I like going out. I like listening to live music, played by real bands with real instruments who are really singing. Hence, Pam and I hit a local place here in SW Florida called Backstreets, pretty much every weekend. Of course, at the neighborhood bar, you get…cover bands. Which, I have no problem with. However, [...]

1. Nikon
While I’m no longer in the still-photography game, from the very beginning, I liked Nikon, and they never let me down. Pam still shoots a bunch of stills, and continues to use Nikon. If we move on to a new phase where we need a true big-gun SLR, digital or otherwise? Nikon’s the way [...]

1) It’s a litter box, not a buffet, WTF?!

2) You nose around the door until I get the leash and take you out. Then, you stand on the porch and do nothing but sniff the air. Then we go back inside, I give you a carrot, and you piss in the closet. What gives? Do [...]

1) I don’t pet you when you’re in the litter box, so why the need to rub against my leg when I’m on the toilet?

2) You’re supposed to have mad predatory skills. So why is it you can’t distinguish the danger of my rapidly-approaching foot when I walk through the living room and you’re in [...]

1) The current congress.
Yeah, I thought the previous congress was awful, and trust me, I was no fan of the republican-controlled congress before both houses switched, but at least that congress had ratings that reflected dissatisfaction, not outright hatred and failure. Quicker the November elections get here, the better.

2) The vuvuzela.
I know, with the [...]

If you’re not familiar with the term, it’s become quite the popular Twitter hashtag. And, if you’re not familiar with what a hashtag is, just stick with the overall concept: Epic, and fail and you’ll be all right.

1) JaMarcus Russell
Now, without question, the biggest bust in NFL history. And, I’m not talking breast size. Recently [...]

You’ve probably heard the arguments in the illegal alien debate—they’re just looking to make a better life for themselves. They want to embrace the American dream. And of course, the ol‘ ‘They’re willing to do jobs Americans don’t want to.’ Well, I think that’s utter crap, particularly with the economy in the shitter, but really, [...]

1) Hire Billy Martin

2) Shake up that ’27 Yankees lineup

3) Threaten to sit Lou Gherig next time his batting average drops below .320

4) Raise ticket prices for seats in Jesus level and apostle box seats

5) Fire Billy Martin

6) Interview managerial candidates. On short list: Casey Stengel, Billy Martin…

7) Demand God supply new stadium with [...]

This list is Quantum Leap defined, meaning, I could only travel to one point or another in my lifetime. Still, no shortage of visits I’d like to make to the past.

1) Sept. 10, 2001
Could I stop it? Maybe, maybe not. Isn’t this the conundrum everyone from Steven Hawking to theoretical physicists to Gene Roddenbury has [...]

1) Invocation, led by Grand Imperial Wizard of the KKK.

2) Festivities kicked off with Lynchburg Lemonade toast.

3) That drunk Ted Kennedy not around to pinch granddaughters’ ass and make a fool of himself trying to pick up female wait staff.

4) Guide dogs banned, but tracking dogs ready for post-service rousting of local minorities. (Both of [...]