Something's happening here

I'm not entirely sure why, but I keep up with the news. A lot seems to be going on... Democrats are in a bitter primary battle, riots in China, the economy, butts fusing to toilets... stuff is pretty crazy. I think the best part of it all is that people are surprised this stuff is going on.

WHAT!?!?! China has a terrible human rights record (baby killing anyone?) and now with the Olympics knocking on the door, people are surprised that all that they've done to improve their record is silence critics, kick people out of their homes, and blame other people for problems with their occupation in Tibet. Nothing will be done because China makes things cheap and money trumps ethics in the political world.

Now, I'm not sure exactly how to denfine myself politically, but I'm definately not a Democrat. Which makes this whole Hilary vs. Obama thing rather fun to watch. Given the way things are, who would vote for either of these people? The lengths that they go keeps making John McCain look good, and he's not exactly a likable guy (I'll admit, I'm probably going to be voting for him). What I like the most is that Obama is acting like he's fighting clean. Actually, we could say he is, but everyone around him isn't. At least we know Hilary's true colors. But all in all, is there such a thing as a clean politician?

And don't call me a Republican lover because I blame Bush for passing every possible spending bill sent his way until the Democrats took over Congress and then started vetoing everything he possibly could.

Butts fusing to toilets is just awesome.

Arsenal lost to Chelsea yesterday, and I hate to say it, but it looks like my guys are out of the Premiership race, but at least the CL is still there.

Lastly check out this site, it's pretty fantastic.

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I just thought I'd say that you all are rather fantastic. Keep up the good work!

Closing in on 3 am...

Well, I haven't had a significant entry in a while. That's not really because I haven't had anything to say or report, but mainly because I haven't really been in the state of mind to truly ramble on like I'd really like to...


To start things off, let's get some soccer news out of the way. After their 1-1 draw with the U.S. in Olympic qualifiers, 7 Cuban players disappeared. If things are so great in Cuba, why do they all want to leave so bad? Riddle me that, Michael Moore. Since the terrible injury to Eduardo vs. Birmingham, Arsenal hasn't had much luck in the Premiership. However, that didn't stop them from being the first English team to beat AC Milan at the San Siro. Next up is Liverpool in the CL!

I recently read an article by Glenn Beck over on CNN.com. And before I comment on it, may I just ask where all the good humored liberal commentators are? Rush and Beck are fun to listen to, even if I don't consider myself a right-wing kinda guy. Al Franken lost his humor when he stopped writting for SNL. The same thing goes for that conservative lady who had that fight thingy with the Edwards' at the beginning of the primaries (I can't remember her name, and really don't care) but, man, get a life people!

Now to the article. It's about how America (and Americans) have stopped being accountable to anything. From the top down everyone it seems is trying to get out of the messes they've made. I've made plenty of mistakes, and as much as like the to go away, I'm paying for them and I wouldn't have it any other way. Mistakes are great things, but when you deny yourself the pain of the results, you end up being worse for wear, and in many cases, a burden on other people who don't deserve it.

And lastly, I love being a dad. Noah is a crazy puzzle, that Em and I are trying to solve. One night it seems we have things figured out, then he throws the curve ball and cries all night. Check out his laugh at his or Em's blog.

Oops...

Sorry, I haven't posted anything in a while. It's just that everytime I go to do a post my mind goes blank and I can't think of anything in particular. So, just because you deserve something great... here's a song I like to sing to Noah...

My Riches

I got the afternoon off today and went to a movie. Seeing how it's Oscar time, I went and saw There Will Be Blood, I spent half the movie waiting for someone to quote the title passionately right before a huge fight with people covered in oil... but it never happened. I was a rather quite film, but Daniel Day-Lewis's character really had a great fire to him.

Oddly enough, the movie got me to thinking about my personal riches. And seeing how I live behind an organloft, my riches are my family. It's a little one to be sure, but the 3 of us live a very blessed life. Noah is quickly approaching 3 months, and Em's leave it quickly coming to an end, which means it'll be just me and the little guy during the day for a couple months.
Yesterday was Valentine's and Mary came and watched Noah so Em and I could go out to eat. We went to Wasabi and it was wonderful as always. I'm glad that we have people who are willing to give us a break here and there, and Noah is lucky he has a couple of great Aunts nearby.

Em has started to regain her creative juices and has been busy with projects and cooking. She made raspberry coconut cupcakes for Valentine's with cream cheese frosting... they made me cry a little they were so scrumtrulescent. I bet oil barrons don't get to eat those.

Time For A Mega-Post

Well... So much to say, and a bit of time to say it.

Let's start off with the Grammy's. I read an article recently that said we forgive "artists" for their vices if the end product is good. Hence, the big victory for Amy Winehouse (or "Wino"). I couldn't care less about the Grammy's to be honest, all the big awards go to people I don't like. And comparing albums that are up for the big awards is like combining apples and oranges and then leaving out the more deserving clemetines and kiwis. We complain about sports stars using drugs but when these guys use, it's like it's expected and even helps their "craft." You have to love our society that praises excess, disfunction, and depravity and then wonders why it's stars fade out and die so young.

So, I'm not sure why it bugs me so much (and I think I've mentioned it before) but why do people nod when other people are talking to large groups? I want to smack them and tell them their opinion isn't legitimate and to keep their bobble-head to themselves. Just one of my stupid pet-peaves.
A week or so ago we went to Art Hill to go sledding. It was a BLAST! I kinda wish a little that they didn't put haybails at the bottom so people could slide all the way into the basin... but that would probably end in tragedy, and we don't need more of those for the time being.

Spring Training starts pretty soon, and we're bound for another strange year with the Cardinals, I believe. Pitching remains the big question mark, and even if our offense turns out to be amazing (I'm not sure it will), we're headed for a long summer and some more losses at Wrigley this year.

Speaking of Wrigley, The Cubs won't win the World Series...again.

The WGA strike is over and within 4-6 weeks we may be able to see some fresh, non-reality stuff on TV again. May I suggest Chuck, 30 Rock and The Office. You can watch them online (you can even download them now, I think) so catch up with my favorite shows, and make them yours.

The Oscars are coming up and The Simpsons and Transformers were both snubbed for the Best Picture nomination. If Shrek 3 beats Ratatouille, there is something desperately wrong (Ratatouille should be up for best picture, it was the best reviewed movie of the year), and I usually root against Disney.

Lastly, I haven't really said anything about the passing of Pres. Gordon B. Hinckley. He was an amazing man that was groomed for our time. I remember when mini-temples were announced, and looking back I can see how huge it was. He truly was inspired by God to lead the church and I'm happy I got to witness it.

Hitler and the Patriots

I saw this on SI.com and had to post it. Just watch out, there's a bit of language, so don't watch it if you might get offended...