Dear Treasured Readers:
So my computer is busted. And I don't mean like, I need to defragment the hard drive or get a new fan. I mean I turn this thing on, and there's nothing. I would say it's about as useful as a paperweight, but I don't even have papers to weigh down, because all of my documents are on the computer that no longer works! Argh! So the bad news is that I haven't posted in a while, and I might not with any regularity for some time (I'm on my computer at work right now [but not billing this time, because I'm ethical!]) Keep dreaming that I'm gonna stay late and post on my blog while it's 80 degrees and sunny here in the Hub.
The good news is, I'm in the market for a new computer, and I'm making the leap to a Mac. So with a shiny new computer, I have a pretty good feeling that Dangerous, Dirty, and Unfun will be coming back shinier and newer than ever. So good day, readers, and until that day comes, keep your ear to the grindstone.
Monday, April 23, 2007
Wednesday, April 4, 2007
I Hate That Dirty Water, part 2
Take a look at this.
That's the walk outside my office. This is what I saw upon leaving work today. It's a camera phone photo, so you might not see it clearly. Let me paint a picture with words.
IT'S SNOW!
Check the date on this post. It's April. My coworker summed it up nicely when he said that winter had it's chance. We shouldn't be punished because it only started snowing in February. This slushy, icy, wet mess is not acceptable spring weather. This sucks. Snow in April makes me hate that dirty water.
And for those wily readers, trying to trap me in my own web of lies and contradictions (I'm referring to those who read my post about stoicism, about how one shouldn't let factors out of one's control to disturb one), my response is, well, you're right. I'm a filthy hypocrite. But who among you, especially those living in the Hub of the Universe, isn't vexed, nay, perturbed by this freakish weather? I say none!
That's the walk outside my office. This is what I saw upon leaving work today. It's a camera phone photo, so you might not see it clearly. Let me paint a picture with words.
IT'S SNOW!
Check the date on this post. It's April. My coworker summed it up nicely when he said that winter had it's chance. We shouldn't be punished because it only started snowing in February. This slushy, icy, wet mess is not acceptable spring weather. This sucks. Snow in April makes me hate that dirty water.
And for those wily readers, trying to trap me in my own web of lies and contradictions (I'm referring to those who read my post about stoicism, about how one shouldn't let factors out of one's control to disturb one), my response is, well, you're right. I'm a filthy hypocrite. But who among you, especially those living in the Hub of the Universe, isn't vexed, nay, perturbed by this freakish weather? I say none!
FNL commentary
Did I really not post a Friday Night Lights commentary last week? What's wrong with me?
1. This actually draws on last week, but I can mention it because Street ran into Tattoo Girl (does anyone remember her name? They should say it more often). Did anyone not see him becoming an assistant coach like, from a mile away? Not that I'm complaining. Much to contrary. I wish Jason Street was my assistant life coach. But this was more predictable than Superman coming back to life, or a stacked Kansas team blowing it in this year's NCAA tournament. It was a logical choice!
2. Also, in case I've never made this clear, Street is the man. But my buddy brings up a good point: how does he get in his truck when he's by himself? I'm sure his folks help him when he's at home, but what about when it's just him and that other wheelchair guy? I think we deserve to know what's happening here. This detail, should it go unresolved, threatens to take me completely out of the narrative.
3. Bo is right. Him and Riggins are "obviously buds." So why is his mom salting Timmy's game?
4. Is anything going to be made of the fact that, since Saracen knows his girlfriend is moving, that he must know that Coach Taylor won't be with the team next season? That's going to affect his game, isn't it?
5. Landry is getting in over his head, and I don't know if it'll end well. But you have to lead with the heart. I applaude him.
6. What didn't make the roast: So, how about Smash's girlfriend being bipolar? So, how about Buddy Garrity's family breaking up? So, how about Coach Taylor leaving the team and his family back in Dillon? So, how about Street cheating on his fiancee? Good thing, too. That event could have been a real collar-puller.
1. This actually draws on last week, but I can mention it because Street ran into Tattoo Girl (does anyone remember her name? They should say it more often). Did anyone not see him becoming an assistant coach like, from a mile away? Not that I'm complaining. Much to contrary. I wish Jason Street was my assistant life coach. But this was more predictable than Superman coming back to life, or a stacked Kansas team blowing it in this year's NCAA tournament. It was a logical choice!
2. Also, in case I've never made this clear, Street is the man. But my buddy brings up a good point: how does he get in his truck when he's by himself? I'm sure his folks help him when he's at home, but what about when it's just him and that other wheelchair guy? I think we deserve to know what's happening here. This detail, should it go unresolved, threatens to take me completely out of the narrative.
3. Bo is right. Him and Riggins are "obviously buds." So why is his mom salting Timmy's game?
4. Is anything going to be made of the fact that, since Saracen knows his girlfriend is moving, that he must know that Coach Taylor won't be with the team next season? That's going to affect his game, isn't it?
5. Landry is getting in over his head, and I don't know if it'll end well. But you have to lead with the heart. I applaude him.
6. What didn't make the roast: So, how about Smash's girlfriend being bipolar? So, how about Buddy Garrity's family breaking up? So, how about Coach Taylor leaving the team and his family back in Dillon? So, how about Street cheating on his fiancee? Good thing, too. That event could have been a real collar-puller.
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