Grog-filled Talk Like a Pirate Day ye mangy dog. Put yer parrot on yer shoulder and get to pillaging and plundering. What’s that? Ye didn’t be knowin’ today was th’ offical Talk Like a Pirate Day… What country be ye from? Grab yer lass park it on th’ couch and …
The “Mojave Experiment”
It’s certainly no secret that I am a Mac user and a Mac lover. Perhaps even a Mac cult follower. That said, I really can’t pass up commenting on Microsoft’s new Windows Vista commercials. No- I’m not talking about the Seinfeld Gates commercials. I’m talking about the “Mojave Experiment” series. …
Never Forget – Not a Chance
I will never forget this awful days past. It is etched in my mind and soul for the rest of my days. It saddens me that we had to endure this day, it hurts me for the families that lost this day, it angers me for the ignorance of this …
Get Ready for Some Redskins Football
Put on your jersey and grab the buffalo wings cause it Skins time baby! Think positive and look forward to a good season of Washington Redskins football. We got a new Coach and a good team. Preseason started out awesome. Let’s get the momentum up and kick some ass. Regular …
Monday Madness – Celebrity Muppets
After this weekends disheartening Washington Redskins loss I had to find something to cheer me up. Luckily a friend sent me these pictures that were too funny not to share. Happy Monday
A Nightmare On Elm Street Hollywood Boulevard
Dear Hollywood Please STOP remaking movies… Can’t anyone come up with something new? The Michael Bay production company has announced that they will be remaking “A Nightmare on Elm Street”. Better yet- they have cast Billy Bob Thornton to play the part of Freddy Krueger! Are you kidding me? OMG, …
Dear Santa – Please Bring Me A uSpace Cocoon For Christmas
My wife often brings me items to add to her ‘wish‘ list that she finds in various magazines or on TV. My desk is covered with torn pages full of goodies. By the way she loves her new YogaToes that just arrived. Sometimes when she leaves me these cutouts it’s …
Las Vegas Freak Show – Nope It’s Just Michael Jackson
I stumbled onto this picture and just felt that I had to share it. Yep that’s Michael Jackson and his three kids watching a Nathan Burton magic show in Vegas. Wouldn’t it have been cool if Burton came out and just made Michael disappear; forever… and ever… What a nut …
Holy Hookah Batman – Cheech and Chong Finally Reunite
I never thought this day would come. Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong have finally made plans to reunite for their first comedy tour in 25 years. The details of the “Hey, What’s That Smell?” tour were announced today during a news conference in Hollywood. This isn’t the first time Cheech …
Flesh Feeding Fish Pedicure – Anyone?
Now this is just crazy! I saw this on the local news the other night and just couldn’t believe my eyes. A local (Alexandria, VA) salon is offering a pedicure treatment that involves tiny carp (Garra Rufa) fish that eat away your dead skin and callouses. Like hungry little piranha’s …
“World’s Oldest Blogger” Posts Last Blog Entry
108 year old Olive Riley died Saturday at a nursing home in South Wales. Riley dubbed the worlds oldest blogger posted over seventy entries on her blog in the past year. Her blog consisted of her daily happenings and a series of YouTube videos. She often blogged about her family …
Say Hello To “Buddy”
Introducing ”Buddy” our new three month old Schipperke puppy. We are so happy to have a little bother (buddy) for our Toby. I think these two are really going to have some fun together. I have put some pictures of Buddy on my gallery page. Caution his cuteness may overwhelm …
Life’s A Beach
Let me tell you… There is no better place to be. The Outer Banks of North Carolina (OBX) call to me like a siren from the sea. I’m not a fan of spending hours on the beach, but there’s something that beckons me here year round. Things are different here. …
Goodbye George
What a sad day it is. The world lost an amazing comedian today. George Carlin was one of the best. Constant and true, what an artist! Cheers George – you will be missed.
Pssst…
Toby – are you getting a little brother?
Happy Father’s Day
God took the strength of a mountain, The majesty of a tree, The warmth of a summer sun, The calm of a quiet sea, The generous soul of nature, The comforting arm of night, The wisdom of the ages, The power of the eagle’s flight, The joy of a morning …
Stephanie Izard Wins Top Chef Season 4
Congratulations to Stephanie! You had a solid season and were an excellent competitor. Finally a woman has taken home victory for this competition. Great Job! “I just made the best meal that night,” Izard told The Associated Press. “It came down to who brought their A-game.” I really enjoyed this …
It’s Top Chef Finale Time
Get out your Ginsu there’s a knife fight ah comin! Antonia- what the hell were you thinking? I guess you were too preoccupied with your new restaurant since you weren’t paying attention to the contest. How could you let Lisa beat you? And then there were three. Lisa, Stephanie and …
LOL – ”America Deserves More”
Here is your laugh for the day. A friend forwarded this one to me and I couldn’t pass up sharing it with you. Get your ”None Of The Above 08” bumper sticker or T-Shirt today. “Tired of voting for the lesser of two evils? Don’t you think America Deserves More? …
Don’t Be An Ass
I was at my daily coffee stop today when my blissful routine was disturbed by a disgruntled customer. From the corner of my eye I could see him angrily walk up to one of the counter girls asking who the manger was. The fact that he had to ask twice …
We Honor You Today
God bless the soldiers who have given their lives serving our great nation. God bless the families who have lost a loved one who served so valiantly. Let us not forget what Memorial Day is really about. Celebrate with your family, hold them close and enjoy the time that others …
Happy Mother’s Day!
A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials, heavy and sudden, fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends who rejoice with us in our sunshine, desert us when troubles thicken around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavor by her kind …
D.C. Sniper Asks To Drop All Appeals
The D.C. Sniper John Allen Muhammad has sent a letter to the Virginia prosecutors office asking them to end his legal appeals. If granted this could fast-track Muhammad to the death chamber. Muhammad was sentenced to death in 2003. He and his accomplice are responsible for 10 innocent lives lost. …
Happy 10th Birthday iMac
Apple’s little baby computer is growing up so fast! From a 233MHz CRT all-in-one to the 3GHz flat-panel beauty of today. Oh how you have changed in those ten years. Thank goodness Apple did away with the hockey puck mouse.
Three Hundred Sixty Billion Dollar Idiot
From the land of stupid criminals this one has to be high on the list. Texas police arrested a 21-year-old man who tried to cash a check for $360 billion. Yes Billion! The arrestee Charles Fuller allegedly stole a blank check from his girlfriends mother. The bank teller who Fuller …