Donald Rumsfeld is giving the president his daily briefing. He concludes by saying, "Yesterday, three Brazilian soldiers were killed." "OH NO!" the president exclaims. "That's horrible!" His staff sits stunned at this display of emotion, nervously watching as the president sits, head in hands. Finally he looks up and asks, near tears, "How many is a brazilion?" … [Read more...] about The Daily Briefing
Have you seen Ju-On?
I started watching Ju-On tonight on Showtime. I didn't see the beginning, and at first thought it was kind of weird. Downright weird I should say. It was difficult to follow at first because it was in Japanese with English subtitles. Well. Once I caught on and got a clue, I discovered I was scared out of my wits. Ju-On was a good movie, and it kept me on the edge of my … [Read more...] about Have you seen Ju-On?
Mandoline Slicer
I absolutely must get a mandoline slicer. It looks really cool. A smaller version of slicers that I've used waitressing in the back. It Grates, shreds, slices, juliennes, french fries. Man. I may never need another knife! And I would have even slices for a change. … [Read more...] about Mandoline Slicer
Alcoholism Sobriety and Drugs
I'm not sure I agree with using sobriety drugs to assist in alcholism: Sobriety drugs trying to carve out niche Wednesday, September 14, 2005; Posted: 10:44 a.m. EDT (14:44 GMT) BOSTON, Massachusetts (AP) -- Above all else, John Bauhs credits a drug for helping him stop drinking -- a story line some alcoholics, doctors and drug companies hope will become more common as … [Read more...] about Alcoholism Sobriety and Drugs
Protesting
There looks like there is going to be some protesting at the apartment complex that is next to me. There's a ton of cars parked outside the gates and a local news truck. I suspect they are protesting the fact the apartment complex is converting from an apartment complex to condominiums, which is happening an awful lot around here. If you are a rental person, you'll be hard put … [Read more...] about Protesting