WYP doing the heavy lifting
1. I hate it when people younger than me say they are old
2. Carly Rae Jepson is in the cute but not pretty category
3. I'm really concerned about BUN
4. We are seeing the beginnings of the non summer season
5. As usual, I'm ignoring tonight's debate.
When did I go from Luke Skywalker to Obi-Wan Kenobi?
1. I'm not lifting a damn thing!
2. It's a gray day, I don't like gray days.
3. Baseball is boring on television but a damn sight better than a debate.
4. Going to go build a couple rain barrels after work.
5. The news about BUN has cast a pall on this day.
“Death comes when memories of the past exceed the vision for the future.”
1. My wife is getting a wisdom tooth pulled today.
2. Tonight we are going to Chuck E. Cheese for a b-day gathering.
3. An email of mine was forwarded to the entire clerical union today; what a whiny bunch.
4. Tigers and Yankees tonight; 8 PM; Verlander on the mound
5. Need to leave early today for when the kids get off the bus due to #1.
"I'm very important. I have many leather-bound books and my apartment smells of rich mahogany"
1. I don't think anyone at work knows it's my birthday
2. I have a meeting tonight
3. I am feeling narcisssistic about the whole thing which makes it more depressing
4. Especially when BUN is not well
5. and one of my friends is in a coma at the hospital
1. The School District is proposing to eliminate the 1/4 mile track at the elementary school near my house and put in a "fitness trail" instead.
2. I don't like that idea.
3. I'm considering grabbing my pitchfork and attending tonight's school board meeting.
4. They are also proposing rebuilding the school and there has not been 1 public notice sign on the property.
5. I'm getting a haircut tonight. Bye-bye ponytail.
In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends. -Martin Luther King Jr.
1. Very s l o w here today
2. Tonight's tv schedule -> US vs. Guatemala @ 6 & ALCS @ 8
3. Battery dead in truck
4. Once I jump the truck, the dog will get a ride (and he loves that)
5. Thoughts & prayers to BUN & Katie
"Whatever beer I'm drinking, is better than the one I'm not." DMLW
1. I like to read these threads, but I find it hard to post without asking a bunch of questions...
2. My old boss dropped by for a visit. That was nice. Wish he'd come back or I'd get promoted at least.
3. It was "Walk Your Child to School" day today, and I missed it.
4. I wish I was a stay-at-home dad or trophy husband.
5. Feeling lots of Bear solidarity today. All hope is aimed "North" today.
"...I would never try to tick Hink off. He kinda intimidates me. He's quite butch, you know." - Maister
1. My cats are happy that I am injured. It means a lot more snuggle time on the couch.
2. I have an appt. with my PA this afternoon. I hope to get some answers.
3. The difficult realization is that after a loss life goes on.
4. I only took 1/2 a painkiller this morning.
5. I'm struggling with depression.
In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends. -Martin Luther King Jr.
1. I too am struggling with depression now
2. We took Junior to Cornwell's Turkeyville this weekend and he had a whale of a good time. His favorite activity was riding the 1/8th model trains.
3. Other than Sunda,y we've seen pretty much gray skies and/or rain every day for a week and a half now.
4. It will be fun to take Junior trick-or-treating - he's going as a skeleton this year
5. Now I am going to finish the leftover #8 Jersey Giant sub I got for lunch yesterday
Bonus 6. I've had this song stuck in my head for several days - seems to go with the weather and my mood
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People will miss that it once meant something to be Southern or Midwestern. It doesn't mean much now, except for the climate. The question, “Where are you from?” doesn't lead to anything odd or interesting. They live somewhere near a Gap store, and what else do you need to know? - Garrison Keillor
1. I got new work clothes for my birthday. I feel really snazzy.
2. Women...
3. Received some news that may be good for my career progress.
4. I've had several other things happen that support # 3. I hope it pans out.
5. Need.... more....coffee..................
And that concludes staff’s presentation...
1. About to go into a planning meeting for a street car system.
2. One of the invitees was my Best Man and I haven't seen him since he relocated out of the area.
3. The County Commissioners are a bunch of arseholes.
4. Did you know we have these things called aircraft carriers now? Who knew besides POTUS?
5. I'm thinking a lot of Katie and Bear's family, still.
I have seen
old ships sailing
like swans asleep
1. I'm in a grouchy, pissy mood for some reason today
2. Why do planners always seem to be the worst about planning for things outside of work?
3. While I would of loved to have seen a Great Lakes/Midwest series, I'm not sad the Cards lost.
4. I'm really torn about an issue at church
5. Thank God the debates are over.
When did I go from Luke Skywalker to Obi-Wan Kenobi?
1. Went and toured a solar farm under construction this morning.
2. A really beautiful day to be outside this morning.
3. No good deed ever goes unpunished.
4. Back in the office now and trying to catch up on slacking.
5. I'm impatient about a couple things right now.
"Whatever beer I'm drinking, is better than the one I'm not." DMLW
1. I found a groupon to Russia and Finland including airfare. I want to go.
2. I have ADD when it comes to vacation planning.
3. Hubby and I are supposed to go on a trek through the Great Plains next summer.
4. My knee still hurts and is still swollen but I'm starting to think, "well, maybe I can push it and still run in January's race."
5. We're going to WI for Thanksgiving and bringing the two large black dogs with us. Should be interesting.
In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends. -Martin Luther King Jr.
1. Tonight we will carve our jack-o-lanterns
2. I wish jack-o-lanterns would last more than a few days before turning into disgusting moldy goo containers
3. I bet some of Junior's Halloween candy ends up in my tummy
4. Sadly, I don't think my tummy particularly needs it
5. Today I had to break out my lined jacket for the first time since spring.
People will miss that it once meant something to be Southern or Midwestern. It doesn't mean much now, except for the climate. The question, “Where are you from?” doesn't lead to anything odd or interesting. They live somewhere near a Gap store, and what else do you need to know? - Garrison Keillor
Pumpkin carving will also commence this evening for us.
"Wind" is my least favorite weather condition.
My dog has found the heat vent that he prefers at our new house.
My wife is finally using a Groupon massage today that I got her for Mom's Day.
Our trashy neighbors across the street have their mailbox in a bucket filled with sand.
"I'm very important. I have many leather-bound books and my apartment smells of rich mahogany"
1. Carved pumpkins last Saturday night
2. Just had 'birthday cupcakes' at the office
3. I drove my wifes car today to work, not as much fun
4. Letter writing procrastination going on here
5. I'm cooking dinner tonight
"Whatever beer I'm drinking, is better than the one I'm not." DMLW
1. Had my snow tires put on the car on Saturday, so of course it has been warm ever since.
2. I got a bad feeling the election next week won't turn out well for me.
3. I think they are called "hurricanes" because a "himicane" would just sit around and watch sports.
4. If money is the root of all evil, I could stand for a lot more evil in my life.
5. Just watching Zooey Deschanel do anything makes me feel better.
"I am very good at reading women, but I get into trouble for using the Braille method."
~ Otterpop ~
1. I have a new project, finally!
2. The sun is shining.
3. It doesn't seem like a Tuesday today.
4. My spouse and I had an argument last night. The topic? Emergency planning.
5. I can't believe I'm going to be 50 in a few months.
1. Waiting around today for a wine delivery via FedEx.
2. RJ hasn't turned the heat on yet, so I'm in a Gators hoodie and winter socks.
3. I hope I was never as clueless as some of the people on "Property Virgins".
4. Finally got the bill for the new fridge.
5. At least the big cat is keeping my ass warm.
Let's get this party started
1. Yes I saw the memo but did not feel it needed a response
2. I just can't watch elelction results coming in all night.
3. I'll wait until 11:00 pm EST to check the status
4. My car needs new shoes
5. My truck needs a new battery
"Whatever beer I'm drinking, is better than the one I'm not." DMLW
1. Neighbor posted pictures of Mom's NJ beach house - appears no major damage.
2. Mom & brother in NJ got their electricity back yesterday.
3. I early voted.
4. Approaching the 15 K level of Teh Clube.
5. FB has been good for tracking the damage on LBI - Jersey Shore.
Oddball
Why don't you knock it off with them negative waves?
Why don't you dig how beautiful it is out here?
Why don't you say something righteous and hopeful for a change?
From Kelly's Heroes (1970)
Are you sure you're not hurt ?
No. Just some parts wake up faster than others.
Broke parts take a little longer, though.
From Electric Horseman (1979)
1. I'm having a tough time focusing today. I mean a real tough time.
2. I'm starving. Is it lunch time yet?
3. I think I will buy a couple bottles of sangria from a local sangria maker tonight
4. Junior was complaining how all his friends have android-powered game tablets and he doesn't, so I set up my old Nintendo and Super Nintendo for him in the basement. Duck Hunt, Zelda, and Mario rocks!
5. vinegar certainly is a versatile solution
People will miss that it once meant something to be Southern or Midwestern. It doesn't mean much now, except for the climate. The question, “Where are you from?” doesn't lead to anything odd or interesting. They live somewhere near a Gap store, and what else do you need to know? - Garrison Keillor
1. My feet are not as cold today. All it takes it preparation.
2. I am having my family over to eat food and watch the news tonight.
3. My kid is going to school today, but thinks he shouldn't have to because of the election.
4. I am listening to Christmas music in my office.
5. Sometimes I wonder if I just didn't answer my phone for the day if I would get in trouble.
A common mistake people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools. -Douglas Adams
1. I voted this morning.
2. When I was driving home, I was surprised to discover that it was almost time for lunch... until I realized that I never re-set the clock in my car last weekend.
3. I'll be going to bed early tonight because I have an early morning meeting, so I'll miss the election coverage on TV.
4. I refuse to make any predictions about the outcome.
5. I think it's odd that we elect state supreme court judges.
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