Archive for April, 2005

Veronica Mars: Who Killed Lilly Kane?

Monday, April 25th, 2005

This is my second posting of the day and my second TV related posting about a ratings deprived TV show. I don't know. Maybe it's "Save Good TV" day. The season finale of Veronica Mars is fast approaching. I have a funny feeling I know who killed Lilly Kane. I hope ...

The Eyes Have It

Monday, April 25th, 2005

In my mind, most mid-season replacement TV shows are doomed to failure. They aren't as anticipated as the shows premiering in the Fall and they usually aren't as hyped. People have usually found the shows they are looking for and debuting a show in March just doesn't work. This is ...

If You Kill It, Fill It

Wednesday, April 20th, 2005

When I was a kid, I attended an overnight soccer camp. In the dining room, there were pitchers of "bug juice" at each table. Not sure why it was called "bug juice" -- it was probably a cheap, Kool-Aid-like refreshment. Anyway...whoever finished off the pitcher was the person who had ...

Guessing Games are Fun, but I Prefer Manners

Tuesday, April 19th, 2005

Last night we're eating dinner. We had hot dogs. I cut up my daughter's hot dog into little bite size pieces. She has a thing against bread, which I don't understand. She doesn't eat sandwiches. She won't eat a hot dog on a bun. It's a bit annoying and makes ...

Jesus, Moses…What’s the Difference?

Monday, April 18th, 2005

My wife was driving my daughter and her friend to pre-school last week. My daughter's friend is a little disappointed that we're not Christian and don't celebrate Christmas and Easter, which is certainly understandable for 5-year olds. While trying to understand what being Jewish is about, she asked my daughter if ...

What is a Civil Union Anyway?

Thursday, April 14th, 2005

The Oregon Supreme court nullified the gay marriage licenses that were issued last year. "Gov. Ted Kulongoski said he will push for a law allowing gay couples to form civil unions that would give them many of the rights available to married couples." Could somebody please explain the difference between marriage ...

Parenting Realization

Thursday, April 14th, 2005

My wife and I have realized something: We aren't as great at parenting as we thought. That's not to say we're not great parents...I really think we are...we're just not the experts we thought we were. The birth of our son has brought us back down to earth. I think ...

Plumbing Tip

Monday, April 11th, 2005

I'm no plumber. When I have a stopped drain, I usually pour Drano and pray. Usually, the Drano will improve things for about a week and then I give up. Sometimes I'll pay a plumber $75 to come out and unstop my drains. No more! I found the greatest tool. ...

Did Angie Choke on The Apprentice?

Friday, April 8th, 2005

On The Apprentice last night, teams had to design a clothing line that incorporated easy access to technology, such as cell phones, iPods, etc. and make a presentation for American Eagle Outfitters executives. Net Worth lost again and Angie was fired. After the show, my wife and I got into a ...

First the Dark Side….Now NASCAR?!?

Friday, April 8th, 2005

I think advertisers are pretty smart people. Start hitting 'em when they're young. On and off for the past couple of years, General Mills cereals -- Cheerios, Lucky Charms, etc. -- have been giving away little toy NASCAR cars as prizes in the box. Except with being annoyed by the ...