One of the things I’ve noticed since I started working out is the fact that when I slow down (as in, not going to the gym enough) my energy level drops dramatically. Today was one such day, and I started feeling zombiefied after lunch, and I know what caused it. So, it was over to …
Now That’s What I’m Talking About!
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D-Fense!
Li’l Blue Eyes’ team played their first game this morning. The Pioneer Dynamite fell to the Recreation Leopards 0-3. Some may view this as an inauspicious start, but the Dynamite do show promise. At least that’s what some of the other dads and I say. After this morning’s 3:30 am thunderstorm I figured today would …
Satan’s iPod II: Soundtrack Edition
Today I want to mention the songs that will appear in the “Soundtracks” section of Satan’s iPod. You’ll know ’em. “Respect” by Aretha Franklin. Every single time there’s a scene in a movie where a woman gets the upper hand over some idiot male in her life (the one that comes to mind is Bridget …
Mmmm… Ceviche
The other night, I had dinner at my favorite restaurant in the world. “Thank You” to the HQ. We decided to do the “Chef’s Tasting,” which is a five-course meal accompanied by wines the chef matches to each course. The whole thing was amazing: I barely remember getting back to my car afterwards. Randy Zweiban, …
Chicago Tulips Emerge
I finally got my auxiliary interface for my car. This neat little device plugs into the prewired CD changer connector in the trunk, so that you can connect any audio device to your car stereo without tearing the dash apart. I ran a cable from the trunk to the front seat, so now I have …
Satan’s iPod
Lately, I seem to be hearing a lot of songs that grate on my nerves. I mean, really grate on my nerves. They seem to pop up all over the place– radio, TV, in stores, in the car next to me with the nasty subwoofer… but mostly at my health club when I’m working out. …
Mr Gower, Don’t You Recognize Me?
Sorry I didn’t get around to talking about King of Kings yesterday. We had Visitors from the East. In comparison, this movie is a bit slower than Mel’s Movie, but silent films, especially dramas, usually do move more slowly. And of course, there was very little blood ‘n’ guts in the DeMille version. The core …
Honey, Those Biscuits are Dynamite!
I have no idea how I missed this one. Here’s a recipe for biscuits that you may want to try in a well-ventilated area. Do yourself a favor and watch the slideshow for the full effect. (Credit for the title above goes to NPR’s Peter Sagal.)
A Cecil B. Beats De Mel
I just noticed that tonight Turner Classic Movies is showing the Cecil B. DeMille epic King of Kings. I was planning on turning in early, but this one is worth staying up for. It’s been years since I saw this movie, and with Mel’s movie still fresh in my mind it would be a good …