Monthly Archives: July 2007

When Blogging Turns into Mein Fricking Kampf

Well, I HAD a blog post half-done when I decided to up and move in front of the TV for better viewing (since it’s hard to watch it effectively from behind).  This seemingly innocent decision was perhaps the biggest mistake … Continue reading

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Yeah, I Know

The combination of missing lunches at work (because I had to make up for my Friday half-day) and not getting proper sleep has produced a week-long involuntary hiatus from this blog.  I’d say sorry, but what could I do?  I … Continue reading

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Girl Put Your Records On

As I write this, 48-year-old Jen is making out with Mark, and Mary is crying again.  Yes, that’s right, it’s Age of Love time again.   He’s already been surfing with 3 of the girls, and watching a bad movie with … Continue reading

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Friday Opinions of Death

I’ve been blogging way too much about TV lately, which is strange because I’m really only home 2 hours per day.  Let’s take a break from that crap to express some steaming hot opinions about random, mostly stupid, news stories: … Continue reading

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Age of Love: Who Knew Dating Shows Could Be Fun

I’ve got a TV confession to make:  I never watch The Bachelor.  I’ve seen maybe a full episode, if you combined the episode parts I’ve seen and placed them back to back.  I don’t get these dating shows — everyone … Continue reading

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Dateline: To Catch a Predator, Then Throw Him Back for Political Reasons

Chris Hansen can defeat the vilest of predators with his pointing finger of shame, but even he is powerless before The Man.  It’s common knowledge by now that the CBS affiliate in Dallas, “CBS 11,” has jettisoned their old “news” … Continue reading

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Too Late to Say You’re Sorry, Rain

I’m really too drained to post on this the Day of Independence of the USA. My wife and I went to this state park to hike today, but most of the trail was under water, so we came right back. … Continue reading

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This Just In: TV is Bad

Alright, I’m going to stop thinking and fretting about Yi Jianlian for a second*, and bring you some news about TV, in case you haven’t watched it lately. Here is the news: Television is awful. I was forced at virtual … Continue reading

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New Litmus Test

I’ve been thinking, and I’ve come up with some advice for you Americans. If you care one way or the other about Scooter Libby’s sentence commution, you need to re-examine the priorities in your life, because you’re too political. Yes, … Continue reading

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