Is that like a body rejecting a donated organ?
Should I be offended? Or is this just another sign that I need a new car? Or no car at all?
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Dammit!
Well, it was a good run while it lasted. I returned home from work today and noticed that my new/used hubcap had already jumped ship car.
Is that like a body rejecting a donated organ?
Should I be offended? Or is this just another sign that I need a new car? Or no car at all?
Is that like a body rejecting a donated organ?
Should I be offended? Or is this just another sign that I need a new car? Or no car at all?
Hubcap, baby, hubcap...
About five or six years ago, my Altima shed its left front hubcap on a snowy, icy, slick cloverleaf in Edina. Since that day, I've told myself that the missing part gave the car character - a tough attitude. And by "tough" I mean it was like putting a bulldog tattoo on Abigail Breslin and claiming she's now bad-ass. But, anyway, I didn't want to invest in new tires and rims because I don't care much about cars other than I use them to get from A to B.
Last night, Deb and I left a drinking establishment in Uptown and were walking down the sidewalk to her car. I stopped abruptly and stared at the ground. A hubcap. A Nissan hubcap. Just sitting there on the ground. Alone. Dirty. I stood there looking at the lonely vehicle accessory and silently pondered my next actions. Deb saw my actions and verbalized the events:
"Are you looking at that hubcap?"
"Hey, I wonder if...it does say 'Nissan' on it!"
"Is it the same as yours?"
"We'll see." And see we did. I took the hubcap back to my block, snapped it onto my tire (now on the front right), and...no more black eye.
And to think I was in a horrible mood last night before that happened...
Last night, Deb and I left a drinking establishment in Uptown and were walking down the sidewalk to her car. I stopped abruptly and stared at the ground. A hubcap. A Nissan hubcap. Just sitting there on the ground. Alone. Dirty. I stood there looking at the lonely vehicle accessory and silently pondered my next actions. Deb saw my actions and verbalized the events:
"Are you looking at that hubcap?"
"Hey, I wonder if...it does say 'Nissan' on it!"
"Is it the same as yours?"
"We'll see." And see we did. I took the hubcap back to my block, snapped it onto my tire (now on the front right), and...no more black eye.
And to think I was in a horrible mood last night before that happened...
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Tony Blair
I found this to be interesting: 25 or so opinions in the Telegraph regarding Tony Blair's 10-year run as Prime Minister. Mr Blair is now set to become Bush's lackey envoy for the US, UN, EU, and Russia in the Middle East. My research uncovered the following news regarding that position:
"The 2007 Envoy is a midsize SUV that seats five and comes in three trim levels: SLE, SLT and Denali. SLE versions come with 17-inch alloy wheels, dual-zone manual air-conditioning, a CD player, full power accessories, keyless entry and OnStar telematics."
Dual-zone AC will be a huge help in Syria and Saudi Arabia. Huge. And nobody goes into Afghanistan without OnStar. Or so I hear.
But seriously, that Telegraph article was neat and links to other appealing articles and opinions about Blair and Gordon Brown, his successor.
"The 2007 Envoy is a midsize SUV that seats five and comes in three trim levels: SLE, SLT and Denali. SLE versions come with 17-inch alloy wheels, dual-zone manual air-conditioning, a CD player, full power accessories, keyless entry and OnStar telematics."
Dual-zone AC will be a huge help in Syria and Saudi Arabia. Huge. And nobody goes into Afghanistan without OnStar. Or so I hear.
But seriously, that Telegraph article was neat and links to other appealing articles and opinions about Blair and Gordon Brown, his successor.
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Any idea is a good idea
Some friends of friends are holding a "White Trash" party this weekend. As far as I know, it's the second annual - which is to say the second one I've been invited to. Last year, I ran around in the mid-afternoon trying to find quality clothing for myself and others, and I happened to hit upon a gem. Tight, white jean shorts for $4. Everything else - the hat, the shades, the stained wife-beater, the Dale Earnhardt Budweiser - was secondary to the beauty that was the white jean shorts.
Well, I can't find them. I probably either donated or tossed the shorts away when I moved last year. So, I'm back to square one and trying not to wait until the last minute. My softball teammate, Covert, already came up with the Greatest. Idea. Ever. I'm just hoping to show up in the second-best outfit of the evening.
Any ideas? Suggestions? Or should Deb and I just show up as George and Laura?
Monday, June 25, 2007
And baby makes...
Book it. I'm headed to San Francisco next month to visit my brother, my sister-in-law, my sister, and my potential brother-in-law. My sister-in-law is due in early October, and this will be the first time I've seen my brother and her since the pregnancy. I've recently began shopping for clothes and other baby items to hand out on my visit. For the most part, I plan on being practical and trying to find stuff they will like, but...
I also spent some time today searching for an uncle-related outfit. Maybe an "I Love My Uncle" onesie. Simple. To the Point. Honest. My hunt brought me to a book which may be an even better purchase, even though my niece won't be able to use it for a few years.
"My Uncle Is a Hunkle, Says Clarice Bean"
--by Lauren Child
Aside from the fact that I am, in fact, a hunkle, this book offers one more meaningful tie-in:
"Clarice Bean is back in a second riotous family saga. When Mum and Dad both have to go away on Important Business, there's nothing for it but to ask Uncle Ted to babysit., Uncle Ted is a fireman and says he has had lots of close shaves which is funny because he has a beard. Pretty soon chaos reigns as the guinea pig escapes, Grandad disappears and Minal Cricket gets his head stuck in the railing."
Perfect, right?
I also spent some time today searching for an uncle-related outfit. Maybe an "I Love My Uncle" onesie. Simple. To the Point. Honest. My hunt brought me to a book which may be an even better purchase, even though my niece won't be able to use it for a few years.
"My Uncle Is a Hunkle, Says Clarice Bean"
--by Lauren Child
Aside from the fact that I am, in fact, a hunkle, this book offers one more meaningful tie-in:
"Clarice Bean is back in a second riotous family saga. When Mum and Dad both have to go away on Important Business, there's nothing for it but to ask Uncle Ted to babysit., Uncle Ted is a fireman and says he has had lots of close shaves which is funny because he has a beard. Pretty soon chaos reigns as the guinea pig escapes, Grandad disappears and Minal Cricket gets his head stuck in the railing."
Perfect, right?
Monday, June 18, 2007
Moving Quiz
Amber's post suggests that Monday is not an option for answering these questions - or maybe I don't need to stick to a certain number? I'm not quite sure, but Karah tagged me so I'm diving in:
Ben - you're next!
1. Last song you downloaded:
"The Big Beast" - Magnolia Electric Co., Trials and Errors
2. What song are you listening to right now?
"Misty Life" - Oh Bijou
3. Any nicknames?
"Ted" is my nickname for Edward. My parents used to call me "Barney," but that faded away a long time ago. "TC" pops up on occasion, and my softball teammates call me "Uncle Ted"
4. Your heritage?
Mostly Swedish. Some German, some Norwegian, some Irish.
5. One thing that people might not know about you.
I don't like strawberries
6. First kiss: Spill it.
Does it count if you kiss a girl in kindergarten? If not, I think my first kiss was Kim Nichols in fourth or fifth grade. I recall plans for my friend Dan and I to both meet our girlfriends in the library to perform our first kisses. There was much phone discussion about the timing, the length, the actions, etc.
7. First 'Time': Love or lust?
Lust...and a bit of "It's about time to finally do this"
8. First wedding dance?
I'm getting married? Shoot, umm..."The Humpty Dance"? I have no idea...
9. Favorite place in Minneapolis?
Karah and Kevin's backyard...because Karah, Kevin, Chels, Matt, and Meredith are there when I am.
10. Song that reminds people of you.
"If you could only see" by Tonic. And I only say that because my friend in Chicago sends me a message every time she hears it. We spent way too much time trying to analyze the lyrics one summer. Yes, we were bored.
11. Who would you want to be tied to for 24 hours?
Deb. Or Scarlett Johansson
12. What is the last thing you do every night before you go to bed?
Before I go to bed? Usually I catch a bit of TV. Once I'm in bed...different story.
13. What would you say about your last ex?
She was very sweet and nice.
14. When was your last date?
Sometime in mid-May.
15. How was it?
Excellent. We talked, we walked, we laughed, we ate, we had a few beers. The only sad part is that this all happened during the afternoon, and we had to do something else that night.
16. Party: Entertainer or the entertained?
Entertained. I tend to listen rather than share.
Ben - you're next!
1. Last song you downloaded:
"The Big Beast" - Magnolia Electric Co., Trials and Errors
2. What song are you listening to right now?
"Misty Life" - Oh Bijou
3. Any nicknames?
"Ted" is my nickname for Edward. My parents used to call me "Barney," but that faded away a long time ago. "TC" pops up on occasion, and my softball teammates call me "Uncle Ted"
4. Your heritage?
Mostly Swedish. Some German, some Norwegian, some Irish.
5. One thing that people might not know about you.
I don't like strawberries
6. First kiss: Spill it.
Does it count if you kiss a girl in kindergarten? If not, I think my first kiss was Kim Nichols in fourth or fifth grade. I recall plans for my friend Dan and I to both meet our girlfriends in the library to perform our first kisses. There was much phone discussion about the timing, the length, the actions, etc.
7. First 'Time': Love or lust?
Lust...and a bit of "It's about time to finally do this"
8. First wedding dance?
I'm getting married? Shoot, umm..."The Humpty Dance"? I have no idea...
9. Favorite place in Minneapolis?
Karah and Kevin's backyard...because Karah, Kevin, Chels, Matt, and Meredith are there when I am.
10. Song that reminds people of you.
"If you could only see" by Tonic. And I only say that because my friend in Chicago sends me a message every time she hears it. We spent way too much time trying to analyze the lyrics one summer. Yes, we were bored.
11. Who would you want to be tied to for 24 hours?
Deb. Or Scarlett Johansson
12. What is the last thing you do every night before you go to bed?
Before I go to bed? Usually I catch a bit of TV. Once I'm in bed...different story.
13. What would you say about your last ex?
She was very sweet and nice.
14. When was your last date?
Sometime in mid-May.
15. How was it?
Excellent. We talked, we walked, we laughed, we ate, we had a few beers. The only sad part is that this all happened during the afternoon, and we had to do something else that night.
16. Party: Entertainer or the entertained?
Entertained. I tend to listen rather than share.
Monday, June 11, 2007
Robbery
I hate to blatantly copy a post from another site, but I'm going to blatantly copy a post from another site. It's too darn funny not to repeat. Some of you may have noticed the "With Leather" link over in the right column. Here's the site's recap on Rafael Nadal beating Roger Federer in the French Open:
"This just further cements the only story in men's tennis over the last three years: Federer is by far and away the best player in the world, but Nadal can beat him on clay. Nadal can beat pretty much anything on clay. Tigers. Sharks. Tiger sharks. Robot armies with tennis ball cannons. Cancer. If they could fit Darfur onto the court when he played, he could end the suffering there.
And all while wearing a sleeveless shirt, bandana, and capri pants. He's like an angelic gay pirate sent from Spain to protect us from Roger Federer's plans of world tennis domination. *Swoon*"
That's some wonderful blogging in my book.
"This just further cements the only story in men's tennis over the last three years: Federer is by far and away the best player in the world, but Nadal can beat him on clay. Nadal can beat pretty much anything on clay. Tigers. Sharks. Tiger sharks. Robot armies with tennis ball cannons. Cancer. If they could fit Darfur onto the court when he played, he could end the suffering there.
And all while wearing a sleeveless shirt, bandana, and capri pants. He's like an angelic gay pirate sent from Spain to protect us from Roger Federer's plans of world tennis domination. *Swoon*"
That's some wonderful blogging in my book.
Thursday, June 7, 2007
For your viewing pleasure...
http://www.apalmaweb.com/list.php
Did people know about this? Probably. I'm usually the last person to such parties. Anyway, you can go to those links and watch some TV shows, like "Lost" and "The Office" and (of course) "Saved by the Bell."
Did people know about this? Probably. I'm usually the last person to such parties. Anyway, you can go to those links and watch some TV shows, like "Lost" and "The Office" and (of course) "Saved by the Bell."
Monday, June 4, 2007
High School Knowledge
Should you have graduated? Should I?
I'm not sure, but this list of Words Every High School Graduate Should Know sure does oxidize my hemoglobin...
I'm not sure, but this list of Words Every High School Graduate Should Know sure does oxidize my hemoglobin...
Coincidence?
(Sunday, June 3, 2007) -- A young, inexperienced United States managed a tidy result in defeating an undermanned China 4-1 last night before a good crowd of 20,832 at antiquated Spartan Stadium in San Jose, Calif.
--SoccerTimes
SHANGHAI, June 4 — China’s stock market tumbled again today in one of the biggest sell-offs in years.... The benchmark Shanghai Stock Exchange fell 330 points, or 8.3 percent, to close today at 3,670.40. The country’s other major index, the Shenzhen Composite, dropped 7.9 percent to close at 1,039.89.
--New York Times
USA Soccer is very powerful...
--SoccerTimes
SHANGHAI, June 4 — China’s stock market tumbled again today in one of the biggest sell-offs in years.... The benchmark Shanghai Stock Exchange fell 330 points, or 8.3 percent, to close today at 3,670.40. The country’s other major index, the Shenzhen Composite, dropped 7.9 percent to close at 1,039.89.
--New York Times
USA Soccer is very powerful...
Saturday, June 2, 2007
Marketing
An ad I heard while snoozing this morning:
"Corona Light: It's the only light beer that's Corona!"
I was half-asleep, so I missed the rest of the ad. Maybe that line was supposed to be funny? If not, I'm forced to wonder how much Corona paid their marketing team for such brilliance.
I'm only buying Red Stripe from now on. Hooray Beer!
Update: Proof that I wasn't dreaming.
"Corona Light: It's the only light beer that's Corona!"
I was half-asleep, so I missed the rest of the ad. Maybe that line was supposed to be funny? If not, I'm forced to wonder how much Corona paid their marketing team for such brilliance.
I'm only buying Red Stripe from now on. Hooray Beer!
Update: Proof that I wasn't dreaming.
Friday, June 1, 2007
Torres Watch
I know all of you are wondering about my efforts to win two free lunches, so it's time for an update. We're two months into the baseball season, and Salomon Torres has hit a bit of a wall. He's managed only one save over the last three weeks and blew a chance on Thursday night. I'm three saves away from winning one bet and four saves away from winning the second bet. Now would not be a good time for Mr. Torres to lose his gig.
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