"My point is that whenever that someday comes, when I slide into the MRI scanner and the thing starts..."

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 07:51:00 -0400

“My point is that whenever that someday comes, when I slide into the MRI scanner and the thing starts spinning up, spitting lasers and screaming into my ears, I may very well say to myself “I wish I had just one more of those summers.”

- John Mayer 2008 Summer Tour

"It’s the “Godfather II” of comic book films and three times more earnest than “Batman..."

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:21:13 -0400

“It’s the “Godfather II” of comic book films and three times more earnest than “Batman Begins”…Heath Ledger didn’t so much give a performance as he disappeared completely into the role…flick’s nearly three hours long and only leaves you wanting more…I can’t imagine anyone being disappointed by it. Nolan and crew have created something close to a masterpiece.”

- Kevin Smith on The Dark Knight.
My Boring Ass Life » Curious George, the Shadow of the Bat, and Other Stuff

Rags: A new era of boom box has arrived: while getting gas, a young gangster across the way pumped petrol while blasting his cell phone...in all its cell phone glory.

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:38:00 -0400

Rags: A new era of boom box has arrived: while getting gas, a young gangster across the way pumped petrol while blasting his cell phone...in all its cell phone glory.
Me: Spike Lee is going to make an updated version of Do the Right Thing featuring the new character Razr Raheem.

frickin cool.via blog.iso50.com

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 05:24:49 -0400

frickin cool.

via blog.iso50.com

Drivel

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:10:09 -0400

thehotness:

Patrick hesitated to go grocery shopping with Harris following the disaster that took place the last time they had set foot in the food palace.

…

Harris, being slightly obtuse, could only think about the significant lack of edible matter in his cupboards. And. He was hungry.

Facestalk.

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 03:10:00 -0400

I have recently kicked into active Facebook usage and subsequently have petitioned a decent number of people; specifically asking them to verify to Facebook that we are, indeed, e-friends.

Because Facebook sends an email everytime someone sneezes [its a flu app…you should totally catch my flu and compare vomits with me!] I have been determining each of my shiny new e-friends’ Facebooking habits based on when they accept my friendship. Some use Facebook as a wake up tool. [5:03am] Some like to wind down or sneak some F-book lovin late at night. [3:14am] Some people prefer a middle of the day stop in. In between TPS reports and Flonkerton at the office. [10:50am.]

But regardless of when they accept my friendship, I’m happy they accepted! I look forward to many exhilarating hours of deleting their ‘compare movie tastes with me!’ requests. At 4:38am.

If I ever have a cat, I am going to name it Copy. Second choices would be Smelly or Handy.That...

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:23:39 -0400

If I ever have a cat, I am going to name it Copy. Second choices would be Smelly or Handy.

That being said, I hate cats.

true blue.

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:27:13 -0400

I was driving to San Jose today and on the electronic signs where they give general driver information like “Wet roads, drive carefully” it said, “Child Abduction: Blue Honda Civic, License Plate C34DL Call 911.”

I was driving a blue Honda Civic. The Minivan Mom next to me must have seen the announcement right after I had because as she glanced into my lane, I saw a distinct look of shock on her face. I quickly sped up and pulled into her lane so that she could have a clean look at my aquitting license plate.

As I looked in the review mirror I noticed a look of relief on Mrs. Minivan followed by a look of terror as the kid managed to force the trunk open from the inside. I thought I had choloformed him sufficiently, but apparently he had come to. Needless to say, we were both a little surprised.

This story stopped being true after the second “Civic.”

Eight more years.

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:27:04 -0400

I texted the numbers 4-6-7-3 earlier tonight. I was trying to use the word H-O-P-E and my phone thought I was using the word G-O-R-E.

Could my phone be connecting a certain hope-powered presidential candidate and a certain seasoned vice president and environmental enthusiast? Gorebama, anyone?

My word. Could a movie have any more all-stars? This picture...

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:28:00 -0400

My word. Could a movie have any more all-stars? This picture just jumped to the top of my must see list.

Jon Foreman dropped his fourth season EP on Tuesday. I...

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:25:39 -0400

Jon Foreman dropped his fourth season EP on Tuesday. I seriously love this series of releases.

"Kobe can go sit with Richard [from Top Chef] in Choker’s Corner."

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:20:28 -0400

“Kobe can go sit with Richard [from Top Chef] in Choker’s Corner.”

- txt to JRich

Sale away.

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:54:43 -0400

Krystal: It's 40 cent wing night!
Me: But...you got chips.
Krystal: Yeah. I don't like wings.
Me: Then why are you excited?
Krystal: Because I love SALES!

Choo Choo.

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:50:33 -0400

While celebrating my amazing Dad at the Cleveland Indians game tonight, my brother noticed a sign at the top of the stadium. Referencing the Indians’ outfielder Shin-Soo Choo, it read “Big League Choo!” For the rest of the night we traded puns that we might like to see on a sign celebrating this Korean big leaguer.

Here are the some of the best. [That could also mean: worst.]

Choose wisely.
The Choosen One.
PikaChoo.
Ahhh Choo!
Just Choo it.
Do the Choo.
You’re the one that I love/Choo Choo Choo [Think Grease.]
Choo you up and spit you out.
Choo’s the Boss.
Knock Knock. Choo’s there.
Bit off more than he could Choo.
Choo’s on First.
Cruisin for a Choosin.
God Bless Choo.
Choobacca.
Choo ain’t seen nothin yet.
Choo da man.
The Choo Man Group

It felt great to be back at a Tribe game. It had been a while.

Sigur Ros is still as gorgeous as ever.

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:41:41 -0400

Sigur Ros is still as gorgeous as ever.

If only life were more like 1984.

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:37:00 -0400

There are some times that I might not mind an Orwellian present. Big Brother might come in handy in some certain situations.

Lets say you’re at a graduation. The idea is to hold your applause until the end so that the students who don’t have boisterous families don’t feel like total rejects. And yet, those boisterous families pull out the air horns and harmonizing screams. This is where Big Brother steps in to keep some order. The turrets in the center of the arena activate, senses the social disruption and immediately sends a tranquilizer dart into the loud mom’s neck. Maybe you’ll obey the rules next time and shut up.

Lets say you’re in a small office. The man next to you is thundering to an associate about supply chains over his cellular phone. Big Brother sensors activate a potent pepper spray that briefly incapacitates the social retard next to you. Maybe next time he’ll take it outside.

Lets say you’re walking down the street. You’re cruising at a pretty standard stroll when you come upon a number of elderly women monopolizing the sidewalk with what can only be described as a crawl. Instead of pushing past these gracefully aged ladies, Big Brother sends a few Ray Banned agents to move the women along with a simple fireman’s carry.

I don’t know about you, but I wouldn’t mind giving up a few books to gain a society free of trivial interpersonal offenses.

"I wish I was more quotable."

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:06:18 -0400

“I wish I was more quotable.”

- Nate Richards (via parkerwilson)

Lord Baron Von Don Steely Eye Catfish Rastlin’ King Cones,...

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 01:00:00 -0400

Lord Baron Von Don Steely Eye Catfish Rastlin’ King Cones, aka The Grotto Monster.

He is a man among men.

Living Live.

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:43:00 -0400

I was driving again today. The iPod was charged up this time, and I decided to indulge in my yearly summer tradition: Dave Matthews Band. I keep Dave in the metaphorical drawer for most of the year, but every summer him and his band of merry men [mostly Carter; but he has enough jolly to go around] make their way onto the speakers. It was the Golden Gate Park concert. The one I was at. That I actually attended on September 12th, 2004.

I started thinking about the albums/dvds that bands have released of shows that I’ve actually been at. I like to think that I have, in some miniscule way, been a part of that recording. That I’m on a few releases floating around out there. If they had credits for every cheer in the crowd, I’d be right there under the F’s.

If you’re wondering which specific releases they might be, I’d love to relay some of my experiences. These may or may not be in a specific order.

[ 01 ] Death Cab for Cutie, The Fillmore in San Francisco 05.04.04, The John Byrd EP

This was the first time I’d seen Death Cab and my first show at The Fillmore. Track 5, We Looked Like Giants, blew my mind and made it on this live compilation EP. I think we got the best track on the disc.

[ 02 ] John Mayer, Blossom Music Center in Cleveland 08.03.04, As Is [Ohio Disc]

The first stop on an epic road trip across the country. Maroon 5 opened. We had third row seats. My brother fought a girl for J May’s pick. He still has it. The next night we saw Dave Matthews in Nashville.

[ 03 ] Dave Matthews Band, Golden Gate Park in San Francisco 09.12.04, Live Trax Vol 2

I bought tickets for this “free” show on ebay for ten bucks each. We left at the crack of dawn to get there as early as we could because the whole show was general admission. Turns out we were still pretty far away, because the VIP section was huge. Still an amazing show, even if we baked in the sun all day. Dave played for three hours solid. It was probably my favorite set lists that I’ve seen him do live. You don’t get The Best of What’s Around everyday. Oh, and Santana made an appearance and played a few songs towards the back half of the set. Another thing about this show is that it was for charity. So, all the tickets were free and the beer cost 10 bucks a cup. The cups were printed with the date and a picture of the Golden Gate Park. I was positive they’d be collector’s items. So, after the show, we gathered up at least 200 of the dirty, used cups in trash bags. We cleaned them up and tried to sell them on ebay. I still have about 75 of them.

[ 04 ] Jack Johnson, Greek Theater in Berkeley 08.19.05, A Weekend At the Greek

I was only at the first night of the two nights that were filmed for the DVD. I remember not expecting much from Jack musically and him blowing me out of the water with a great great show. G.Love popped out for a guest appearance and ALO played more than a few songs with him. The DVD itself is awesome. Its got footage from the shows spliced with commentary and interviews with Jack and the band. I’ve watched it multiple times, and I can’t be sure, I’m pretty positive you can see me and the guys chillin in the back.

[ 05 ] Jason Mraz, Montalvo Winery in Saratoga 08.2006, Selections for Friends

It was a full band acoustic Mraz show at a mountain winery in the hills of Silicon Valley on a warm summer evening in august. It doesn’t get much better. He played some old classics, some acoustic versions of hits, and a cover or two. It was absolutely mind blowing. Afterword, we brushed past Toca hanging out with some fans. Sure, its only a digital download, but I definitely put it in my top shows of all time.

[ Honorable Mention ] Colin Meloy, Sings Live

I wasn’t at the show he recorded for this CD, but I was at the one the day before. He played almost the exact same set list, and his banter with the crowd was very similar. It doesn’t count officially, but I still feel a part of myself in the disc.

If you actually read this far, I’m impressed. Treat yourself to a Hostess snack cake. Maybe a HoHo.

TwoRepublic

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:10:00 -0400

The iPod I’ve been using on my 45 minute commute died 30 minutes in today. So, I used that opportunity to brush up my knowledge of current radio hits.

As I pulled into the parking lot, One Republic’s new chart topping smash hit single “Stop and Stare” played me into work.

When I got in the car to head home this afternoon, One Republic’s old chart topping smash hit single “Apologize” played me out of the parking lot.

I like to think that Erie’s Number 1 Hit Music Station Star 104 just played One Republic all day. One chart topping smash hit single after another.