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We're Not in Kansas Anymore
It's kind of funny you write "your a moron" when it should be "you're" a moron. Also, it might be hard for you to ever have a job like mine when you write "though" one more time then necessary. fumber, you need to get a life. I get paid to write and respond to idiots like you. I'm not sure what your deal is.— May 20, 2008 12:39 a.m.
Those Days Are Over
I love reading these, but I'm a music nut. I have to agree with carl. I'm biased, because part of me wants to see MY blurts run. Not Jay talking about The Police playing a show from decades ago. A perfect example of my feeling on this, would be if the front section of the Reader, ran stories about (not the band), but the police in San Diego, and what kind of drug bust they made in 1978. When, they could report the drug bust at SDSU now. Which would people be more interested in reading? Which would be more relevant? Of course, it's enjoyable to see the section the Reader runs that does show various stories, and ads, that ran in the publication from various years past. Maybe a section like that would work a lot better. Or, perhaps, these types of blurts stay in Jays blogs. Where, I love reading 'em.— May 20, 2008 12:36 a.m.
Gay Marriage
a magnifying glass joke is what you come back with? lame. might've been a good one back in 7th grade...— May 20, 2008 12:30 a.m.
Darth Vera
I usually take CDs. And, often times, I'm pleasantly surprised. I was at a party (I haven't written about it yet, but it was a long time ago). And, I was telling this guy how much I like Anna Troy. He let me borrow two of her CDs, and I love them. I was talking to Rusty Anderson, he's Paul McCartney's guitarist. And, he says there are times when he'll be with Paul in a limo, and that little window goes down. And the limo driver is handing a tape to Paul, saying "This is my nephews band. You should listen to it." There's nothing worse though, then having the musician continuing to bug you afterwards, because they want to know what you thought of their band. Especially if you hated them. The last few times I got CDs from friends...it was a local band called West of Memphis. And wow, they were really good. And, I remember years ago, playing racquetball with a guy that's good friends with Greg Laswell. I borrowed that CD, and it was great. That year, he got nominated for a bunch of SD music awards.— May 18, 2008 11:48 a.m.
Gay Marriage
fumber, if you want proof I'm not gay talk to your mom.— May 17, 2008 1:20 p.m.
We're Not in Kansas Anymore
Really? That bothers you that much? Wow. I'd hate to see the kind of road rage you must experience dealing with all those idiots out there.— May 15, 2008 7:58 p.m.
An Expensive Evening
Yeah. It's a mixed thing with Crasher parties. All this free booze, that I don't imbibe. But then, at least the person throwing the party doesn't run out of alcohol, or have to worry about the amount I'm going to be drinking. Sometimes, there is one keg, and 500 people.— May 15, 2008 10:11 a.m.
An Expensive Evening
When I woke up with a nurse and two stewartess', and couldn't remember a thing. No. What happened was this. My high school reunion was coming up. I was at my highest weight in my life. So, I went and lost 50 pounds. I'm following a diet that isn't so strict. But, I'm addicted to chocolate, so I continue to devour that. I've just read how many calories alcohol has. So, I might have a Margarita with Mexican food. Or a good glass of wine. But not more than one or two. And, usually just once a week.— May 15, 2008 2:26 a.m.
Below the Fold
Just saw the Visitor. Glad Duncan mentions Ivan. I, too, felt it was odd that this guy didn't want to seek out the person that rented his apartment (we soon believe the character, because he's credible and a nice guy). I enjoyed the movie, and it had some great edits (going from him offering them a place to stay, to him being scared when the guy enters his room to comment on a CD he's holding). And, of course, his tirade near the end. But...I felt these two guys bonded way to quickly. And, his goofy smile all the time. What warranted that? It's like this old bald white go was such a pleasure for him to be around, when the guy was kind of dull and boring. A much better casting, was in the new movie Redbelt. The African-American playing the lead, seemed so sincere, happy with his lot in life, even though it was in poverty running his Ju Jitsu school.— May 14, 2008 11:03 p.m.
None
When the guy told me Root Beer Floats, I immediately thought of the guy I play racquetball with. After games, we'd go to Jack in the Box (we felt like putting on the calories we just burned off). There was a brief time they carried Root Beer Floats. He'd order one, and then he'd go up and continue to get refills of Root Beer. And, he was so excited, because he'd say he paid for one float, and it's lasting him an hour. And it tasted just as good, because of the melted ice cream. Some folks are easy to please. My current favorite drink, is this Sour Apple Slushy they have at Friday's. Damn thing is like liquid Jolly Ranchers. And, I love chewing that crushed ice.— May 14, 2008 10:50 p.m.