I was gonna make about 20 identical posts for this today, but then figured it was too much effort for something not everybody would get. Anyhow, today’s the day when a bunch of creepy old men drag some poor drugged woodchuck out of his hole in the rather erotically named “Gobbler’s Knob,” to see whether we’ll get six more weeks of winter, or another month and a half instead. Or something.
As far as what the “real” weather prognosticators say, it looks like this big coastal storm is going to stay to the south and east of us. So, no more snow to add to our current pile, but as the storm moves through, it’s supposed to suck the cold air out of Canada and down our way. I guess two days of 40’ish weather is about all we can ask for this time of year.
Not a bad Super Bowl yesterday. Despite my near total apathy over the outcome, I did manage to stay up and watch the whole thing (gotta be able to talk about it at work today, after all). I was very happy there wasn’t OT though. And it was somewhat satisfying to see Arizona come back, only to allow the Steelers to drive down for the winning TD (serves ’em right for beating the Eagles; I heard PA Guv Ed Rendell before the game, saying that the state of Florida is lucky it wasn’t Eagles/Steelers, or Tampa would have been torn apart over the past week). So, six SB Championships for the Steelers. That ought to piss off Dallas.
I watched Matt “the rat” Lauer’s interview with President Obama before the game. Whether you agree with everything he says or not, it continues to be pleasant to have a President who can correctly pronounce polysyllabic words, and who doesn’t make you feel ashamed to be an American. At least, not on his account.
Whether you like his music or not, Bruce is just plain fun to watch. We only got 12 minutes of his show at halftime yesterday, but that was OK since Saturday night was Springsteen night on Palladia, with his “Songwriters and Storytellers” episode sandwiched in between live shows from Barcelona and NYC. After watching Stevie Van Zandt on the Sopranos for so long, I get such a kick out of seeing him play with the E-Street Band. Imagine stepping out from your “day job” as a rock star to be a teevee star on the side (oh, wait, it’s not TV, it’s HBO).
Of course, the big news of the weekend is that Michael Phelps smoked dope. Wow, imagine that, a 23-yr old kid took a hit off a bong at a party. Talk about shameful and ignominious. No wonder pot is illegal. Smoke it, and you might win eight gold medals at the Olympics.
Oh well, as one of the dwindling number of people who haven’t been laid off (yet), I reckon I’d better get ready for work.
Does this Monday feel like every other Monday just because it’s Groundhog Day? It doesn’t matter. I’ve gotta get to work.
Oh well, as one of the dwindling number of people who haven’t been laid off (yet), I reckon I’d better get ready for work.
I found out Friday that we’re outsourcing more work to India effective a week from today. It doesn’t affect my department directly, other than it will make my job more difficult because sending work halfway across the globe will slow down the process. They haven’t announced any layoffs as a direct result (yet), but do the math.
I love how they wrap themselves in the flag to advertise the company, but when it comes to keeping jobs in America, fuck American workers. Needless to say, the job search is on, not that there’s much to be had.
But at least the Super Bowl is going away.
“Matt “the rat†Lauer”
Ftting. I wonder why he didn’t ask Obama about the octuplets? That seems to be the Rat’s idea of what’s important for ordinary mericans.
What’s more fitting for Phelps?
“Dope Smoking Moron” or “White Punk on Dope” or “Bongo Hits 4 Jesus”?
This is a little eerie.
Hank Crawford Passes
Memphian played with R&B greats
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The world’s most famous groundhog saw his shadow Monday morning, predicting that this already long winter will last for six more weeks.
Punxsutawney Phil emerged just after dawn in front of an estimated 13,000 witnesses, many dressed in black and gold to celebrate the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Super Bowl victory the night before.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/02/02/punxsutawney-phil-sees-sh_n_163032.html
Get Motivated Seminars
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No truth to the rumor that the music used to introduce Michael Phelps at the Get Motivated seminar will be Cypress Hill’s “Hits From The Bong.”
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For Ritchie
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