Wow, I've been slacking. Let's see...where to start...
Last Thursday, Matt was in town for an overnight stay, along with his mom and sister. It was great to see them. We had dinner at Fireworks, which is probably my favorite place to eat in Lincoln. The four of us had a really good visit. Allison recounted the exhausting experience she and her husband endured while trying to leave Houston during the approach of Hurricane Rita. It took them 25 hours to get from Houston to Austin, a trip that should only take about three hours. (I think.) Anyway, I really appreciated the chance to get together with them. I've always regarded Matt and his family as a surrogate family, and neither time nor distance has changed that. :)
This weekend was a pretty good one. On Friday evening, I went over to Mike's to play some No Limit Texas Hold'em. I ended up winning the main game and took home a total of $100. Can't complain about that. :) Saturday ended up being kind of a lazy day due to all the snow. That evening, though, I had supper at Granite City with Ted, Kelly, Brad, Beth, Jason, and Caleb. They have some good microbrews there. Good food, too. I recommend the ravioli.
After that, we all went down to Voda, where we met up with Mark and Jenny. I think that is my new favorite spot downtown. It's a small, chill kind of joint, with a fireplace, couches, and a heated outdoor area for smokers. It also connects to Iguana's, so it doesn't get very crowded. We snagged the couches around the fireplace and kept things pretty tame. We ran into my friend Jon and his new girlfriend, so that was cool, too. After that, a few of us went to Brad's, where I of course unleashed myself on the trap set.
Jenny also let me know that she snagged several of us some sweet seats for the Lord of the Dance show next Saturday. Debbie will be dancing the female lead, so that should be cool to see. After that, I'd imagine we'll hit one of the Omaha clubs.
Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring is on right now. I love those films, but I love the books even more. They're among my favourites; I used to re-read them once a year. My favorite character, for as long as I can remember, is Boromir. He's the most human of all the characters, and therefore the most real. Boromir is a noble, honourable warrior and a hero to his people, yet so tragically flawed and capable of evil. His death in the movie is a tough scene to watch, but is also one of the trilogy's best. And that's definitely saying something.
On a loosely related note, I really want to see The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe. I've always meant to read the books, but so far I haven't gotten around to it. It looks like a good movie, anyway.
I also still want to see Aeon Flux, and King Kong, too.
As I was getting ready for work this morning, I flipped to The Early Show. The gal who was being interviewed was going on about how the youth in America are getting fat because they're eating a lot of high-calorie, low nutrient food that's endorsed by SpongeBob and other popular characters. The interviewer, in a remarkable moment of clarity, suggested that parents to put their foot down in the grocery store and insist on buying nutritious food. The interviewee's response was that "that might be a place to start, but it can be very challenging for some parents to go grocery shopping with their children" but ultimately she thought that Congress needed to step in and regulate.
Great, some moron is afraid to be accountable and stand up to their fat-ass progeny, so it becomes the governments job to make sure that Fruit Loops are banned. You know, to keep them out of the mouths of the undisciplined.
It's this kind of thinking that sickens me. I just can't believe that some people are so stupid and desperate to have the government micromanage their lives. It absolutely fills me with rage and contempt.
. . .
I almost started a rant there, albeit one born of righteous indignation. My apologies. Except to those on the wrong side of the issue; you just deserve a beating.
My LAUNCH station is playing a lot of crappy music. So, unfortunately, I don't have any recommendations for you. Maybe we should encourage Congress to regulate bad music.
. . .
That was the rage talking again.
This season of Nip/Tuck is nearly over. Only two episodes are left. The burning question, of course, is "Who is The Carver?" I kind of hope that they don't reveal his identity this season. All this intrigue is a lot of fun. Most people I talk to think that it's Quentin, but that just seems too easy. Liz would be another possibility, but she has assisted Sean and Christian in repairing the faces of Carver victims. Some think it's Matt, but he's just too stupid.
Me? I think the Carver is Merrill, the homely plastic surgeon who was obsessed with fame and fortune. Think about it. The Carver believes that "Beauty is a curse on the world." Merrill, being a rather ugly guy, was ultimately ruined by his pursuit of beauty and the fame and fortune that so often go with it. Further, the Carver's cuts resemble those of a practiced hand. Merrill was a plastic surgeon himself, so he'd certainly fit the bill. I have more to say on this, but I'll wait.
It's official: Allegiant Airlines will be providing direct, low-cost, direct service betwixt Lincoln and Vegas. This is glorious news. I'd like to go to Vegas again sometime in 2006.
I'd also like to go to New Zealand sometime.
Last Thursday, Matt was in town for an overnight stay, along with his mom and sister. It was great to see them. We had dinner at Fireworks, which is probably my favorite place to eat in Lincoln. The four of us had a really good visit. Allison recounted the exhausting experience she and her husband endured while trying to leave Houston during the approach of Hurricane Rita. It took them 25 hours to get from Houston to Austin, a trip that should only take about three hours. (I think.) Anyway, I really appreciated the chance to get together with them. I've always regarded Matt and his family as a surrogate family, and neither time nor distance has changed that. :)
This weekend was a pretty good one. On Friday evening, I went over to Mike's to play some No Limit Texas Hold'em. I ended up winning the main game and took home a total of $100. Can't complain about that. :) Saturday ended up being kind of a lazy day due to all the snow. That evening, though, I had supper at Granite City with Ted, Kelly, Brad, Beth, Jason, and Caleb. They have some good microbrews there. Good food, too. I recommend the ravioli.
After that, we all went down to Voda, where we met up with Mark and Jenny. I think that is my new favorite spot downtown. It's a small, chill kind of joint, with a fireplace, couches, and a heated outdoor area for smokers. It also connects to Iguana's, so it doesn't get very crowded. We snagged the couches around the fireplace and kept things pretty tame. We ran into my friend Jon and his new girlfriend, so that was cool, too. After that, a few of us went to Brad's, where I of course unleashed myself on the trap set.
Jenny also let me know that she snagged several of us some sweet seats for the Lord of the Dance show next Saturday. Debbie will be dancing the female lead, so that should be cool to see. After that, I'd imagine we'll hit one of the Omaha clubs.
Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring is on right now. I love those films, but I love the books even more. They're among my favourites; I used to re-read them once a year. My favorite character, for as long as I can remember, is Boromir. He's the most human of all the characters, and therefore the most real. Boromir is a noble, honourable warrior and a hero to his people, yet so tragically flawed and capable of evil. His death in the movie is a tough scene to watch, but is also one of the trilogy's best. And that's definitely saying something.
On a loosely related note, I really want to see The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe. I've always meant to read the books, but so far I haven't gotten around to it. It looks like a good movie, anyway.
I also still want to see Aeon Flux, and King Kong, too.
As I was getting ready for work this morning, I flipped to The Early Show. The gal who was being interviewed was going on about how the youth in America are getting fat because they're eating a lot of high-calorie, low nutrient food that's endorsed by SpongeBob and other popular characters. The interviewer, in a remarkable moment of clarity, suggested that parents to put their foot down in the grocery store and insist on buying nutritious food. The interviewee's response was that "that might be a place to start, but it can be very challenging for some parents to go grocery shopping with their children" but ultimately she thought that Congress needed to step in and regulate.
Great, some moron is afraid to be accountable and stand up to their fat-ass progeny, so it becomes the governments job to make sure that Fruit Loops are banned. You know, to keep them out of the mouths of the undisciplined.
It's this kind of thinking that sickens me. I just can't believe that some people are so stupid and desperate to have the government micromanage their lives. It absolutely fills me with rage and contempt.
. . .
I almost started a rant there, albeit one born of righteous indignation. My apologies. Except to those on the wrong side of the issue; you just deserve a beating.
My LAUNCH station is playing a lot of crappy music. So, unfortunately, I don't have any recommendations for you. Maybe we should encourage Congress to regulate bad music.
. . .
That was the rage talking again.
This season of Nip/Tuck is nearly over. Only two episodes are left. The burning question, of course, is "Who is The Carver?" I kind of hope that they don't reveal his identity this season. All this intrigue is a lot of fun. Most people I talk to think that it's Quentin, but that just seems too easy. Liz would be another possibility, but she has assisted Sean and Christian in repairing the faces of Carver victims. Some think it's Matt, but he's just too stupid.
Me? I think the Carver is Merrill, the homely plastic surgeon who was obsessed with fame and fortune. Think about it. The Carver believes that "Beauty is a curse on the world." Merrill, being a rather ugly guy, was ultimately ruined by his pursuit of beauty and the fame and fortune that so often go with it. Further, the Carver's cuts resemble those of a practiced hand. Merrill was a plastic surgeon himself, so he'd certainly fit the bill. I have more to say on this, but I'll wait.
It's official: Allegiant Airlines will be providing direct, low-cost, direct service betwixt Lincoln and Vegas. This is glorious news. I'd like to go to Vegas again sometime in 2006.
I'd also like to go to New Zealand sometime.
posted by Nate | 6:28 PM
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You suck at poker, stoneface! Give me my money back
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