
Two Trayvon Martin Links Without Commentary
Reason: 'Stand Your Ground' May Have Nothing to Do With the Trayvon Martin Case
Mediaite: A Furious Lawrence O’Donnell Interrogates Empty Chair After George Zimmerman’s Lawyer Cancels
My least favorite "enhancement" that websites use
Hey, content distributors, if you are using Meebo, I am much less likely to take your ste seriously. It is crapware and you know it. I know it. They know it. Is there another way for you to optimize your revenue stream?
Monday, March 26, 2012
How to fix most of your technology problems
Let's face it, you are not an idiot. (Well, some of you may be idiots, but if you are reading this, the chances are that you are not.)
However, for most of you, when faced with a technology problem, you freak the f**k out.
So, here are some easy rules for you to follow when you have a problem.
1) Restart the device.
Whether it is your smart phone, your computer, or your cable box, restarting may fix the issue. So often, people think that they will break it more if they restart it, but...for most things, if it is already broken, restarting will not break it any more than it already it.
2) Check the cables.
Make sure that every cable, including power, is properly seated. If it is frayed, it may not be working. You may want to replace it.
3) Upgrade the software.
Software has bugs. Sometimes pieces of software that are supposed to work together do not. If you have an ancient piece of software, and it is not working, and you have no reason but laziness preventing you from upgrading or patching, especially with free patching, it is your own fault. New is not always better but it is often better than what you have. (There are notable exceptions to this, but that is why you research.)
4) Do a little bit of research.
Are you having a problem? Chances are that a number of other people have had that problem. Google is your friend and a great teacher. Use it.
5) Backing things up is important.
Often the easiest thing to do with a broken device, especially if it is software related (Yes, your operating system is software.) is to rebuild your system. It isn't that difficult. Really, it isn't. However, it is important that you have copies of the software that you need. (If you downloaded it, chances are that you can download it again.) As for your documents, there are a number of places that you can store them online and USB storage is cheap. All you need to do is to remember to save it. Schedule time every so often (once a week) to save the things that you have to keep.
6) If it is old and broken, replace it.
Pieces of equipment wear out. Just like shoes and such, when they wear out, it is time to replace them. I have watched people freak out about broken equipment and that was that. No attempt to see what was wrong. I know that you are attached to your digital camera, your e-reader, your old laptop, or your old BlackBerry but there are times when you need to say goodbye. It is just tech and it can be replaced. (Plus: New Things! Yay!)
However, for most of you, when faced with a technology problem, you freak the f**k out.
So, here are some easy rules for you to follow when you have a problem.
1) Restart the device.
Whether it is your smart phone, your computer, or your cable box, restarting may fix the issue. So often, people think that they will break it more if they restart it, but...for most things, if it is already broken, restarting will not break it any more than it already it.
2) Check the cables.
Make sure that every cable, including power, is properly seated. If it is frayed, it may not be working. You may want to replace it.
3) Upgrade the software.
Software has bugs. Sometimes pieces of software that are supposed to work together do not. If you have an ancient piece of software, and it is not working, and you have no reason but laziness preventing you from upgrading or patching, especially with free patching, it is your own fault. New is not always better but it is often better than what you have. (There are notable exceptions to this, but that is why you research.)
4) Do a little bit of research.
Are you having a problem? Chances are that a number of other people have had that problem. Google is your friend and a great teacher. Use it.
5) Backing things up is important.
Often the easiest thing to do with a broken device, especially if it is software related (Yes, your operating system is software.) is to rebuild your system. It isn't that difficult. Really, it isn't. However, it is important that you have copies of the software that you need. (If you downloaded it, chances are that you can download it again.) As for your documents, there are a number of places that you can store them online and USB storage is cheap. All you need to do is to remember to save it. Schedule time every so often (once a week) to save the things that you have to keep.
6) If it is old and broken, replace it.
Pieces of equipment wear out. Just like shoes and such, when they wear out, it is time to replace them. I have watched people freak out about broken equipment and that was that. No attempt to see what was wrong. I know that you are attached to your digital camera, your e-reader, your old laptop, or your old BlackBerry but there are times when you need to say goodbye. It is just tech and it can be replaced. (Plus: New Things! Yay!)
Hey! I resemble this!
Another awesome E-Card
Food, Glorious Food
I made myself an amazing dinner last night.
No, seriously...I did. Take a look.
What is it? Well, it is jasmine rice and edamame, with a soy sauce glazed chicken. I do not generally like chicken that is not in wing form. (And I do feel for those people who do not live in New York, as they really do not have a chance to understand that art that is the chicken wing. Just sayin'.) It was tasty, especially with my new favorite stuff (the red stuff).
What is it?
Oh, it is Roland Oriental Style Hot Chili Sauce.
It has become my go to condiment. It has a nice heat and good flavor and it makes everything just a little better.
The song that I had stuck in my head for the bulk of the weekend.
No, there is not a story for this. It just happened.
Questions on this Monday morning.
Why does Facebook provide "Recommended Pages" from people that you have taken the time to marginalize within Facebook? I am sure that they can see how I have my lists set up?
If you work out, what do you listen to, if anything? Music, news, books on "tape"? I listen to podcasts, most of them news related. Six years ago, my now-ex-wife asked me, when I was serious about spending at least 90 at the gym per day, what I was listening to and I answered with the news, she was incredulous that I was both killing myself and listen to some of the more boring podcasts ever committed to re-writable memory. These days, there is some news, but it is soft news.
I am really curious about who is visiting AFM these days. I mean, I have always been curious about you, but in the past couple of months, my traffic has spiked to the point where I have no clue is reading any more. I know what you are reading and generally where you care coming from (In this order, New York, California, New England (it is really unfair to lump them together, but they are more alike. Massachusetts leads NE) and Texas, which makes sense.) but I would love to know more. Maybe a survey?
Has anyone read Drift yet? Loan it to me? (Yes, I know it does not come out until Tuesday but some of you are awesome and get copies early. I would appreciate it.) (If you have no clue about what I am talking/writing about, you can read an excerpt here.)
Did you see Rachel on Meet The Press talking about it? (Oh, and DKG was on Meet the Press as well, so the good will that I had because Rachel was on was lost because that...woman...was on.)
And finally, those of you that have successfully quit smoking without the used of a nicotine replacement...how long did you have really vivid and really odd dreams? Was it longer than two weeks? I do not want to use a sleep aid, but I am willing to if it is going to be so very very weird.
Food, Glorious Food
I made myself an amazing dinner last night.
No, seriously...I did. Take a look.
What is it? Well, it is jasmine rice and edamame, with a soy sauce glazed chicken. I do not generally like chicken that is not in wing form. (And I do feel for those people who do not live in New York, as they really do not have a chance to understand that art that is the chicken wing. Just sayin'.) It was tasty, especially with my new favorite stuff (the red stuff).
What is it?
Oh, it is Roland Oriental Style Hot Chili Sauce.
It has become my go to condiment. It has a nice heat and good flavor and it makes everything just a little better.
The song that I had stuck in my head for the bulk of the weekend.
No, there is not a story for this. It just happened.
Questions on this Monday morning.
Why does Facebook provide "Recommended Pages" from people that you have taken the time to marginalize within Facebook? I am sure that they can see how I have my lists set up?
If you work out, what do you listen to, if anything? Music, news, books on "tape"? I listen to podcasts, most of them news related. Six years ago, my now-ex-wife asked me, when I was serious about spending at least 90 at the gym per day, what I was listening to and I answered with the news, she was incredulous that I was both killing myself and listen to some of the more boring podcasts ever committed to re-writable memory. These days, there is some news, but it is soft news.
I am really curious about who is visiting AFM these days. I mean, I have always been curious about you, but in the past couple of months, my traffic has spiked to the point where I have no clue is reading any more. I know what you are reading and generally where you care coming from (In this order, New York, California, New England (it is really unfair to lump them together, but they are more alike. Massachusetts leads NE) and Texas, which makes sense.) but I would love to know more. Maybe a survey?
Has anyone read Drift yet? Loan it to me? (Yes, I know it does not come out until Tuesday but some of you are awesome and get copies early. I would appreciate it.) (If you have no clue about what I am talking/writing about, you can read an excerpt here.)
Did you see Rachel on Meet The Press talking about it? (Oh, and DKG was on Meet the Press as well, so the good will that I had because Rachel was on was lost because that...woman...was on.)
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And finally, those of you that have successfully quit smoking without the used of a nicotine replacement...how long did you have really vivid and really odd dreams? Was it longer than two weeks? I do not want to use a sleep aid, but I am willing to if it is going to be so very very weird.
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Spectacular Sunday
Union Hockey & the NCAA Hockey Tournament
Yep, we won! See previous post. We are awesome.
My bracket is not as awesome.
Being perfect (so far) at Worcester still has not made up for being shut out in Green Bay. We will see how this afternoon works out.
Work Out
I am trying to figure out if I want to go for a run today. I did have one scheduled but I did not get out early enough to make it happen before I was distracted by other things. I have done my weight workout, but...I think the run will help and it will distract me from the other things. It is colder today, and that may be another benefit to staying in. (Though, it is an excuse to wear my North Face Hybrid for something actually athletic as opposed to wearing it as a fashion accessory. Yes, I am trying to be realistic.
Speaking of realism, did you see this piece on Lifehacker last week? (Hat tip to Dan.)
10 Stubborn Exercise Myths that Won’t Die, Debunked by Science
My favorite:
2) Soreness After Exercise is Caused by Lactic Acid Building Up in Your Muscles
I did not know this. I have always believed that it was an acid buildup.
(Edit) I am going to go for a run at 3:00 pm. My hope is that I am going to be able to do four miles before it starts raining again.
Mad Men
Mad Men returns tonight.
I rewatched some of season four last week, and one of the episodes, The Suitcase, reminded me why this is the best program on television. (Oh, Downton fans, please read this.)
If you have any doubts, you should watch this scene.
Don Draper: It's your job. I give you money, you give me ideas.
Peggy Olson: And you never say thank you.
Don: That's what the money is for!(1)
Enjoy the return of Mad Men, people.
Plans
I had a great time last night, however, I tried Wine Product that is sold at places like Walgreens or WalMart. It was probably the worst thing that I have put in my mouth.
1) Via WikiQuote
Yep, we won! See previous post. We are awesome.
My bracket is not as awesome.
Being perfect (so far) at Worcester still has not made up for being shut out in Green Bay. We will see how this afternoon works out.
Work Out
I am trying to figure out if I want to go for a run today. I did have one scheduled but I did not get out early enough to make it happen before I was distracted by other things. I have done my weight workout, but...I think the run will help and it will distract me from the other things. It is colder today, and that may be another benefit to staying in. (Though, it is an excuse to wear my North Face Hybrid for something actually athletic as opposed to wearing it as a fashion accessory. Yes, I am trying to be realistic.
Speaking of realism, did you see this piece on Lifehacker last week? (Hat tip to Dan.)
10 Stubborn Exercise Myths that Won’t Die, Debunked by Science
My favorite:
2) Soreness After Exercise is Caused by Lactic Acid Building Up in Your Muscles
I did not know this. I have always believed that it was an acid buildup.
(Edit) I am going to go for a run at 3:00 pm. My hope is that I am going to be able to do four miles before it starts raining again.
Mad Men
Mad Men returns tonight.
I rewatched some of season four last week, and one of the episodes, The Suitcase, reminded me why this is the best program on television. (Oh, Downton fans, please read this.)
If you have any doubts, you should watch this scene.
Don Draper: It's your job. I give you money, you give me ideas.
Peggy Olson: And you never say thank you.
Don: That's what the money is for!(1)
Enjoy the return of Mad Men, people.
Plans
I had a great time last night, however, I tried Wine Product that is sold at places like Walgreens or WalMart. It was probably the worst thing that I have put in my mouth.
1) Via WikiQuote
Off to the Frozen Four!
ESPN asks "Who is Union?"
That's great but...who is Ferris State, aside from our next win?
No, seriously, I do not even know what state Ferris State is in? Indiana? Off to the Google Machine. Oopps. It is Michigan. Thanks, Wikipedia.
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