Trivia fact or fiction

We seem to take snippets of trivia we hear or read at face value for the most part. Those of us cursed with memories that allow us to recall all kinds of innane facts often do just that–memorize–never question whether the trivia is fact or fiction. So when I came across some random trivia today, [...]

Do not adjust your television…

No, your screen isn’t failing; your monitor isn’t about to kick the bucket. Your vision is fine. Do not adjust your televisions! I decided that a small, subtle change was in order and after experimenting with a few completely different styles for this blog, I finally decided two things: The layout I currently have is [...]

On an island

On a whim, and for no real reason, I bought David Gilmour’s latest album, On an Island, this evening from the Apple Music store. I’m listening to it now and it’s pretty good. A good album to listen to if you are feeling mellow.

Workout #22 (lower body, abridged)

I got into the gym a few minutes before 6 AM to find out that Bernard had called and said he was going to be late. He instructed me to get started on my workout. Today was lower body, so that’s what I planned on doing. Bernard was going to check my body fat today [...]

The very annoying Honda commercial

Honda has a commericial with “Mr. Opportunity”, a cartoon character that acts as the spokesperson for a line of it’s cars and SUVs. I don’t mind the cartoon guy. I don’t even mind the cars. What “drives” me to distraction is the copy. In fact, it is a single like of copy: …and the very [...]

Oh let me count the ways…

As I approach my 800th blog entry this year, I figured it was as good a time as any to take a look at some of my statistics with respect to blogging.

A nation of Homer Simpsons

Apparently, we are getting fatter and dumber. In an effort not to be cynical about this, I am trying to look on the bright side: We are becoming a nation of Homer Simpsons! Doh!

Feelin’ Love

I mentioned last week how I caught City of Angels on HBO. I like the music from the movie and went to Apple Music store shortly thereafter to see if they had the soundtrack. They didn’t. However, I was able to find all but three of the songs, so I put together a playlist that [...]

No September F&SF

As of yesterday, I still hadn’t received my September issues of F&SF. It’s gota Harlan EllisonTM piece in it and was looking forward to it. I’d even read some rumors that the October/November issue was already out. I tried digging up a phone number where I could call and find out what was going on, [...]

Rainout!

I was looking forward to settling down this evening to watch the Yankees/Tigers game, and when I flipped to the channel on my DirecTV ExtraInnings package, it was blank. I thought it might be a problem with the service, but all of the other channels were working. So I checked the game online and, you [...]

Workout #21 (chest and back w/Bernard)

Well, I made it. I didn’t give in to the feels of laziness and I went to the gym after a very busy day at work. And you know what, I’m glad I did. It just felt good.

Oh no! Another workout!

The day is flying by today and for the first time since I stared with these workouts, I’m really not in the mood to workout this afternoon. I imagine everyone reaches this point. I have a lot of work to do. I want to get some writing done this evening. I want to get some [...]

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