i love tv.
Why does a show like E.R. turn up in syndication? I mean,.. I can understand sitting down to watch an old Seinfeld or Simspons episode. Each one is still hilarious.. and stands on its own. But, E.R. is a serial! It's not like you're going to plan your day to catch the 4pm showing of E.R. (from 1998) on a Saturday. It's something you probably encounter while channel surfing. Then!... let's say you're a fan of the show. If you stop to watch it, there's a good chance you've seen it already. So, why watch it again? You already know what happens. And, if it's an episode that you missed,.. then again, you already know how things turned out. So, what's the point? Let's say you're not a regular viewer though. In that case, you'll be totally lost because you won't have seen the prior episode. And, you won't get to see the following episode. So, it won't make sense out of context!
I should say,.. that I'm a fan of E.R. But, I wouldn't stop to watch an old episode from the Clooney days. E.R. is the kind of show you need to watch in order. Or else, why bother.
Speaking of tv shows, there's a new animated series on MTV called Clone High. Check it out! Great characters; good writing. Very funny.
1.31.2003
Starbucks Everywhere
Wow.. somebody loves coffee more than I.
I'm experimenting with a new photo site...
Click here to check Photographica.
1.30.2003
tax return.
Well, I got my tax return sent off. Hopefully, the woman on the tax hotline gave me the right instructions. It's hard to know. And, if I'm called on anything... I have no way to track down the person who led me astray. Taxes suck.
springer show.
I just found out that my brother's wife is getting remarried. (i didn't even know their divorce was final.) she's marrying a guy who has another kid. (that will make 4 for them, combined) my brother is even more pissed at the ex than he was before. it was kind of a quick engagement. one good thing, I guess, is that they'll be living closer to my parents. so, i'll have easier access to my nieces and nephews. I won't have to drive out to the sticks anymore. but then there's a new awkward twist to this where i'll now have to deal with the new husband.
1.29.2003
No War Sign Project
tax time.
the deadline for filing my business tax return is drawing near. I'm a world-class procrastinator. Hopefully, I'll get it finished in time though.
yard work.
I was working in the yard yesterday, pulling weeds and stuff. And, I heard something rustling in the bushes about 4 feet away from me. I just assumed it was the stupid cat next door that always shits in my yard. But, it wasn't. I looked up and saw a huge-ass raccoon strolling along the back fence. Scared the shit out of me. I backed up a litte because I couldn't tell where he was heading. He ducked behind a tree, but I could still see and hear him moving around. So, I kept backing up. He's a big mother: must be 40 pounds. Biggest raccoon I've ever seen. (where's he eating such huge meals??) As I'm backing away, he climbs (slowly) up the tree. I guess my weed digging had disturbed his nap. And, he decided to get the hell out of there. I had seen him in the neighborhood before. But, never in my yard. I thought he stayed across the street. Let's hope we don't run into each other again.
state of the union.
It sucks. we know this. did anybody watch the "President" last night? I've heard his song and dance already. So, I had no interest in listening to him talk about how great things are; and give a pep rally for going to war. Nobody wants that anyway. And, I can't stand to hear him talk.. and stumble over words. It's embarassing.
upcoming show.
there will be another Re:start show at the Northwest work/lofts in March. I'll probably submit several things for that. the show will be on the 1st thursday and friday of the month.
1.28.2003
The State of the Union Address Drinking Game
funny. I'd love to play. The only drawback is that I'd have to watch the State of Union Address.
"President" Bush is on tv tonight. I'm sure he'll be giving his 'let's go to war, rah-rah' speech. So, here's what else is on. Plenty of better things to choose from:
Cops, Frasier, King of the Hill, Bob Villa, Roswell, SNL, E! True Hollywood story, ... the list goes on.
1.27.2003
post office rant re-visited.
To recap a rant from earlier... the people at the post office have this idiotic rule that they won't take a credit card that's not signed ON BACK. I never sign mine (and you shouldn't either) because it makes it easier for someone to steal your card and then forge your signature. I have a citibank card.. which has my photo AND my signature ON THE FRONT. But, the post office WON'T accept the card. (side note: some post offices in Atlanta tell you about this rule, then accept your card anyway. [[side side note: if it's a debit card, you still have to know the PIN. So, that's safer than a fukkn signature.]] Seattle post office employees won't take cards that are unsigned on the back.)
So, I took my checkbook to the post office today since I knew they wouldn't take my (perfectly safe) photo credit card. I wrote a check for $30. And, they guy just stuck it in the register drawer without even blinking. He didn't ask for an i.d. He did nothing to verify that I'm the owner of the checking account. At the end of the transaction, I asked him "Don't you want to check my I.D.?" But, he waved me off and said "no, that's okay."
WTF!?!?!?!??!
Super Sunday
I went over to John's place for a superbowl party yesterday. I threw 2 bucks into the pool we had going. But, I didn't win anything. A couple of people had a few too many hits off of the Bud Ice keg and were found wandering around outside after the game. (sounds like college, right?)
A bunch of idiots in Oakland couldn't handle the loss last night. So, they went out and flipped cars and set fires. Nice.
