I'll probably miss one, maybe two (but not often).  These are my predictions for the 2012 Oscar winners.

Picture: The Artist

Director: Hazanavicius- The Artist

Actor: Dujordin- The Artist

Actress: Davis- The Help 

Sup. Actor: Plummer- The Beginners

Sup Actress: Spencer- The Help

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     I have been friends with Brody* since the second grade, when he moved from California to my neighborhood with his single mom.  We instantly became friends, and it wasn't long before our brotherhood developed.  Now in our late 30's, we have experienced much of what life c… Read full post »

     I knew it was her when the phone rang... because I was relaxing with some fairly new friends, and that's when she always calls.  I instructed my coworker Mike to come and take the phone away if I threw my hat to the floor.  

Auntie L: Did you… Read full post »

     Good evening, and thanks for coming.  I am here tonight to provide my two-weeks notice to the people of America.  I no longer wish to serve as your President and Commander-In-Chief.  I respectfully resign, with no hard feelings, and have nothing but admiration for y… Read full post »

     My former hometown of 14 years was almost obliterated today by a tropical storm bearing the cheeky name of "Irene".  Vehicles, buildings, and at least one life were lost.  It's ironic that this lovely area that I so loved received a "hundred year flood" just two weeks af… Read full post »

     I've been waiting for today for a month.

     But I've really been waiting for today for 20 years(ish).

Tonight's episode of Glee celebrates The Rocky Horror Picture Show, a film that has always been a favorite of mine.  I'm giving myself a personal high-f… Read full post »

1.  I've not been beaten up in (slightly) over 15 years

2.  At one time, I owned 3 boats, one of them a houseboat I built myself

3.  My teeth are a disaster

4.  My favorite food is lamb, but my favorite restaurant is McDonalds

5.  I can snowboard faster than… Read full post »

Now, I enjoy obscure mathematical concepts as much as anyone... which is to say "not at all", excepting the intriguing bits.  I cannot even begin to feign any interest in college football, but if I was interested, I'm sure I'd be able to locate it on my own.  The Salon spammers… Read full post »

     It happened on April 26th, my mom's birthday.  I really didn't want to cry during her birthday phone call, but that's about all we did.  I'm not a man of faith, but that damned day tested me.  Apparently, I'm not good at grief.

     Her name was… Read full post »

Dear (anonymous) local animal shelter,

     I'd like to report that you allowed me to adopt the perfect cat for my household.  I specified "no kids, no other pets, inside cat only", and I got my perfect cat.  I would, however, like to add a complaint, or three.

   &… Read full post »