Last night i watched Glee. Cody said Glee was worth checking out, last night i gave it a shot . I might watch it again, but not if they continue to play football. I don't have a problem with the stupid plots and subplots, television is full of them and Erin would say that most of the things i watch center around equally improbable events. Though i think BtVS is more realistic than Glee, at least Joss took the time to get the human elements of his show right.
The real problem i had with Glee was the football. Walter Payton did dance. He was good. Dancing does help athletes. It trains them to be more cognizant of their bodies and movement. The idea that learning to dance would help the team play better was a good one. The execution was terrible.
Teams don't dance on the field. Not just because it looks insipid. Not just because that is what the cheerleaders are for. Teams don't dance on the field because they don't have time. The dumb little dance number took one minute and nineteen seconds of realtime, not counting the huddle. That will result in a delay of game penalty. But even more ridiculous than that was that the offensive line which had more holes in it than Obama's plan for fixing the economy was able to give the kicker seven seconds of protection to do his little dance before kicking the ball. Seven seconds is an eternity for a beleaguered and porous offensive line.
So i might give Glee another chance. But if they do any more football, i am switching over to something more realistic like Comedy Central to watch Futurama.
Later
Bob
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Monday, September 7, 2009
Advice for a friend
I can't say it better than Nada Surf already did. So without further adieu:
Three important rules for breaking up. Don't put off breaking up when you know you want to. Prolonging the situation only makes it worse.
Tell [her] honestly, simply, kindly, but firmly. Don't make a big production. Don't make up an elaborate story. This will help you avoid a big tear jerking scene.
If you wanna date other people say so. Be prepared for the [girl] to feel hurt and rejected. Even if you've gone together for only a short time, and haven't been too serious, there's still a feeling of rejection when someone says [he] prefers the company of others to your exclusive company.
But if you're honest, and direct, and avoid making a flowery emotional speech when you brake the news, the [girl] will respect you for your frankness. And honestly [s]he'll appreciate the kind of straight forward manner in which you told [her] your decision Unless [s]he's a real jerk or a cry baby you'll remain friends.
Hope this helps.
Later
Bob
PS This might help, too.
Three important rules for breaking up. Don't put off breaking up when you know you want to. Prolonging the situation only makes it worse.
Tell [her] honestly, simply, kindly, but firmly. Don't make a big production. Don't make up an elaborate story. This will help you avoid a big tear jerking scene.
If you wanna date other people say so. Be prepared for the [girl] to feel hurt and rejected. Even if you've gone together for only a short time, and haven't been too serious, there's still a feeling of rejection when someone says [he] prefers the company of others to your exclusive company.
But if you're honest, and direct, and avoid making a flowery emotional speech when you brake the news, the [girl] will respect you for your frankness. And honestly [s]he'll appreciate the kind of straight forward manner in which you told [her] your decision Unless [s]he's a real jerk or a cry baby you'll remain friends.
Hope this helps.
Later
Bob
PS This might help, too.
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Birthday Wrap up
So it has been a week since i turned thirty-nine. Fifty-one weeks before i turn forty. I've been a little busy so i haven't been able to sit down and write like i ought to have done. Promises were not broken, but they were delayed. Now is time to keep them.
My birthday present to me
My Captain Hammer shirt arrived on time, but i did not go to FNM. Instead i wore it the following Friday. The shirt powered me to a 3-1 finish. I let it down. No excuses. I had played once in the 6 weeks preceding FNM and the rust showed. Nor do i think the rust will be cleared anytime soon. Real life keeps on intruding. But the Captain Hammer shirt is awesome and will be in heavy rotation.
My birthday present from Erin
Next up, my birthday present from Erin. In addition to making me tasty spice cake cupcakes, Erin got me the perfect gift. The perfect gift is something the recipient wants, but would never get for himself. In this instance the perfect gift was the LED showerhead. I've written on the glory of this item previously. But let me tell you, it is better in real life. The color of ideal temperature water is blue, once again demonstrating that blue is inherently superior.
Philistine no more
For many years i have proudly borne the honorific: philistine. Most would consider philistine to be a slur or at least a slight, but i disagree. Philistines oppose bohemians. Philistines oppose the avant-garde. These are admirable traits.
Generally speaking philistines are considered to have no regard for art. This is no longer the case for me. I now own my first piece of original art.
I completed the purchase of D. Alexander Gregory's Cursed Scroll. The original painting is now hanging in my living room. It is glorious.
I can no longer proudly call myself a philistine. I am now a patron of the arts, a man of culture if you will.
For those of you unfamiliar with Gregory's work:
Why Cursed Scroll?
Those of you who do not play Magic the Gathering will not understand why owning this particular painting is so desirable. For two years the card bearing this image dominated the game. It is one of the best cards from the golden age of the game.
Shortly after making partner at my old firm i found that the original art was available. I set this as the symbol of accomplishment. At first i was going to make the purchase with the proceeds of one of the big wins Brad kept promising. These big wins, like most of his promises, never materialized.
Then i determined that i'd make the purchase after completing my indenture. (Another story for another time). But in October of last year Mr. Thomas determined that our partnership was at an end and my services were not required in his new organization. Once again my acquisition would be deferred.
In January i started my own office. August was a good month, more importantly it was when i met my own arbitrarily determined goal. I finally decided the time was ripe to make the acquisition. One call to Roanoke, Virgina later and the Cursed Scroll was in the trusted hands of those great men in brown who work for UPS, winging its way to me.
So now the Cursed Scroll is mine. It is a symbol of my success in standing on my own. My new firm is doing well and doing good. With no small amount of shadenfreude i might observe that the old office seems to be a sinking ship. Thanks to all of you who helped me get here.
Later
Bob
My birthday present to me
My Captain Hammer shirt arrived on time, but i did not go to FNM. Instead i wore it the following Friday. The shirt powered me to a 3-1 finish. I let it down. No excuses. I had played once in the 6 weeks preceding FNM and the rust showed. Nor do i think the rust will be cleared anytime soon. Real life keeps on intruding. But the Captain Hammer shirt is awesome and will be in heavy rotation.
My birthday present from Erin
Next up, my birthday present from Erin. In addition to making me tasty spice cake cupcakes, Erin got me the perfect gift. The perfect gift is something the recipient wants, but would never get for himself. In this instance the perfect gift was the LED showerhead. I've written on the glory of this item previously. But let me tell you, it is better in real life. The color of ideal temperature water is blue, once again demonstrating that blue is inherently superior.
Philistine no more
For many years i have proudly borne the honorific: philistine. Most would consider philistine to be a slur or at least a slight, but i disagree. Philistines oppose bohemians. Philistines oppose the avant-garde. These are admirable traits.
Generally speaking philistines are considered to have no regard for art. This is no longer the case for me. I now own my first piece of original art.
I completed the purchase of D. Alexander Gregory's Cursed Scroll. The original painting is now hanging in my living room. It is glorious.
I can no longer proudly call myself a philistine. I am now a patron of the arts, a man of culture if you will.
For those of you unfamiliar with Gregory's work:
Why Cursed Scroll?
Those of you who do not play Magic the Gathering will not understand why owning this particular painting is so desirable. For two years the card bearing this image dominated the game. It is one of the best cards from the golden age of the game.
Shortly after making partner at my old firm i found that the original art was available. I set this as the symbol of accomplishment. At first i was going to make the purchase with the proceeds of one of the big wins Brad kept promising. These big wins, like most of his promises, never materialized.
Then i determined that i'd make the purchase after completing my indenture. (Another story for another time). But in October of last year Mr. Thomas determined that our partnership was at an end and my services were not required in his new organization. Once again my acquisition would be deferred.
In January i started my own office. August was a good month, more importantly it was when i met my own arbitrarily determined goal. I finally decided the time was ripe to make the acquisition. One call to Roanoke, Virgina later and the Cursed Scroll was in the trusted hands of those great men in brown who work for UPS, winging its way to me.
So now the Cursed Scroll is mine. It is a symbol of my success in standing on my own. My new firm is doing well and doing good. With no small amount of shadenfreude i might observe that the old office seems to be a sinking ship. Thanks to all of you who helped me get here.
Later
Bob
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