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Tuesday, November 28
Brrrrrrrr
I agree with Amber. Winter is no fun.
I went to start my miracle van this morning and even though it's been working just fine at -39 all week, I guess -42 was too much for her and all I got was rrrr, rrrr, click.
Today is a home day. I called work and said I'm not coming in. Somehow I knew I'd need today off. I worked a bunch of overtime this week so I'm not missing any hours. Daniel is reading this off the screen as I type it, so I better go get him some breakfast.
I went to start my miracle van this morning and even though it's been working just fine at -39 all week, I guess -42 was too much for her and all I got was rrrr, rrrr, click.
Today is a home day. I called work and said I'm not coming in. Somehow I knew I'd need today off. I worked a bunch of overtime this week so I'm not missing any hours. Daniel is reading this off the screen as I type it, so I better go get him some breakfast.
Monday, November 27
The Rules
I have so many blog posts I want to do but I need to get this one out before I forget.
There should be a sign up in every men's room with The Rules clearly laid out.
1) Eyes forward
2) No talking
3) Especially no talking about what you saw when your eyes weren't forward.
I'll work out the rest later, and then give them to this weirdo at my work. I was alone in the men's room, minding my own business. This guy who I've never seen before comes in and says, "Wow, full house in here, eh?"
Two stalls, two urinals, and me. He calls this a full house. I know I've got my winter weight on but I'm not that big.
He then sidles up beside me and proceeds do his business like the proverbial race horse and says, "What a waste of perfectly good coffee, eh?"
Now, apparently he didn't get the hint when I ignored his first "eh". I smiled nervously and nodded. Then I washed up and ran back to my desk. I can't get those rules printed fast enough.
There should be a sign up in every men's room with The Rules clearly laid out.
1) Eyes forward
2) No talking
3) Especially no talking about what you saw when your eyes weren't forward.
I'll work out the rest later, and then give them to this weirdo at my work. I was alone in the men's room, minding my own business. This guy who I've never seen before comes in and says, "Wow, full house in here, eh?"
Two stalls, two urinals, and me. He calls this a full house. I know I've got my winter weight on but I'm not that big.
He then sidles up beside me and proceeds do his business like the proverbial race horse and says, "What a waste of perfectly good coffee, eh?"
Now, apparently he didn't get the hint when I ignored his first "eh". I smiled nervously and nodded. Then I washed up and ran back to my desk. I can't get those rules printed fast enough.
Wednesday, November 22
Mid-season review
It's not really the middle of the season yet, but since I'm here, I'll do a quick update on my drama shows.
Battlestar Galactica
This season has been focused even more on broken people and broken relationships. They have covered military occupation, suicide bombers, vigilante justice, torture, genocide, alcoholism, treason, parenthood, post-traumatic stress disorder, slavery, religion, and plague - all in the first 6 episodes. The best part however is how the writers and actors treat the fall-out of all of these changes. Old friendships have been lost, possibly irrevocably torn, and new relationships have developed and grown. Calling this a show about space is like saying the pope is a "Catholic guy with a hat".
Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip
This show has been given a second chance. I think it's one of the most cleverly-written shows on TV right now. The humour takes some thinking. The pace is always very frantic and you have to pay attention to the dialogue. I've heard it compared to The West Wing, but I never saw that show so I can't be certain. The critics have been very positive but the ratings haven't been what NBC expected. I think it's too hard for people to get. It's a drama with comedic moments, or possibly a fairly serious comedy. I like it for its glimpse backstage to see how a show like this comes together. A sketch comedy series may not be as important a topic as the White House, or an emergency room, or a forensics department, but I'm into it.
Heroes
The one I had the highest hopes for. The one I also feared would suck the most. I remember having that same feeling in the summer of 2002 when I went to the theatre to see Spider-Man. As the opening credits rolled, I was excited for what I might see but I was so scared of it being like the 1960s Batman series. What could the kid from Cider House Rules and the girl from Jumanji do with such an icon. I sat for 121 minutes and when the closing credits rolled, I was fully satisified. I loved it. I knew that there would be a sequel and that we had entered a new age of superhero shows.
All this to say that after nine episodes, I am both fully satisfied and terribly frustrated with this show. I think it's my favorite show and when it's over I am frustrated that I have to wait another week to see what's happening. Every answer brings five more questions. The series has basically wrapped up their first major arc ("Save the cheerleader. Save the world") but has left the story more open than ever. We have our heroes being arrested, chased, knocked out, and straight-up vanished in time and we don't know what will happen. Next week's episode is called, "Six Months Ago" and should answer some of our questions, but will more than likely ask dozens more.
Battlestar Galactica
This season has been focused even more on broken people and broken relationships. They have covered military occupation, suicide bombers, vigilante justice, torture, genocide, alcoholism, treason, parenthood, post-traumatic stress disorder, slavery, religion, and plague - all in the first 6 episodes. The best part however is how the writers and actors treat the fall-out of all of these changes. Old friendships have been lost, possibly irrevocably torn, and new relationships have developed and grown. Calling this a show about space is like saying the pope is a "Catholic guy with a hat".
Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip
This show has been given a second chance. I think it's one of the most cleverly-written shows on TV right now. The humour takes some thinking. The pace is always very frantic and you have to pay attention to the dialogue. I've heard it compared to The West Wing, but I never saw that show so I can't be certain. The critics have been very positive but the ratings haven't been what NBC expected. I think it's too hard for people to get. It's a drama with comedic moments, or possibly a fairly serious comedy. I like it for its glimpse backstage to see how a show like this comes together. A sketch comedy series may not be as important a topic as the White House, or an emergency room, or a forensics department, but I'm into it.
Heroes
The one I had the highest hopes for. The one I also feared would suck the most. I remember having that same feeling in the summer of 2002 when I went to the theatre to see Spider-Man. As the opening credits rolled, I was excited for what I might see but I was so scared of it being like the 1960s Batman series. What could the kid from Cider House Rules and the girl from Jumanji do with such an icon. I sat for 121 minutes and when the closing credits rolled, I was fully satisified. I loved it. I knew that there would be a sequel and that we had entered a new age of superhero shows.
All this to say that after nine episodes, I am both fully satisfied and terribly frustrated with this show. I think it's my favorite show and when it's over I am frustrated that I have to wait another week to see what's happening. Every answer brings five more questions. The series has basically wrapped up their first major arc ("Save the cheerleader. Save the world") but has left the story more open than ever. We have our heroes being arrested, chased, knocked out, and straight-up vanished in time and we don't know what will happen. Next week's episode is called, "Six Months Ago" and should answer some of our questions, but will more than likely ask dozens more.
I'm right, Daddy!
Josh is so cute. When he gets something in his head, it won't come out. Here are a few phrases I've tried to correct for him this week but he says, "I'm right, Daddy."
"Mmmm, this milk is freeeeee-freshing!" (I guess it doesn't cost Josh anything, so it could be right)
"Good night, sleep tight. Don't forget, the bed bugs bite." (A good warning to keep in mind before going to sleep)
"We learned the story of Daniel and the Lion Stand at church" (Must be where Daniel sold lions to weary travelers)
I wonder where he gets his stubborn streak. ;)
"Mmmm, this milk is freeeeee-freshing!" (I guess it doesn't cost Josh anything, so it could be right)
"Good night, sleep tight. Don't forget, the bed bugs bite." (A good warning to keep in mind before going to sleep)
"We learned the story of Daniel and the Lion Stand at church" (Must be where Daniel sold lions to weary travelers)
I wonder where he gets his stubborn streak. ;)
Monday, November 20
Stood Up v.2.0
I got a comment this week from faithful reader, Heather, stating that I haven't posted in a while. I know how addictive blogs can be and there are a few people out there reading so I'll post a cute boy story.
Amber wrote the first version of Stood Up last week. Mine's not as sad.
The other morning, I heard Andrew calling me as usual. "Daaaaadaa! Daaaaaaaaad! Mamamamamama!" I went in to pick him up and saw that he was standing in his crib. He had pulled himself up the bars and was holding on to the top rail looking very proud of himself. He's such a big boy.
Then again last night, we put him to bed and he was not going for it. He wanted to stay up and play. (Strange, since he'd woken up at 5:45 and had been out visiting all day.) Anyways, I came into his room and turned the light on. He was standing up again and when the light came on, he shut his eyes and tucked his head in. However, he forgot he had the crib rail right in front of his face and he headbutted it pretty good. He cried even louder at that.
Amber wrote the first version of Stood Up last week. Mine's not as sad.
The other morning, I heard Andrew calling me as usual. "Daaaaadaa! Daaaaaaaaad! Mamamamamama!" I went in to pick him up and saw that he was standing in his crib. He had pulled himself up the bars and was holding on to the top rail looking very proud of himself. He's such a big boy.
Then again last night, we put him to bed and he was not going for it. He wanted to stay up and play. (Strange, since he'd woken up at 5:45 and had been out visiting all day.) Anyways, I came into his room and turned the light on. He was standing up again and when the light came on, he shut his eyes and tucked his head in. However, he forgot he had the crib rail right in front of his face and he headbutted it pretty good. He cried even louder at that.
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