Remember?

I'm sure this has happened to all of us. You're cruisin' thru your day and all of a sudden something takes you back to your childhood. Or you experience dejavu and weren't even expecting it. Its cool and a little alarming at the same time. I wonder what the scientific explanation is for this occurrence? I'm sure some medical nerd has the answer:) Regardless, when this happens to me, I start to remember other occurrences that happened concurrently or other instances similar to that one that may have happened at another time. Memories are cool that way. Be sure to share them with someone! 

Nerd

Ever see the tv show "Chuck". I love that show. And the name of the business within the " Buy More", the "Nerd Herd". Hilarious! I'm sure we all know somebody like that, or better yet, maybe we ARE that person. What exactly is a nerd? I think it used to be somebody who was an extreme introverted expert at computers, science, numbers cruncher, etc. etc. I think the term has morphed over the years and anyone can be labeled a "nerd" in whatever they're an expert at doing. So you could say the person who wears the pocket protector and Buddy Holly glasses is labeled the computer nerd, as well as the person wearing the leather jacket and carrying a wrench in his/her back pocket, a Harley Davidson nerd. I know people who are knowledgeable of many subjects. They could be labeled "ubernerds". Look that one up in your dictionary all you spelling bee nerds! If you refuse to be labeled a nerd along with the rest of mankind, you're either an extremely boring individual with no interests or ambition, or you're dead. So let's welcome one another into whatever species of nerdism we fall under and have a drink.

What?

Boy, Lot's of things going thru my head today! Must be a Monday! First of all, funny quote I heard over the weekend. "The cost of travel has become very expensive, but each day we all get a free trip - around the sun":) Ahhh, the sunshine. Margaritas, or better yet, mojitos! Caught a glimpse of the new DMB cd to be released in June. Hoping to go see them later this year. What an incredible band! I would love to have them stop by for Sunday brunch or happy hour some time to just chill and talk for awhile. I'm sure 4,862,315 other fans would like that too. Subject change. Ever notice how some things are supposed to be good for you but can have some unforeseen backlash effect? For instance, peppers (spicy) could be good for your arthritis and for warding off unwanted microscopic bugs, but yet , the next morning your anus doubles as a flame thrower! What a cruel trick for those of us who enjoy the fiery things in life. Subject change again. I've been wanting to play in the dirt lately. Not like a pig, but rather a farmer. I want to plant and watch it grow. My wife says I've been stalking the greenhouses, nurseries, and my favorite farmer's market. Can I get in trouble for that? You should see my nursery catalogs. It looks like the scratch sheet at the horse races. Subject change for a third time! We're coming into spring which is tornado season here in the midwest. Here's a link I lived through when I was 9 years old. Incredible footage from the Aksarben racetrack. The tornado finished up just a couple of blocks from my house. Since then, I have a healthy respect for tornados. ciao for now.  www.omaha5675.org 

Herbie

Just finished watching "Herbie the Love Bug". What a great, funny, clean, and entertaining movie! It was made in 1967 - a much more innocent time. I love the cars too. They were even less complicated. Today, everything we work with or consume or drive, seems much more complicated. The younger generation seem to handle it pretty well, but how difficult will life be for them in another 30 years? I don't even want to try to comprehend the mess I'll find myself in. Hell, I can't even figure out how to download (is that the correct term?) a picture for my blog profile! Regardless, watch the movie and enjoy a simpler time in recent human history. Cheers.

Unanswered

There are many things in the universe that are unanswered. Or rather, just undiscovered. One such mystery that has left me boggled for years and has troubled my soul (not really that much), is the idiom, 'a stone's throw'. Just how far is a stone's throw? The only information I have found tells me a stone's throw is a very short distance. This is not a satisfying answer for me. I can throw pretty far, but probably not as far as a major league ball player. I'm positive I can throw further than a 5 year old and and maybe most girls. I know that when I throw a baseball to someone, they are still in ear shot of me. Which leads me to think that maybe there ISN'T an actual set distance because my hearing isn't as acute as some. So how far is an ear shot? Ugh, drink!

Fun with furniture

Check out this imaginative and brilliant furniture! In particular, a piece entitled "Bad Table". I want to party with this guy! Here's to ya! www.straightlinedesigns.com

Weekend

Ever notice 75% of cold fronts move in on Friday, just in time for the weekend? What's up with that? I know we can't change the weather, but is it in our power to change the weekend? How about Tuesday - Wednesday?