...frozen morning fun; space exploration; family reunion (of sorts); a few sprinkled 'digs' & random news bits...

Well, I was late to work for the first time today. Okay, so I was only 15 minutes late, and the reason was my driver's side door wouldn't latch shut because the rods were frozen and had to thaw out (trust me, it sucked ass). But still, this was my first time being late.

OH, just to let everyone know, I did NOT get in trouble or reprimanded for being late...no spin. Just wanted to state that, for the record. :)

For those of you expecting Heather's Christmas gift list today, I apologize. For those of you that weren't, I needn't say anything more. I had really meant to post it today, as an end-of-the-week treat, but I forgot to ask Heather for the list. I will do it later this weekend, guarenteed.

It seems the payment on my Rocky Box Set has been recieved, or will be recieved soon. I can't wait to add five more movies to my collection.

And now, a word about mono-au-mono. (Yes, I am aware that I probably mispelled that. Thank you, Grammar and English Police Task Force.) What it means is one-on-one; man-to-man; basically, a situation involving two parties, both comprised of a single, solitary individual. I think the world would be so great if a dispute or exchange between two people could stay that way. It seems everyone likes to put their two-cents on the counter, yell "Ante up, bitch!", and weigh in on the happenings. And I'm not talking about a situation where they're indirectly involved; I'm talking about non-involvement MADE INTO involvement by the interjection. It amazes me how everyone wants to "jump on the bandwagon" for everything. FYI, I'm not trying to make any specific point here, guys, and I'm not targeting anyone - just saying it would be a good idea, in general, to keep things that are (or should be) mono-au-mono ACTUALLY mono-au-mono. :)

I have to say I'm psyched about this whole Huygens/Titan (Saturn's moon) deal. It's pretty damn exciting. If you don't know what I'm talking about, you REALLY need to crawl out from under that rock you dwell under and step into the light of current life. THIS might help both inform you and save you from your ignorance:

Huygen's Lands On Saturn's Moon

Speaking of ignorance, I've slacked off in my reading of "'Salem's Lot" as of late (as in, I haven't picked it up since slightly before Christmas). Since I need to obviously finish that book before starting "Wolves of the Calla - DT5", I need to get my ass in gear. If you haven't checked out Stephen King's Dark Tower series, you can't possibly know what you're missing and should rush down to your local book store/library and get a taste of the good stuff that is the Dark Tower. It's literary fine cuisine.

This weekend is my Grandma's birthday party. It's one of the few instances where the bulk of my dad's side of our family is gathering together en masse, so it should prove interesting. I tend to see my mom's side MUCH more than my dad's. Heck, I haven't seen my cousins from my dad's side in many years...

And now, to address some of my "fans":

@Sparkamus: Congratulations on your new girlfriend. I'm glad you're finally getting love back that you give out. I also hope you feel better.

@Bitter the Clown: William Faulkner's "The Sound and the Fury" is ALSO literary fine cuisine...multiplied by exponent uber-yummy infinity. (Sorry man...had to do it.) Congrats on your recent surge of nuptual ceremonies.

(NOTE: I'm not really so egotistical as to think I have actual fans. I just call them that because they regularly visit my blog.)

On an ending note, I found this hilarious and fun flash video game, which just-so-happens to be Anti-Bush. :) I give it a fifty \\\\\ (quills) up out of five on the happy-fun scale.

The Anti-Bush Video Game!!!!!

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Quilled Tunes: "Never Gonna Stop" - Rob Zombie

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Quote of the Blog: "Our scientific power has outrun our spiritual power. We have guided missiles and misguided men." - Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Joke of the Blog:
An artist asked the gallery owner if there had been any interest in his paintings on display at that time.
"I have good news and bad news," the owner replied. "The good news is that a gentleman enquired about your work and wondered if it would appreciate in value after your death. When I told him it would, he bought all 15 of your paintings."

"That's wonderful," the artist exclaimed. "What's the bad news?"
"The guy was your doctor..."

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Message of the Blog:

>> A wonderful Message by George Carlin:
>>
>> The paradox of our time in history is that we have
>> taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider
>> freeways, but narrower viewpoints. We spend more,
>> but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less. We have
>> bigger houses and smaller families, more
>> conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees
>> but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgment,
>> more experts, yet more problems, more medicine, but
>> less wellness.
>>
>> We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too
>> recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get
>> too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read
>> too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom.
>> We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our
>> values. We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate
>> too often.
>>
>> We've learned how to make a living, but not a life.
>> We've added years to life not life to years. We've
>> been all the way to the moon and back, but have
>> trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbor.
>> We conquered outer space but not inner space. We've
>> done larger things, but not better things.
>>
>> We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul.
>> We've conquered the atom, but not our prejudice. We
>> write more, but learn less. We plan more, but
>> accomplish less. We've learned to rush, but not to
>> wait. We build more computers to hold more
>> information, to produce more copies than ever, but
>> we communicate less and less.
>>
>> These are the times of fast foods and slow
>> digestion, big men and small character, steep
>> profits and shallow relationships. These are the
>> days of two incomes but more divorce, fancier
>> houses, but broken homes. These are days of quick
>> trips, disposable diapers, throwaway morality, one
>> night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do
>> everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill. It is a
>> time when there is much in the showroom window and
>> nothing in the stockroom. A time when technology can
>> bring this letter to you, and a time when you can
>> choose either to share this insight, or to just hit
>> delete.
>>
>> Remember, spend some time with your loved ones,
>> because they are not going to be around forever.
>>
>> Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to
>> you in awe, because that little person soon will
>> grow up and leave your side.
>>
>> Remember, to give a warm hug to the one next to you,
>> because that is the only treasure you can give with
>> your heart and it doesn't cost a cent.
>>
>> Remember, to say, "I love you" to your partner and
>> your loved ones, but most of all mean it. A kiss and
>> an embrace will mend hurt when it comes from deep
>> inside of you.
>>
>> Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment for
>> someday that person will not be there again.
>>
>> Give time to love, give time to speak, and give time
>> to share the precious thoughts in your mind.
>>
>> AND ALWAYS REMEMBER:
>>
>> Life is not measured by the number of breaths we
>> take, but by the moments that take our breath away.
>>
>>
>> George Carlin