Remember how I keep telling you guys that amenquohi is so awesome?

Here's something totally cool she recently shared:


Get Well Gamers



There are definitely some games around my house that can be donated! Being stuck in a hospital is AWFUL.

I am more than moderately bummed out that they chose to drop Apukad Eros Kezen and the Hungarian Prayer from the newest version of Chess.


The ending (I felt) was a complete train wreck but I think that's because it was simply a concert version.


I thought the primes were good but Idina .. honey.. I love you but you really do yell a lot of your notes.

Thoughts on things in the "news" today:


1) The Facebook "kick a ginger" thing. Really? Aren't we sick of 20 years of blaming video games now we have something NEW to blame?

That's kind of an interesting tangent that popped into my head. It's said that violence begets violence. Is that true here I wonder?

Are children who are:

a) punished physically more prone to lash out in a common style against their peers
-or-
b) given "time out"s emotionally spoiled because they have no real fear of punishment and act out any notion that comes their way




2) Should people who are sick fly? Have you SEEN the cost of an airline ticket?! I mean, certainly people should be safe regardless of their condition. Your health is your responsibility. (p.s. - I'm not talking about things that might kill you - I'm talking about people who have a cold or (regular) flu) Until airlines start uncharacteristically being gracious enough to reschedule flights because you have a head cold.. I'm gonna say take responsibility for yourself and wear a mask if flying is so terrifying.



3) Adam Lambert. First reaction: American Idol = instantly my brain is thinking of something else. Second reaction: Well said Adam. Double standard indeed. rawk.



4) Sarah who? Seriously. If I had one wish I would wish that everyone in the world would respond to "news" about her with, "Sarah who?"


But that's really what news is now, right? Mostly it's just crap about Kardashians or "Real" "housewives" of some city or Sarah Who or Jon & Kate plus holycristican'tgivelessofashit. But is that really their fault? Totally made-up percentage but I bet 90% of Americans don't care about anything more complex than what's at the tip of their nose. So, for "news" to be watched and viable (i.e. profitable) they have to report on complete crap as their "top" stories. Besides, the "news" is so polarized these days that you really can't expect to trust it more than reading a blog of someone IN the event. It's just as spun.

Remember Osama bin Laden and how ANGRY and JUSTIFIED and OUTRAGED and HELLBENT ON REVENGE we were seven years ago? Some people may blame Obama for wanting to more peacefully slip back into the world neighborhood but that's ok - there have always been idiots since time immemorial. Certainly we weren't asking ourselves this question when Dumb-ya was in the office (of course, we weren't SERIOUSLY expecting him to do something vaguely intelligent at the time. It was more rhetorical.)

Car trouble:


Recently Dave & I have noticed that the Escape has problems sounding enthused about starting in the morning. It'll turn, but very reluctantly. It doesn't do this later in the day so I'm thinking it just doesn't like the cooler temps.

Would this point to an alternator issue do you think?

You know why I love Glee so much?

(Yes I just got done watching this week's episode)


They know how to prioritize drama. This, in turn, means they don't treat their audience like idiots. "Onoz, teen pregnancy! What will happen when the parents find out!"
"Onoz there's a gay kid, what will happen when his dad finds out!"

1984 is calling, they want their drama back. Right!?

So they wrap that crap up quick and they leave the adult drama (i.e. Shu's wife's baby and the guidance counselor) for the arcs.

THAT, aside from the awesome music, is what makes this show a hit in my book.

oh my god.

I hate. you. What did I ever do to you? I love you and this is the thanks I get?

( Read more... )

Guess where I get to go now?

( I'll give you a hint )

It's storming but good out now!

Who wants to sing Lily's Eyes with me? :D

I received a birthday card from my grandmother in the mail with a very generous cash gift. I think I'll buy some new pillows and some underwear. Yay 36.

In the past week there has been some truly awful news coming down the pipe for several very close friends of mine. I'd kind of like to use some of the money to fund a dinner and have some of those friends over. I don't know. Maybe a few hours with some company would be nice for them. It's about all I can think to do really.