December 2008
20 posts
I don't jump in cars, I'm a SuperStar!
I appear for just a few seconds on a TV program on CNBC with Adam. My Hoodie is immortalized! Click here for the video: CNBC Mike on America Spot
Currently in Rotation - Lily Allen
I finally got my hands on this album again in anticipation of her 2nd full length album that is coming out in Feb. 2009. This album is part hip hop and part crass pop princess. Think about Robbie Williams and Pink making a very cute and clever coke head. I love it, it is witty and fun. ‘Smile’ is a seminal classic for brit pop and ‘Knock ‘Em Out’ is hilarious. Her...
The Un-United Six
Un-United <——Click Me!
This is a very interesting article (click link above). Pretty scary especially considering the source.
The Holiday Bullet Points
The holidays are certainly different for me this year. Here are a few observations to give you something to pass the time until you have to go back to work!
I went to midnight mass at my childhood church (St. Mark’s Parish). I don’t remember Catholic church being so much work! Stand up, Sit down, Kneel, Chant, Sing. Man I was worn out and didn’t get out until 1:15am. One of the...
Well the holidays are among us and I can already see people mentally checking out in preparation. And yes I am guilty of that as well. I don’t know if it is something that they put in the fudge and cookies or if it is just the longing to sitting around eating and opening presents that makes someone so disinterested in doing anything constructive this week.
Here is my feeling on the...
Currently in Rotation - Camp Mix
When Greg and I were kids my Dad would always drive us to Boy Scout camp in his (and later my) Ford F-150. This is the tape that would be playing in the truck as we drove the 2 hrs. We always made my Dad listen to this tape and this tape only. It became our Camp Mix. Eventually Greg and I learned all the words and this mix tape become iconic to us. It now puts a smile on my face every time I...
Wet
I don’t know about you guys but I think I could live in my shower. I can’t decide if it is the being naked part or the being doused with hot water. Either way I love it, especially when the current temp. outside is 2 degrees! Sometimes I feel Un-Green when I linger in the shower for upwards of 15 minutes, so please feel free to chastise me for that. I can’t help it! And I know...
Currently Playing
So it is no secret that I love movies. I love them so much that earlier this year I broke down and got a PS3 with BluRay capabilities. Of course I waited long enough to see which format was going to win out when HD DVD and BluRay were fighting. So since I have a BluRay player now I like to get BR discs from NetFlix.
This past weekend Cara and I revisited Step Brothers starring Will Ferrell and...
Change we deserve
You may notice some things changing on my site soon and actually now. I am going to help you guys by helping me at the same time. What this means to you is that I am going to post more and the look of the site may subtly change here and there, but I hope there is nothing that will annoy you. I just want to deliver some great insight to my brain and I want it to benefit your life on a daily basis...
The Mini Cooper is almost too smart
So let me first say that I really enjoy my car. I am having a great time driving it and I love the attention that it attracts when I drive it. However (you knew that was coming) I noticed something a few weeks ago that I thought was a fluke, but then it happened again this weekend! It is a very smart and safe car. When I do not put my seatbelt on it is sure to let me know by repeatedly beeping...
This is it...the Spongers are coming!!
The Dolphins are using tools! It is only a matter of time before they start stealing cars and running us down. I am glad they still haven’t learned to walk! See the article below for some insight and gain some of my fear!
Science
An Open Letter to a Blogger
So occasionally I get emails from readers. For awhile I considered starting a weekly column where I answer readers questions and concerns, sort of like Dear Abbey or something. Here is a letter I received recently:
Dear Ian,
I am a long time reader and I need your help. My GF farted the other night. Should I be concerned that she might also poop?
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Currently in Rotation
Bon Iver - For Emma, Forever Ago
I have largely put off this album because A) Adam is in love with it and B) I feel like I may become suicidal if I listen to it. So far it is mellow and touching. I think it will be a perfect companion piece to the cold winter air. If you go to www.boniver.org you can download the single, Skinny Love