Truth - Concert Freaks

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. I'm convinced people that like to dress up, always like to dress up.  That is, if there is a costume party or some club to belong to, they are first in line to get their gear on.  This is always the case with regular concert people.

When I go to a concert, I where whatever I'm wearing. However people at the concert are dressed like they are in Judas Priest.  Well for rock and roll shows anyways.  I suppose at Lady Gaga shows they are dressed like monsters.  Fun I suppose.  Not much different than a zombie walk or Rocky Horror Picture Show.

The thing about a concert is it seems most people are going to be seen, rather than to see the concert.  Can you really be seen during a concert? Does it really matter? I suppose if you are front row and it is being taped it matters.

Anyways I laugh at concert people.  It's good to people watch, and you see people dress like it is Halloween.  Everyone tries to be a "rock and roll rebel".  The girls hoochie it up, the guys get on their American bad ass routine.  It's quite comical and entertaining.

Then of course, you have the "look at my 1979 Journey concert t-shirt I am wearing" folks. Just listen for the sound of the chain wallet walking through the concourse and you'll find them.

FREEBIRD!

Truth - Happy Happy Joy Joy

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. When people say do whatever makes you happy, I cringe.  I immediately think of sloth hedonistic type things or hugging unicorns and kissing fairies. I prefer to do things that make me content, that have a purpose.  If happy is a byproduct of that, then great.

I feel no sense of purpose by feeling happy. For me, I need a sense of accomplishment and resolve.  I need a sense of achievement.  When I get my oil changed in my car, it does not make me happy (mostly because I pay for it). It makes me feel content.  I feel I did my duty to keep the car going another 4000 miles.  Happiness does not come in to the picture. Content is what I strive for.

Is being happy the end all to everything? Is that all that you want out of life? The word happy I think is over used like the word amazing and love.  Heck I will throw in the words phenomenal, hate, and awesome too.  Those words have become common adjectives to accentuate some positive or negative things. In turn it really bastardize the language in a sense.  I mean really, was that donut you had amazing?  You sat in wonder and astonishment on how spectacular and moving the darn donut was? You can't say it tasted good or was delicious?  No you have to say that you LOVED it and it was AMAZING. Thus what you love is equivalent to a donut, and something amazing like a shooting star is equivalent to a donut. 

Words mean something. So sure you can brainwash yourself into thinking everything makes you happy with this positive perky outlook, but be careful...because while convincing yourself of things, you can also fool yourself at the same time.  Thus you don't know what you feel, think, or say because it's all the same. Everything is happy, love, hate, awesome, amazing, phenomenal.

For the record, I never kissed a fairy but I might kiss a unicorn if I saw one.  I think that would make me happy and be pretty freaking amazing.

Truth - I Want A Bus

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.  I want a bus.  A big green and chrome bus. A passenger bus with many seats, and a NFL mascot in the back dancing to Earth, Wind, and Fire.

Truth - Porch Flag People

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.  Recently I wrote a post regarding the triumphs and tribulations of The Lawn Goose and all the Walmart shoppers who adorn their homes with them.  There is another breed of faux decoraters who have no sense of responsibility for beautifying the earth as well.  These people put porch flags on their homes.

Yes porch flags.  No longer does one show patriotism by hanging an American flag or perhaps their favorite college logo on game day.  No, they now hang seasonal flags or mood flags.  A flag to let us all know that it is winter.  A flag to let us all know that it is spring.  Or yes, one for every holiday too!  A flag to let us know that it is February and it is time to believe in love no less.

What is the difference between these folks to put these ugly flags on their homes and NASCAR fans? Nothing I tell you, nothing.  This is their team.  Just like NASCAR fans choose their drivers, the Porch Flag People choose their seasonal & holiday flags.

Does it ever enter their mind that perhaps you never see such things on homes for sale?  Or on any home improvement show on HGTV?  Or any home show for that matter?   Why is that do you think?   Does one buy a house and say "I love this house, and I want to make it a home by putting a Valentine's Flag on my porch"....?  They must.

A friend once bought me a porch flag as a gift.  I kinda held in my hand like a dead fish, wondering what in the world I would do with it.  I kept the pole, because I figure I could beat other Porch Flag People over the head with it, but the flag I threw out.  It is now at the bottom of some landfill where it belongs.

Join with me in getting rid of porch flags across the land. Perhaps we could make a giant quilt out of them, then when a new house adorns itself with this thing of ugly, we could cover the house with the quilt.

I'm sick.

But why? A porch flag does not add value to your home, it just makes you look silly.  It decreases the value of the neighborhood.  The $20 you spend on it, you can't get back.  How can it make you feel good when you look silly.  Why not just put a sign on your front door that says "I have no taste!"; because essentially that is what you are saying.

Flag Porch People put the flags away.  You are one step from being a Lawn Goose person.  I weep for you. I weep.

Chicks - Side Sitting

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.  Have you ever walked into a restaurant and seen a couple sitting on the same side of the booth together? This is called side sitting.

What gives?  What is up with that?   Guys you can't do this!  You get your man card revoked for 3 days when this happens.  I've collected 3 this week.

So when you see some guy side sitting with a girl, make sure you call him out...so that we can start eradicating this whipped behavior.  Don't buy into the fact they are sharing food and it is easier for her; just because she ordered a side salad and he ordered a huge meal, while she picks at it like crazy pretending not to eat anything.  That doesn't fly at all.

The only time side sitting is acceptable is when you are with a third wheel or another couple.  Yes of course also, when you are in a muscle car or truck with bench sitting.  Then you make sure she sits right next to you  regardless of the no seat belt issue.

When I see a side sitter, I get a heavy sigh, shake my head, and lose hope.

What? You want to know if I have ever committed the sin of side sitting?  I have no recollection of such embarrassing behavior.  My friends would have stopped me.  They know better.  Do you?

Truth: Oh The Drama

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. A friend asked if the drama ever stops with people.  I say no that it does not.  The rule of thumb is, you are who who you are from the age of 14 on up. That is your character or personality.

So who you were in the 8th grade is who you are now; well from a drama standpoint at least.

What do you think?  Yeah maybe that's the case on many things.  I'm still competitive, but not as much. I still like to play sports, but not as much. Then again I still can't blow a freaking bubble.  So it must be true.

People choose to be a certain way, because that is what they know. That is what they are taught, that is what they surround themselves with.  That is how they are raised, and how they are with their surroundings.

Like people who hit others, usually were hit as a kid.  People who party young, party all of the time.  People who are obsessive compulsive usually are always that way.

Exceptions and evolutions sure do occur; especially in matters of vices and self education  That's just it; if you aren't learning from experience and have the internal fortitude to want to change things, then you will repeat it. 

So you creature of habit.  You rambling rouser of routine; whatchya gonna do?  The same thing all over again, seeking the path of least resistance...or are you going to push the envelope and start living. 

Staying put and living in drama, that is floating the problems of others without any measure of hope or resolve is not living.  It's wasting time.  It's worthless.  Save the drama for your mama or something like that.

Can you believe Demi Moore was addicted to whippets?  Wow.

Sports: Goalie Disobediance

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.  President Obama welcomed the Boston Bruins to the White House to honor the Stanley Cup champions.  Bruins goalie and Michigan native Tim Thomas was the only Bruin who did not attend.

Tim Thomas released a statement later in the day:

"I believe the Federal government has grown out of control, threatening the Rights, Liberties, and Property of the People.   This is being done at the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial level. This is in direct opposition to the Constitution and the Founding Fathers vision for the Federal government.

Because I believe this, today I exercised my right as a Free Citizen, and did not visit the White House. This was not about politics or party, as in my opinion both parties are responsible for the situation we are in as a country. This was about a choice I had to make as an INDIVIDUAL.  This is the only public statement I will be making on this topic. TT"

Gerry Cheevers...Gillles Gilbert...Andy Moog...Jim Craig...now Tim Thomas as my favorite Bruins goalies ever.  Love this guy.  I would do it to!  This country is getting pimped left and right by the establishment. No time for photo ops and fluff on the tax payer's dollar when people are starving and out of work. Making a statement when you are a celebrity says something. Muhamad Ali was championed for this. This is no different.  Tim Thomas gives me hope when most athletes make me sick.

Liberty - Legislative Lunacy

It was the best of times it was the worst of times.  So the gang of thugs, aka as the state legislature of Michigan wants to to increase registration fees for vehicles.  They also want to impose a 9 cent per gallon gasoline increase.

Why? To fix the roads and the bridges.

Michigan which is on the cusp of financial ruin, has to get more from the already taxed to death citizens.  Taxes and state intrusion already has crippled the economy.  Now, in order to save the structure people will be FORCED to pay more. There is no choice of course.

So when does it end? When the cost of fixing the bridges increases, they will then increase the tax rate again and again and again.  You know they will.

So let's see...they plan to raise registration fees by $60 per vehicle on average (give or take some red tape) and the additional 9 cents a gallon.  For me it comes out to about an additional $250 a year.  Fun.  For others who drive for a living, you are talking major coin.

Government does not help, it impedes.  Give people a tax break, and they will have money to pay for tolls and usage.   Right now gas money goes to some general fund and to schools.  Schools?

Dwindling savings accounts for the population who even have one is shrinking.  Those that live pay check to pay check are going to struggle even more.   Of course they won't be able to afford a car to drive on these fixed roads.  Heck now they won't buy as much gas, so the lunatics will raise the tax even more to make up for it.  Less people will drive, and take trips because they just can't do it. Sorry but $250 a year is a big deal.  Everyone suffers when taxes are increased, more so than any other benefit.

I'd rather not drive on a broken road, then have to pay for it being fixed when I can't afford it.   Choices...I miss them.

Prosperity, alas I hardly knew ya.

Liberty - The Real State of The Union

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. People your president isn't going to say anything of value or substance.  In fact the constant applauding he gets during the state of the union address is nothing more than people who want to be seen and heard; and not left out.

Your country (USA) is a mess.  Yes yes yes you'll always get the people say "well its still the best country in the world".  Is it? How can you say that or believe that when socialism is well entrenched, and the free market is choked at every turn?

Unemployment, war, crime, taxes, debt, foreclosures, class warfare, and shrinking personal liberties by the day is what you have. Why why why don't you care?  Why do you let the progressives run your show?  Why do you let republicans talk about making government bigger?  Why do you let republicans talk about how you should live and what your life choices should be? 

I don't understand you.  I don't understand the mentality of not caring about your own life.  I don't understand the tunnel vision; that just because you have yours everything is OK - and screw the future and our children's future.

This country is in a mess.  A revolution of the mind needs to occur. That is the state of this union!  Will you address it?  After American Idol of course.

Truth: Badges of Honor

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. People always have a bucket list or a to do list.  There are just things they want to do in life. I have that as well.  However I have a list of things I've never done, that I just am not going to do because I revel in the fact I've never done it.  It has become a badge of honor to not have done these things.

I have never...

seen Grease
smoked a cigarette
smoked a cigar
seen a full episode of The Simpsons
watched the Family Guy
never seen Modern Family
watched a complete episode of American Idol
watched a complete episode of Dancing with the Stars
watched a WNBA game
been to a college pep rally
seen Avatar
seen a Harry Potter movie in full
seen Saturday Night Fever
seen Reservoir Dogs
went skiing
seen Kill Bill
seen The Notebook
seen those vampire movies...forget the name
beer bonged
been in a mosh pit
eaten muskrat
drank gin
drank scotch

What is your badge of honor?

Truth - Trusting Your Food

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.  A friend of mine was enjoying her Chobani yogurt, when all of a sudden she pulls out a piece of wire.  It was some sort of machinery hardware.  Well you don't see that everyday!   Yeah she was freaked out about it, and not hurt thankfully.

Every once in a while you'll hear stories of what people find in their food.  It grosses you out, but do you ever stop to think how often it does happen?  The odds are stuff like this can happen more often than not just on the sheer volume of food being produced.

I once bought some breaded chicken at Chili's.  I cut open the chicken with a knife and it was completely raw.  Needless to say that was 10 years ago and I have no been back since.  Sorry Chili's, you are done with me...and I tell everyone about it when I can.

Restaurant vs. produced food you buy at the store has different safeguards and regulations of course - but all in all it is the same thing. You are ultimately trusting another person or company who treats you just as another number.  How safe can that be?



Grow your own food, get off the grid!

A.D.D. Rumblings No. 122111

1. All roads should be heated so there is no ice. Tiny heating elements fused into the pavement, solar and wind powered of course.

2. I'm developing a disinfectant device for shoes. That's all I can say at this point.

3. Why don't people care about the issues when it comes to politics? They care more about what the lame stream media is spouting off on silly character assassinations.

5. What does it mean when you crave salt? I've been craving salt lately. Not salty foods, but salt.

4. Who are these people that want to control every one's lives? - from Internet usage, to their lifestyle choices, their eating habits? Tell me now I say.

6. I know many people who won't eat bacon, but I only know one person who doesn't like bacon. I haven't decided if I want to publicly humiliate her yet or not.

7. Before a snow storm people go to the gas stations to fill up their cars. I though go during a snow storm, since people already have filled up there is no waiting. Smart.

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8. Why do women take forever to order food and men do it in seconds? What evolutionary need developed this burden?

9. I saw about 100 geese and ducks sitting on a frozen lake the other day. I was like, HELLO GO SOUTH IDIOTS!. A bunch of bird brains.

10. Someone contacted me and said their only goal was to get more comments than me everyday on Facebook. I laughed, because I don't care. Who me competitive?

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Liberty - Republicrats

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. I watch the Republican debates and I sit there and just roll my eyes non stop. Are you kidding me? With the exception of one candidate, the rest are nothing but big government statist collectivists who want to control your life somehow.

It blows me away.

I get how liberals want to do this and could care less about this country - but what happened to limited government republicans? Did that concept or notion become so absurd and out of the norm that even talking about it is now taboo? I guess so.

Gingrich? Romney? Santorum? Are you freaking kidding me? They never speak of cutting government. Sure, they'll talk about giving business more opportunity in tax breaks - which is fine...but that doesn't fix anything in the long run or on a large scale. What does that do when your taxes don't increase and you are still spending and supporting wasteful and useless government programs? Not much.

Then the people in the crowd at these debates just smile, applause, laugh at their every word. Why? Is it the thing to do?

WHAT?

You freaking sheep. Are you listening past the sound lame patriotic sound bites? Can you see that these politicians could care less about you and are clueless? What have you learned by electing Obama?

Apparently NOTHING. People deserve the government that is theirs. Clueless sheep you are embarrasing.

Liberty - Proposing A New Country

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. The U.S. is falling faster than Rome. Sorry, but that's the way it is.  So with that, we'll need to start over.

Here is my plan.

Divide the country up into separate countries.

New Hampshire, Maine, and Vermont become Anarchia.  A completely anarcho capitalist society.  A true free state project comes to life. Everything here is done through voluntary means.  Its like a giant commune of peace, love, and understanding.  Main export is crabs and hemp.

Ohio and south eastern Michigan (Detroit, Flint, Pontiac, Monroe ) become Hell. It's pretty much that anyways, so renaming it would be easy.  They survive off of increasing taxes, adding casinos yearly, and of course Cedar Point.  This becomes a haven for prisoners from other countries to drop off. Their primary export industry is license plates. Not known for their hospitality either.

Greenia is Northern California, freaky Oregon, and Washington.  They drink their coffee, make bad software programs, and pretend the earth is heating up.  A mass migration of hippies moves there yearly from the other countries.  They have great protests for the hell of it.

Taxonia Commonwealth - Crony capitalism, high inflation, unions, taxes, a mixed economy, blight, depression, high crime, all run by pencil neck geek intellectuals who think socialism is the best thing since sliced bread.  High health care costs, long gas lines rule the day.  This country has more lawyers per capita than anywhere else in the world and brings Chicago style politics to the table.

Neonconia - Mostly government land, and statist republicans who want to bomb the world.  They love to spend, but don't like to tax.  Their debt increases every year 10 fold, but they have nice parades.  They switch a president every four years who doesn't do a darn thing. They have a very large military and believe everyone hates them for their illusionary freedom. They also tell you how to live.  There are no gay people here.  They do export a bit of food to the rest of the countries, but they ship most of their manufacturing overseas.  It doesn't make sense, but the people just complain and do nothing about it.

Florida and Louisiana form Freakonia. Great place to fish, and vacation with wonderful theme parks and New Orleans. The people are very weird, and its mostly retired folks from Taxonia.  The capital city is Daytona.

Nascaria Confederation - Peanuts, racetracks, cotton, and moonshine are the main exports of this unusual place.  Nice people if you are like them.  The most gun stores, Bass Pro Shops, Waffle houses, and hunting supply stores in the world. Their national car is the 69 Charger.  Presidents and congressman of this country are related to Richard Petty or have driven a Nascar race.

Alaska is Netrualia a free land where no one is allowed to live, just visit 6 months at a time.  Sight seeing views of Russia are the main tourist attraction.

Hawaii becomes free.  Just a tourist destination for all to go on vacation.

Libertaria - The people that live here believe in a very limited government, a completely free market, the Constitution.  Their flag is the Gasden flag of Don't Tread On Me.  Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness reigns.  They have wonderful caring communities that are propelled by an bustling economy, invention, free trade with the other countries.  They import and export everything  Freewill and choice rule this land.  Of all the countries, this one promotes the most happiness, age longevity, and highest quality of life.   Businesses flourish, and cities thrive.


Where do you want to live?

Truth: Cruise Blues

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. I never have been on a cruise in my life.  I'd like to though, but I can't lie to you and tell it doesn't concern me. 

I know many people who have been on cruises; and for the most part they all liked them pretty much.  I do recall a friend telling me that 5 people died on their cruise ship all from various ailments over the course of a few weeks. I though, am stuck on seeing the Titanic (the original, not the lame remake) in my head.  I'm stuck the story about the Andrea Dorio.  I'm stuck about seeing Shelly Winters drowning in The Poisdeon Adventure (the original, not the lame remake). I'm stuck on seeing the Costa Concordia on its side off the coast of Tuscany because of an incompetent captain.

No matter what mode of transportation or event, I always think about the worst scenario happening.  Not from a pessimistic point of view; but a preparedness point of view.  I want to be ready to handle the situation.  I want to know where the exit ways are.  The safety vessels, authorities, escape routes etc. Ya just never know.

I don't know why I think this way.  Maybe just maybe it is because I was influence by the media or entertainment over the years that scared the hell out of me. Was it my scout training from years past? Maybe real life events stick with me, and I'm a realist about things.  I don't know if I am alone in this, or if you think these things too.

Sometimes I need to tell myself to just let it go. However since I just observe everything; it's hard to turn off the fear factor.

Liberty - OPA! SOPA!

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.  Yes I know OPA means to celebrate, but I'm not. I just used it because it rhymes.  Funny right? 
I support all of the websites around the world that are blacked out to raise awareness for SOPA and PIPA.  Two legislation acts where right now, the U.S. Congress is considering legislation that could fatally damage the free and open Internet.  I'm not blacking out this website today, for two reasons...one I'm lazy, and two...I'd rather talk about it.  Not sure if the 10,000 of you or so will even notice (I'm not complaining).


SOPA is short for the "Stop Online Piracy Act," and PIPA is an acronym for the "Protect IP Act." ("IP" stands for "intellectual property.") In short, these bills are efforts to stop copyright infringement committed by foreign web sites.  Sounds cool right?

WRONG!

SOPA and PIPA are badly drafted legislation that won't be effective at their stated goal (to stop copyright infringement), and will cause serious damage to the free and open Internet. They put the burden on website owners to police user-contributed material and call for the unnecessary blocking of entire web sites. Smaller sites won't have sufficient resources to defend themselves. Big media companies may seek to cut off funding sources for their foreign competitors, even if copyright isn't being infringed on. Foreign sites will be blacklisted, which means they won't show up in major search engines. And, SOPA and PIPA build a framework for future restrictions and suppression by the government!  Totally sucks.

This is just another case of the government or a bunch of pencil neck geeks (probably lawyers) drafting up more red tape, more departments, more of a stranglehold on liberty.

Another word for SOPA is Obama or Romney, in case you were wondering.


Opa! Celebrate Liberty...what's left of it.

Truth - Ball Fringe

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. Ball fringe? What the hell is ball fringe? When i think of ball fringe I think of two things. The first one is some 1970's conversion van that has ball fringe hanging inside the windows. For what purpose I am still not sure. Even then, it was pretty tacky and lame. You can picture Cheech & Chong with some ball fringe on the inside of their van. Cool man.

The second thing I think about is who the hell invented this thing, and made money off of it? Or let alone made it an option as some sort of decorative art.

Things like ball fringe, make me cringe. I cringe because I should or could have thought of that...let alone make some coin. I cringe at looking at it, because it is hideous. Now of course it's not something you see everyday, but my fear is, that it will make a comeback soon. I cringe at ball fringe.

Do a google search of ball fringe, and you'll surprised. I think it is called a cottage industry? Well maybe it isn't that big, but its out there. Someone is making it. Someone is buying it. Just say no to ball fringe. I know the economy may take a hit, but we'll survive.

Liberty: I Had A Dream Again

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. It wasn't until much later in life did I have any clue about civil disobedience, or Martin Luther King Jr's words. I didn't get the riots of Detroit or the anything about that stuff. Nothing jived with me and I could not relate.

All I heard were a bunch of race baiters using his words to promote their own agendas; and profiting off of them. You know the famous reverends I'm talking about. The two main ones who also show up when something is deemed inappropriate in their eyes. Yeah the two guys who went to protest at the home of the governor of Michigan because he wants to appoint financial city planners for Detroit. Someone saving the city from the brink of a statist disaster is a race issue ya know. Spare me.

These clowns couldn't hold a candle to Rosa Parks, or MLK, or John Lennon, or Ghandi. Those people believed in their convictions; in Common Sense...in liberty. Where the clowns who use them to propel their agenda are merely profit seekers with no real skills or anything of value to offer.

I have a dream that people will understand the ways of MLK, Ghandi, John Lennon, Mother Theresa, Ayn Rand, John Locke, Rosa Parks...not in terms of being heroes, but in terms of being pioneers who created paths you can follow in the name of peace; in achieving piece.

As I get older I see there is a very large part of the country wanting peace, and to be normal. Yet there are still the chicken hawks beating the drums of war, demanding a larger police state, and yelling loudly that there team is better than your team, no matter the price. The large part wanting piece, isnt large enough - yet.

Liberty - Frustration Over You

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.  I'm growing increasingly frustrated over the notion or concept that I have to agree to disagree with your political or life philosophy; else I'm deemed crazy.

Really? I have to agree with you wanting to go to war? I have to agree with your sense of civic duty that you pay taxes?  I have to agree that you are somehow a better person because you served in the military? I have to accept that you deserve some entitlement just based on your sexual preference, race, or gender?  I have to agree with laws people made who had no concept of liberty well before I was ever born that have screwed me over?  

That's madness.  Yes in the name of peace I'll comply and submit.  I won't even raise a fuss.  But get off of my back and stop treading in me because your team is better than my team; that is more popular.  Screw that noise.

We are all the same?  We all want the same things?  Really?  I don't think so.  What I want is most likely different than what you want.  Your sense of peace and happiness probably doesn't equate to mind.  How do I know this?  I read your posts...I see who you vote for. I see who you support.   Well not you, but you...ya know.

I'm not angry; that's a wasted emotion on the clueless. I do get miffed, and I am frustrated.  I raise my hands in the air and I walk away.  You can come with me...I'm off to the Islands.  Call me Forest.

My faith in the human spirit is at an all time high.  My faith in human sanity or progression is at an all time low.  Put that in your hookah and smoke it.

Chicks - Ready for Marriage

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.  When are you ready for marriage?  I laugh.

That's like saying hello sir are you ready to bungee jump without a cable? Let's go skydiving without a parachute. Go play goalie without a cup on. Let's play frogger on I-75 blindfolded.  Please sign up for Kwame Kilpatrick to be your financial advisor.

That's like saying please use a butter knife to check the wall outlet if it works or not.  Or put your foot under the truck tire as it goes in reverse.  That's like asking if are you ready to go hug a porcupine?   Please have your mother in law move in with you 24/7.  Or that's like saying I wish the government would increase taxes.  I cut my finger, let me go for a swim in a river of piranhas. Will you lie on a bed full of mouse traps just to see if they all work?

That's like saying are you willing to put the ketchup on a hot dog and not get reprimanded?  That's like asking if your friends won't ask for your man card if you drink a frufru girly drink with an umbrella.  Ready?  Ready to run head first into a semi truck coming at you 100mph on the ice no less?  Ready to tackle an alligator with one arm?

This information has been gathered by years of observation.  Take the paddle and hit me - Thank you sir may I have another.

A Shot of Truth, Sports, Liberty, & Chicks

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. 

More shot glasses to the collection...courtesy of Swanton Sharona

Truth: Books vs. Ebooks

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.  Ran into my friend Doomsday Chris who said he is now sold on ebooks.  He's hooked and isn't against them anymore.  He was hesitant that it would be different and not the same as holding a book.

I've got another friend Holder of the Truth who says he'll never go to an ebook, because he likes to hold the book, smell the vintage cover, write notes along the border.

What's my take?  I don't care for libraries, but I like bookstores.  So with that I would rather use Google to reference things or download a free book from Amazon, than make the trek to the library and search.  I like instant when it comes to research.  Does that make me spoiled or resourceful?  Going to the library just takes way too much time.  When looking for a book to buy at a book store, now that can be fun.  A used book store of course. New bookstores kind of creep my out.  They remind me of Target.

However if I want to read a good story, a classic like Treasure Island or Tom Sawyer, I will want to read the actual book.  There's something cool about taking a book with you.  Then again the fact these classics are free on a Kindle Fire is pretty cool as well.  Just I'm not really going to read a 500 page book on a Kindle. It just doesn't feel write.

When I want to read blogs, magazines, and the like the e-reader is a great way to go.  I read my libertarian tripe every morning on my droid.

There's a place for both and I hope people still keep buying books.  There's some in my collection I will never let go of.  Others, I can't believe I even spent a nickel on them.  As for ereading..when I'm done, I can delete and move on.  It's like dating.

Truth: Your Internet

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.  An online friend posted that there is too much news and politics on the Internet.  Especially on Facebook and Google +.  She was online to have fun only, and deal with light hearted stuff.  She wants jokes, laughter, feel good quotes, and good conversation. Hey, that's cool with me, although I could live without the stupid feel good quotes. Those just kill me.

So what is your Internet like?  What is the Internet experience you want?  I want good conversation, news, sports, and you can throw in some fun stuff.  I'm ok with the politics, because I like to know what is going on.  I like to see which way the slaves are swaying this election - will it be red or blue?  I would like to get a 3 screen set up.  I'd like to have my work in the middle, on the left would be social stuff like Facebook, Google+, and Tweet Deck.  On the right would be email split with video.  I can throw music in the background of any of them. I'm not a computer gamer so I don't care about that stuff.

But see the problem with this is, I have to sit at a desk for it.  That drives me nuts.  I'm ok with on the go tablet or phone Internet very much so.  Sitting at a desk, that will make me very fat over time.  Maybe I can get  a treadmill with a computer on it?

It's 2012 and I still know people who don't check their email everyday. I check it everyday, I just can't respond...so does that make just as bad as them?  What is the proper time to respond to an email?  What happens if you don't respond?  Do you get 7 years bad luck or something?  Does it file in the bad karma closet?

I'm trying to restructure my Internet set up and routine. I'm not as productive as I want or need to be.  Emails I've got a good handle on.  I'm an email wiz.  It's the other stuff, that I have to hook up properly.  What do you do to make it work for you?  Tell me I say!

Truth - Van Freaking Halen

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. I'm going with some buds to go see Van Halen in concert...just for old times sake, and something to do. Of course we will probably fall asleep and require a designated driver to bring us home - after all I last saw them in 1986. Those guys have to be pushing 80 right?

When I saw them it was on the 5150 tour, and it was Sammy Hagar's first turn with them. I was always a Sammy fan, and was happy to see him with Van Halen. I always digged the guitar playing by Eddie; he's a guitar god. So I do have a respect for Van Halen.

Now this time around, they are with David Lee Roth. Now I never ever cared for him. I just didn't get it. I thought he was trying to be Freddie Mercury and Ziggy Stardust at the same time. I just never liked him. Now yes I did like him in Van Halen; those classic anthem songs were great to say the least. I just thought he was there for the chicks, and what did I care about some scantily clad dude with pranced around like Peter Pan? I just didnt.

I cringe when people say DLR has a great voice, or is one of the best vocalists of all time. He just isn't nor could ever be. I loved when Sammy joined, the band started to evolve. But they didn't evolve much more, as each album sounded the same. Much like Van Halen part 1 that didn't evolve, Van Halen 2 capped out too. They are no Rush that's for sure. More like AC/DC , the perfect anthem rock band...you know, sorority drunk rock.

I heard the new Van Halen song, and I like it. It's vintage VH with a nice chorus, predictable guitar solo, and the simplest of lyrics. I make it sound like I could that stuff. Well I could, I choose not too. Who wants to have people criticising your art all of the time? I'm looking forward to seeing them - I hope I can stay awake.





Everybody wants some, I want some too.

A.D.D. Rumblings No.11012

1. Which would be better, a tub of garlic sauce or a tub of hummus? Probably garlic, as it repels people.

2. Wouldn't it be cool if you could take a nap while driving? I mean on purpose with auto pilot on.  Not like many people do now.

3. The theme song from Dallas keeps playing in my head over and over.

5. Don't root against Tim Tebow. He could be Jesus. For that matter you shouldn't root against me either.

4. Day 15 of no coffee. I feel fine. I feel fine. I feel fine.

6. Note to self: Don't take decongestant before bed, unless you want a Niagara Falls of phlegm to keep you up all night. Take a suppressant dummy.

7. Why are so many people fascinated by monkeys? I don't get it.

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8. I always end up at the pet store on adoption Saturday. So I have to walk past all of these whimpering guilt trip laden puppy dog eyes looking at me as I ignore them.  Dang it.

9. Totally unacceptable that Barry Larkin is in the Hall of Fame and Alan Trammel is not.  Trammel isn't in, fine...so keep Larkin out too. What a joke.

10. Most people will admit they have at least one redneck in their family.

Truth: The Lawn Goose

It was the best of times it was the worst of times. I know I've mentioned this pet peeve before, and I hate to sound like a broken record, a broken record.  But lately I've seen way too many Lawn Geese. What in the world is going on here?

Do you people know this is just stupid?  There is a complete industry out there that sells Lawn Geese and clothes for them.  Clothes that you can change with the season or for holidays. I'm not kidding.

What in the world is going on here?  Did I ask that already?  This is the America you want? This is how you display your creativity? This is how you beautify your neighborhood? This is art?

Oh for the love of anything sane, get rid of these things. You spend $60 a goose, then anther $50 on clothes...and you have credit card debt.  Take that $100 and go buy some toys for kids at the children's hospital.  Use towards food at a shelter or kitchen.  Send gifts to soldiers.  My God though - get rid of these porch geese.

If you have a porch goose, I want to know why.  Tell me. Don't be afraid. I'm not going to yell at you any more than I already have.

Sports: Tebow Messiah!

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. Got this passed along from long time friend Bison and I had to share.  If Tebow wins a playoff game 31 to 6...I'll will be a born again.

The fact that Tebow had 316 yards passing and averaged 31.6 (playoff record) yards per pass in the game didn't escape notice on Sunday night. Tebow wore "John 3:16" on his eye black in the 2009 BCS Championship game and has since become identified with the famous Bible message. The coincidental stats caused millions of fans to perform Google searches on the Bible passage in the past 24 hours. Here's one more unbelievable stat: John Ourand of Sports Business Journal reports that the final quarter-hour television rating for the Broncos-Steelers game was, you guessed it, 31.6.  Also, the Steelers time of possession was 31:06.  I don’t root against Tebow just in case he really is the messiah.Also, the Steelers time of possession was 31:06.  I don’t root against Tebow just in case he really is the messiah.

The Lions need Tebow to play linebacker

Sports: Lions Divorce Update

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.  The team I divorced after going 0 and 16 finally made the playoffs.  Aside from all the annoying slappy stuff I had to endure, I still held true to my promise. The promise that if the Detroit Lions won a playoff game, I would be back.  Until then, the divorce would continue.

Well the Saints killed them, because in my mind, and many other people who have a clue about football (the ones that don't drink the blue kool aid and eat the warm corn bread) know this team is a fraud.  I had them winning 11 games, and they won 10.  What you say?  11?  Yes they had a weak schedule and should have rolled.  10 though is pretty good in the NFL.  I'll give them that, and ultimately that is all that matters.

However they are all offense.  That is fun to watch, but when you are playing from behind you are always going to throw alot, and score.  I like their passing game, that's it.  I do like their running backs, but they don't use them.  They can't. Their line isn't built for it.  A one dimensional team won't work.

So what do the frauds need?  They need linebackers in the worst way.  They need a shut down corner (good luck with that), a kicker, and they need a DE that can pass rush.  That's all tall order.

So everyone is optimistic that they can get better. I'm not.  It's only hope that says they will.  Sure, they are not the same team, and they are better from before.  However time doesn't mean a thing.  They could draft all busts for all we know.   The NFL doesn't work where you automatically improve just because you fill holes.

Hello! They didn't force a punt in their games against the Packers or Saints. That's a big deal, and not just a few players away.   If the Broncos can win with Tebow at the helm, it is because of their defense...not offense.

The Lions flirted with me...but I'm still an AFC guy. Yes, the Lions are my team by birth...but I am still Lions free.

Oh and I'm watching the game, and some broad is screeching like a cackling hen about the game...then gets in my face.  She said "You are scared of women!" .  I said YES.  She then said "You are scared that we will know more about football than you...that's it...blah blah blah.."  Then instantly I heard Charlie Brown's teacher talking to me Wah Wah Wah Wah Wah Wah.   After that I just feel asleep with my eyes open.

Forward down the field...

Truth - Stickers Shock

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. It was a sticky situation.  Everywhere I drive I stickers on people's cars.  Stickers for this, stickers for that.  Why?

Why do fireman and police officers have to announce to the world what union that belong to?  Why do Chevy truck drivers have to announce they are Chevy truck drivers and don't like Ford?  Why do you have to tell me what your favorite NASCAR driver is?

Why do you have to tell the world that your kid is in the honor society?  Why do you have to tell the world that you support your high school wrestling program?  Why do you have to tell the world that you have x amount of people in your family and a pet - with stick figure people and a dog.  Why?

Why do you need to tell me what University you went to?  Why do you need to tell me what president you voted for and tell me how dumb you are.  Why do you have to tell me how much in debt you are to your ex wife or that she is in your drunk?

So tell me why you are advertising who you are, what you do, what you like, what you belong to, and everything else about your life?  To me, its sort of like tattoos.  The more people think they are being unique, the less they are because everyone is doing it.

Anyone want a hockeydino.com bumper sticker? Let me know.

Truth: Experience Lies

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. It's hard dealing with a self righteous pompous arrogant "expert" when arguing or debating.   In fact, it is impossible. because it is like talking to a moronic wall. You know the type...they spring their experience as gospel, without you even asking for it...let alone requiring it.

 

How often to you hear people say that you can't support a college team because you didn't go there? 

 

How often do you hear someone say you can't know what it is like to deal with Detroit unless you live there?

 

How often of do you hear people tell you that since you didn't enlist in the military you are a yellow second class citizen?

 

How often do people tell you that you can't know what it means to love someone unless you are in love?

 

The list goes on.

 

Do I have to know water is wet by touching it?  Can I just look at it?

 

Do I know fire is hot, or do I have to feel it to know it?

 

Do I know lava is dangerous, or do I have to be near it to get it?

 

The frame of reference is LAME when dealing with these types.  It just defies logic.  If the question is about experience, sure. But experience doesn't equate to superiority or victory; not in logic or by any moral measure.

 

The opposite of reason is woman.  Now, do you have to know any women to accept that simple fact? No of course not. It is the way it is.

 

Get of your pompous horse, and if you are going to debate me, argue with me, or prove me wrong...then bring it. Lose the lame stuff.  While it may stroke your ego and add to your self moral superiority complex, it does nothing to make you sound good.

 

That's what I'm saying. Right?

Truth: Clock Watcher

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.  When I was a kid in school I would always look at the clock. The teacher would always say to me that looking at it wasn't going to make it go faster.  Well I knew that, but looking at it was sure more interesting than listening to her.

There was a time I collected watches too. I had about 50 of them.   Well it wasn't really a collection, it just turned in to one. I always wore watches, but at the time I was always breaking them.  Playing basketball, baseball, football, hockey...I'd go through watches like chicks. I always wore a watch.

Then, one day the cell phone was born. From that point on I stopped wearing watches.  There's no point to wearing one any more.  However I still didn't stop looking at the time.  Borderline obsessive.

If I was in the car, in a meeting, wherever I was always checking how much time was left, needed, or passed. I just had to know if I could be there on time, or if I could save time.  Time was the enemy.

Well guess what. After years of this, I have just given up. I don't look anymore.  Sure, I have reminders set up on my phone for appointments, and there is always a clock around.  However I don't look at the time so much anymore.  Apathy has set in.

Why?  Time is going by way too fast.  The days, the months, the year are becoming a blur.  I'm trying to focus on living in the now, rather than worrying about where I have to be.  I'm not sure I am more productive, but I am sure am alot less stressed.  I'll take that trade for now.

I'm looking for a grandfather clock by the way. I dig those bad boys.

Truth: Birthday Schmirthday

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. As I get older and celebrate birthdays, I can't help but think that I just don't care. I haven't since I was a kid. I never liked the idea of getting older at any age. I think once I hit 16, I was done with birthdays. After that, life seemed much more difficult (obviously).

I am not a downer about it, I am just indifferent. A friend the other day turned 28. Well he celebrated with a birthday week. A birthday week! Yeah chicks usually do this, but apparently now guys do this too. Man card please!

I don't get it. Makes no sense to me. Happy Birthday to me. Another year...hooray. Well it is better than being dead I guess.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bQEs9_fXEs

A.D.D. Rumblings No.10312

1.  What if there was a tornado at the same time the test sirens go off?

2.  I saw some one with a flip phone the other day. I laughed.

3.  The Queen of England's holiday retreat is 30 square miles.  How nice.

5.  Someone hit my car the other day in a parking lot.  They left a note on my window to call them. It was Christmas Eve.  He is a lawyer.  I suspect he wouldn't have left a note if it wasn't Christmas Eve...but then again, that's the Scrooge in me talking.

4.  Some friends were asking me if they should buy a movie on DVD.  I was telling them how dumb that was, because they would never watch it again.  For the price of the DVD they could rent 4 movies instead.  Duh.

6.  I don't understand how people can wear no coat when the temperature is under 30 degrees. I see it all of the time.

7.  They are back! People wearing pajamas in public. I was at Target and saw 4 chicks wearing pajamas.

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8.  I have determined I don't like Target, Sears, or Kmart. I walk in these stores, then walk right back out.  They offer nothing of value to me.  Yes Target is the next Kmart...it'll die too I hope.

9.  Where are all the hardcore sports fans?  I'm surrounded by slappys everywhere I turn my head.  It makes me very sad.

10.I need to invent a dishwasher that loads itself, and puts the dishes away when cleaning process is done. That also emits bacon fumes when washing the dishes.

Truth: Eating Out

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. I know a guy who buys his meals everyday. No, not at a restaurant, but at the grocery store. I've heard you actually save money this was as you only buy what you need to eat for that day. It probably makes sense, and you'll cut down on overspending and over eating.

I know a few people who eat out every single day. Every day and never eat at home. Now one person actually had some kind of disease or issue where their stomach flipped over. I think, but I don't know the details, it had to do with bacteria. This person ate out all of the time, and their doctor recommended that they stop doing that.

I do eat out, but not every day. I think I would not like it. I am not a fan of processed restaurant food. Good restaurant food that I really like just costs too much. Then again some of the greasy spoons which I also really like might cost my health too much.

Recently due to the holiday season I have been out more than usual. I see that restaurants are all packed no matter the time of day. I find it mind boggling because the economy is in such a bad shape. One would think that people would be saving on going out. I think, and there is no science behind this, that it is the one thing people don't save on - eating out. That's just my perception, and it could be I'm just skewed because I am out. Although there are many people I know that are going out all of the time - lunch, breakfast, dinner...then of course to the bar.

I have some friends who went to the bar 3 nights in a row the other day. I know every one's finances are their own business, but who has the kind of coin to be blowing on food and drinks? Could be why the economy is in such bad shape...everyone is charging their food.

Oh well...I'm going out to eat now. I'm going to look at everyone and wonder why they are eating out. I'm a hypocrite that way.

Truth: Not Getting New Years

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. New Years to me, next to Halloween is probably the most boring of holidays. Don't get me wrong, I do love watching football all freaking day. However that's not really different than any other day.

I just don't get the celebration, and yet again I feel it is just another day to party and drink. That's fine, no problem with that. But all of these resolutions...I find pointless. They say most people do not come through on their resolutions anyways. I've never met anyone who said in June, "I better keep doing this because it was part of my resolutions list". It never happens..or rarely if ever.

So I'm told New Years is about hope and possibility. Hope of what? A better year? Well as the years go by what happened to the previous years when you wished for a better year? Did it happen? If it didn't happen, then did you acknowledge that it sucked or your wishes failed? Probably not. What if you had a great year, how could it get any better?

So rinse, lather, repeat. I'm not feeling negative about this at all or being my usual ogre. I just am trying to understand, and I don't. As I get older, New Years becomes more about the passing of time, and then I wonder and hope as well that time starts to slow down.

Time is going by faster and faster. I'd love for time to stand still sometimes, but it goes by very fast. The older I get, the years pile on like a stack of unread books. I just look at them in a weird way. Did that really happen?

I'll spend most of my New Years deleting all the "Happy New Years" well wishes via email and on my Facebook page.

I wish you a Happy New Year, I just have no clue what that really means.