I've been told I have a man's kitchen. Why? Because I'm missing some key stuff that would turn it into a regular kitchen. Oh!
What would these items be you ask? Well I'm told I'm missing:
Corn Starch - I don't even know what the hell this is! I'm assuming you put it on your shirts so you don't have to iron them. Saffron - I though this was green Jewel? Pet Milk - I give my dogs water, I'm not giving them milk. Cinnamon - For what? Cloves - Again no clue. Flour - I know what flour is, but I don't have it so I must not need it. Soy Sauce - I have this when I have Sushi carryout. Ranch Dressing - I prefer Italian naturally. Worcestershire Sauce - If I can't spell it, I'm not buying it. A1 Sauce - I rarely eat red meat, what else is this good for? Real Butter - I can't believe it's not butter! Corn Meal - Somebody shoot me. Why would I want to eat just corn for a meal?
I think my kitchen is fine. I have garlic salt and oregano after all.
I think one of the biggest jokes around is the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Not only is the museum disappointing, but the whole induction process and list is a sham. Why you may ask? Because me being of sound mind, good music, and a decent body am a music snob and know this.
Rock and Roll. Do you know what Rock and Roll is? I do. Does the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame know? NO THEY DON'T.
Madonna is not rock and roll. Abba is not rock and roll. Michael Jackson is not rock and roll. Grandmaster Flash is not rock and roll. Miles Davis is not rock and roll. Sorry if you didn't know this already.
Just announced are are the 2010 inductees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Joke!
ABBA - like them or hate them, they are POP! The Chantels - who? Jimmy Cliff - come on Genesis - I suppose. The Hollies - no thanks. KISS - The most gold records in American history and they finally make it. LL Cool J - WHAT YOU SAY? Mama said knock me out. Darlene Love - Who? Laura Nyro - What? Red Hot Chili Peppers - Before RUSH?? The Stooges - Makes sense. Donna Summer - SHOOT ME NOW.
What's the criteria to get in? Seems to be sales. But wait, Rush is one of the all time best selling bands, and they have a ton of music released. They are very successful, yet The Chantels get in before them?! Heck, Jackson Browne is in...and you can't get any more overrated than him. Foriegner has sold over 72 million albums and they aren't in. I don't really care for Bon Jovi, but they have more credibility than Madonna when it comes to rock and roll at least. No Alice Cooper? No ZZtop? Killin me!
Why isn't Stevie Ray Vaughn in? Leon Russell for Pete's sake! Ted Nugent is rock and roll and he isn't in (gee a little politically snubbery from the left?). Then again, how is Rush not in is beyond me. I shake my head in disbelif. Wolfman Jack where are you?
I'm not sure who is more arrogant, the music industry or the movie industry. At least the movie industry you tend to expect such things with their 50 award shows. This though always has bothered me, and it's getting worse.
Should it matter? It doesn't matter to what I listen to, but it matters to the spirit of rock and roll. There's a reason they don't play Abba on rock stations. Figure it out.
Long live rock and roll, despite what the elitists want.
I'm gonna raise a fuss, I'm gonna raise a holler About a workin' all summer just to try to earn a dollar Every time I go to the atm, and try to get some cash I look at the receipt and get whiplash Sometimes I wonder what I'm a gonna do But there ain't no cure for the ATM blues
That was clever I must say, just thought of it. Proud of me? Thanks!
Anyways when I go to the ATM, I always get this weird feeling overcome me. It's a combination of many things. First I fear for some reason that I am not getting my card out quick enough. Then I fear that I'm going to forget the pin number. Then I think the card will get stuck. Then sometimes I actually do put the card in wrong. Then I look to see who is around me so they aren't memorizing my card number or they have a super telescopic camera and are taking down my number and pin. Then I look at my reflection, and try to find the camera. I make a funny face for the transaction. Then I decide how much I'm going to withdrawal. I also think someone is going to come up and take my cash.
I then decide if I want to see the receipt or not. More often than not I don't want to see it. I don't like taking money out. It bothers me. $20, $40, $60...it bothers me. I then worry if I am moving to slow if there are others in line. When others are in line before me I can't stand how slow they are - just do you know. There's too much going on in that 2 minutes of action packed mayhem!
No I'm not cheap. Oh wait, I think I am. I just don't like to spend money. Ok that's not true. I like to spend money. I just don't like to spend my money. Yes that's it. No matter the amount I take out of the ATM, it bothers me. I get a sense of anxiety in addition to all of the other variables at play. I don't think I could work for one of those armored car services. I'd be freaking out all of the time.
I often hear this in conversation, whether it's with me or in passing:
Can I ask you a question?
Let me ask you a question.
I have a question to ask.
Is this really necessary? Can you just ask the friggin question? Why waste time by asking if you can ask a question. Do you really think the other person is going to say no? Do you really think they aren't going to let you ask a question. Why do you need to announce you have a question when you can just ask a question?
I wonder what you call these interjection type sentences? They baffle me. Often I'll have people say LISTEN before they proceed with their statement. No, you listen! Also I'll often get the REALLY stated back to me after I make a statement. As if I'm lying or something?
Sometimes, no most of the time people just talk to talk without thinking of what to say. Say what you mean, mean what you say. This isn't the radio where you need filler talk. Get to the freaking point!
A recent survey of women in the United State indicated that 34% of men do not help with housework. In the UK it was 40% of men. In France it was 44%. And it Japan it was a whopping 74% of men who do not chip in with housework.
I'm interested in knowing why in the non-U.S. countries the percentages were higher? What the heck is going on in Japan? Are there a bunch of geisha girls running the show there or what?
Being a domestic goddess myself, I'm a bit surprised at how high the numbers are actually. Then again, I know some guys that freak out if they have to touch a vacuum cleaner or even attend to the dishes. I think what is worse is when they mention how they don't do much of anything.
I think it may be natural to be envious or jealous of them; but the fact is I just think they are lazy slugs.
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Years ago my friends were remodeling their kitchen. She wanted a junk drawer, he said no. She said they needed a place to put certain things. He said no. She asked where things would go that usually go there. He said, if there's no place to put them, you just won't have them.
I have a junk drawer. I've always have had one. I think other people do too, but I've never really looked or talked about it. Where would you put certain things if you didn't have a junk drawer?
Scissors Ruler Playing Cards Poker Chips Rubber Bands Batteries Twisty ties Lost keys Spare change Business Cards Extra screws Tools Mints
Come on people...you have one right? Or am I in the minority here and just am completely unorganized?
Oh by the way...they never got a junk drawer. He won that battle.
Well I finally did it. I broken down and had Taco Bell. Just on a whim. Damn my whims! I haven't had it in years. I just don't like it. I realized after I ate it again, that I still don't like it. I don't see the appeal, and I could live without this junk forever.
I realize I'm probably in the minority, but I think it is pure garbage. I'm not anti-fast food at all. I just do not dig this stuff. The beans..well they are gross. The meat, gross. The cheese, is it real?
I don't see the difference from any of the confusing items on the menu. It's as if everything is either hot or mild, chicken or beer, hard or soft - yet there appears to be 5000 items listed. Ugh!
The thought of it makes me ill. I like (not love) Mexican food. However I prefer authentic Mexican food. Go to San Diego and have some old woman from Mexico make you some real food; you'll never go back. As for Taco Bell...I hope some day it runs for the border right out of this country. I'm DONE.
Posted on Wednesday, September 23, 2009View Comments
Facebook status updates can be lame, funny, and boring. More often than not, they annoy the hell out of me and I try to avoid them. Here is my latest collection that made my eyes roll along with my commentary. (someone keep sharps objects away from me)
Wishing everyone another great day !!!!!!!!!!!! - Why?
is trying to watch the movie Push...not really liking it so far and it's already been 30 min - Maybe you don't like it because you are Facebooking?
Is trying to get out of bed. - You sleep with your mobile phone?
Just woke up! - No one cares! Ever!
getting ready for work - Does getting ready for work mean you need to Facebook too?
I think it's going to be an early night - Are you sure?
Gorgeous morning...lots to do today! - We can't wait for you to tell us about it.
Is off to lifetime. - No one cares you work out. We just don't. We don't need to know.
so tired - I'm so tired of lame updates myself.
wonders why she still loves the Lions??? - Because God decided you not only be ugly, but stupid too.
Good mornin'g friends.. Have a great week everyone!! Start it off with a smile... - :(
is takin a nap already - So you are sleep typing. Impressive.
God OWNS a NIGHTCLUB!!! and its sadly CALLED EARTH!!! - Ok this one I liked.
cant wait to get in bed - Obviously you can, you are typing about it.
reading in bed -reading or typing on your phone?
just made two hotdogs...wow amazing dinner. -Move over Emeril! BAM!
rest - yeah like give it a rest already.
watching lions drinking tea and facebooking at the same time multitasking hahaha :) - and you laugh too. Wow.
is really really tired! - You are proving it by letting us know.
Omg. Omg. Omg. - So what you are really saying is, you have something profound to say, or something is happening to you, but instead of telling us about it..you want everyone to ask you what is wrong or what happened? How nice of you.
Great weekend in Ohio with family! -You can't use the words GREAT and OHIO in the same sentence. No one would believe you.
tired -SO WHAT
-What a pissy day......first off, coffee pot is broke this morning (those of you who know me well KNOW I don't do well without a cup of coffee first thing), then, I go to buy a new one and my car won't start when I come back out of the store. Then, out to breakfast with the daughter and we get into a huge argument......Enough for one day.....If the car doesn't start in the morning, oh well, guess I don't go to work. - Well look on the bright side...nevermind.
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Does anyone watch a sporting event because there is a celebrity hyping it up? It seems for the last 10 years, there has been a national sports event on tv that has some celebrity talking about the event. They are either speaking about it as some expert. They are singing their songs before, during, and after the games.. They are paraded around and interviewed as if their words mean something and are important.
I've had enough!
These pompous producer types who know nothing of sports think putting some celebrity will help with the ratings. Well it doesnt help me pal. I change the channel or I hit mute. I'm more apt to not support your shows because of it.
I don't care that Billy Crystal loves the Yankees. I don't care the Snoop Dog has Steelers season tickets. I don't care that Kid Rock is a Red Wings fan. It means NOTHING to me.
Whatever happened to just talking about the game? Whatever happened to pregame shows talking about the x's and o's? Now it's all about the show. It's all about the entertainment. I'm sick of it and I can't take it anymore. It's very frustrating and I'm turned off by it.
Are there any old school sports geeks and freaks out there; or am I part of a dying breed? Every game now is the Super Bowl, and every artist is pushed down our throats as they combine highlight clips with their new songs. B O R I N G.
So the March on DC that happened on September 12 was a huge success as far as turnout. Estimates from those in attendance and many right wings sites, declared about 2 million people were on hand. That's crazy nuts!
The mainstream media (CNN, MSNBC), said tens of thousands. Not bad, but surely not 2 million.
Other estimates came out claiming only 1 million.
Park officials in DC estimated, as well as some other credible sources that the crowed was probably about 850,000. Wow...still very impressive, but not 2 million.
So what's the real truth? No one can really know at such a free event - it's all guesstimating based on projected spacial measuring (how many people they can fit in a square area).
I don't think the numbers matter except for this: Why did the mainstream media report so low of a crowd? You have to know this really ticks off the far right and those who attended.
It's interesting to talk about I suppose and there sure were some great protest signs there. However, while this may have been the biggest march on DC ever, there's still a bit of work to do. How many of those at the protest actually made a difference in voting for Obama in the election? How many of those never voted for Obama anyways?
I love revolutions. However 850,000 is a long way from 53 million to really mean anything.
After tailgaiting for 8 years one get's accustomed to the traditions and customer of the visiting tailgators. Inevitably when you tailgate, you are going to have fans of the other teams walk by. You will have them even stop by. Over the years we have concluded that each team’s faithful had their own distinct personality. Division fans come with their own baggage, that never seem to fail their stereotype. Packers, Vikings, and Bears fans are what we were exposed to more often than not in Detroit.
Packer fans are probably the most cordial out of the bunch. We have not met any Packer fans we didn’t like. Of course we haven’t met any that could hold a decent conversation about football either. We’ve yet to encounter one that failed to mention Brett Favre after every fifth word. I don’t think that they understood that someday he would not be playing anymore. We then expect them to talk about the good old days mentioning Brett Favre after every fifth word. Cheeseheads are more concerned about beer, then football. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing, just a fact.
Bear fans are the most fun. They are the most drunk, and the most realistic when it comes to football. When their team is bad, they admit it. When a player isn’t good, they will tell you. We think their civility stems from the fact on how poorly they treat out of towners at their home field. They automatically assume that Detroit fans are going to do the same to them when they are in town, so they act very nice. They’ll stop by the tailgate and are very cordial and polite. Never trust a Bears fan.
Minnesota fans are just plain wacko. How can you take any team that wears purple seriously when they talk smack? Men wearing braids? Not to mention the fact they bring that stupid sounding horn, that sounds like a mountain goat giving birth. Viking fans are just plain cocky and we don’t like them. When talking to Bears and Packers fans, they have the same sentinment regarding Vikings fans. Illinois, Wisconsin, and Michigan all have shared borders with each other so there is overlapping coverage and fan loyalty. Minnesota touches the outskirts northern Michigan and the boonies of Wisconsin. There is just a natural alienation with Chicago and Detroit geographically and culturarly. Good riddance!
I always hear someone rattle on how smart they are. Really? Yes they always say "I'm so smart"...or "I'm pretty smart". They also mention what their IQ level is. They mention how well they did in school. They mention their GPA. They mention if they were at the top of their class in grades. They mention how they won spelling bees. They mention if they were part of the honor society in high school. You name it, they'll tell you how smart they are.
Is is Narcissism, or do they really think they are smart? I've always believed that anyone who said they were smart, were really not that smart. Perhaps they were, but to say how smart you are...how would you know? You are smart because you won some award? You are smart because someone called you that? You are smart because you feel you are superior to those around you? Serioulsy, how would you know? What does that person know that someone else doesn't or couldn't know?
Can someone really be that smart? The man with the highest IQ in the world, considered the smartest man is a bouncer at some bar in New Jersey. Former Detroit Lions GM Matt Millen was a MENSA. Of course he's one of those people that let you know he's a Mensa. Look at his record!
I don't know..I just don't get it. I think it's great to feel good about yourself. Confidence, arrogance, that's all fine and dandy. To be a little cocky, sure. But to say you are smart; that's a little bit different than being smart or acting smart. I think it's a big difference from being smart.
I don't think it's smart to say how smart you are. Whenever I hear that, I turn off that other person a few notches on the respect level. It's like, OK great..I'm dealing with someone who only cares about themselves and immediately pegs others as pointless and meaningless. To a degree anyways.
You so smart!!
Hey come to think of it, I don't like SMARTIES. They are not very good. Get Smart!
Love Mail I think you can find information in every single thing you do, from reading to writing, to watching trash TV, all depends on how you view your world Dino ... that does include commie peace loving tree hugging, rubbish toting hybrid owners like me ... grinning! Luv ya to pieces!!
Good morning Dino... I just want to tell you that even though I seldom respond or leave comments to your daily questions, looking at your page is part of my daily ritual! It is very entertaining to say the least. You are one special man & thanks for all that you do on FB!
"I'm just a regular guy who likes sports, war movies, chicks, politics, and cool toys." yeah but the infatuation with the flintstones is kinda creepy..........I love ya BRO..................GO LIONS!!! * * Delete Mr. Favre please!
These posts are the ones I like best, where you reveal a little piece of the puzzle that is Dino.
You would be close to perfect for any office.
Yes I feel boring because I'm not a drinker. I may have 2 or 3 drinks a month. Last nite I had wine and after drinking that I fell asleep. Such a partier I am. I also don't smoke. Most of the people I work with do and hang outside smoking. That's ok. I'll have less wrinkles and live longer. I don't know if that's better or not
Hate Mail Do you even read all your mail?
You know The Buddah (not James Edwards) said "People with opinions mostly just go around bothering one another."
Sparty on! better than cycb[Chicken Yellow, Chokin Blue], but then, almost anything is better
I gave up my Detroit Lions season tickets as many of you know. I could not take the torture of such sad events any longer. The total and utter despair was not good for my health. I choose to be a happy person now. That being said, it wasnt all bad. Well, the Lions were, but going to games were not. The comaraderie we developed as Local 1957 Church of the NFLwas pretty special. So what I'm saying is, I'll miss the food we had:
Big Baby back ribs Bad Snap peas Charles Rogers special brownies False Start Tarts Scramble Eggs Wide Right Pancakes Bly Stir Fry West Coast Toast Lame Duck Coach Interception Chili Incomplete Pretzels Chop Block Pork Chops Sacked Potatoes Clipping Dip Special Teams Sauce Penalty Kabobs Whipped Creamed Squib Ribs Roy Hot Dogs Alligator Armesean Chicken Dropped Ball Soup 4th and long brats False Hopes Casserole Mired in mediocrity muffins Joey Happy Feet Fruit Salad Fontes Big Buck Burgers Deep Fried Fumbled Turkey Punt Cake Angst Apple Pie Lions Head Stout Cornbread
Beer Night Train Lane Porter Muhlbach Bach Big Buck Stout Mooch Hooch Bust on Draft
"If you have nothing good to say, don't say it all."
I'm sure you've heard this time and time again. How realistic is that to be that way? How can you never say anything bad or negative about something or someone? Everyone is so concerned about hurting someone's feelings, or coming across as a downer.
Should you just keep it all to yourself or let it out? Do you want to be known as someone who is constantly ripping on people, whether in jest or whether it is being serious?
When I criticize the President's policies, I'm often looked at like some sort of negative curmudgeon, always trolling the bad side of things. I can see how that could be perceived that way, but who would I be if I just let things slide all of the time? Who would you be? How could you trust my opinion or even criticize it if you didn't know what it was?
I suppose there needs to be some sort of balance. I have some friends who constantly are insulting people at every breath. It's just the way they are. At times it's not funny, but it's predictable at least. I am not sure if they are wired that way, or they've trained themselves to be like this.
I don't know, what do you think. Can you really be judgement and opinion free when it comes to saying good or bad things about people? Things must bother you. You can't be all things to all people? One should strive for such an endeavor of the persona no?
Scenarios... I get invited to a party - uh oh I have to go to an event - again? I need to attend a meeting - oh great etc etc etc...
Usually, but not always I have this feeling of OH NO, I really don't want to go! It's not panic, it's not anxiety. Well perhaps it is anxiety on a very small scale I guess. It's been with me in my head ever since I can remember. I'm not sure why either. It does however happen all of the time and everytime.
If I have to go to a party, one of which I've been to before many many times, I still feel like I don't want to go. And this is with knowing full well I'll have a good time, and I usually do. 9 times out of 10 I had a good time and it wasnt so bad even if it was not up to par. I usually look back and wonder why I made a fuss at the onset. It's a reoccuring thing in my head.
Is there something wrong with me? I keep thinking it is because those things were not my idea, and this is just my natural disposition to only do what I want to do; as opposed to doing what I have to do. I'm sure I'm a bummer to be with when it's time to go do something as I've been told. I think I'll just keep my mental anguish inside and just suffer alone instead.
If you have nothing nice to say, then don't say it? Hmmm...when it comes to events then I'd have nothing ever to say. Me has some work to do. I don't like this part of myself; but then again I must if I keep doing it.
Angel on the left shoulder, devil on the right - here I am stuck in the middle with you. Cheese and Rice! Cheese and Rice! Cheese and Rice!
I got this from a disgruntled (No not with me) citizen of the United States - Julz. Who apparently just woke up and had some coffee for the first time (Metaphorically speaking of course). I think she finally gets it. I'm very proud of her.
I don't get it! I don't know what the United Nations is! Damn my hippie father! I'm serious! Here's the most fuked up and beautiful part of what most people like me really know... 1. We trust and rely on people like you to take care of us because we are too into thinking that we know something that we don't!
2. We are way too self absorbed in things like the arts and self expression to admit that we don't have a fuking clue about what's really going on with our country.
3.We are into things like yoga, serenity and self healing or inner peace, and that totaly blocks the rest of our coherent brain function from owning any kind of responsibility towards any type of real American culture or what our past historical figures faught for at any means at all!
4. We are infact becomming the very epitomy of what we vowed that we would never becom, ROBOTS, Robots of calmness and self healing!
5. I am Mother Fuking sick of it! I refuse to lay down and die a "pieceful person"!
6. I don't know how I got here but I know that I am not ready to lay down and assume the position to be "Fuked"
7. I do believe in "Big Brother" and "The Man" so what of these instances that I have witnessed?
8. What does a girl like me do after all of the games?
Straight-laced definition: Excessively strict in conduct or morality; puritanical; prudish.
Does that sound like me? I've been told on numerous occasions that I'm straight-laced. That I don't drink, don't smoke, don't do drugs, no tattoos. That I'm just this great big giant ball of no fun.
That bothers me. I know it shouldn't.
It's true I don't smoke [I'm not stupid], I don't have a tattoo [I don't see the point of getting one], and I don't drink to get smashed [I'm not 21 anymore]. I have dabbled in sudafed though admittedly [sorry].
I am what I am. I do have opinions and tastes regarding those things, but I totally believe people can and should do what they want, as long as it doesn't effect me directly. To each his own.
I don't expect people to think like me, I just want them to respect me. If they don't, then fine I guess. But I'm really tired of being pegged as this prude who isn't fun because of those things. I think the real issue is anyone that needs those things in order to have fun or feel accepted has a problem, not me. I'm this outcast because those things aren't important to me for some reason.
I don't broadcast about how I need a drink. I don't have alcohol bottles on display all over my house. I don't have conversations on end on which brand of beer is better than the next. I just don't care. Lately by not doing or saying those things, it's becoming less easy to be in a conversation with someone that's for sure. Try reading Twitter or Facebook status updates without mentioning hangovers or drinks, and you'll be hard pressed to find many.
I can have fun without drinking. I can get by without smoking. I don't care about your tattoo and how I'm becoming less of a normal person without one. I don't live for the weekend to drink. Does that make me a prude? Does that make me straight-laced? Does that make me wrong?
E.T. Phone home with a new carrier?! I'm not going to bash Verizon, but they messed up. They have a great service, I like their phones, and I know people that work there. They love working there. However, their recent policy to stop sponsoring the Glenn Beck show bothers me. Why? Not because they felt an obligation to appease their listeners.
It was done because Van Jones, special advisor to the president (who just resigned) wanted them to stop. So they did. Van Jones? You know the guy who was jailed for helping incite the 1992 Rodney King riots in L.A., and self proclaimed communist. The guy who signed a pettiton saying the government had a role in the 9/11 attacks. Apparently he's one of the Czars, but the administration says he is just an advisor. Are you kidding me?
My friend Buckshot Chris wrote Verizon a letter and they responded to him with this:
Good afternoon. My name is _______ and I certainly understand your concern regarding Verizon wireless not advertising on the "The Glenn Beck Show." I am delighted to assist you today with this matter.
We appreciate your comments and will share them with those who make these type of decisions.
It was such a great pleasure assisting you today. I hope you continue to find the “Contact Us” section of verizonwireless.com a helpful option to resolve any issue you may experience the first time you email us. We appreciate your business and thank you for being a valued Verizon Wireless customer.
This was his Response: Your response has accomplished nothing. As far as you leaving me a voice mail you did not leave your extension so the young lady I spoke with could not put me in contact with you.
I have 3 wireless phones with Verizon. ( That I pay on time every time.) I believe I just renewed my service this past June. If Verizon will cancel the remainder of the contract that will work for me. Please let me know.
As far as letting the types that make the advertising decisions know about my dissatisfaction, it would be nice here from one of them. Companies are for making a profit for the Owner, Owners or Stock Holders. When you let special interest groups run them they fail.
I wrote them to for kicks: So Verizon will not advertise on The Glenn Beck Show??? Should I take my two accounts, and the 34 people I know who personally have an account and go elsewhere? Let me know today, because currently I'll be searching for other plans for companies that don't let special interest groups sway them. What a joke!
[Was I too nice?]
I got the same canned response. You know I understand companies not supporting shows or whatever. But it's DUMB. I think I'm going to boycott my blog, because I eat potato chips. Chips are bad for you.
1. It is said (by THEY, whoever THEY are?) that if you read 3 books on any particular subject you are then equivalent to being an expert on that subject. If that is true, than I'm an expert on hockey (well duh), Dr. Seuss, Ty Cobb, Siberian Huskies, Tropical Fish, Wayne Gretzky, Thomas Jefferson, The Detroit Red Wings, Geography, Baseball Cards. If you need an advice or info on any of these subjects just ask me. I'm an expert.
2. That crazy fast runner named Usain Bolt broke the world record for the 200 meter by going 19.9 seconds...or something insane like that. The thing that gets me is, when is the limit? At some point there has to be a limit to a record like this. There's no way a person could run it in 1.1 seconds right? Right? I once ran the 100 yard dash in 12.9 seconds.
3. If an anvil were to fall from the sky and land on my head, I think I'd get a tattoo that said "I no likey tattoos" or "stop looking". I've thought of some other ones: Pointless, ecnalubmA, Read This, Tattoo, hi, fine print, boo. Or perhaps a skin colored tattoo so no one could see it? How about a tattoo on my back of back hair?
5. I really like pine nuts. Actually I love them. It probably comes from my love of Mideastern food. Show me the garlic! But my problem with them is how much they cost. $7 for a tiny jar. Ahh nuts. Give me a freakin break!
4.The unemployment rate in Detroit stands at a staggering 28.9%. Does anyone care? Is anyone home? That is beyond sad. IDEA! Get rid of 40 million illegal aliens in the country, and maybe there will be some jobs? Hmmmm. I need to be mayor just for a year. Vote for me.
6. Honey I'm home. Lately I've been putting honey in my tea, my apple juice, my orange juice. I'm digging it. It has to be good for you right? It contains propolis which is supposed to be good for your immune system. I'm all about that, since I'm sticky scared to death of getting sick. Show me the honey.
7. I've been getting quite a few comments about the lack of respect to elected officials in this country. At first I thoughy, yeah that's sad. But then I thought, so what? I mean if they deserve to be disrespected, then so be it. I guess my issue is the generalizations cast on certain members just because they are congressmen; but the reality is, their approval rating is low for a reason. They aren't representing us. They are only representing whomever puts the most coin in their pocket, or how they can get the best media sound byte. Respect is a two way street, currently under construction when it comes to those we elect.
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8. I've never been to a state fair. The Michigan State Fair just finished their last year of operation, due to, what else - budget costs. I never had a desire to go. I don't mind seeing sheep, but I see them at the Lions games. I can't say I really care to see carnies either. I knew a girl who once dated a carnie. What a dumb girl. What's the allure of a state fair? The food sucks, the rides are OK...unless you are a kid, so what's the draw? Enlighten me. Elephant ears arent good.
9. OK is this some sort of joke or something? Why are their teenage boys walking around wearing girl jeans? They are wearing these skinny jeans when they clearly shouldn't. I've seen this quite often lately, and it's the last thing I want to see in a public place. Can you please make them stop? It takes me 20 minutes to put on regular jeans, I can't imagine doing this unless I had a tub of Crisco. Not that I'd want to. Gross.
10. Everything tastes better with bacon. Bacon bits, bacon this, bacon that. Am I right or not? I was at the grocery story while polishing my domestic goddess skills, and I was looking at the bacon. You know I can bring home the bacon, fry it up in a pan, and never ever make you forget I'm a man. Sorry, couldn't resist. Anyways there is: Canadian Bacon, Irish, Turkey, Maple, Low fat, Low sodium, Cured, Applewood, Smoked, Pancetta, Prosciuto...etc. I think I'm going to read a few books on bacon. Mmmmm bacon.
I got a message the other day forwarded to me and it was from televangelist Joel Osteen. It said "...during these challenging times people are searching for hope". The Obama campaign was pretty much centered all around hope and change. Then there's Ted Kennedy's tripe which has been played ad nauseum, "the cause endures, the hope still lives, and the dream shall never die." Hmmmm.
What the heck is HOPE anyways? I just love how politicians, evangelists just play on the whims and fears of those who are listening to them. HOPE they say is contagious. Hope is for those to afraid to make a move or change on their own. Hope is a powerful message that plays and tugs on the emotions of those looking for a push. I understand it, I just don't like how these politicans are using it to their advantage.
Hope is something even the HOPELESS have. THe Hopeless just have less of it of course. Does having hope make you feel good, especially if someone is telling you to have it? Probably. Look at all the people that thought Obama would change things based on hope alone?
Hope is like a wish is it not? I once talked about that a wish was just a goal without a plan. I think hope is a wish, but I'm not sure what it is based on. I hope you understand what I'm trying to get at. I'm not knocking hope, I have it, and believe in it. I just can't trust a politician to talk to me about hope.
By the way, I used to love when Father Guido Sarduci on SNL would always just say HOPE after a thought. Then of course, if you are a Detroit Lions fan by birth like me, there is NO HOPE whatsoever. What is the word for something completely devoid of hope?
Today is Opposite Day. I'm going to list some things that are the complete opposite of how I feel and think:
I Love Oprah. I think Obama is cool. I can't wait for American Idol to start up again. Britney Spears is hot. Tony Stewart is fun to watch. I need a cigarette. I want a tattoo that says COOL TATTOO. Jim Tressel is full of integrity. Sparty on! Driving in traffic is therapeutic. Talking sports with chicks is rewarding. I sure wish I could work more. I'm in awe of the Kennedy's. Dressing like a rapper is my goal. I want my MTV. Getting up early is great! People that drive slow just need a hug. We need more taxes. Nancy Pelosi dresses very nice. Hillary Clinton is one hot chick. Detroit really aint so bad. The Detroit Lions are fun. Alec Baldwin is a man of great wisdom. The WNBA is fantastic. Michael Moore is not a hypocrite. Greed is bad. Capitalism doesn't work. Socialism has it's merits. Downriver Detroit is the place to be. I sneeze quietly. Democrats are people too. Atlanta is a great sports town. Los Angelas deserves a pro football team. Britney Spears is very hot. Pointless Facebook status updates are great. I love babysitting my softball team. Al Sharpton is important. I miss Michael Jackson. I love online games. Star Trek is great. I want to read Twilight. Danielle Steele is good reading. Is there anything better than a Thomas Kincade print? I want a goose for my porch to decorate. Ohio is really pretty. New Yorkers aren't rude, just misunderstood. The mainstream media is not liberal. Having 37 czars means Obama cares. I'd like to meet Barney Frank. Soft boiled eggs are delicious. Al Gore is a genius. Joe Pa and Bobby Bowden really do coach. William Clay Ford is the best owner in sports. Joe Louis Arena is a great place. Michael Vick is a good person. Country music makes me want to dance. I want to live in France. I absolutely love sitting in meetings. My blackberry storm is a joke. I like to type alot allot.
1.What was the last thing you put in your mouth? -Squash
2.Where was your profile picture taken? -Mackinac Island
3.Can you play Guitar Hero? -Yes of course. I rock. I prefer Rock Band.
4.Name someone who made you laugh recently -Dave at work. The clothes that guy wears is crazy!
5.How late did you stay up last night and why? -12am. Answering hate mail. My works is never done!
6.If you could move somewhere else, where would it be? - The Playboy mansion. No I'm kidding! I couldnt handle all that estrogen. Sardinia!
7. Ever been kissed under fireworks? - Since when I kiss I make fireworks, yes of course.
8. Which of your friends lives closest to you? - Irish Guy I guess or maybe it's Proby. Both are lucky.
9. Do you believe exes can be friends? - Just a rumor.
10. How do you feel about Dr Pepper? - I drink Dr. Pepper and I'm proud. I'm part of an original crowd. More and more each day, people go the Dr. Pepper way. I'm a Pepper, you're a Pepper. Wouldn't you like to be a pepper too.
11. When was the last time you cried? - None of your freakin business.
12. Who took your profile picture? - A Brutha of the same Mutha
13. Who was the last person you took a picture of? - Some hot chick.
14. Was yesterday better than today? - I don't care about the past.
15. Can you live a day without TV? - I hope so.
16. Are you upset about anything? - Why are you taking my tv away?
17. Do you think relationships are ever really worth it? - They always are until they are not.
18. Are you a bad influence? - I'm saving the world one click at a time
19. Night out or night in? - Night out. I need to do more of this.
20. What items could you not go without during the day? - Water, Food, Radio.
21. Who was the last person you visited in the hospital? - My sister when she had the biscuit.
22. What does the last text message in your inbox say? - T-Pain at Rehab and the White Party at Body English this week at the Hard Rock Hotel.
23. How do you feel about your life right now? -On the cusp of something...not sure what, but the horizon is upon me. Hmmm.
24. Do you hate anyone? -Osama Bin Laden, People that refuse to think or care (ok not all of you).
25. If we were to look in your Facebook inbox, what would we find? - Spam, hate mail, love mail, and more spam. It's too much.
26. Say you were given a drug test right now, would you pass? - Yes I would pass it on to someone who needs the test. You know who you are Spicoli.
27. Has anyone called you perfect before? - Yes. I think she lied.
28. What song is stuck in your head? - A Glass of Water by Coldplay http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtPiAJwvOMg
29. Someone knocks on your window at 2:00 a.m., who do you want it to be? -Santa Claus with a bag full of money. Did I mention I need $3million?
30. Wanna have grandkids before you're 50? - No thank you.
31. Name something you have to do tomorrow. - Start thinking! Start living! Start Producing!
32. Do you think too much or too little? - I don't think enough. That's what I think.
33. Do you smile a lot? - Several times a year. I can prove it.
Sept 8 - The President is giving a speech to all the schools in the country. How nice! How much money and time was devoted to having this happen? Just what we need. What pencil neck geek marketing guru from Berkley on the President's staff thought of this garbage? But not everyone likes this naturally and you can guess why. For me it's basically this - The speech is beyond the President’s constitutional powers. The President is supporting a national role in education, which also is unconstitutional.
This letter was posted from the school district I am in:
Response to President's Speech
District Response to President Obama's Sept. 8 Speech We were notified by the U.S. Department of Education that President Obama will speak to students via a web-based address on Sept. 8, 2009 at noon.
Tues. Sept. 8 is a half day of school for students, and all of our schools will be dismissed by the time the President begins his address. It is our understanding that the President's message is not a policy speech and that the intent is for students to work hard, set high educational goals and take responsibility for their learning. These messages are consistent with P-CCS philosophy and expectations for students. Therefore, some teachers may choose to show the President's speech at a later date as part of their lesson plan.
We have received a few calls from parents who are concerned about the District showing the President's speech in the classrooms. Therefore, out of respect for all viewpoints, parents will be allowed to follow the established procedures if they would prefer that their child(ren) not participate.
Then there's the SUGGESTION to the schools what the teachers can do regarding the speech...
After the Speech: • Teachers could ask students to share the ideas they recorded, exchange sticky notes or stick notes on a butcher paper poster in the classroom to discuss main ideas from the speech, i.e. citizenship, personal responsibility, civic duty. • Students could discuss their responses to the following questions: What do you think the President wants us to do? Does the speech make you want to do anything? Are we able to do what President Obama is asking of us?
No it's not the end of the world, and no I don't really support parent's removing their kids from school over this. I'm not sure what they are afraid of - there are things far worse that they should be scared of on TV - MTV, TMZ, NBC, MSNBC, now that's scary stuff.
I think better use of that time would be to show a biography of the President - you know showing how someone with no experience or skills without a teleprompter can be the leader of the free world if he spends the most money. Now that's good learning!
Sit down Waldo! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0XLKcMoXRE
Former hockey coach and legend Herb Brooks once said he found eating to be a waste of time. He didn't have time for the whole process and just ate because he had to. He found no joy in the concept of dining, because it took away from the important things in his life; like coaching.
I run into people often who tell me they forgot to eat. What? That they were so busy they forgot to eat. How do you forget to eat? Do you forget to go to the bathroom too? I mean this a basic human function, to eat. Now granted I can understand if you aren't hungry, but still...how do you forget?
I also hear often how people LOVE food. Who doesn't love food? That they LOVE to eat. To me that's stating the obvious; yet when there are those like Coach Brooks who could care less, and those that forget, I guess it's a big deal to love food.
Well I've never forgotten to eat, and I've never been annoyed with eating. I'm not always hungry when I eat, but I do enjoy and love good food. More so lately natural food - the only way to go. Anything processed, just ain't jiving with my insides. Sometimes I think it's in my head, but I'm not so sure. I think it's true that you are what you eat. When I eat good, I feel good. When I eat junk, I feel like junk. My issue is, not thinking about what I eat until after the fact. I'm not disciplined enough to give it any though. Stupid on my part; there's no excuse. I'll try harder before it's too late.
Growing vegetables in my garden for the first time this year I can really say that it was very good. I felt good eating all that I planted. The cucumbers, lettuce, spinach, peppers, tomatoes. The tomatoes I must say were perfect. Is there anything better than eating a fresh tomato off the vine? I think not.
At least 2 or 3 times a week I'll get a question on Myspace of Facebook asking me who I am. The funny thing is, it's from people that have had me on their network for months. I usually tell them I'm Dino, or I'll respond with "Great question, I wish I knew". Sometimes I'll ask them who they are just to mess with them.
I'm just a regular guy who likes sports, war movies, chicks, politics, and cool toys. There's some more personal things that my close friends and family only know about me. Otherwise it's pretty straightforward stuff.
Writing about myself isnt exactly a fun topic, or an interesting one. But since I get asked often I thought I'd put it to paper and let it fly. I've been accused of being narcissistic for blogging, but I don't think that's it. At least not any more than you or anyone else that is online. I just like to post my thoughts, and I follow what Ayn Rand said; and I paraphrase "Never let an opportunity go by if you have something to say". I'm not much of a speaker so I write.
Who am I? I am a blogger I guess...more of a lifestreamer since I don't have a particular niche subject. Truth, Sports, Liberty, & Chicks is my deal. I write about what captures my attention at the moment.
I'm an entrepreneur. I've failed at several startups, but I have a few more raring to go. Got money or time? - talk to me.
I've been called The Connector. I know alot of people, people know me. I'm good at getting people hooked up, ether for odd stuff, romance, or business. I can hook you up..I have the track record to prove it. What do you need? Just ask.
I am an aspiring author. I have 4 books on tap waiting to get finished. Got time or money? Gimme some.
I daydream alot. Wish I could get paid for it.
I'm in inventor. Ok not really, but I have some cool ideas I'd like to launch. I need someone who can implement them.
I have many interests, and I have had many hobbies. I like to garden now, and I love my pond. I like to bike ride and take pictures. Baseball cards, sports memorabilia, Vespas, classic cars, history, good food...the list goes on.
I don't know if this is a good thing or not, but I know a little of everything and alot of not one thing. Some days it's not so good.
Chicks, Gals, Girls, Dames, Women, Chicas. They are all over the place. You know, females. But you never hear the term LADY anymore. Why is that? Sometimes you hear it as derogatory slang, like - Hey Lady, watch your mouth! Yeah I know too that some of you have an issue with me saying CHICK; whatever.
Do you know any ladies? When I think of what a lady is, I think of a woman who is full of grace, conducts herself with class, is feminine, dresses that way, acts that way. She is very polite, mild mannered (publicly of course), sweet, and commands respect. Prim, proper, and all around pleasant to be with.
I know many women who have many of these qualities. However how many do I really know that have all these qualities? Not as many as I used to know. Have times changed so much that all the ladies have gone? Are they not required anymore? Did this breed die out?
Are simple socio-economics at play where ladies are no longer needed and in demand? Or did they die out from an cultural evolutionary standpoint in favor of soccer moms, granola girls, party girls, biker babes, and working women?
I could walk into a restaurant, look around and see 50 women - smoking, drinking beer from a bottle [ oh the humanity ], swearing, dressed in sweats, torn jeans, and talking about sports. What happened? I'd like to blame Oprah, but I think guys are at fault here, because they put up with this. Guys will sleep with anything or anyone so they settle rather than demand.
I of en here women complain that nice guys are hard to find. That the age of chivalry is gone. That there are no real gentleman left. That's why the lady is a tramp? Well LADIES, they are out there, you just need to act like a lady.
I'm very curious. I also can't wait to hear the backlash from those missing the point.
Comfort foods usually mean biscuits, gravy, pizza, mac & cheese... and an assortment of other sweet and high carb stuff. I can't disagree with those, but what else do I like?
Pancakes with mega butter, maple syrup. They have to be hot and fluffy and stacked 5 high. I carve a hole out of the middle load it up with syrup, then slab on the butter. I let the butter and the syrup melt together. I call that potion Nectar of the Gods. Thankfully my heart gets this about once or twice a year. My brain wants it everyday.
Bacon - never met a bacon I didn't like. mmmm bacon. I had this recently tossed in some mac & cheese. What a nice mix. Where have you been all of my life? Hiding you pig!
Aero bars - air and chocolate. Without air and chocolate, you would die. People need air and chocolate. Geez I sound like a chick.
Peirogis - cheese, potatoes, mushrooms. Fried to crisp. Not much of a Polish food person, but I dig these things. Oh wait, galumpkis (sp?) are kick too!
Fried Chicken - You know what I'm talking about. Broasted works too..but crispy, or original, or whatever. Come her you. cluck cluck cluck. Hmmm imagine Aretha Franklin cooking you some of this, with that funky bow hat on. I'm talking Aretha from the Blues Brothers. Show the polo some R E S P E CT. Mama.
French Fries - Crinkle cut with lots of salt. What you say? ok fine, all potatoes in any way shape or form. I hear ya. I didnt mean to let you done. All potatoes. Show me the catsup. Sup!
Pizza - someone mentioned to me the other day they didnt like pizza. Freakazoid! Cold pizza in the morning is perfecto.
Meatloaf - The cool thing about meatloaf is I would like to pick it up, toss it like a football about 30 yards...have that sucker spiral, then catch it in my mouth.
Pasta with ricotta cheese - once a year I'm treated to such a swell meal. If you havent tried it, you are missing out. Look it up, make it for your mate. They will love you. If they don't, get rid of them.
Garlic sauce - There used to be Mid-eastern restaurant that I went to that made the best garlic sauce ever. I would sit down and ask for a tub of it. Someday I will get one and put my head in it. Great for the sinuses.
Zucchini Bread or Banana Bread - Don't stop till you get enough.
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