a lazy artist, a sci-fi geek (science not fantasy, so space ships not elves), a Pacers / Lions fan, a writer, a former journalist, an art collector, an investor, and all-around former bad ass who's grown soft and content.
I love my home office. But how cool would it be to have an office pod outdoors?
Check out the whole gallery: http://www.officepod.co.uk/consumers/gallery/
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Well, my knee has finally recovered from the overexertion of my condensed ‘training’ for the 5K race. The knee was actually better about a week (or two) ago, but I finally got off my butt and went out for a run. I ran 1 mile this morning and it felt pretty good, although my feet hurt a bit – not sure those new shoes are right for me. I could have run a few more laps, but figured I better not push it the first time back. Anyway, just thought I would update my throngs of readers that were wondering “Will he ever run again?”. Yes, yes I will.
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Mr. Peanut has been a beloved mascot for 94 years without saying a word. Now with this new commercial Planters decides it’s time to give him a voice. Do you recognize the movie star voicing Mr. Peanut?
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By Spanish industrial designer and art director Emilio Gomariz.
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It’s true, you too can lose 10 pounds in just 2 days! All you have to do is catch a wicked stomach virus that holds you captive in bed and bathroom for 48 hours. To follow the diet exactly, you should only eat one piece of toast and a snickers bar during those two days. It is awesome, I’ve never felt worse better!
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After my victorious 5K triumph on Sunday, I parked my car in its usual spot in our driveway and forgot to lock it as I limped into the house. The next day i am driving to lunch and can’t find the charger to plug in my cell phone. I start mumbling to myself “why would Erin take my car charger,” but then I look up and see my GPS is gone too. Damn – I’ve been burglarized! A couple days later, Erin realizes her Ipod was in there from the race! What bad timing to leave stuff in the car or leave it unlocked or have school be out on Monday – because you know its hoodlum kids out running around the neighborhood being punks. I lock my car doors all the time – heck, I am better at remembering that then I am at locking the house, or even closing the garage door for crying out loud!
I know it has to be kids, because you can see two cop cars parked in driveways from my house. So no thief over 16-years-old would pullover in front of my house to check out if my car is locked. Had to be punk kids on foot. Also, only kids would take a car charger that is worthless unless you happen to have the same phone as I do, in which case you probably already have a car charger for it. Arrrghhhh.
Yes, I know I am starting to sound like an old man, talking about the youth of today and shaking my fist in the air. I definitely think I have potential to be the grumpy old man sitting on his porch like Clint Eastwood in Gran Torino, except not racist. But I do have to say its a little unnerving that someone will just snatch my stuff the first time I don’t lock it up. I feel violated since it was at my home, if I were parked anywhere else it would not really bother me so much. But my home should be my castle and I should feel like my family and our stuff is secure. Damn kids making me paranoid now – I am going to check the locks…
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In 1969, a 14-year-old boy snuck into John Lennon’s hotel room with a tape recorder and convinced him to share his thoughts about peace, music, and life. Thirty-nine years later, a small portion of that priceless 40-minute recording of Lennon was brought to life through James Braithwaite’s animation, in a short called I Met The Walrus. (Best Animated Short in 2008)
For the full story, go to www.imetthewalrus.com
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The Randy Quaid crazy train has arrived in Canada, where he and his wife have requested refugee status to escape the clutches of a “Hollywood Star Whacker.” The Quaids believe they are being targeted by those that have already killed 8 of their friends including Heath Ledger and David Carradine. Woah.
On another crazy Hollywood note, Mel Gibson was dropped from his planned cameo in Hangover 2 because of cast members refusing to work with him. Good! Of course, Gibson is pissed and wonders why Mike Tyson was given a shot in the last movie, but not him. Well, maybe because Tyson has changed, where as no one believes Mel-Mel is ever going to be normal.
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Today was race day – and I won! Well not really, Erin beat me – but I did finish first in my division (36-year-old bearded men wearing number 673).
Seriously though, Erin and I finished together at around 34 minutes. She totally deserved to cross the finish line first since she did not walk any of the course, unlike me. My legs were so sore from running more in the last week than in the previous 10 years combined, that I was forced to walk on the uphill portions. But to my credit, I was able to then run and catch back up to Erin.
We felt pretty good about ourselves, until we looked up and saw an 8-month pregnant woman had finished before us. That is just showing off! Then we looked around and saw 10k runners finishing with the same time as us! A little embarrassing, but I made myself feel better by remembering all the people sitting on their porches drinking beer and watching us run by like a fitness freaks parade.
Luckily I did not need an ambulance and crossed the finish line while running, but I am not happy about having to walk some. (Not sure if I had stated my goals in previous posts – but not walking was probably the biggest goal – and I failed!) So, I really want to keep up my not-so-rigorous training regiment and get a do-over next year. Heck, if I keep improving maybe I will do the 10k next year instead.
SPECIAL SHOUT OUT to Nick and Jessica for running the race with us today! We are so glad you were able to find us amongst the 1,000+ people at the starting line!
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