Just Do It!

The past year, I have been blessed to be able to lose a little more than 50 pounds (maybe closer to 60). When I got ill about four years ago and then when I took medicine that was supposed to help me, I gained A LOT of weight on top of already needing to [...]

Predictive Pimping

This is the time of year that people like to predict what will happen in the year to come. Since looking at such things make me anxious and I really don’t want to know what disasters await the world, I thought I’d make some predictions of my own.
Seeing that I don’t own a crystal [...]

This will make you laugh. Really.

Research has led to the discovery of the heaviest element yet known to science.
The new element, Governmentium (Gv), has one neutron, 25 assistant neutrons, 88 deputy neutrons and 198 assistant deputy neutrons, giving it an atomic mass of 312.
These 312 particles are held together by forces called morons, which are surrounded by vast quantities of [...]

Sweet Voice

I continue to be impressed by some of the music I come across, lately. I listen to more than what I let on. This young lady is said to be the non-self-destructive version of Amy Winehouse.
Adele“Daydreamer”
(H/T: PerezHilton)

Rhime of the Ancient Camilla

I’ve always wanted to take one of the Trans-Atlantic cruises from NYC to England and then go on up to Scotland.
The worrier I am, you’d think I’d have thoughts of the Titanic and a feeling that I should pack my water wings, right? Nah. Hey, after all, this is the modern age. [...]

Sunday Song

“I Will Be There”Phil Keaggy

A little science fiction to tickle the brain

When I was younger I used to watch Dr. Who on PBS. It could be campy, dark, scary, yet really fun–all at the same time.
During the past year, I happened to see a newer version of it on Sci-Fi. However, it would be on and then the next week it wouldn’t. I [...]

Shredded

I was reading an article about New Yorkers shredding bad memories of 2007. Some people shredded past relationships, some of bosses, some even shredded objects: cell phones, papers, obsessions, and one man shredded a garbage can. In a tongue in cheeck way, the bad memories were to be attached to everything shredded. [...]

From the "WTF?" files.

I’m just shaking my head. Kind of laughing, kind of not.
(H/T: The Daily Swarm)

HEADLINES!

1. Millions of tax refunds delayed by Congress’ late action…Wow. Those Democrats sure know how to run the legislative branch, don’t they? Had they stayed in session a full minute, rather than 11 seconds, perhaps they could have done something. /snark
2. Priests brawl at Bethlehem birthplace of Jesus…St. Peter would be [...]

CAPTION CONTEST!!!

All I can say about this one is, “OH, MY!” I don’t know about you, but I can see the writing on the wall for our fair Chelsea. Have a great weekend, everyone! I’ll post winners Monday by 5:00 p.m. EST.
THE WINNERS!!!!!!!!
3. USA Admiral: GOD; I am as ugly as my Mother.
2. [...]

Sweeney Todd

I went to see Sweeney Todd, today. Ummmmmm…WOW! Wow can have so many meanings here: good, bad, disturbing. I’d pick good and disturbing.
The actors’ singing and acting were really good. You have to allow yourself the “suspension of disbelief” (Coleridge) and give yourself over to the musical elements.
Even though the [...]

Some fun stuff

With the really bad news (probably sending an already sketchy part of the world in more turmoil) of the day. I thought I’d unearth a funny clip and a song I’ve always really liked.
First, is a hilarious clip that I have totally stolen from Dragon Lady. Be sure to head over to her [...]

Year ago today

A year ago today, my grandmother died. She was 89. She was quite a presence in my life. I don’t think she ever realized how loved and how influential she was. My dad misses her terribly. This has been a hard year for me, but even tougher for him. [...]

What is paranoid for $500?

Let’s say you look like a rock star? How would you use that to your advantage? Pick up chicks in bars, join a “tribute” band, or just sign fake autographs, right?
Well, what would you do if you looked like Ozzy Osbourne? Hmm….point a gun at people? Granted, the look-a-like was at [...]