Something to think about as President George W. Bush officially breaks former President Ronald Reagan’s vacation record … all with 3-1/2 years left in his final term.
Author: Chas.
I Heart Sioux & Co.
It dawned on me last night just why I think that Siouxsie and the Banshees is a far better band than The Cure. It all boils down to song writting. As many of you may know, Robert Smith is the sole lyricist for The Cure with the rest of the band helping out on the music. Meanwhile, Siouxsie and Co. have three people (Sioux, Severin, Budgie) that take turn with the lyrics and music. Three is better than one. It gives them an edge as far as being able to play with their sound. Yes. I do speak of them as if they are still a viable band even though they broke up in 1996 ’cause to me they are still one of the greatest bands to come out of the late 70’s. I think “Tinderbox” ranks in the Top Five Greatest Albums Ever Recorded.
The Little Things
That is what’s got me down … the “little things.” Seems like this past week has been nothing but irritating little things that need to be dealt with. Now, I get to go today and fight with my car insurance company as (for some reason) they have stopped my payment plan and are demanding the balance in one lump sum ($300-ish) to continue my coverage. Grrrrr.
More on “Hearts on Fire”
Doug Wingeier has written an excellent column in the local paper concerning the “Hearts on Fire” Reconciling Convocation that’s been raising such a fuss here in the mountains. Too bad most “christians” don’t think this way. Click “more” to read it for yourself. Continue reading “More on “Hearts on Fire””
In Dreams (Again)
Goodness. I think having dinner with all those gay people last evening really over-stimulated me. I had a dream last night that I was at some sports competition and Homer was there as well. I kept trying to get him to look my way but he was too busy paying attention to the cuter, hotter, sportier fellas to notice me.
In other news …
It’s rainy and dreary outside.
A Pick-Me-Up
I am off tonight with the fab Michelle and Mary to hang with the Sylva homos for a bit. Should be a nice little diversion as the cute bookseller is supposed to be there. Hmmm. I’ll just have to ignore the fact that he is happily coupled.
Bad Mood Boy (Redux)
Gosh. I just got fussed at for counting “sheets” instead “pages” … and it’s really upset me. Maybe I do actually have a crayon lodged in my brain. Amazing how when you’re upset and drepressed about stuff then everything seems to be going to hellinahandbasket. That’s seems to be the tone for this week.
Oh, well. Let’s see what else I can royally fuck up …
Just in Case …
Bad Mood Boy
Yeah. I am a pissy, sulky, bitter little boy right now. I’ve been in this mood since Sunday. Seems like just about everybody wants something. I am tired of being the “go to” guy for my friends and family. Leave me alone, folks … ’cause I don’t have a lot more to offer.
In other news …
“The Simpsons: The Complete Sixth Season” came out today and the packaging is not nearly as offensive in person … though I can tell the plastic slip case is gonna be a pain. I will say that the booklet that lists the episodes is way better for this release than any of the previous sets. Fox Video gets a “thumbs up” from me.
In other, other news …
I am now a “region free” kinda guy. Bring on the world of cinema!
Mood Ring
Downbeat Friday: Politics
So, where is that “liberal” media that the conservative right screams about constantly? It seems like the Plame Investigation has dropped off the radar of most major news coverage. Amazing.
In August of 1972, President Nixon told reporters, “no one in the White House staff, no one in this administration, presently employed, was involved in this very bizarre incident.”
Sounds eerily familiar doesn’t it?
The cast of administration characters with known connections to the outing of an undercover CIA agent:
Karl Rove
I. Lewis “Scooter” Libby
Condoleezza Rice
Stephen Hadley
Andrew Card
Alberto Gonzales
Mary Matalin
Ari Fleischer
Susan Ralston
Israel Hernandez
John Hannah
Scott McClellan
Dan Bartlett
Claire Buchan
Catherine Martin
Colin Powell
Karen Hughes
Adam Levine
Bob Joseph
Vice President Dick Cheney
President George W. Bush
What I would really love right now is for any Republican to defend what the current administration has been doing. Explain to me what good has come from the last five years of Bush’s authoritarian rule.
Downbeat Friday: Sad Songs
I got a chance to revist Lars Von Trier‘s “Dancer in the Dark” last night. I had totally forgotten what a bleak, depressing piece of cinema it is. I had forgotten just how brilliant Bjork is in the movie (as well as the rest of the cast). I had forgotten just how damn ballsy the movie is … a fractured take on the traditional Hollywood musical. “I’ve Seen It All” breaks my heart ever time I hear it. I recommend you checking it out if you enjoy movies as much as I do.
Bjork (with Thom Yorke) – I’ve Seen It All [4.85 MB]
Bjork – New World [5.86 MB]
Bacon! Bacon! Bacon!!!
So, if you love bacon as much as I do (and I LOVE BACON!!!), then this site is sure to make you wet yourself with joy … like I just did. Mmmm, bacon!