Today, I saw a few photos of Val Kilmer that made me feel better. He too has been biten by the fat bug. He’s gone from being a slender hunk that he once was in Top Gun as the Ice Man. A few years later and he played Batman. Now, he’s the fat man! Digg […]
Testing Ecto software
For me, I’ve found that using the web interface has always been fine for me, I don’t need any additional software to help me blog. Actually, usually in my experience using third-party software has been more confusing, but I’m giving it a chance again.
Glenn Beck is “Anti-American”
Ok, this struck a nerve with me. I saw this link on digg.com – http://digg.com/politics/Beck_Springsteen_s_Born_in_the_USA_is_anti_American?OTC-ig Glenn Beck is a moron! He called Bruce Springsteen “Anti-American.” As a big fan of the Boss, this just, well frankly pissed me off! Who the f**k is Glenn Beck to think he can call “Born in the USA” Anti-American? […]
Regional Colloquialism’s – pop or soda?
When you want a carbonated sweetened beverage, do you say “soda” or “soda-pop” or “pop”? Or do you call it something else. When I order, it depends on where I’m eating, if it’s a restaurant, I’ll order a Diet Coke or Mountain Dew, sometimes I get asked “What do you want to drink?” other times […]
Review of Why You Say It
This is a book review of Why You Say It: The Fascinating Stories Behind Over 600 Everyday Words and Phrases by Webb Garrison Did you ever wonder where the phrase “Kick the Bucket” came from? This book explains the phrase. It’s actually pretty gross explanation about how animals are slaughtered, but this book attempts to […]
Award shows and why I hate them
I’m sure I’m not alone on this one. To some of you, I may sound like a cranky old geezer, well, I am not that old but when it comes to award shows I’m cranky. This is my top ten reasons why award shows aren’t for me: 10. Their too darn long. Last night the […]