Please, allow me to clean something up before I get into some sports stuff today; regarding my last post and me maybe coming off as ticked and/or defeated-if we're friends, all is good between us, really. I don't hold my friends to a scoreboard, and quite frankly despise those that do. If you're busy (and gee, why wouldn't you have your own life), I totally understand. It's part of friendship. This isn't jr. high where I see my friends all day, every day. I just got really tired of having my minimal expectations of other human beings get dismantled and being treated like a bum the last few weeks. And I thought of all the personal growth I've done in the last 5 years, and then questioned where it's taken me. And I've been a much better person, but at what cost? So then you get responses to what you write, and some are polite, some are concerned, some are selfish and some are even dismissive. To that I say it's cool. I'm glad I know that now, as opposed to knowing that later. Everyone has their own stuff, and after reading what I wrote, I hope no one thinks I was looking for a leg up on anything. Frustration is a not so funny thing. Maybe this is my outlet, maybe it will be something else. Right now, I really don't know. But I think it might be best if I keep the personal stuff out of this for awhile. I think I should stick to sports and maybe politics and entertainment (because they're both so dumb that they are interchangeable-at least to me they are). It might be best for all that read this.
What did Donovan Ever do to you?
Making fun of Philly fans is too easy. So let's get it out of the way-they booed Santa, they cheer for the Flyers, and they are like the only team/facility that has judge on site to deal with drunks and lewd behavior. Now that all that has been stated-why does the city hate Donovan McNabb so damn much? He got booed at the draft when the Eagles didn't take Ricky Williams. He's only been to the Pro Bowl 5 times. He's never had a running game to speak of, and was throwing to the likes of Freddie Mitchell and Hank Baskett for most of his career. Doesn't he deserve better? I say he does. Yes, I'm a Syracuse homer, and we share the same birthday, I admit all of it. Maybe that's why I defend McNabb. It has nothing to do with everyone who has to bring up the Rush Limbaugh 'incident'. All Limbaugh did was make a comment, no more ignorant than anything Michael Irvin, Tom Jackson or Mike Ditka has ever made. Numbers aren't everything in this argument. Do you know how many towns would kill for a guy with the kind of numbers and character that McNabb has? How about Cleveland? Think they'd like to go back to that 1999 draft and take him instead of Tim Couch? I do. Find a Browns fan and ask them. It just appears that the town of Philly has been complaining about McNabb forever, wanting him gone, and the Eagles are eager to oblige. And the Raiders are in the mix. Please don't do that to him. I was never thrilled when the Celtics told Robert Parish sionara, but I understood. And when he came back to the Garden we cheered-as a thank you. It will be the same thing that happens the first time Johnny Damon steps into the box as a Tiger (sorry, you know Sox fans can't really put their all into cheering for a Yankee, it's just not natural). I think if McNabb gets dealt Philly wouldn't cheer him on his return. They'd boo. And they'd forget all those crappy guys he had to throw to. He's had 2 seasons out of 10 that he's had real receivers, the TO year and this past season. How has that looked so far? I know that the Eagles have 3 QB's on the roster, and they can definitely trade McNabb....but trade him to San Francisco or Arizona, or Pittsburgh if Roethlisberger is really in trouble. But don't do him dirty by shipping him off to Oakland. That's just mean.
Rick Pitino will be getting an extension on his contract with the University of Louisville, and included in that extension is a $3.6 million loyalty bonus. Loyalty and Rick Pitino? Wonder what Mrs. Pitino thinks of that one, don't you?
So Colorado University decides to hike tuition 9% and on the same day announces that it will no longer be retaining the Women's basketball coach. Now I'm not sure where all this settlement comes from, if it's from a boosters coffer, the general student fund, or taxpayer money, but who is running the PR department up in Boulder? I'm not saying it is bad, just that it looks bad.
And this will tie in to Boston College in a second, I promise. BC was kind enough to fire Men's basketball coach Al Skinner, say nothing while 'letting' him look for another job, and then ceremoniously give him the boot. That last link is a lovely job of saying Al did a nice job, "BUT".
Now boys and girls is where I tie the two together with the same thread-they and their alumni think that they are better than they really are. And I can speak from experience. I've met BC grads, and they make me laugh. Same thing with CU alumni. CU fans have the same inferiority complex Red Sox fans used to have about the Yankees, yet it is with Nebraska. Or do I need to remind everyone of the lovely display during a game in Boulder the day after Thanksgiving a few years ago? But it's really not the fans fault. It's the Athletic Departments. CU lacks the facilities, at least in basketball they do. How does Texas Tech have a bigger gym than CU? Same thing in Chestnut Hill. Boston College switched from the Big East to the ACC, which makes no sense at all geographically, and Conte Forum holds like 5,000 students. Now, when ACC big boys Duke, UNC, Wake Forest (sometimes), Georgia Tech or Maryland show up, what happens? Same thing that happens in Boulder when Kansas shows up...it's like a damn reunion for the away team. Both AD's need to go back to the drawing board and figure some things out. Both have outstanding college football followings. And deservedly so. But I think if you want to compete with the Texas, Texas Tech, Texas A&M, Oklahoma, Kansas State, Oklahoma State, Nebraska, Miami, Florida State and Virginia Tech's of the college football world, something drastically needs to change, and it starts with the hiring practices and facilities. Don't believe me? Fine, my last example is what happened to Michigan State. Have you seen pictures of that place? And how's the economy been in Michigan? Worse than Boston and Boulder, I can assure you. And when it comes to basketball, maybe both need to start treating themselves like mid-majors in a major conference. I can't fathom why CU basketball shouldn't be killing the Big 12. They have an automatic advantage at home with the altitude change. BC wants to fire Al Skinner like there is some young coach out there dying to come there, like Al's time was nice and all, but it's closing time.
These two schools and the fans/organization in Philadelphia have me thinking of Cinderella's "Don't Know What You Got (Till It's Gone)" ringing in my head. Be careful what you wish for.
Ending on the high note
I'm not sure how much this has been played up in the 'major' media markets, but there was something HUGE that happened in baseball last week. Joe Mauer signed an 8 year extension with the Minnesota Twins. This is great news for Twins fans, for Minnesota and for baseball. Rumor has it that as a Red Sox fan I'm supposed to be upset by this news. Oh how wrong you are. This is awesome news. The Twins are opening a new facility this year, Target Field, and Mauer was a huge part of getting that approved. Folks in the Twin Cities wanted a new building to take their kids and watch the local boy make good. Seriously, everything you read about him is just too good to be true. He's from Minnesota, he talks weird (says the bald man from New England-g'head, laugh, that's just funny), he never turns down an autograph, I think he lives in a log cabin, he screams Minnesota. That guy should be on the visitors commission, like California has the Terminator begging people to come and bring in some cash to that state. I don't mind that the Sox or the Yankees don't get Mauer. It's good for baseball. I don't want the game to lose anymore fans because those two financial titans can buy whomever they want. Where's the fun in that? I like that Mauer will stay at home. And I'm kind of hoping LeBron James takes the hint over the summer...there's no place like home.
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Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Monday, March 29, 2010
just because you got it doesn't mean you deserve it
I'm taking care of the sports crap salad first and then dealing with how absolutely 'awesome' my weekend was....
College Basketball
I would've gotten them all wrong this weekend, and I'm kind of glad I barely watched anything. This crap is going to set basketball back decades. Watching Michigan State is like watching Gladiator combine with basketball. I feel like this whole tournament was set up to watch Duke return to triumph....yuck.
Hockey-Utah, get me two!
On the college front, I was given an actual good website to take a look at, check it out. And to ESPN, you're losing your grip an all things sports information, MWUHAHAHAHAHAHA. Ah, the Frozen Four is set, Miami (OH), Wisconsin, BC, and RIT are your entrants. And I wish I could've seen the Miami finale, a double OT game? Now that would have been fun to watch.
On the pro front, I'm prefacing this whole thing with one phrase-Lock 'n' Load, Campbell. And I don't mean soup. I got some pointers to look up some stuff, and I'm astounded. Did you know Colin Campbell has ties to the Penguins? I did not. Oh, you thought I was letting go this lack of suspension on Matt Cooke? You don't know me that well, then. Gee, I wonder if Campbell would look out for a mate under the same shield..hmmmmm? Yeah, I went there. What a crock of shit. Campbell's son plays for Florida, so I'm wondering what would happen if Cooke had done this to his son, and I mean the same exact thing he did to Marc Savard? What would happen if Cooke took out Campbell's kids knee? I wish no pain on anyone, I'm playing the asshole card here. Why is no one screaming about this, other than in very small pockets? This stuff should be the leading thing on websites, and some TV sports shows? I want to know why it isn't.
Marc Savard talked to the media on Saturday, and he covered different things. You can read it for yourself, I'm only going to focus on one part of it. I'm going to focus on the reaction of varied degrees to the fact that Savard has 'brushed aside' Cooke's attempts to contact him. First, I call bullshit. This is nothing but a hollow PR attempt by Cooke to try and take some of the shine off his 'Doucher' trophy. And I wouldn't be shocked at all if we found out at a later date that it was Campbell's idea to 'reach out'. Hooey. Second, why should Savard want to talk to him? Let me see if I have this right (and yes, I'm taking Savard's side on this one, I don't know how to be a cheap shot artist)-you cheap shot me, I've had to sit in the damn dark for 3 weeks, my life is completely off-balance, I can't help my team, I can't earn my paycheck, you make a mockery of a sport, and I'm supposed to answer the phone because you want to apologize? Get Bent. Third, unless you know someone with intimate knowledge, we have no idea the conversations that have been had in either locker rooms or organizations. I can only hope that the B's realize that they failed to pummel Cooke at the appropriate time, only because it allowed those gutless wonders (uh oh, the hulk is coming out to play) the audacity and temerity to ratchet up the stupidity, University of Ottawa style. (side note if you don't know what I'm talking about-Ann Coulter was to have a speaking engagement at the University of Ottawa, and before she even got there was given a letter warning her about how certain speech is a jailable offense, mostly because she might tick off a liberal. Meanwhile, this same university has had Holocaust deniers speak. So while she hadn't said anything yet, wanted to make sure the university was all lathered up. Coulter canceled her speech after riot police were called in to secure the facility. So much for academic freedom). What do I mean? Well, why were Gary Bettman, Colin Campbell and the head of officiating at the Pens/B's game on March 18th? Why did Campbell address both teams before the game? What was said? Why was a stellar officiating crew assigned to the game? Was a change in the officials rotation changed to meet the expected fisticuffs? Why wasn't this treated as any other game as was this hit to Savard's noggin? These are legit questions, right? And I'm a casual fan!!!! I can't imagine what a puckhead is thinking reading this. Either they've thought of it, or are disgusted by it. Hell, Cooke's own teammate (and former Bruin) Bill Guerin said this crap needs to stop. Lastly, to those that say Savard is a poor sport for not answering the phone....alright fine. You're a contractor-if I take a hammer to your strong hand, but then apologize, will you accept it? You're a barista at a coffee shop-I chuck hot coffee on you and scald your arm, but then apologize, will you accept it? You make my burrito at Illegal Pete's-I smack you in the face with my just made burrito, but then apologize, do you accept it? No, not right off the bat? How about I say nothing for two-plus weeks and THEN reach out to apologize? Will you accept my apology? Rings kinda hollow, huh? The first two examples were of debilitating injuries, the last one is insulting. All are offensive, in any way possible.
I'm tired of the notion that because someone apologizes that the person being reached out to has to accept it. What kind of PCretardedness is this? This is the same type of group think that we see with the trophy kids running out of college right now. Everyone gets a trophy, ergo everyone wins, and everyone is entitled. Wrong....wrong on so many levels that I lack the patience and energy to explain it, and I have nothing but time. I'm not saying that Cooke should be suspended indefinitely for his transgression(s), but if Sean Avery can get a suspension for asking who's nailing his sloppy seconds under the guise of 'Conduct detrimental to the game', how is Cooke's any less than that? The guy has taken head shots and knee shots at opposing players. He's a dirty player. What happens if Cooke does this in the first round of the playoffs vs. Montreal (if the playoffs were to start today, it's Montreal/Pittsburgh in the 2/7 matchup) and takes out Scott Gomez' knee? What happens if Georges Laraque is on the roster for the playoffs comes off the bench and McSorley's Cooke? I'd say that's on the heads and hands of the, ahem, 'leadership' of hockey.
Something in the water in Pittsburgh?
like the date rape drug or something? Uh, Big Ben, no need to show every underage drunk coed how big the bell is on the clocktower, ummkay? And now Santonio Holmes is showing team solidarity? Oh, and you stay classy as always former Steeler Joey Porter, I'm betting someone in the Cardinals front office is wondering why they just gave you a contract for $24.5 million.
asshole weekend
So how was your weekend? Mine-can I get a reset button or some boxing gloves? Either will work. Saturday night alone is enough to make me question the last 34 years of what I've been doing. I will put it all in to context, but here were the 3 comments said to me-"He has bracelets", "oh, you're alright", and the gem of gems, "Oh, so you're one of those shiftless layabouts?"
Comment #1-"He has bracelets". I met a buddy of mine for a few beers, he in a suit from hosting a charity event, me in jeans and a shirt. We were at the far end of the bar, kind of in an in-depth conversation, not just BSing. Two women approached us, I think, because neither one of us was paying attention. They asked if they could hang their coats/bags on the hooks in front of us under the bar. No problem. We went back to our conversation-seriously-he's married and I'm not in the mood. One of this bimbos (it'll make sense in a minute) announces, "He's got a ring, and he has bracelets." Uh, I am also bald and kinda chubby, anything else you want to point out? You might think I'm a wee bit sensitive on this one, but the context is that she was kind of irked that my boy is married (hater) and felt the need to announce that my 'bracelets' were lame....yup, that Livestrong bracelet that damn near everyone has is lame. And so is the other one that is much much closer to my heart. Grrrrrr. My buddy noticed my ire being stoked, nodded slightly and we tried to go back to our conversation. Now, I don't know who taught these youngsters their bar etiquette, but if you see two people at the far end of a bar that isn't crowded, what makes them think it's okay to poke their head in between our conversation and order, especially without saying 'excuse me'? You're damn right I shot 'em a look, and it was noted that I was not thrilled to be in their company, sorry, but I was in the middle of an in depth portion of a conversation. Sorry if I don't want to be semi-involved in your douchebag commentary. I was then told what I thought....rookie mistake, and a bad one at that. No one has a damn clue what I'm thinking, and I'm at times such a prick I'll switch it up, especially with strangers who are trying to figure me out. I met my friend out because he asked, I didn't ask for witty banter from a snaggletooth. I don't think you're cool because you have tattoos, I don't want to hear about your divorce, or the guy whose heart you broke because you're selfish. I've seen that script, sweetie, I'm all set. She kept going, while in the background her friend who started this whole episode of nitwitted reparte was making out with some guy she just met like the ship was going down...did I mention that it was only 10:30? I'd had more than enough, and politely told her that she doesn't know me, will never know me, and to bring it down a notch. Also that I my age I don't care what people think of me, and that it must suck trying to figure out what I think she is. I don't care. Really, we aren't friends, and we probably won't be. Have a good night, buh-bye. And with that, she and her haggard friend were gone. And I didn't yell.
After that lovely encounter, it was as though the douche-gates had opened and where my buddy and I were camped became fratboycentral. Ick. I think I got a venereal disease on my shoe. Or maybe it was nausea from the cheap cologne, or the high fives and Brosiveness all around us. Either way, it was the 5th or 6th time my buddy was rammed into that I noticed it was time to depart. Down the street we went, my buddy was hungry and this place was a little more tame. A table of women sat down next to us, clearly loaded. They were playing Walrus (putting straws in the mouth), and having fun, taking pictures. They asked if we'd take pictures. Well, the really drunk one did-her dress falling off and her eyes in that half-glazed look. When she asked our names, she told my buddy all the hot guys she's meeting lately are married named Brian. I'm offended at her trying to hit on a married man, mostly because it's my boy and I was in his wedding, and know some of the stupid shit that's gone on since. I'm only slightly offended at the slight given to my glorious mug, which was casually dismissed as "oh, you're alright". Gee, thanks. Feel like giving me a hard candy and patronizing me any more? My buddy laughed, because this is funny. He's married, and if he were a jackass, he'd have his pick of the trashy litter of skanks. And he knows this. Well this drunk girl's friend came over, all squeezed into her dress, quadro-boob out in full effect, and wanted us to sit with her and her friends. Sure thing. Except my buddy leaves, nods in deferral, and is gone. So I'm sitting with 5 people I don't know. Well, I'm self-entertained, so I'm game. Banter and introductions all around, then I get asked what I do for a living. I should probably start lying about this. Because when I answer that I'm unemployed, "Oh, so you're one of those shiftless layabouts?" Wow. I hadn't thought of myself as one of those people. I thought the 33 resumes sent out and 1 phone interview I'd done in the last 2 weeks is something to be kinda proud of. Apparently not. "Why don't you just get a job at McDonald's?" In all seriousness, had I been in a pissy or grumpy mood, she'd probably still be crying. I answered by asking her if she'd take a job at the arches herself. "No, of course not." Her condescending tone cannot be accurately portrayed on this page. Even her tits-mashed-together friend was kind of shocked at her own friend's behavior. I could only tell her that I'm working on commission only gigs dealing with IT and gaming systems (pub trivia, but would you go into details?). "Oh"...oh? Sometimes I wish I had a sister, one that would protect me like I would her, just to see a bitch get smacked and put in her place. It was damn rude, and it was also time to go. It was kind of hurtful. And spiteful. I didn't make myself unemployed, but boy was I sure made to feel like an invalid. So that's why I think I'm going to start lying about what I do. Just to avoid that type of scene altogether.
And now you know why I'd like a reset button or boxing gloves for my Saturday night/weekend.
What's got me creased
Briefly, I'm only going to say that you naysayers win. I don't believe anymore. In what? Ask the question you'll get an answer. I have been verbally and spiritually bombarded by the non-believers. I'm beaten. I don't believe in the things I used to. Love is for suckers. Marriage is crap. It's all a sham. Happy now? I hope so. It's on you. Because with this comes the caveat, and I've forewarned it. The A-Hole is back. I'm tired of it, evil wins. The only thing I'm planning on doing that I've been doing is calling my Mom on Sunday. Other than that, the hell with everything. Let's play. I'm done with half-truths, the cheating, the lying and all the ills. I'm jumping in. What tipped me? I got an email from a friend of mine yesterday that shocked me. She is one of the sweetest women you could ever meet. The kind of woman your own Mom would be thrilled if you were to date her or even be friends with her. Smart, funny, kind, gives until it hurts. And she got played, strung along. Her? Why would it be okay for her to get hurt? I get why I can get hurt. I'm a prick sometimes. But you know what else? I'm a heck of a nice guy a lot of the time. And I'm done getting my teeth, heart and balls kicked on a consistent basis. I tried to tell you all, but if you refuse to listen it ain't my fault. My circle of friends is now going to be tighter than ever, and those on the fringe will get to figure out if they want to be around or not. But I'm suspending Mr. Nice Guy until further notice. Why? What's the point, that's why? Time to put on my selfish shoes and see if they still fit. Oh, and in case you've never met this version, I'm telling you, there is no bigger asshole on the planet. I learned from the best, and even I'm not sure what I'm in for. But I am sure that I won't feel bad, because no one else does. I'm taking a Democratic tone, and I'll tell you that since y'all voted for it in your own way, this is what you get. I've been fighting it for a long time, but I'm thinking I'm going to make Gordon Gekko look like the damn Pope to start. You want honesty? No problemo. But with me, it's going to be brutal. If you're my friend, you needn't worry. You're fine, really. Nothing will happen to our friendship. However, if you're on the fringe or the outside, sorry, can't help you. Wait, I'm not sorry...too damn bad.
Via Con Dios, Partnah
To my boy John, you will be missed. I know you're only moving to Seattle, but I will miss you being down the street. You are kinda like the big brother I never had, and I can't thank you enough or tell you how much our friendship means. I appreciate your kind words, your insight, and your candor. Most importantly I thank you for your listening skills and being a guy I can and have leaned on. I know, we will always talk and will catch up when we can. I wish you and the family nothing but the best on your new adventure in the Emerald City. It's going to be awesome. You know if there is anything you ever need, be it a ride from the airport to an ear to listen, I'm here, just a phone call away.
For those that just read the above, you know if you're there with me or not. Pray for those that aren't, it's about to get really right. Why? I don't keep it real, I told you, I keep it right.
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College Basketball
I would've gotten them all wrong this weekend, and I'm kind of glad I barely watched anything. This crap is going to set basketball back decades. Watching Michigan State is like watching Gladiator combine with basketball. I feel like this whole tournament was set up to watch Duke return to triumph....yuck.
Hockey-Utah, get me two!
On the college front, I was given an actual good website to take a look at, check it out. And to ESPN, you're losing your grip an all things sports information, MWUHAHAHAHAHAHA. Ah, the Frozen Four is set, Miami (OH), Wisconsin, BC, and RIT are your entrants. And I wish I could've seen the Miami finale, a double OT game? Now that would have been fun to watch.
On the pro front, I'm prefacing this whole thing with one phrase-Lock 'n' Load, Campbell. And I don't mean soup. I got some pointers to look up some stuff, and I'm astounded. Did you know Colin Campbell has ties to the Penguins? I did not. Oh, you thought I was letting go this lack of suspension on Matt Cooke? You don't know me that well, then. Gee, I wonder if Campbell would look out for a mate under the same shield..hmmmmm? Yeah, I went there. What a crock of shit. Campbell's son plays for Florida, so I'm wondering what would happen if Cooke had done this to his son, and I mean the same exact thing he did to Marc Savard? What would happen if Cooke took out Campbell's kids knee? I wish no pain on anyone, I'm playing the asshole card here. Why is no one screaming about this, other than in very small pockets? This stuff should be the leading thing on websites, and some TV sports shows? I want to know why it isn't.
Marc Savard talked to the media on Saturday, and he covered different things. You can read it for yourself, I'm only going to focus on one part of it. I'm going to focus on the reaction of varied degrees to the fact that Savard has 'brushed aside' Cooke's attempts to contact him. First, I call bullshit. This is nothing but a hollow PR attempt by Cooke to try and take some of the shine off his 'Doucher' trophy. And I wouldn't be shocked at all if we found out at a later date that it was Campbell's idea to 'reach out'. Hooey. Second, why should Savard want to talk to him? Let me see if I have this right (and yes, I'm taking Savard's side on this one, I don't know how to be a cheap shot artist)-you cheap shot me, I've had to sit in the damn dark for 3 weeks, my life is completely off-balance, I can't help my team, I can't earn my paycheck, you make a mockery of a sport, and I'm supposed to answer the phone because you want to apologize? Get Bent. Third, unless you know someone with intimate knowledge, we have no idea the conversations that have been had in either locker rooms or organizations. I can only hope that the B's realize that they failed to pummel Cooke at the appropriate time, only because it allowed those gutless wonders (uh oh, the hulk is coming out to play) the audacity and temerity to ratchet up the stupidity, University of Ottawa style. (side note if you don't know what I'm talking about-Ann Coulter was to have a speaking engagement at the University of Ottawa, and before she even got there was given a letter warning her about how certain speech is a jailable offense, mostly because she might tick off a liberal. Meanwhile, this same university has had Holocaust deniers speak. So while she hadn't said anything yet, wanted to make sure the university was all lathered up. Coulter canceled her speech after riot police were called in to secure the facility. So much for academic freedom). What do I mean? Well, why were Gary Bettman, Colin Campbell and the head of officiating at the Pens/B's game on March 18th? Why did Campbell address both teams before the game? What was said? Why was a stellar officiating crew assigned to the game? Was a change in the officials rotation changed to meet the expected fisticuffs? Why wasn't this treated as any other game as was this hit to Savard's noggin? These are legit questions, right? And I'm a casual fan!!!! I can't imagine what a puckhead is thinking reading this. Either they've thought of it, or are disgusted by it. Hell, Cooke's own teammate (and former Bruin) Bill Guerin said this crap needs to stop. Lastly, to those that say Savard is a poor sport for not answering the phone....alright fine. You're a contractor-if I take a hammer to your strong hand, but then apologize, will you accept it? You're a barista at a coffee shop-I chuck hot coffee on you and scald your arm, but then apologize, will you accept it? You make my burrito at Illegal Pete's-I smack you in the face with my just made burrito, but then apologize, do you accept it? No, not right off the bat? How about I say nothing for two-plus weeks and THEN reach out to apologize? Will you accept my apology? Rings kinda hollow, huh? The first two examples were of debilitating injuries, the last one is insulting. All are offensive, in any way possible.
I'm tired of the notion that because someone apologizes that the person being reached out to has to accept it. What kind of PCretardedness is this? This is the same type of group think that we see with the trophy kids running out of college right now. Everyone gets a trophy, ergo everyone wins, and everyone is entitled. Wrong....wrong on so many levels that I lack the patience and energy to explain it, and I have nothing but time. I'm not saying that Cooke should be suspended indefinitely for his transgression(s), but if Sean Avery can get a suspension for asking who's nailing his sloppy seconds under the guise of 'Conduct detrimental to the game', how is Cooke's any less than that? The guy has taken head shots and knee shots at opposing players. He's a dirty player. What happens if Cooke does this in the first round of the playoffs vs. Montreal (if the playoffs were to start today, it's Montreal/Pittsburgh in the 2/7 matchup) and takes out Scott Gomez' knee? What happens if Georges Laraque is on the roster for the playoffs comes off the bench and McSorley's Cooke? I'd say that's on the heads and hands of the, ahem, 'leadership' of hockey.
Something in the water in Pittsburgh?
like the date rape drug or something? Uh, Big Ben, no need to show every underage drunk coed how big the bell is on the clocktower, ummkay? And now Santonio Holmes is showing team solidarity? Oh, and you stay classy as always former Steeler Joey Porter, I'm betting someone in the Cardinals front office is wondering why they just gave you a contract for $24.5 million.
asshole weekend
So how was your weekend? Mine-can I get a reset button or some boxing gloves? Either will work. Saturday night alone is enough to make me question the last 34 years of what I've been doing. I will put it all in to context, but here were the 3 comments said to me-"He has bracelets", "oh, you're alright", and the gem of gems, "Oh, so you're one of those shiftless layabouts?"
Comment #1-"He has bracelets". I met a buddy of mine for a few beers, he in a suit from hosting a charity event, me in jeans and a shirt. We were at the far end of the bar, kind of in an in-depth conversation, not just BSing. Two women approached us, I think, because neither one of us was paying attention. They asked if they could hang their coats/bags on the hooks in front of us under the bar. No problem. We went back to our conversation-seriously-he's married and I'm not in the mood. One of this bimbos (it'll make sense in a minute) announces, "He's got a ring, and he has bracelets." Uh, I am also bald and kinda chubby, anything else you want to point out? You might think I'm a wee bit sensitive on this one, but the context is that she was kind of irked that my boy is married (hater) and felt the need to announce that my 'bracelets' were lame....yup, that Livestrong bracelet that damn near everyone has is lame. And so is the other one that is much much closer to my heart. Grrrrrr. My buddy noticed my ire being stoked, nodded slightly and we tried to go back to our conversation. Now, I don't know who taught these youngsters their bar etiquette, but if you see two people at the far end of a bar that isn't crowded, what makes them think it's okay to poke their head in between our conversation and order, especially without saying 'excuse me'? You're damn right I shot 'em a look, and it was noted that I was not thrilled to be in their company, sorry, but I was in the middle of an in depth portion of a conversation. Sorry if I don't want to be semi-involved in your douchebag commentary. I was then told what I thought....rookie mistake, and a bad one at that. No one has a damn clue what I'm thinking, and I'm at times such a prick I'll switch it up, especially with strangers who are trying to figure me out. I met my friend out because he asked, I didn't ask for witty banter from a snaggletooth. I don't think you're cool because you have tattoos, I don't want to hear about your divorce, or the guy whose heart you broke because you're selfish. I've seen that script, sweetie, I'm all set. She kept going, while in the background her friend who started this whole episode of nitwitted reparte was making out with some guy she just met like the ship was going down...did I mention that it was only 10:30? I'd had more than enough, and politely told her that she doesn't know me, will never know me, and to bring it down a notch. Also that I my age I don't care what people think of me, and that it must suck trying to figure out what I think she is. I don't care. Really, we aren't friends, and we probably won't be. Have a good night, buh-bye. And with that, she and her haggard friend were gone. And I didn't yell.
After that lovely encounter, it was as though the douche-gates had opened and where my buddy and I were camped became fratboycentral. Ick. I think I got a venereal disease on my shoe. Or maybe it was nausea from the cheap cologne, or the high fives and Brosiveness all around us. Either way, it was the 5th or 6th time my buddy was rammed into that I noticed it was time to depart. Down the street we went, my buddy was hungry and this place was a little more tame. A table of women sat down next to us, clearly loaded. They were playing Walrus (putting straws in the mouth), and having fun, taking pictures. They asked if we'd take pictures. Well, the really drunk one did-her dress falling off and her eyes in that half-glazed look. When she asked our names, she told my buddy all the hot guys she's meeting lately are married named Brian. I'm offended at her trying to hit on a married man, mostly because it's my boy and I was in his wedding, and know some of the stupid shit that's gone on since. I'm only slightly offended at the slight given to my glorious mug, which was casually dismissed as "oh, you're alright". Gee, thanks. Feel like giving me a hard candy and patronizing me any more? My buddy laughed, because this is funny. He's married, and if he were a jackass, he'd have his pick of the trashy litter of skanks. And he knows this. Well this drunk girl's friend came over, all squeezed into her dress, quadro-boob out in full effect, and wanted us to sit with her and her friends. Sure thing. Except my buddy leaves, nods in deferral, and is gone. So I'm sitting with 5 people I don't know. Well, I'm self-entertained, so I'm game. Banter and introductions all around, then I get asked what I do for a living. I should probably start lying about this. Because when I answer that I'm unemployed, "Oh, so you're one of those shiftless layabouts?" Wow. I hadn't thought of myself as one of those people. I thought the 33 resumes sent out and 1 phone interview I'd done in the last 2 weeks is something to be kinda proud of. Apparently not. "Why don't you just get a job at McDonald's?" In all seriousness, had I been in a pissy or grumpy mood, she'd probably still be crying. I answered by asking her if she'd take a job at the arches herself. "No, of course not." Her condescending tone cannot be accurately portrayed on this page. Even her tits-mashed-together friend was kind of shocked at her own friend's behavior. I could only tell her that I'm working on commission only gigs dealing with IT and gaming systems (pub trivia, but would you go into details?). "Oh"...oh? Sometimes I wish I had a sister, one that would protect me like I would her, just to see a bitch get smacked and put in her place. It was damn rude, and it was also time to go. It was kind of hurtful. And spiteful. I didn't make myself unemployed, but boy was I sure made to feel like an invalid. So that's why I think I'm going to start lying about what I do. Just to avoid that type of scene altogether.
And now you know why I'd like a reset button or boxing gloves for my Saturday night/weekend.
What's got me creased
Briefly, I'm only going to say that you naysayers win. I don't believe anymore. In what? Ask the question you'll get an answer. I have been verbally and spiritually bombarded by the non-believers. I'm beaten. I don't believe in the things I used to. Love is for suckers. Marriage is crap. It's all a sham. Happy now? I hope so. It's on you. Because with this comes the caveat, and I've forewarned it. The A-Hole is back. I'm tired of it, evil wins. The only thing I'm planning on doing that I've been doing is calling my Mom on Sunday. Other than that, the hell with everything. Let's play. I'm done with half-truths, the cheating, the lying and all the ills. I'm jumping in. What tipped me? I got an email from a friend of mine yesterday that shocked me. She is one of the sweetest women you could ever meet. The kind of woman your own Mom would be thrilled if you were to date her or even be friends with her. Smart, funny, kind, gives until it hurts. And she got played, strung along. Her? Why would it be okay for her to get hurt? I get why I can get hurt. I'm a prick sometimes. But you know what else? I'm a heck of a nice guy a lot of the time. And I'm done getting my teeth, heart and balls kicked on a consistent basis. I tried to tell you all, but if you refuse to listen it ain't my fault. My circle of friends is now going to be tighter than ever, and those on the fringe will get to figure out if they want to be around or not. But I'm suspending Mr. Nice Guy until further notice. Why? What's the point, that's why? Time to put on my selfish shoes and see if they still fit. Oh, and in case you've never met this version, I'm telling you, there is no bigger asshole on the planet. I learned from the best, and even I'm not sure what I'm in for. But I am sure that I won't feel bad, because no one else does. I'm taking a Democratic tone, and I'll tell you that since y'all voted for it in your own way, this is what you get. I've been fighting it for a long time, but I'm thinking I'm going to make Gordon Gekko look like the damn Pope to start. You want honesty? No problemo. But with me, it's going to be brutal. If you're my friend, you needn't worry. You're fine, really. Nothing will happen to our friendship. However, if you're on the fringe or the outside, sorry, can't help you. Wait, I'm not sorry...too damn bad.
Via Con Dios, Partnah
To my boy John, you will be missed. I know you're only moving to Seattle, but I will miss you being down the street. You are kinda like the big brother I never had, and I can't thank you enough or tell you how much our friendship means. I appreciate your kind words, your insight, and your candor. Most importantly I thank you for your listening skills and being a guy I can and have leaned on. I know, we will always talk and will catch up when we can. I wish you and the family nothing but the best on your new adventure in the Emerald City. It's going to be awesome. You know if there is anything you ever need, be it a ride from the airport to an ear to listen, I'm here, just a phone call away.
For those that just read the above, you know if you're there with me or not. Pray for those that aren't, it's about to get really right. Why? I don't keep it real, I told you, I keep it right.
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via FoxyTunes
Saturday, March 27, 2010
So I missed a day
Sue me (please don't, I don't have the scratch for legal representation). I'm allowed a day off after that AWFUL Thursday night....
Syracuse loses, Xavier loses in 2OT, my alma mater-Bentley-loses in the D2 Final Four, and the Bruins got my hopes up to lose again. Great freakin' night!
Oh, I would have gone 2-2 last night, just so we're clear.
I'm taking Kansas State and Kentucky tonight, but I doubt I'll even be watching any of that stuff.
In all seriousness, ESPN is pissing me off, because I hear nothing of the Frozen Four. Ever been to a college hockey game? Better hitting than the pros. Yeah, I said it. Oh, and look, no head shots, either. I just had to hit like 4 different screens to get results on the web for the tourney. Why? So much for my DU prediction...can I switch to UNH? I'm not rooting for BC, can't stand those snot-nosed brats. Oh, and brilliant observation by ESPN.com, you need a hot goalie. Thanks there, Einstein. I barely know anything about hockey and even I know you can ride the hot goalie all the way to the 'ship. Great insight, next thing you'll be telling me one of the keys to the game will be to outscore the opponent. Way to go, Captain Obvious.
So the Boston Globe is reporting that Marc Savard is going to address the media today. Is there any part of you that hopes some reporter asks him about Matt Cooke, only to have Savard answer like Clubber Lang in Rocky III when he was asked for a prediction, and Savard answers the same way, 'Pain'? Fine, me neither. I'm not over it. I hope Cooke catches syphilis of the eye. Yup, that's how much of a clown I think he is. What happens if/when he busts someone else's knee in the playoffs? I'm asking. Say he takes a run at Ovechkin and blows the guy's ACL? What then? Does Ovechkin get to take a few whacks at him with a titanium stick, a la Conan the Barbarian?
This is what pisses me off about hockey....the NHL failed, miserably, to capitalize on the Olympic experience. You had people in the US paying attention, and they did nothing. And do you remember watching the Gold Medal game? I do, and it was sweet. No cheap shots, no head hunting, no gross penalties (at least from my untrained eye). And what do the dumbass suits (you heard me) of the NHL do? 4, count 'em, 4 head shots/cheap shots in the week right after, a borderline boarding penalty on the leading scorer (who got a 2 game suspension, but Cooke got nothing but the 'Well, we didn't suspend the other guy earlier this year, so we can't suspend him' crapass treatment...I'm not done-I feel like my old man is asking me if my friends jumped off a cliff would I do the same. I can't imagine being in the same room as Colin Campbell, I'd have had to control every fiber of my being not to find a pair of gloves and crack him across the face and tell him to meet me at center ice in 5 minutes, and I can't skate!)--who's running the marketing for the NHL, a super-stoned intern watching asian porn instead of Gretzky highlights? Wouldn't the right thing to do been to, oh-I don't know-suspend all those involved in head hunting and cheap shots to tell all those who might be getting a taste for hockey that this is a clean game and is freakin' sweet to watch? Nope, not Bettman et al. Look, I admit I don't know that much about hockey, but I know this much-best game to watch at the arena, worst game for TV. I've had seats from front row in the corner to the last damn row of McNichols Arena, and there isn't a better game to see live. My eyes are faster than the camera, and I can see the whole ice when I'm at the the game. You can't do that watching TV. Well, at least not to my barely trained hockey watching eye.
I know how I watch football and basketball. Baseball is much different. Baseball to me reminds me of hanging out with my family, mostly Pops. I suppose had I grown up in Quebec or Ontario hockey would make me nostalgic for lacing up skates and going out to a pond to chase my Dad, but I grew up poor and in the US, so other sports it was. It never cost my parents over a grand for me to play a sport. Sorry, but it was an economic thing. Which sucks, because I take a good look at the size of guys in the NHL, and realize that hockey, specifically, and sometimes in baseball, height doesn't really matter all that much. What's the average size of an NHL guy, 5'10"? Well lookie here, that's how tall I am. Of course, other skills would have to have been developed, but maybe I would've loved it. Believe me, I'd love to line up some moron in the corner futzing around with the puck in the corner. And I never would pass the puck in front of my goalie...see, I know that much and never played a second.
Back to my point...hockey is slipping, and it comes from the top. I don't get Versus because I have DirecTV, so I can't watch hockey every night, or I don't even have the option. But you can make damn sure I can watch some lame ass replay of a freaking poker tournament played 8 years ago...ooooh, here comes the river, who gives a rats ass? You have to know where to dig around online or go to a bar to watch the Frozen Four, and that's awful. It could be right up there in terms of excitement as basketball. Don't get me started with college football. If college basketball or hockey went with the BCS formula Kansas (oops) might've been lined up to play Kentucky in the mythical championship game, and maybe DU (I know, I know) would've been lined up to play Cornell. Gee, that sounds like fun, doesn't it? Uh, NO!
So whomever has the eyes and more importantly ears of those that are the ambassadors of hockey, tell them to remove their heads, sticks and skates from their rear ends and wake the hell up. I want to watch hockey, and I'd be willing to bet I'd rather watch an NHL game over most NBA games (betcha didn't know that about me, now didya?), but for some reason, mostly money I'm guessing, I can't watch. And when I do see limited highlights (thanks, ESPN), I see cheap shots. Please don't go ruining hockey, you've already done jacked up basketball, making the AND 1 tour a damn travesty/reality. I don't want kids growing up thinking hockey is all elbows to the head and plowing over a goalie to score, that would take away all the other 99% good of that game. What I'm saying is, knock off the stupid stuff, and start showing me why it's great. I'm a casual fan, pleading, hell-damn near begging-show me the good stuff and maybe when I get a job I'll buy a hockey ticket, or even the NHL package. Do you hear me?
Happy Saturday!
Syracuse loses, Xavier loses in 2OT, my alma mater-Bentley-loses in the D2 Final Four, and the Bruins got my hopes up to lose again. Great freakin' night!
Oh, I would have gone 2-2 last night, just so we're clear.
I'm taking Kansas State and Kentucky tonight, but I doubt I'll even be watching any of that stuff.
In all seriousness, ESPN is pissing me off, because I hear nothing of the Frozen Four. Ever been to a college hockey game? Better hitting than the pros. Yeah, I said it. Oh, and look, no head shots, either. I just had to hit like 4 different screens to get results on the web for the tourney. Why? So much for my DU prediction...can I switch to UNH? I'm not rooting for BC, can't stand those snot-nosed brats. Oh, and brilliant observation by ESPN.com, you need a hot goalie. Thanks there, Einstein. I barely know anything about hockey and even I know you can ride the hot goalie all the way to the 'ship. Great insight, next thing you'll be telling me one of the keys to the game will be to outscore the opponent. Way to go, Captain Obvious.
So the Boston Globe is reporting that Marc Savard is going to address the media today. Is there any part of you that hopes some reporter asks him about Matt Cooke, only to have Savard answer like Clubber Lang in Rocky III when he was asked for a prediction, and Savard answers the same way, 'Pain'? Fine, me neither. I'm not over it. I hope Cooke catches syphilis of the eye. Yup, that's how much of a clown I think he is. What happens if/when he busts someone else's knee in the playoffs? I'm asking. Say he takes a run at Ovechkin and blows the guy's ACL? What then? Does Ovechkin get to take a few whacks at him with a titanium stick, a la Conan the Barbarian?
This is what pisses me off about hockey....the NHL failed, miserably, to capitalize on the Olympic experience. You had people in the US paying attention, and they did nothing. And do you remember watching the Gold Medal game? I do, and it was sweet. No cheap shots, no head hunting, no gross penalties (at least from my untrained eye). And what do the dumbass suits (you heard me) of the NHL do? 4, count 'em, 4 head shots/cheap shots in the week right after, a borderline boarding penalty on the leading scorer (who got a 2 game suspension, but Cooke got nothing but the 'Well, we didn't suspend the other guy earlier this year, so we can't suspend him' crapass treatment...I'm not done-I feel like my old man is asking me if my friends jumped off a cliff would I do the same. I can't imagine being in the same room as Colin Campbell, I'd have had to control every fiber of my being not to find a pair of gloves and crack him across the face and tell him to meet me at center ice in 5 minutes, and I can't skate!)--who's running the marketing for the NHL, a super-stoned intern watching asian porn instead of Gretzky highlights? Wouldn't the right thing to do been to, oh-I don't know-suspend all those involved in head hunting and cheap shots to tell all those who might be getting a taste for hockey that this is a clean game and is freakin' sweet to watch? Nope, not Bettman et al. Look, I admit I don't know that much about hockey, but I know this much-best game to watch at the arena, worst game for TV. I've had seats from front row in the corner to the last damn row of McNichols Arena, and there isn't a better game to see live. My eyes are faster than the camera, and I can see the whole ice when I'm at the the game. You can't do that watching TV. Well, at least not to my barely trained hockey watching eye.
I know how I watch football and basketball. Baseball is much different. Baseball to me reminds me of hanging out with my family, mostly Pops. I suppose had I grown up in Quebec or Ontario hockey would make me nostalgic for lacing up skates and going out to a pond to chase my Dad, but I grew up poor and in the US, so other sports it was. It never cost my parents over a grand for me to play a sport. Sorry, but it was an economic thing. Which sucks, because I take a good look at the size of guys in the NHL, and realize that hockey, specifically, and sometimes in baseball, height doesn't really matter all that much. What's the average size of an NHL guy, 5'10"? Well lookie here, that's how tall I am. Of course, other skills would have to have been developed, but maybe I would've loved it. Believe me, I'd love to line up some moron in the corner futzing around with the puck in the corner. And I never would pass the puck in front of my goalie...see, I know that much and never played a second.
Back to my point...hockey is slipping, and it comes from the top. I don't get Versus because I have DirecTV, so I can't watch hockey every night, or I don't even have the option. But you can make damn sure I can watch some lame ass replay of a freaking poker tournament played 8 years ago...ooooh, here comes the river, who gives a rats ass? You have to know where to dig around online or go to a bar to watch the Frozen Four, and that's awful. It could be right up there in terms of excitement as basketball. Don't get me started with college football. If college basketball or hockey went with the BCS formula Kansas (oops) might've been lined up to play Kentucky in the mythical championship game, and maybe DU (I know, I know) would've been lined up to play Cornell. Gee, that sounds like fun, doesn't it? Uh, NO!
So whomever has the eyes and more importantly ears of those that are the ambassadors of hockey, tell them to remove their heads, sticks and skates from their rear ends and wake the hell up. I want to watch hockey, and I'd be willing to bet I'd rather watch an NHL game over most NBA games (betcha didn't know that about me, now didya?), but for some reason, mostly money I'm guessing, I can't watch. And when I do see limited highlights (thanks, ESPN), I see cheap shots. Please don't go ruining hockey, you've already done jacked up basketball, making the AND 1 tour a damn travesty/reality. I don't want kids growing up thinking hockey is all elbows to the head and plowing over a goalie to score, that would take away all the other 99% good of that game. What I'm saying is, knock off the stupid stuff, and start showing me why it's great. I'm a casual fan, pleading, hell-damn near begging-show me the good stuff and maybe when I get a job I'll buy a hockey ticket, or even the NHL package. Do you hear me?
Happy Saturday!
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Tourney Time-Sweet 16
As always, here's my picks for tonight's games....
Butler vs. Syracuse
Do we really have to go over this again? I'm not picking against my boys, and for those that are worried what will happen without starting C Arinze Onuaku, please look at the 8:58 mark of the first half last Sunday against Gonzaga. Rick Jackson picked up his 3rd foul, they were up by 6. Something like a 15 point lead at the half...'nuff said. I'm begging for Butler to make this a running game, you have no idea.
Washington vs. West Virginia
It sucks that WVU lost their PG to a broken foot. That stated, they are still more talented, and the nation gets their intro to Josh Smith-clone, Devin Ebanks. Nation, Devin, Devin, Nation. He puts up a double-double tonight. Moutaineers, and maybe we get to see a Pittsnoggle T-shirt!
Xavier vs. Kansas State
I'm going against the chalk on this one, I'm taking Xavier. I think that KSU will try and speed things up, and while Xavier has spent most of the year being methodical, they have the athletes to run right along with the Wildcats. Yes, an upset is brewing.
Cornell vs. Kentucky
Cornell is a nice story, and I know there are those out there just waiting to see Kentucky lose...but it ain't happening tonight. Cornell plays it close in the first half, maybe even going into the locker room with the lead, but after halftime is all over, UK winning by 20.
That's all I got for now, time to get geared up for more resume sending....Happy Thursday!!
Butler vs. Syracuse
Do we really have to go over this again? I'm not picking against my boys, and for those that are worried what will happen without starting C Arinze Onuaku, please look at the 8:58 mark of the first half last Sunday against Gonzaga. Rick Jackson picked up his 3rd foul, they were up by 6. Something like a 15 point lead at the half...'nuff said. I'm begging for Butler to make this a running game, you have no idea.
Washington vs. West Virginia
It sucks that WVU lost their PG to a broken foot. That stated, they are still more talented, and the nation gets their intro to Josh Smith-clone, Devin Ebanks. Nation, Devin, Devin, Nation. He puts up a double-double tonight. Moutaineers, and maybe we get to see a Pittsnoggle T-shirt!
Xavier vs. Kansas State
I'm going against the chalk on this one, I'm taking Xavier. I think that KSU will try and speed things up, and while Xavier has spent most of the year being methodical, they have the athletes to run right along with the Wildcats. Yes, an upset is brewing.
Cornell vs. Kentucky
Cornell is a nice story, and I know there are those out there just waiting to see Kentucky lose...but it ain't happening tonight. Cornell plays it close in the first half, maybe even going into the locker room with the lead, but after halftime is all over, UK winning by 20.
That's all I got for now, time to get geared up for more resume sending....Happy Thursday!!
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Ketchup Time
Time to catch y'all up on some things. So here's two things my Mother would be proud of, one that was just said about me a few hours ago, and one said last weekend.
A few hours ago....
"She's from Texas"
'I hadn't noticed.'
"Really, if you haven't figured it out by now, you will, she won't shut up about her squad"
'Her squad?'
"Texas A&M"
'Oh, the school with the engineers that can't build a log fire.' (What? Too soon?)
"Only an asshole would say that"
'Come now, that's kinda funny'
"not if you were there it isn't'
'Were you there?'
"No, but friends of friends were"
'Guess I'm the asshole who's not apologizing'
I'm a gem, aren't I?
Over the weekend....a conversation between my buddy Dan-O and his wife Nichole
N-"A-Ron seems like such a sweet guy"
D-'He's a good guy'
N-"I can't figure it out, why is he single"
D-'Because women don't like the truth, baby'
N-"No, no we don't"
damn near brings a tear to my eye. Oh, and I know Pops is looking down on me as I type this thinking, "That's my son!"...I told you all before, I don't keep it real, I keep it right.
So apparently I'm talking a lot of basketball....too bad! Football and basketball bring in damn near all the revenue so other people can play sports at the collegiate level, and it's the best tournament to watch, more drama, than anything else I can watch. How many buzzer beaters were last week? Any big upsets you can remember...say, like Georgetown or Kansas? Thought so. Now, that doesn't mean college hockey shouldn't get more TV love. Heck, if anything, I'd watch college hockey over college football most of the time, it's more exciting and they even have this novel concept of playing for a real champion (a novel concept, I know). So I'm all in for that. I hate that college football goes thru some arbitrary crap to tell us who we should think is the national champion, what a bunch of hooey. And then they say it's for the kids, we don't want them to miss too much school, yet basketball can play preseason games, regular and conference games, conference tournaments and the NCAA's, no problem at all.
Frozen Four
Brackets were just announced, look here to see. I like DU to win it all, I'm a homer on this one, and they'll be joined in the Frozen Four by St. Cloud State, North Dakota and Miami of Ohio. Why? Why not? Gut feeling. Where the heck are the rest of the Big Ten schools? And why isn't this tournament 32 teams and only 16? Yup, basketball has spoiled me, but I don't want that tourney to go to 96, either. I'd be all for more college hockey, and please, put it on ESPN the Ocho or something, I'll watch it. Sure beats these Law & Order marathons I've been subjected to, or anything on MTV-damn I miss music videos.
The ramp up to the playoffs? hmmm, I will have more on this once the regular season concludes and the playoffs are set. Right now, the only teams I care about are the B's and the Avs. I hope the Bruins keep on keepin' on, have found some type of groove and keep on task. As for the Avs, well, it'll be interesting to see if anyone shows up for the games. I swear every time I see them on TV it's damn near empty, and they have a good young hockey team. I think fans in Denver were spoiled when there was no real salary cap.
Cyrus, pretty cool dog. I wonder if the frog I got him has any limbs left?
The NFL Overtime change
I hate it. I've always hated the way they do this. As a fan, I'm selfish. I want another quarter, or heck the half of another quarter. I hate that 70% of the teams that win the toss win the game, on like 50% of their first possession. And I swear if this has anything to do with Brett 'Will he, won't he' Fav-ruh and the his band of fumbling Vikings not having a chance to touch the ball in the NFC Championship game this past January, I'm gonna puke. Play the whole game, not see who can kick a field goal after two plays and a penalty. And now, let's institute a new rule that will only be for the playoffs...WHY? Why not have it in the regular season, just in case it needs tweaking?
I leave you this late evening/early morning with this, and it's more of a personal thing that I've been noticing lately-anyone else seem to be catching this thing that their friends are doing..settling? It unnerves me to no end. I've got great friends who I'm watching throw themselves away for loser after loser, people that quite frankly aren't good enough for them. Or worse, they can't imagine standing up by themselves, so they need someone around, and "They'll do". Gee, that's a ringing endorsement. So please, allow me to say it to those that probably don't read this thing...HER? you date HER? HIM? You date HIM? Out of all the people in all the world, this is whom you've chosen to pass the time with? Really, you're better than that. Don't give me this crap about being afraid of being alone, or wanting companionship. Wanna friend, buy a dog! This is re-god-damn-diculous. These people suck. I've seen them, I've met them, and nope, I won't support it. I will kindly say nothing (well, sorta, I'm ranting in my own blog, but whatever) and promise you that I will not be answering questions about your relationship/whatever the hell is going on in your love life. Mostly because it's not right. Someone might be having feelings for you, and you for damn near certain don't feel the same way, and I know this because they've told me. What a crock.
Sorry, I'd rather be single and standing on my own knowing what I know than to idly pass the time futzing around with someone who, quite frankly, doesn't deserve my time. There, I said it. I was told by someone yesterday that I might want to think about moving on....to what? To whom? Where? Feel free to let me know the answers to this and I'll start to listen. I was on the phone today with a recruiter, job may be in LA, may be in Chicago, could be Charlotte, hell-even Seattle. Is that moving on far enough? I don't want to, damn it. I like my personal state right about now. Sure, some days suck, but others are great, because I know where I am. Just another lovestruck dumbass who is trying to get certain pieces together to figure out what the next step really ought to be. It's why after last week I don't want to even try to date anyone. It's a waste of time, and it's unfair. To them. I could care less about being fair to myself.
Yup, they don't like the truth.........Dan-O's right, isn't he? Sometimes I wish people were wrong.
A few hours ago....
"She's from Texas"
'I hadn't noticed.'
"Really, if you haven't figured it out by now, you will, she won't shut up about her squad"
'Her squad?'
"Texas A&M"
'Oh, the school with the engineers that can't build a log fire.' (What? Too soon?)
"Only an asshole would say that"
'Come now, that's kinda funny'
"not if you were there it isn't'
'Were you there?'
"No, but friends of friends were"
'Guess I'm the asshole who's not apologizing'
I'm a gem, aren't I?
Over the weekend....a conversation between my buddy Dan-O and his wife Nichole
N-"A-Ron seems like such a sweet guy"
D-'He's a good guy'
N-"I can't figure it out, why is he single"
D-'Because women don't like the truth, baby'
N-"No, no we don't"
damn near brings a tear to my eye. Oh, and I know Pops is looking down on me as I type this thinking, "That's my son!"...I told you all before, I don't keep it real, I keep it right.
So apparently I'm talking a lot of basketball....too bad! Football and basketball bring in damn near all the revenue so other people can play sports at the collegiate level, and it's the best tournament to watch, more drama, than anything else I can watch. How many buzzer beaters were last week? Any big upsets you can remember...say, like Georgetown or Kansas? Thought so. Now, that doesn't mean college hockey shouldn't get more TV love. Heck, if anything, I'd watch college hockey over college football most of the time, it's more exciting and they even have this novel concept of playing for a real champion (a novel concept, I know). So I'm all in for that. I hate that college football goes thru some arbitrary crap to tell us who we should think is the national champion, what a bunch of hooey. And then they say it's for the kids, we don't want them to miss too much school, yet basketball can play preseason games, regular and conference games, conference tournaments and the NCAA's, no problem at all.
Frozen Four
Brackets were just announced, look here to see. I like DU to win it all, I'm a homer on this one, and they'll be joined in the Frozen Four by St. Cloud State, North Dakota and Miami of Ohio. Why? Why not? Gut feeling. Where the heck are the rest of the Big Ten schools? And why isn't this tournament 32 teams and only 16? Yup, basketball has spoiled me, but I don't want that tourney to go to 96, either. I'd be all for more college hockey, and please, put it on ESPN the Ocho or something, I'll watch it. Sure beats these Law & Order marathons I've been subjected to, or anything on MTV-damn I miss music videos.
The ramp up to the playoffs? hmmm, I will have more on this once the regular season concludes and the playoffs are set. Right now, the only teams I care about are the B's and the Avs. I hope the Bruins keep on keepin' on, have found some type of groove and keep on task. As for the Avs, well, it'll be interesting to see if anyone shows up for the games. I swear every time I see them on TV it's damn near empty, and they have a good young hockey team. I think fans in Denver were spoiled when there was no real salary cap.
Cyrus, pretty cool dog. I wonder if the frog I got him has any limbs left?
The NFL Overtime change
I hate it. I've always hated the way they do this. As a fan, I'm selfish. I want another quarter, or heck the half of another quarter. I hate that 70% of the teams that win the toss win the game, on like 50% of their first possession. And I swear if this has anything to do with Brett 'Will he, won't he' Fav-ruh and the his band of fumbling Vikings not having a chance to touch the ball in the NFC Championship game this past January, I'm gonna puke. Play the whole game, not see who can kick a field goal after two plays and a penalty. And now, let's institute a new rule that will only be for the playoffs...WHY? Why not have it in the regular season, just in case it needs tweaking?
I leave you this late evening/early morning with this, and it's more of a personal thing that I've been noticing lately-anyone else seem to be catching this thing that their friends are doing..settling? It unnerves me to no end. I've got great friends who I'm watching throw themselves away for loser after loser, people that quite frankly aren't good enough for them. Or worse, they can't imagine standing up by themselves, so they need someone around, and "They'll do". Gee, that's a ringing endorsement. So please, allow me to say it to those that probably don't read this thing...HER? you date HER? HIM? You date HIM? Out of all the people in all the world, this is whom you've chosen to pass the time with? Really, you're better than that. Don't give me this crap about being afraid of being alone, or wanting companionship. Wanna friend, buy a dog! This is re-god-damn-diculous. These people suck. I've seen them, I've met them, and nope, I won't support it. I will kindly say nothing (well, sorta, I'm ranting in my own blog, but whatever) and promise you that I will not be answering questions about your relationship/whatever the hell is going on in your love life. Mostly because it's not right. Someone might be having feelings for you, and you for damn near certain don't feel the same way, and I know this because they've told me. What a crock.
Sorry, I'd rather be single and standing on my own knowing what I know than to idly pass the time futzing around with someone who, quite frankly, doesn't deserve my time. There, I said it. I was told by someone yesterday that I might want to think about moving on....to what? To whom? Where? Feel free to let me know the answers to this and I'll start to listen. I was on the phone today with a recruiter, job may be in LA, may be in Chicago, could be Charlotte, hell-even Seattle. Is that moving on far enough? I don't want to, damn it. I like my personal state right about now. Sure, some days suck, but others are great, because I know where I am. Just another lovestruck dumbass who is trying to get certain pieces together to figure out what the next step really ought to be. It's why after last week I don't want to even try to date anyone. It's a waste of time, and it's unfair. To them. I could care less about being fair to myself.
Yup, they don't like the truth.........Dan-O's right, isn't he? Sometimes I wish people were wrong.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Day 4-Tourney Time!
5-3 yesterday is just unacceptable. On to today's games
Gonzaga vs. Syracuse
You're kidding me, right? You already know who I'm picking...
Georgia Tech vs. Ohio State
Evan Turner shows the country who one of the best players in the country is
Michigan State vs. Maryland
This game is going to be a brawl. A game that will be played in the 60's, Maryland wins.
Missouri vs. West Virginia
I'm calling this the best game of the day to watch if you're a fan of running and defense. And those crazy kids from West Virginia win.
Cornell vs. Wisconsin
Sorry Big Ten, but today ain't your day. The Big Red, and the introduction of Randy Whittman's kid. Cornell is good.
Xavier vs. Pittsburgh
I want to pick Xavier, really do. I just don't think Jordan Crawford has two great games in him back to back. So it's Pittsburgh, begrudgingly.
Texas A&M vs. Purdue
A&M, in a big bad way.
California vs. Duke
Can Cal pull it off? Yes, why yes they can. Will they? I doubt it, but it wouldn't be the first time I've been wrong. Duke.
Happy Sunday!
Gonzaga vs. Syracuse
You're kidding me, right? You already know who I'm picking...
Georgia Tech vs. Ohio State
Evan Turner shows the country who one of the best players in the country is
Michigan State vs. Maryland
This game is going to be a brawl. A game that will be played in the 60's, Maryland wins.
Missouri vs. West Virginia
I'm calling this the best game of the day to watch if you're a fan of running and defense. And those crazy kids from West Virginia win.
Cornell vs. Wisconsin
Sorry Big Ten, but today ain't your day. The Big Red, and the introduction of Randy Whittman's kid. Cornell is good.
Xavier vs. Pittsburgh
I want to pick Xavier, really do. I just don't think Jordan Crawford has two great games in him back to back. So it's Pittsburgh, begrudgingly.
Texas A&M vs. Purdue
A&M, in a big bad way.
California vs. Duke
Can Cal pull it off? Yes, why yes they can. Will they? I doubt it, but it wouldn't be the first time I've been wrong. Duke.
Happy Sunday!
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Day 3-Tourney Time!
so yesterday's picks were, in a work, ick. 10-6 yesterday, wow, and to think I used to be good at this stuff. On to today's matchups:
St. Mary's vs. Villanova
I know everyone thinks Villanova can just shake off the rust from the previous game, but they won on gifts from the officiating crew. And I've seen them a few times, they don't rebound well. St. Mary's, on the other hand, rebounds real well, and won't be intimidated by a big conference school. St. Mary's in an upset, and don't be shocked if it's not close.
Murray St. vs. Butler
so how's your bracket looking? I don't know why, but for some reason I like Murray State in this one, I think they will run and run and run to victory.
Ohio vs. Tennessee
I know everyone will be on the Ohio bandwagon after beating Georgetown on Thursday, but I just can't. I see Tennessee just being better.
Northern Iowa vs. Kansas
This game will be close until midway thru the second half, then Kansas pulls away.
Old Dominion vs. Baylor
Baylor is too quick and too deep of a team, and ODU made it fun by beating Notre Dame, but their run is done. Baylor's zone defense will be too much.
Washington vs. New Mexico
People will be screaming for the huskies, but I think enough is enough, New Mexico wins a tough game. Who knows, maybe we'll get another buzzer beater.
BYU vs. Kansas State
no need for the shot clock in this game. The guard matchup will be very fun to watch, and I don't think BYU gets enough credit as a good team. But K-State is better, and they'll win.
Wake Forest vs. Kentucky
Wake is going to be a test for Kentucky. A very tough test. But in the end, John Wall is too much, and Kentucky wins by 5.
Happy Saturday!
St. Mary's vs. Villanova
I know everyone thinks Villanova can just shake off the rust from the previous game, but they won on gifts from the officiating crew. And I've seen them a few times, they don't rebound well. St. Mary's, on the other hand, rebounds real well, and won't be intimidated by a big conference school. St. Mary's in an upset, and don't be shocked if it's not close.
Murray St. vs. Butler
so how's your bracket looking? I don't know why, but for some reason I like Murray State in this one, I think they will run and run and run to victory.
Ohio vs. Tennessee
I know everyone will be on the Ohio bandwagon after beating Georgetown on Thursday, but I just can't. I see Tennessee just being better.
Northern Iowa vs. Kansas
This game will be close until midway thru the second half, then Kansas pulls away.
Old Dominion vs. Baylor
Baylor is too quick and too deep of a team, and ODU made it fun by beating Notre Dame, but their run is done. Baylor's zone defense will be too much.
Washington vs. New Mexico
People will be screaming for the huskies, but I think enough is enough, New Mexico wins a tough game. Who knows, maybe we'll get another buzzer beater.
BYU vs. Kansas State
no need for the shot clock in this game. The guard matchup will be very fun to watch, and I don't think BYU gets enough credit as a good team. But K-State is better, and they'll win.
Wake Forest vs. Kentucky
Wake is going to be a test for Kentucky. A very tough test. But in the end, John Wall is too much, and Kentucky wins by 5.
Happy Saturday!
Friday, March 19, 2010
Day 2 of the tourney!
a few quick notes before I get to my picks/thoughts on today's games....
Jesse James, you really cheated on Sandra Bullock with this beat lookin' thing? And with the possibility of her being an anti-semite and using her son's name as her stage name, in a word, EWWWWWW.
Tiger Woods porn mistress let's the world know his horndoggedness via text message. Tiger, seriously? This is another beat broad. She's gross. Like she's ugly, even by porn standards. I know it's up to like 14 mistresses or some crap, and while I will never condone cheating, come on! Her??? There wasn't one other woman in the adult industry you could've tried? Damn!
The Bruins last night....someone turn the lights out in the locker room. I heard booing on TV last night, and you know what? I don't blame the fans one bit. Yup, Cooke took his turn at the dance, and even Chara tried to fire the troops up, but VP Cam Neely is dead on when he states that those guys better look in the mirror and find out if they give a crap. That effort is putrid, and I'd rather see them not make the playoffs than to get swept in the first round by Pittsburgh and outshot, outplayed and outhustled every game in a series.
Tourney picks!
Morgan State vs. West Virginia
West Virginia will still be running from the high of winning the Big East tournament last week. After the awful showing by the Big East yesterday, WVU gets the ball rolling in a positive direction by winning this game.
Minnesota vs. Xavier
Lots to like about Minnesota's program and all the work coach Tubby Smith has done since the idiots in Lexington, Kentucky showed him the door. But nothing beats experience, and Xavier has it. As such, they win a tough game.
Cornell vs. Temple
I know, everyone seems to be on the Big Red, especially Andy Bernard. When everyone rides one team, it's a sure fire reason to go the other way. That, and Temple can play with anyone.
Siena vs. Purdue
I feel for Purdue. They lost F Robbie Hummel a few weeks ago to a torn ACL. Had he stayed healthy, this was a team with a final four shot. Now, they're done after today. Siena, and I don't think it will be close.
Missouri vs. Clemson
if you like teams that press, this is your game to watch. Otherwise, I'm not too high on either team, as I've watched them like I watch Sunday afternoon baseball when it's raining outside, with one eye open while napping on the couch. Oh, I took Clemson in my brackets...whatever.
Oakland vs. Pittsburgh
I'm going with Pitt, and thinking and hoping that today is a good day for the Big East.
Wofford vs. Wisconsin
I know some will pick Wofford in an upset, but not me. The Badgers win a low scoring affair.
Utah State vs. Texas A&M
Another vaunted 5/12 game....upset time, right? Wrong! A&M is a tough team and will be a tough out in this tournament, and they have a damn good team.
Florida State vs. Gonzaga
I like Gonzaga in this one, provided they don't have a hangover from losing their conference tournament title game to St. Mary's. FSU has a lot of size inside, but Gonzaga has more overall talent. Talent wins.
Georgia Tech vs. Oklahoma State
I would love to pick GT in this one, but I've seen them play 5 times, and every time, I wonder who in the hell recruits guards for this team. No one can dribble, they turn the ball over way too much, so much so that they can keep both teams in the game. Not a recipe for success. Oh, and Nation, meet James Anderson. James, the Nation. Okie State wins.
New Mexico State vs. Michigan State
Michigan State is in trouble as a team and as a program right now, and they could be ripe for the pickings here, but I think they take the game as long as they don't overlook this NMSU squad. If they do, they'll get socked in the jaw like Georgetown did last night.
Arkansas-Pine Bluff vs. Duke
Duke, in a rout, and I don't want to talk about the Blue Devils anymore than that.
Vermont vs. Syracuse
my boys will be without starting Center Arinze Onuaku. I love AO. And this sucks, because Syracuse doesn't have a whole lot of depth. There is talent there, to be sure, but not a lot of it has played. Well, please, I'm imploring my boys and all the fans from Syracuse traveling to Buffalo to get loud and stomp the hippies. Seriously, if Syracuse loses this game, it'll be the first team in the history of the format to be a #1 seed to lose to a #16 seed. I might have to grow a beard and move to Montana...or you could find me rocking back and forth on my bed while sucking my damn thumb. Winning like Kentucky won last night would be a good thing.
Cal-Santa Barbara vs. Ohio State
uh, for those that haven't seen Evan Turner play, just sit back and enjoy what a great complete basketball player looks like. And Ohio State is so much more than him, but for the casual fan (you know who you are), just sit back and have fun watching, because it's a treat.
Houston vs. Maryland
I have Houston in an upset. I think the #4 seeds in this tournament are weak as hell, and Maryland is a bit of a Jeckyll and Hyde team. They could show up flat and get trounced, or they could show up juiced and run Houston off the court. I think the former.
Louisville vs. California
I had Cal in all my brackets until yesterday morning when I saw they had suspended a starter. Well, I changed all my brackets to Louisville. Don't mess this up Pitino, or I'll send another ugly skank for you to hook up with at an Applebee's bathroom. Sidenote-as his wife, while you're pissed and hurt that your husband cheated, does it go to a different level when you find out that he nailed some broad in a chain restaurant bathroom? I mean, if he checks into the Four Seasons, you know he still has a bit of class, but a bathroom floor? Sorry, it was a question in my head.
Yesterday I went 11-5, not horrid, but I can do better.
Happy Friday to all.
Jesse James, you really cheated on Sandra Bullock with this beat lookin' thing? And with the possibility of her being an anti-semite and using her son's name as her stage name, in a word, EWWWWWW.
Tiger Woods porn mistress let's the world know his horndoggedness via text message. Tiger, seriously? This is another beat broad. She's gross. Like she's ugly, even by porn standards. I know it's up to like 14 mistresses or some crap, and while I will never condone cheating, come on! Her??? There wasn't one other woman in the adult industry you could've tried? Damn!
The Bruins last night....someone turn the lights out in the locker room. I heard booing on TV last night, and you know what? I don't blame the fans one bit. Yup, Cooke took his turn at the dance, and even Chara tried to fire the troops up, but VP Cam Neely is dead on when he states that those guys better look in the mirror and find out if they give a crap. That effort is putrid, and I'd rather see them not make the playoffs than to get swept in the first round by Pittsburgh and outshot, outplayed and outhustled every game in a series.
Tourney picks!
Morgan State vs. West Virginia
West Virginia will still be running from the high of winning the Big East tournament last week. After the awful showing by the Big East yesterday, WVU gets the ball rolling in a positive direction by winning this game.
Minnesota vs. Xavier
Lots to like about Minnesota's program and all the work coach Tubby Smith has done since the idiots in Lexington, Kentucky showed him the door. But nothing beats experience, and Xavier has it. As such, they win a tough game.
Cornell vs. Temple
I know, everyone seems to be on the Big Red, especially Andy Bernard. When everyone rides one team, it's a sure fire reason to go the other way. That, and Temple can play with anyone.
Siena vs. Purdue
I feel for Purdue. They lost F Robbie Hummel a few weeks ago to a torn ACL. Had he stayed healthy, this was a team with a final four shot. Now, they're done after today. Siena, and I don't think it will be close.
Missouri vs. Clemson
if you like teams that press, this is your game to watch. Otherwise, I'm not too high on either team, as I've watched them like I watch Sunday afternoon baseball when it's raining outside, with one eye open while napping on the couch. Oh, I took Clemson in my brackets...whatever.
Oakland vs. Pittsburgh
I'm going with Pitt, and thinking and hoping that today is a good day for the Big East.
Wofford vs. Wisconsin
I know some will pick Wofford in an upset, but not me. The Badgers win a low scoring affair.
Utah State vs. Texas A&M
Another vaunted 5/12 game....upset time, right? Wrong! A&M is a tough team and will be a tough out in this tournament, and they have a damn good team.
Florida State vs. Gonzaga
I like Gonzaga in this one, provided they don't have a hangover from losing their conference tournament title game to St. Mary's. FSU has a lot of size inside, but Gonzaga has more overall talent. Talent wins.
Georgia Tech vs. Oklahoma State
I would love to pick GT in this one, but I've seen them play 5 times, and every time, I wonder who in the hell recruits guards for this team. No one can dribble, they turn the ball over way too much, so much so that they can keep both teams in the game. Not a recipe for success. Oh, and Nation, meet James Anderson. James, the Nation. Okie State wins.
New Mexico State vs. Michigan State
Michigan State is in trouble as a team and as a program right now, and they could be ripe for the pickings here, but I think they take the game as long as they don't overlook this NMSU squad. If they do, they'll get socked in the jaw like Georgetown did last night.
Arkansas-Pine Bluff vs. Duke
Duke, in a rout, and I don't want to talk about the Blue Devils anymore than that.
Vermont vs. Syracuse
my boys will be without starting Center Arinze Onuaku. I love AO. And this sucks, because Syracuse doesn't have a whole lot of depth. There is talent there, to be sure, but not a lot of it has played. Well, please, I'm imploring my boys and all the fans from Syracuse traveling to Buffalo to get loud and stomp the hippies. Seriously, if Syracuse loses this game, it'll be the first team in the history of the format to be a #1 seed to lose to a #16 seed. I might have to grow a beard and move to Montana...or you could find me rocking back and forth on my bed while sucking my damn thumb. Winning like Kentucky won last night would be a good thing.
Cal-Santa Barbara vs. Ohio State
uh, for those that haven't seen Evan Turner play, just sit back and enjoy what a great complete basketball player looks like. And Ohio State is so much more than him, but for the casual fan (you know who you are), just sit back and have fun watching, because it's a treat.
Houston vs. Maryland
I have Houston in an upset. I think the #4 seeds in this tournament are weak as hell, and Maryland is a bit of a Jeckyll and Hyde team. They could show up flat and get trounced, or they could show up juiced and run Houston off the court. I think the former.
Louisville vs. California
I had Cal in all my brackets until yesterday morning when I saw they had suspended a starter. Well, I changed all my brackets to Louisville. Don't mess this up Pitino, or I'll send another ugly skank for you to hook up with at an Applebee's bathroom. Sidenote-as his wife, while you're pissed and hurt that your husband cheated, does it go to a different level when you find out that he nailed some broad in a chain restaurant bathroom? I mean, if he checks into the Four Seasons, you know he still has a bit of class, but a bathroom floor? Sorry, it was a question in my head.
Yesterday I went 11-5, not horrid, but I can do better.
Happy Friday to all.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
The Matthew Cooke/Vincente Padilla corollary
Matthew Cooke should've been suspended by NHL head of discipline Colin Campbell for 'Conduct detrimental to the game' or as I think it's known by the less than average fan, The Sean Avery Memorial Douche Award. Maybe we can just narrow that whole thing down and call it The Avery?
I'm almost afraid of what could happen tonight in Boston when the Penguins come to town. All eyes of the NHL and the hockey world will be on the ice, the Bruins, and probably Sidney Crosby. Allow me to be really clear on this-I really, really, really don't want to see anyone get hurt. But I think we all know that there is the potential for something very bad to happen to someone tonight, and it could very well happen to the most marketable bankable player in the NHL today. And if it does happen, it lays at the feet of Cooke and Campbell.
So why the title of this blog? Well, it's easy for me. To me, even though I never played hockey nor watch it like it's my lifeblood, I know in my heart that hockey has a code. Just like every other sport has a code. I found out one nugget from a great friend of mine who played goalie in high school-no one from the opposing team fucks with the goalie. Not a snow wash, not a love tap, nothing. Mess with the goalie and it's on.
Basketball has a code, although it's starting to get to be a bit much. I'm not a big fan of guys getting trampled if they drive the lane, but if you mean-mug in the lane, you have earned what happens to you the next time you venture down the ave. Just the way it is. Not written anywhere, but dems da rules.
Football has stuff, too. You have dirty players doing things in the middle of piles and on the line that quite frankly would probably be considered sexual assault if it weren't in the course of the game. I'm glad I wore a cup, and heck, I even wore my baseball catcher's cup when I played football. No one was twisting my twig and giggleberries, ever. I also never appreciated someone trying to poke me in the eyes, either. But, I got to play nosetackle and center, so no one ever saw my retaliation.
Baseball has it's own version of retaliation as well, and here's how I tie everything together. I saw a clip, below, and saw Sidney Crosby's face when talking to a Bruin while Marc Savard was laid out on the ice after a cheap shot by Cooke:
now maybe that's a bit long for you, but remember all those cheap shots you just saw Cooke make? Why has he not been suspended under the aforementioned Avery Award? That's a legit question, right? But back to the baseball thing-last year Vincente Padilla was starting for the Texas Rangers. And on a night when they played the Yankees (I can't believe I'm about to side with NYY, but what's right is right), Padilla hit Yankees 1B Mark Teixiera twice. And both were intentional. Now, I'm sure most don't remember this, Padilla's Ranger teammates were pissed at him. Clips were shown of the Rangers dugout, and comments were made after the game as well. And why were Padilla's teammates torqued off? Well, the AL has the DH, so Padilla was never going to bat , so he could hit, and head hunt whomever he wanted. But the Yankees are well within their right to retaliate. So what happens if one of Padilla's teammates gets plunked in the head for his transgressions? See where I'm going with this?
I don't think Cooke is going to get hit tonight. I hope Crosby doesn't get knocked out. If anyone should get the business, it ought to be Cooke. But the NHL has already thrown a wet rag on this one. Gary Bettman and Colin Campbell know they screwed up, royally. How do I know that? Well, guess who will be in attendance tonight at the Garden? Sonofa...Colin Campbell, along with the head of officiating, and an officiating crew that has over a combined 4000 hockey games under its collective belt. Gee, I wonder why (if you can't feel the sarcasm dripping off that last sentence than allow me to say 'Hi' and welcome to my blog)? If anything should happen to a Penguin, while Mario Lemieux is attendance as well, then I unfortunately have to say So Be It. And I hope that Bruins VP Cam Neely locks all those idiots in their suite, slips a note under the door and tells them that they had the chance to do the right thing, and someone got hurt, unnecessarily. And it's on them. I hope I'm wrong. But the city of Boston expects retribution. And I think most of the fans of the game of hockey are pissed as well at the lack of fine/suspension of Cooke and won't be shocked at what could happen.
We just had one of the greatest displays of this game, ever, up in Vancouver at the Olympics. And there were no head shots. None. In the last week alone I've seen 4, and only one so far has gotten a penalty and a suspension, by Ovechkin. I swear I think it's the NHL's way of saying 'Look over here, quick, we suspended a star. Please don't be turned off by the fact that there is no rhyme or reason to the way we hand out discipline.' Sorry, I'm not buying it. And I really do hope I'm wrong. I wish I could write it here and tell you that the B's should take the high road, but I think the boys in Black & Gold will do tonight what so very few others have done in the past to cheap players like Matthew Cooke-payback. Watch that YouTube again, Cooke has gone headhunting and kneehunting, and I think he's about to get his comeuppance.
I'm almost afraid of what could happen tonight in Boston when the Penguins come to town. All eyes of the NHL and the hockey world will be on the ice, the Bruins, and probably Sidney Crosby. Allow me to be really clear on this-I really, really, really don't want to see anyone get hurt. But I think we all know that there is the potential for something very bad to happen to someone tonight, and it could very well happen to the most marketable bankable player in the NHL today. And if it does happen, it lays at the feet of Cooke and Campbell.
So why the title of this blog? Well, it's easy for me. To me, even though I never played hockey nor watch it like it's my lifeblood, I know in my heart that hockey has a code. Just like every other sport has a code. I found out one nugget from a great friend of mine who played goalie in high school-no one from the opposing team fucks with the goalie. Not a snow wash, not a love tap, nothing. Mess with the goalie and it's on.
Basketball has a code, although it's starting to get to be a bit much. I'm not a big fan of guys getting trampled if they drive the lane, but if you mean-mug in the lane, you have earned what happens to you the next time you venture down the ave. Just the way it is. Not written anywhere, but dems da rules.
Football has stuff, too. You have dirty players doing things in the middle of piles and on the line that quite frankly would probably be considered sexual assault if it weren't in the course of the game. I'm glad I wore a cup, and heck, I even wore my baseball catcher's cup when I played football. No one was twisting my twig and giggleberries, ever. I also never appreciated someone trying to poke me in the eyes, either. But, I got to play nosetackle and center, so no one ever saw my retaliation.
Baseball has it's own version of retaliation as well, and here's how I tie everything together. I saw a clip, below, and saw Sidney Crosby's face when talking to a Bruin while Marc Savard was laid out on the ice after a cheap shot by Cooke:
now maybe that's a bit long for you, but remember all those cheap shots you just saw Cooke make? Why has he not been suspended under the aforementioned Avery Award? That's a legit question, right? But back to the baseball thing-last year Vincente Padilla was starting for the Texas Rangers. And on a night when they played the Yankees (I can't believe I'm about to side with NYY, but what's right is right), Padilla hit Yankees 1B Mark Teixiera twice. And both were intentional. Now, I'm sure most don't remember this, Padilla's Ranger teammates were pissed at him. Clips were shown of the Rangers dugout, and comments were made after the game as well. And why were Padilla's teammates torqued off? Well, the AL has the DH, so Padilla was never going to bat , so he could hit, and head hunt whomever he wanted. But the Yankees are well within their right to retaliate. So what happens if one of Padilla's teammates gets plunked in the head for his transgressions? See where I'm going with this?
I don't think Cooke is going to get hit tonight. I hope Crosby doesn't get knocked out. If anyone should get the business, it ought to be Cooke. But the NHL has already thrown a wet rag on this one. Gary Bettman and Colin Campbell know they screwed up, royally. How do I know that? Well, guess who will be in attendance tonight at the Garden? Sonofa...Colin Campbell, along with the head of officiating, and an officiating crew that has over a combined 4000 hockey games under its collective belt. Gee, I wonder why (if you can't feel the sarcasm dripping off that last sentence than allow me to say 'Hi' and welcome to my blog)? If anything should happen to a Penguin, while Mario Lemieux is attendance as well, then I unfortunately have to say So Be It. And I hope that Bruins VP Cam Neely locks all those idiots in their suite, slips a note under the door and tells them that they had the chance to do the right thing, and someone got hurt, unnecessarily. And it's on them. I hope I'm wrong. But the city of Boston expects retribution. And I think most of the fans of the game of hockey are pissed as well at the lack of fine/suspension of Cooke and won't be shocked at what could happen.
We just had one of the greatest displays of this game, ever, up in Vancouver at the Olympics. And there were no head shots. None. In the last week alone I've seen 4, and only one so far has gotten a penalty and a suspension, by Ovechkin. I swear I think it's the NHL's way of saying 'Look over here, quick, we suspended a star. Please don't be turned off by the fact that there is no rhyme or reason to the way we hand out discipline.' Sorry, I'm not buying it. And I really do hope I'm wrong. I wish I could write it here and tell you that the B's should take the high road, but I think the boys in Black & Gold will do tonight what so very few others have done in the past to cheap players like Matthew Cooke-payback. Watch that YouTube again, Cooke has gone headhunting and kneehunting, and I think he's about to get his comeuppance.
Tourney Picks Day 1
This entry will simply be about the college hoops tourney, my picks for day one....tourney starts in less than 90 minutes (I will get to how I think Syracuse got hosed for the suits at the end):
Florida vs. BYU
I don't think Florida even deserves to be in this tournament, and think that BYU is long overdue to break their team curse of not getting out of the first round in like the last 9 years.
Old Dominion vs. Notre Dame
I'm picking Notre Dame, but I would not be shocked, not even remotely if ODU wins this one by 10. I'd like to see the Irish show up and play great, even if it's just so I can scream at my TV and homer Digger Phelps just one more time. Side note to Digger, his name is Luke Harangody, not 'Gody. ESPN pays you to be an analyst, not a freaking booster for a program.
Robert Morris vs. Villanova
Villanova is about to run Robert Morris off the court. There, I said it.
Murray State vs. Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt is Charmin soft, and Murray St. can run. I like the upset pick (seed-wise, not talent).
North Texas vs. Kansas State
I thought North Texas was a fake team from 'Unnecessary Roughness"? Whatever the case, they have no shot against KSU.
Sam Houston State vs. Baylor
I like Baylor, I like the story we're all going to hear-well, not the whole part about one teammate killing another in cold blood, but how head coach Scott Drew has built a very good program, and a clean one at that, in such a short period of time. It's weird what can happen when you let a coach do his thing and don't get in the way (do you hear me CU football?).
St. Mary's vs. Richmond
While Dick Tarrant is no longer coaching the Spiders of Richmond, his mark is still there, and as fun as St. Mary's may be to watch, I've seen Richmond play twice, and they just hang around and outplay you. Richmond it is.
UTEP vs. Butler
I know Butler has a lot of older, more seasoned players, but I like UTEP in the upset. They seem more physical and not as easy to rattle.
Northern Iowa vs. UNLV
I'm taking UNI in this one. I think they're just better by a smidge in every category, and UNLV likes to play a switching man-to-man defense that can get lost in the wash. It'll happen today and the Runnin' Rebs get sent home.
E. Tennessee St. vs. Kentucky
Thanks ETSU for showing up, but please have your bags packed and keep the bus running, because you have no shot once the ball goes up against UK.
Washington vs. Marquette
I've heard plenty of people take UW in an upset, it's a trendy pick, but not one I'm going to make. And the reason is simple-the Pac 10 sucked this year, and being the 2nd team in from that conference as opposed to the Big East that got in 8 teams should just tell you who is more tested. I'm taking Al's old team, Marquette.
Ohio vs. Georgetown
Nation, meet Greg Monroe, Center for Georgetown. Greg, the Nation. As much as it pains me to state this, and you know it does, Georgetown has a lot going for it heading into this tournament. And they have a big man, a scorer, a very good point guard, and another guy that can hit the ope 3. Georgetown can make a run. I'm now going to vomit.
Lehigh vs. Kansas
Lehigh, say hi to the guys from E. Tennessee St.
Wake Forest vs. Texas
In every bracket I've filled out I have Wake Forest winning. You know what that means don't you? It means Texas is going to whoop them and everyone will be talking about how talented the 'Horns are until Saturday.
Montana vs. New Mexico
hey everyone, it's about that time for Steve Alford, head coach at New Mexico, to get his push into the national spotlight for a higher paying, more exposed coaching gig.....beginning now
San Diego State vs. Tennessee
I've got the Volunteers in this one, but I'm not sold on them. They're just a bit off, but that can happen when you kick 4 guys off your team in the midseason.
Enjoy the games!
Oh, and why do I think Syracuse got hosed for the suits? Simple-the NCAA wants more big money from the piggy bank that is CBS. Duke is beloved by suits, so they get the 3rd #1 seed and the easily winnable South region. And as such, more TV exposure for the one team that starts like 4 white guys. Syracuse gets the 4th #1 seed and gets to go out West. Why is this crap? Simple, really. Syracuse had the better overall record, was 4 games better on the road, won it's regular season conference title by 2 games, Duke split the regular season title with 4th seeded Maryland, and the Big East was the best conference. So Syracuse loses in the quarterfinals of their conference tourney and that is the supposed reason. They lost their last two games. Whoop-di-damn-doo. 4 losses all stinking year. Of their 3 conference losses, 2 were at home and 1 was on the road to a Louisville team that was shutting down their building and had the ghosts of teams past in attendance. I'm not making excuses, but I'm not happy at all with the reasoning by the committee because it's crap. Syracuse has to play Vermont tomorrow night, and there is history there. I hate Vermont. So, Fuck Vermont, the only good thing that comes out of that state is Maple Syrup, and the stuff from Canada is way better, so I only get my syrup from Canada. Yes, that's how much I hate Vermont. If the label says 'Made in Vermont', I don't buy it. I buy the stuff with a Maple Leaf and 'Made in Canada' on it. And that is how I support my squad.
Florida vs. BYU
I don't think Florida even deserves to be in this tournament, and think that BYU is long overdue to break their team curse of not getting out of the first round in like the last 9 years.
Old Dominion vs. Notre Dame
I'm picking Notre Dame, but I would not be shocked, not even remotely if ODU wins this one by 10. I'd like to see the Irish show up and play great, even if it's just so I can scream at my TV and homer Digger Phelps just one more time. Side note to Digger, his name is Luke Harangody, not 'Gody. ESPN pays you to be an analyst, not a freaking booster for a program.
Robert Morris vs. Villanova
Villanova is about to run Robert Morris off the court. There, I said it.
Murray State vs. Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt is Charmin soft, and Murray St. can run. I like the upset pick (seed-wise, not talent).
North Texas vs. Kansas State
I thought North Texas was a fake team from 'Unnecessary Roughness"? Whatever the case, they have no shot against KSU.
Sam Houston State vs. Baylor
I like Baylor, I like the story we're all going to hear-well, not the whole part about one teammate killing another in cold blood, but how head coach Scott Drew has built a very good program, and a clean one at that, in such a short period of time. It's weird what can happen when you let a coach do his thing and don't get in the way (do you hear me CU football?).
St. Mary's vs. Richmond
While Dick Tarrant is no longer coaching the Spiders of Richmond, his mark is still there, and as fun as St. Mary's may be to watch, I've seen Richmond play twice, and they just hang around and outplay you. Richmond it is.
UTEP vs. Butler
I know Butler has a lot of older, more seasoned players, but I like UTEP in the upset. They seem more physical and not as easy to rattle.
Northern Iowa vs. UNLV
I'm taking UNI in this one. I think they're just better by a smidge in every category, and UNLV likes to play a switching man-to-man defense that can get lost in the wash. It'll happen today and the Runnin' Rebs get sent home.
E. Tennessee St. vs. Kentucky
Thanks ETSU for showing up, but please have your bags packed and keep the bus running, because you have no shot once the ball goes up against UK.
Washington vs. Marquette
I've heard plenty of people take UW in an upset, it's a trendy pick, but not one I'm going to make. And the reason is simple-the Pac 10 sucked this year, and being the 2nd team in from that conference as opposed to the Big East that got in 8 teams should just tell you who is more tested. I'm taking Al's old team, Marquette.
Ohio vs. Georgetown
Nation, meet Greg Monroe, Center for Georgetown. Greg, the Nation. As much as it pains me to state this, and you know it does, Georgetown has a lot going for it heading into this tournament. And they have a big man, a scorer, a very good point guard, and another guy that can hit the ope 3. Georgetown can make a run. I'm now going to vomit.
Lehigh vs. Kansas
Lehigh, say hi to the guys from E. Tennessee St.
Wake Forest vs. Texas
In every bracket I've filled out I have Wake Forest winning. You know what that means don't you? It means Texas is going to whoop them and everyone will be talking about how talented the 'Horns are until Saturday.
Montana vs. New Mexico
hey everyone, it's about that time for Steve Alford, head coach at New Mexico, to get his push into the national spotlight for a higher paying, more exposed coaching gig.....beginning now
San Diego State vs. Tennessee
I've got the Volunteers in this one, but I'm not sold on them. They're just a bit off, but that can happen when you kick 4 guys off your team in the midseason.
Enjoy the games!
Oh, and why do I think Syracuse got hosed for the suits? Simple-the NCAA wants more big money from the piggy bank that is CBS. Duke is beloved by suits, so they get the 3rd #1 seed and the easily winnable South region. And as such, more TV exposure for the one team that starts like 4 white guys. Syracuse gets the 4th #1 seed and gets to go out West. Why is this crap? Simple, really. Syracuse had the better overall record, was 4 games better on the road, won it's regular season conference title by 2 games, Duke split the regular season title with 4th seeded Maryland, and the Big East was the best conference. So Syracuse loses in the quarterfinals of their conference tourney and that is the supposed reason. They lost their last two games. Whoop-di-damn-doo. 4 losses all stinking year. Of their 3 conference losses, 2 were at home and 1 was on the road to a Louisville team that was shutting down their building and had the ghosts of teams past in attendance. I'm not making excuses, but I'm not happy at all with the reasoning by the committee because it's crap. Syracuse has to play Vermont tomorrow night, and there is history there. I hate Vermont. So, Fuck Vermont, the only good thing that comes out of that state is Maple Syrup, and the stuff from Canada is way better, so I only get my syrup from Canada. Yes, that's how much I hate Vermont. If the label says 'Made in Vermont', I don't buy it. I buy the stuff with a Maple Leaf and 'Made in Canada' on it. And that is how I support my squad.
Monday, March 15, 2010
it's so real, and yet so dumb
This is something a grown woman just typed to me...
I have a double date planned for Wednesday night (I have been seeing someone and need a second opinion)...
You mean by the time you're past your 30th birthday you can't figure it out on your own?
See, some people curse the wind for the wonder of why they are single....I'm thinking the above statement says so much that there's a good chance I'll get comments with various therapy hotlines, or at least Dr. Drew's number. Yup, there's an angel looking over me, and I'm thanking him right now for telling me 'DANGER' on this one....
There will be more later, but this one just had to be posted.
I have a double date planned for Wednesday night (I have been seeing someone and need a second opinion)...
You mean by the time you're past your 30th birthday you can't figure it out on your own?
See, some people curse the wind for the wonder of why they are single....I'm thinking the above statement says so much that there's a good chance I'll get comments with various therapy hotlines, or at least Dr. Drew's number. Yup, there's an angel looking over me, and I'm thanking him right now for telling me 'DANGER' on this one....
There will be more later, but this one just had to be posted.
Friday, March 12, 2010
'Til it hurts
So I had a friend of mine tell me a few years ago that if you want good things in life, give. Have a servant's heart. Never expect anything in return. Give until it hurts. I have had a hard time wrapping my head around those last two parts. Rarely in this world does anyone do anything for another human being without looking for something in return. I could sit here and type out some ridiculously long diatribe that I would never, ever do that sort of thing without looking for anything to be reciprocated. It would be a lie of epic proportions.
That whole give until it hurts thing? Totally confused me. Why would I want to harm myself. It was the wrong prism to look thru. Allow me to explain. I think I've held back. I know for certain I have with some of my friends, I know I've given some people time they didn't deserve, and rarely would give back. I'm just not thought of in the same way that I think of them, and vice versa. And it's okay. I'm not here to judge them. Let someone else do that. This blog is by me, and even at times for me.
I am known to curse at those who put themselves 1st-10th on their own depth chart, because I'm incapable of doing it. Sure, it can happen for a day or a week at a time, but that isn't my nature. I am jealous of those that can't. But at the end of the day, I think it's crap. I don't think living a selfish life leads you to prosperity, not in this lifetime nor any other. So how do you give until it hurts? I asked this question, because I had my head leaning towards the financial. And that's not it. Not at all.
I'm broke, yet richer than I have ever been. I've looked at my W-2's for the last 3 years, and in all 3 I've made more in the past than in those years. And there it is, staring me straight in the face-I'm happier, I'm more assured, more confident, and at times more of a train wreck than I ever was. But I'm not as angry, not as depressed, not as stressed. I'm more comfortable in my own chubby skin than I ever would have thought.
And I think that this is all tied together. Give until it hurts. Give your time, your thoughts, your love, until it hurts. I don't believe in that old adage that if you love something you should set it free, and if it's meant to be it will come back to you. That's self-indulgent. You should just put it out there, and gain strength from the fact that you did that much. Far too many people are too afraid to do that much. It doesn't make them any less of a person than you, it's just not what they are willing to do.
So please, tell me you don't believe. In anything, God, the stars and the moon, love, angels, that the NBA is called on the up and up (sorry, the jab had to be thrown, even if my beloved Celtics won the 'ship that way), that hard work doesn't pay off. And I'll be that guy staring back at you smirking telling you to keep believing in that philosophy and tell me how it works out for you in the long run. Most people don't look at the long run. It's too far away. Have to have it now, or even more lame, 5 minutes ago.
Sorry, guess I've looked at the long term of how today is playing out, and I know I'll be laughing at it soon enough. Well, it's not like it's killed me yet. So when that dumb question of 'Why Me?' gets asked, I still have the same answer............'Why Not Me?'
I'll post more about my goofy goals later this weekend. Good night.
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Now playing: Miles Davis - Moon Dreams
via FoxyTunes
That whole give until it hurts thing? Totally confused me. Why would I want to harm myself. It was the wrong prism to look thru. Allow me to explain. I think I've held back. I know for certain I have with some of my friends, I know I've given some people time they didn't deserve, and rarely would give back. I'm just not thought of in the same way that I think of them, and vice versa. And it's okay. I'm not here to judge them. Let someone else do that. This blog is by me, and even at times for me.
I am known to curse at those who put themselves 1st-10th on their own depth chart, because I'm incapable of doing it. Sure, it can happen for a day or a week at a time, but that isn't my nature. I am jealous of those that can't. But at the end of the day, I think it's crap. I don't think living a selfish life leads you to prosperity, not in this lifetime nor any other. So how do you give until it hurts? I asked this question, because I had my head leaning towards the financial. And that's not it. Not at all.
I'm broke, yet richer than I have ever been. I've looked at my W-2's for the last 3 years, and in all 3 I've made more in the past than in those years. And there it is, staring me straight in the face-I'm happier, I'm more assured, more confident, and at times more of a train wreck than I ever was. But I'm not as angry, not as depressed, not as stressed. I'm more comfortable in my own chubby skin than I ever would have thought.
And I think that this is all tied together. Give until it hurts. Give your time, your thoughts, your love, until it hurts. I don't believe in that old adage that if you love something you should set it free, and if it's meant to be it will come back to you. That's self-indulgent. You should just put it out there, and gain strength from the fact that you did that much. Far too many people are too afraid to do that much. It doesn't make them any less of a person than you, it's just not what they are willing to do.
So please, tell me you don't believe. In anything, God, the stars and the moon, love, angels, that the NBA is called on the up and up (sorry, the jab had to be thrown, even if my beloved Celtics won the 'ship that way), that hard work doesn't pay off. And I'll be that guy staring back at you smirking telling you to keep believing in that philosophy and tell me how it works out for you in the long run. Most people don't look at the long run. It's too far away. Have to have it now, or even more lame, 5 minutes ago.
Sorry, guess I've looked at the long term of how today is playing out, and I know I'll be laughing at it soon enough. Well, it's not like it's killed me yet. So when that dumb question of 'Why Me?' gets asked, I still have the same answer............'Why Not Me?'
I'll post more about my goofy goals later this weekend. Good night.
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Now playing: Miles Davis - Moon Dreams
via FoxyTunes
Sunday, March 7, 2010
almost forgot
Do I fly home for my Godson's 1st Birthday? It's on 3/19 so I'd have to fly in before that and stay for a couple of days afterward. Thoughts?
Be Yourself, No Apologies
The title says it all, really. It's advice I gave to someone I met last night. I was asked by a friend to give one of their friends advice on dating, as this person has recently been released into the wild one more time. And that's my advice, for everyone. Be yourself, no apologies. It's been my motto, in my own way, for a long time. There's an ebb and flow to it, sometimes it seems to be hidden, and then when someone mistakes my kindness for weakness, I'm forced to defend myself. So be it. I've been called a few names the last couple of weeks, and that's fine with me. People hate it when you call them out on their shit. You know it, I know it. Ever call your friend on their BS? What happens? They get all sore, don't they? Of course they do! They may even get defensive.
But I won't apologize for it. After I've called out some people they want to know how I figured them out. Easy, their walls were crap. False bravado is just that, false. Fake. Phony. BS. I'm not here to fix anyone or anything, but I'm just a wee bit tired with the dance and runaround of crap I am damn near forced to listen to. Gee, your life sucks? Too bad, what are you doing to fix it? Nothing? Then can it, already. I had a woman tell a friend, in front of me, that I was being an asshole. His reply? "He's not being an asshole, he is an asshole-and that's why we love him." Ah, validation! And why was I an asshole? Simple, I called her out on her crap. Like I do with everyone. I'm an equal opportunity offender. I will call anyone out on their crap. I will also allow them to lie long enough to bury themselves.
Well, this poor guy is now single again, and wanted to hear from someone who's been on the frontline of this crazy world of lies, bs and plausible deniability. So I told him, be yourself, and don't apologize for it. If you're a nice guy, be a nice guy. Someone out there will recognize that. Some will try and take advantage of that, so have your head up for that. Some people are just stupid and can't see awesomeness when it's in front of them. Their loss. On to the next. Have thick skin and be able to walk away. Yes, it sucks to admit all of this. I wish I weren't slightly jaded, but 'tis what it is. I know I have a soft spot for certain people, and I hope they never take advantage of me. Karma is a big ugly bitch and comes back in spades depending on what they've done and whom they've done it to.
I have no idea what the difference is between 'Be Yourself, No Apologies', 'To Thine Own Self Be True', 'You Keep It Real, I'm Keeping It Right', and 'Don't Tread On Me'-they all say virtually the same thing to me. The asshole is not 'out' in me, I've stated it far too many times in this blog, the ignorant keep thinking it's okay to dummy down the rest of us with their boorish behavior, and I will not apologize for having a sense of decency and decorum. They wanted a culture war? Fine, I call. Feel like going all in against me and my ilk? By all means, I beg for the opportunity to show you all how a gentleman handles business. I've slept quite well since Monday night once I got my shit straight. I suggest you all do the same. Watch out for your peoples. Keep them on your mind, in your heart, and in your thoughts. Emailing and text messaging count for this example, too. For now, at least.
Now, for all those that tell me to keep my chin up on the job hunt, allow me to retort...Shut the hell up, already. You know who keeps telling me to do this? Employed people. Please, shut up already. Really. I'm busting my ass trying to find a job. All over the damn country. From sea to shining sea. And I get 'keep the faith' as your version of encouragement? What am I, 13? How about this? It sucks out there, it sucks the employment situation I'm in. It sucks that I miss my Dad. It sucks that I'm nuts about a woman across the country while I try to date females that aren't half the woman she is. Now that I've stated that it sucks, can we please move along? I have, I'm not wallowing in it. I'm recognizing that the situation blows dog. I've read that this is a healthy thing. Now that I've screamed it out in some form, I can move to a more healthy aspect of job hunting, etc.
Why the above diatribe? Easy, last Monday night. I was texting two different people very dear to me, in very different situations, but less than 30 miles from each other yet 1800 miles away from me. And there's nothing I can do about either situation, at least not from here. And face it, it's frustrating. Let me ask you this-if you're the backbone of your family, of your friends, of your business ("Your Name" Inc.), and you listen to everyone, try to help them if they ask, humor them when they need it (yup, I'm the court jester), or just let them vent, what happens to you? Who do you vent to? Where do you put everything? I have nothing really to pour myself into. Yes, I work out almost daily, but that's a mere 20 minutes, tops. Then what? I don't have a punching bag, I don't have anything that I can concentrate 12 hours on, I have my own version of ADD, I can't stay on topic for too long. I don't even want to. But what happens when the backbone is stressed and overloaded? I'll tell you-I shut down. And I cry. Call me a wuss, I could care less.
But you know what the best part is? Sometimes, someone gives you a pat on the back just to let you know it's okay to be human, to stand up for yourself, to flip off the moron on their cell phone not paying attention as they cut you off. Quite frankly, y'all can't hold me. Not down, not out. I'm just lurking now. So I've been knocked down, I'm a little bit dirty. But I got back up.
And I'll be damned if this is the crap that sends me down some shit spiral. Guess I'm just too dumb to stay down...and I like it that way.
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Now playing: Curtis Mayfield - Superfly - Single Mix - Bonus
via FoxyTunes
But I won't apologize for it. After I've called out some people they want to know how I figured them out. Easy, their walls were crap. False bravado is just that, false. Fake. Phony. BS. I'm not here to fix anyone or anything, but I'm just a wee bit tired with the dance and runaround of crap I am damn near forced to listen to. Gee, your life sucks? Too bad, what are you doing to fix it? Nothing? Then can it, already. I had a woman tell a friend, in front of me, that I was being an asshole. His reply? "He's not being an asshole, he is an asshole-and that's why we love him." Ah, validation! And why was I an asshole? Simple, I called her out on her crap. Like I do with everyone. I'm an equal opportunity offender. I will call anyone out on their crap. I will also allow them to lie long enough to bury themselves.
Well, this poor guy is now single again, and wanted to hear from someone who's been on the frontline of this crazy world of lies, bs and plausible deniability. So I told him, be yourself, and don't apologize for it. If you're a nice guy, be a nice guy. Someone out there will recognize that. Some will try and take advantage of that, so have your head up for that. Some people are just stupid and can't see awesomeness when it's in front of them. Their loss. On to the next. Have thick skin and be able to walk away. Yes, it sucks to admit all of this. I wish I weren't slightly jaded, but 'tis what it is. I know I have a soft spot for certain people, and I hope they never take advantage of me. Karma is a big ugly bitch and comes back in spades depending on what they've done and whom they've done it to.
I have no idea what the difference is between 'Be Yourself, No Apologies', 'To Thine Own Self Be True', 'You Keep It Real, I'm Keeping It Right', and 'Don't Tread On Me'-they all say virtually the same thing to me. The asshole is not 'out' in me, I've stated it far too many times in this blog, the ignorant keep thinking it's okay to dummy down the rest of us with their boorish behavior, and I will not apologize for having a sense of decency and decorum. They wanted a culture war? Fine, I call. Feel like going all in against me and my ilk? By all means, I beg for the opportunity to show you all how a gentleman handles business. I've slept quite well since Monday night once I got my shit straight. I suggest you all do the same. Watch out for your peoples. Keep them on your mind, in your heart, and in your thoughts. Emailing and text messaging count for this example, too. For now, at least.
Now, for all those that tell me to keep my chin up on the job hunt, allow me to retort...Shut the hell up, already. You know who keeps telling me to do this? Employed people. Please, shut up already. Really. I'm busting my ass trying to find a job. All over the damn country. From sea to shining sea. And I get 'keep the faith' as your version of encouragement? What am I, 13? How about this? It sucks out there, it sucks the employment situation I'm in. It sucks that I miss my Dad. It sucks that I'm nuts about a woman across the country while I try to date females that aren't half the woman she is. Now that I've stated that it sucks, can we please move along? I have, I'm not wallowing in it. I'm recognizing that the situation blows dog. I've read that this is a healthy thing. Now that I've screamed it out in some form, I can move to a more healthy aspect of job hunting, etc.
Why the above diatribe? Easy, last Monday night. I was texting two different people very dear to me, in very different situations, but less than 30 miles from each other yet 1800 miles away from me. And there's nothing I can do about either situation, at least not from here. And face it, it's frustrating. Let me ask you this-if you're the backbone of your family, of your friends, of your business ("Your Name" Inc.), and you listen to everyone, try to help them if they ask, humor them when they need it (yup, I'm the court jester), or just let them vent, what happens to you? Who do you vent to? Where do you put everything? I have nothing really to pour myself into. Yes, I work out almost daily, but that's a mere 20 minutes, tops. Then what? I don't have a punching bag, I don't have anything that I can concentrate 12 hours on, I have my own version of ADD, I can't stay on topic for too long. I don't even want to. But what happens when the backbone is stressed and overloaded? I'll tell you-I shut down. And I cry. Call me a wuss, I could care less.
But you know what the best part is? Sometimes, someone gives you a pat on the back just to let you know it's okay to be human, to stand up for yourself, to flip off the moron on their cell phone not paying attention as they cut you off. Quite frankly, y'all can't hold me. Not down, not out. I'm just lurking now. So I've been knocked down, I'm a little bit dirty. But I got back up.
And I'll be damned if this is the crap that sends me down some shit spiral. Guess I'm just too dumb to stay down...and I like it that way.
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Thursday, March 4, 2010
Off the grid and I feel 'fine'..I guess
I haven't been online as much in the last two days, and for very good reason. I got fed up. Ever happen to you? Well, it did to me. Fed up about what? The biggies, of course. 80% of it has to do with not working and looking for work, having friends tell me to keep my chin up, keep the faith and blah blah and more blah. Please, enlighten me on how much more faith I should have. Tell me how to keep my chin up, because since August of last year I've done a damn fine job of it, if I do say so myself. Meanwhile, I get to watch the news and listen to Harry Reid tell people that domestic violence numbers go up along with unemployment among males. Gee Harry, thanks for the well wishes. I didn't have the desire to punch anyone, but you're looking like a fine target.
I don't want compassion or empathy, I want to work, damn it. It's affecting my ego. And those that know me well enough know that I don't have a giant ego, but one that does exist and shows at the most opportune times. Well, I'm not broken, but I'd like to catch a break.
One of my boys called me on Tuesday night, and since it's one of my best friends, he can tell over the phone what the heck is going on. He had advice, and I took it. His advice was simple-that while not being on my laptop all the livelong day, get out of the house. Go for a long drive. So that's exactly what I did. It only took me a little over 12 years, but I finally went to Estes Park. Beautiful drive, good music, unreal weather. And I thought about nothing. Ah, quiet mind. How I've missed it so. You may think I'm kidding, but when you put all the BS that's gone on the last few weeks into the blender that is my brain, with nothing to put your energy into and free time to let it swirl around, you'd feel this way too. At least a little. So here's some mind-dumpage for you, updates on some things, and my take on a couple of other things going on..
Peyton Manning had surgery
on his neck. Really, sometimes the punchline just writes itself.
Hockey trade deadline
it came and went. No gigantic deals, but I will say this-I don't like the Avs dealing Wojtek Wolski, mostly because of the cool name, but because I liked watching him play. Yes, they potentially got talent back, so what? I'm a fan, when I get to watch (don't get me started on the whole DirecTV/Versus stupidity, I wanna watch hockey damn it). I'm just curious if there will ever be another huge trade, like the Joe Thornton deal a couple of years ago. Damn right I want the Bruins to get a haul of talent again. Guess we'll have to wait until the offseason.
NFL Tender-time
Free Agency opens up in less than 24 hours, so let the ad nauseam discussion of where Julius Peppers, LT2, Brian Westbrook, Chester Taylor and even TO can go continue throughout today. I'm more interested in the tenders that teams placed on restricted free agents. Chicken Tenders? No, ya 4th grade numbnut. There are players that can be signed to an offer sheet, and based on the tender placed on the player, the signing team will have to give that draft pick tender up as compensation. There are 3 players in particular that I have no idea what their respective teams are doing. They are:
Brandon Marshall-1st round tender; you mean I have to give up just a 1st round pick and I can get a Pro Bowl WR who has 3 straight years of 100+ receptions and is just 25 years old? Yes, there is baggage, and yes, I bagged on him myself just a few days ago. Still, talent is talent, and if Marshall wants out of town, is there a team out there with the structure in place to deal with someone like him? Gee, maybe New England? And if you don't think that there aren't kids around Boston right now firing up Madden to see if this scenario could work then I have some lovely oceanfront property Denver to show you.
Jared Gaither-1st round tender; so he's a starting LT for a team that is top 5 rushing, and he's 23. So would you rather draft a guy and hope he pans out, in the 1st round, who is probably 22 years old, or a guy who has played 2 years and is already considered solid by most personnel people in the league? Just asking, is all.
Kirk Morrison-3rd round tender; once again the Oakland Raiders do things that make even the most ignorant of fans scratch their heads in wonderment. Can Morrison play all 3 LB roles? Check. Has he been a solid citizen and defensive captain? Check. Led the team in tackles the last 4 seasons? Check. Just turned 28? Check. Ah, can anyone get a hold of New England head coach Bill Belicheck and implore him to just give up the draft pick now, he can have Morrison for the next 3-5 productive years for virtually nothing. The only reason Oakland baffles people on a continual basis is because they do crap like this. 3rd round tender a very productive LB while placing a 1st & 3rd round tender on a freaking nickel CB. Who is on the field more, you're MLB or your 3rd CB? Done and Done.
Bargains, bargains, bargains
The Tampa Bay Lightning were just bought for $110 Million. Along with the property around the arena and the company that runs the arena. The guys that owned the team bought it 2 years ago for $208 Million. Damn that's a steal!!
Little Brother update
Apparently someone is noticing the errors of their ways. I was hoping that the kid would recognize he was being a bit douchey, and he has. He's apologized to my Mom, realizes he needs to straighten some things out, and as I suspected, is using 'his way' to work things out. And it ain't working. He hasn't spoken to me about it yet, and I know he will in good time. I just want him to know that while I can't imagine what he's dealing with, I am there to listen and be there for him. As I always am.
Serial Killer Whales
I didn't even know they existed. Is there a description we should be on the lookout for? Are they all White, or all Black, or a mix? Is there a certain weight we need ought to be aware of, like say, 3 tons? Does this whale or group of whales belong to a particular Whale Gang? I heard that the Hartford Whalers were big in disbanding a group around the New England coast, maybe we should call them, and of course their leader, Ron Francis. Are they like Dahmer and Son of Sam, grew up in bad family relationships? See, I now have to get on to researching this. Warpspeed to Google....engage!
Scotty Lago
So, guy wins a bronze medal. Guy goes out with bronze medal. Guy gets picture taken with cute girl while wearing said bronze medal. Girl then drops down to the beltline and picture is taken. Clothing is still on. Yes, it looks a little risque. US Olympic Committee tells Lago he can apologize and leave Vancouver or just leave. Lago leaves. The pride of Seabrook, NH doesn't say much, so I will for him. Who gives a crap? Let some hot little number be anywhere near my beltline willingly and snap a picture, and I'll post it on this damn blog. Two conclusions-the USOC is a thankless bunch (apparently 3rd place ain't good enough), and crusty old white people suck....or they forgot about being sucked. Get Bent.
The Canadian Women's Hockey Celebration
Oh, the horror. So a team of women win the gold medal, on their home turf, and party like it's 2012. Then the International Olympic Committee (IOC) takes umbrage with the manner in which these ladies celebrate. First, allow me my ignorance-is there a pro women's hockey league in Canada? If there is, cool. If not, then they pretty much stop playing after college. Even if there is one, I don't care. Would I watch it? I've watched much, much worse. FYI, I have no want nor need for the locker room cam, either. Much like the men, I can wait until they've had time to shower and get dressed. I'm pretty sure I'll get the same answer whether guys are danglin' under a towel or in the confines of skivvies, really. Second, the IOC is upset because it was like a real celebration, like they won something. Maybe it was over the top. You know what else? Tough shit. If someone had beaten this group of women (please, don't take that out of context) and they had to play for the bronze, I'm certain the celebration would have been mild, or even nothing. Hockey is Canada's passion, it's national sport, hell, one might venture to say Identity. Close your eyes and think about Canada, and what comes to mind? Strange Brew? You Can't Say That on Television? Alanis Morissette? Youngblood? Strip clubs with way different rules than us here? What did you come up with? I'm going to guess Hockey, Pond Hockey, Ice Hockey or Don Cherry came to mind. Now, unless you've been to Canada (and no, not some drunken drive up to Montreal for a bachelor party), you might be in your right to think all of those things. But Hockey matters up there. It's where the Hockey Hall of Fame is (Toronto to be exact, and I've got the t-shirt and pictures of me next to the Stanley Cup to prove it). It's who they are. I also don't know how long these women have been playing together, but my guess is that it's not like the men's side, where they slap together a pro all-star team and say have at it after 5 practices.
Let me be crystal clear about this celebration-I thought it was awesome. Why? Because it ain't cocky if you back it up, and if I ever busted my hump the way those women did, you're damn right I'd smoke a cigar and drink a beer. You ought to be thankful they weren't bumpin' rails off the blue lines. "One of those women may have been underage, she's 18, legal drinking age is 19 in Vancouver." Sorry, not jumping all over this one, either. Because we all look at laws like we do when we get told that we have to go see our grandparents...."Really?" None of us look at each and every law and agree with it. Want more proof? Fine-have you ever exceeded the speeding limit? Ever driven less than sober? Ever had a drop of booze without parental consent before your legal birthday that states you can drink? Then in this regard, can it. And this wasn't her first beer, either. Of that I can guarantee it. I was an asshole when my student loans got approved, danced the jig in my parents living room. If it were me in this instance, I would've been the guy with the butane lighter and a bottle opener. Done and Done.
That covers the latest of the requests received.
I will leave you with this for the day....no matter what happens, you can't give up trying. If you try and fail, so be it. But I for one would hate to keep questioning myself 'What If?', and that is what is currently driving me. If you don't try, you can't fail, and that seems like a rather mundane existence. Boring!
I don't want compassion or empathy, I want to work, damn it. It's affecting my ego. And those that know me well enough know that I don't have a giant ego, but one that does exist and shows at the most opportune times. Well, I'm not broken, but I'd like to catch a break.
One of my boys called me on Tuesday night, and since it's one of my best friends, he can tell over the phone what the heck is going on. He had advice, and I took it. His advice was simple-that while not being on my laptop all the livelong day, get out of the house. Go for a long drive. So that's exactly what I did. It only took me a little over 12 years, but I finally went to Estes Park. Beautiful drive, good music, unreal weather. And I thought about nothing. Ah, quiet mind. How I've missed it so. You may think I'm kidding, but when you put all the BS that's gone on the last few weeks into the blender that is my brain, with nothing to put your energy into and free time to let it swirl around, you'd feel this way too. At least a little. So here's some mind-dumpage for you, updates on some things, and my take on a couple of other things going on..
Peyton Manning had surgery
on his neck. Really, sometimes the punchline just writes itself.
Hockey trade deadline
it came and went. No gigantic deals, but I will say this-I don't like the Avs dealing Wojtek Wolski, mostly because of the cool name, but because I liked watching him play. Yes, they potentially got talent back, so what? I'm a fan, when I get to watch (don't get me started on the whole DirecTV/Versus stupidity, I wanna watch hockey damn it). I'm just curious if there will ever be another huge trade, like the Joe Thornton deal a couple of years ago. Damn right I want the Bruins to get a haul of talent again. Guess we'll have to wait until the offseason.
NFL Tender-time
Free Agency opens up in less than 24 hours, so let the ad nauseam discussion of where Julius Peppers, LT2, Brian Westbrook, Chester Taylor and even TO can go continue throughout today. I'm more interested in the tenders that teams placed on restricted free agents. Chicken Tenders? No, ya 4th grade numbnut. There are players that can be signed to an offer sheet, and based on the tender placed on the player, the signing team will have to give that draft pick tender up as compensation. There are 3 players in particular that I have no idea what their respective teams are doing. They are:
Brandon Marshall-1st round tender; you mean I have to give up just a 1st round pick and I can get a Pro Bowl WR who has 3 straight years of 100+ receptions and is just 25 years old? Yes, there is baggage, and yes, I bagged on him myself just a few days ago. Still, talent is talent, and if Marshall wants out of town, is there a team out there with the structure in place to deal with someone like him? Gee, maybe New England? And if you don't think that there aren't kids around Boston right now firing up Madden to see if this scenario could work then I have some lovely oceanfront property Denver to show you.
Jared Gaither-1st round tender; so he's a starting LT for a team that is top 5 rushing, and he's 23. So would you rather draft a guy and hope he pans out, in the 1st round, who is probably 22 years old, or a guy who has played 2 years and is already considered solid by most personnel people in the league? Just asking, is all.
Kirk Morrison-3rd round tender; once again the Oakland Raiders do things that make even the most ignorant of fans scratch their heads in wonderment. Can Morrison play all 3 LB roles? Check. Has he been a solid citizen and defensive captain? Check. Led the team in tackles the last 4 seasons? Check. Just turned 28? Check. Ah, can anyone get a hold of New England head coach Bill Belicheck and implore him to just give up the draft pick now, he can have Morrison for the next 3-5 productive years for virtually nothing. The only reason Oakland baffles people on a continual basis is because they do crap like this. 3rd round tender a very productive LB while placing a 1st & 3rd round tender on a freaking nickel CB. Who is on the field more, you're MLB or your 3rd CB? Done and Done.
Bargains, bargains, bargains
The Tampa Bay Lightning were just bought for $110 Million. Along with the property around the arena and the company that runs the arena. The guys that owned the team bought it 2 years ago for $208 Million. Damn that's a steal!!
Little Brother update
Apparently someone is noticing the errors of their ways. I was hoping that the kid would recognize he was being a bit douchey, and he has. He's apologized to my Mom, realizes he needs to straighten some things out, and as I suspected, is using 'his way' to work things out. And it ain't working. He hasn't spoken to me about it yet, and I know he will in good time. I just want him to know that while I can't imagine what he's dealing with, I am there to listen and be there for him. As I always am.
Serial Killer Whales
I didn't even know they existed. Is there a description we should be on the lookout for? Are they all White, or all Black, or a mix? Is there a certain weight we need ought to be aware of, like say, 3 tons? Does this whale or group of whales belong to a particular Whale Gang? I heard that the Hartford Whalers were big in disbanding a group around the New England coast, maybe we should call them, and of course their leader, Ron Francis. Are they like Dahmer and Son of Sam, grew up in bad family relationships? See, I now have to get on to researching this. Warpspeed to Google....engage!
Scotty Lago
So, guy wins a bronze medal. Guy goes out with bronze medal. Guy gets picture taken with cute girl while wearing said bronze medal. Girl then drops down to the beltline and picture is taken. Clothing is still on. Yes, it looks a little risque. US Olympic Committee tells Lago he can apologize and leave Vancouver or just leave. Lago leaves. The pride of Seabrook, NH doesn't say much, so I will for him. Who gives a crap? Let some hot little number be anywhere near my beltline willingly and snap a picture, and I'll post it on this damn blog. Two conclusions-the USOC is a thankless bunch (apparently 3rd place ain't good enough), and crusty old white people suck....or they forgot about being sucked. Get Bent.
The Canadian Women's Hockey Celebration
Oh, the horror. So a team of women win the gold medal, on their home turf, and party like it's 2012. Then the International Olympic Committee (IOC) takes umbrage with the manner in which these ladies celebrate. First, allow me my ignorance-is there a pro women's hockey league in Canada? If there is, cool. If not, then they pretty much stop playing after college. Even if there is one, I don't care. Would I watch it? I've watched much, much worse. FYI, I have no want nor need for the locker room cam, either. Much like the men, I can wait until they've had time to shower and get dressed. I'm pretty sure I'll get the same answer whether guys are danglin' under a towel or in the confines of skivvies, really. Second, the IOC is upset because it was like a real celebration, like they won something. Maybe it was over the top. You know what else? Tough shit. If someone had beaten this group of women (please, don't take that out of context) and they had to play for the bronze, I'm certain the celebration would have been mild, or even nothing. Hockey is Canada's passion, it's national sport, hell, one might venture to say Identity. Close your eyes and think about Canada, and what comes to mind? Strange Brew? You Can't Say That on Television? Alanis Morissette? Youngblood? Strip clubs with way different rules than us here? What did you come up with? I'm going to guess Hockey, Pond Hockey, Ice Hockey or Don Cherry came to mind. Now, unless you've been to Canada (and no, not some drunken drive up to Montreal for a bachelor party), you might be in your right to think all of those things. But Hockey matters up there. It's where the Hockey Hall of Fame is (Toronto to be exact, and I've got the t-shirt and pictures of me next to the Stanley Cup to prove it). It's who they are. I also don't know how long these women have been playing together, but my guess is that it's not like the men's side, where they slap together a pro all-star team and say have at it after 5 practices.
Let me be crystal clear about this celebration-I thought it was awesome. Why? Because it ain't cocky if you back it up, and if I ever busted my hump the way those women did, you're damn right I'd smoke a cigar and drink a beer. You ought to be thankful they weren't bumpin' rails off the blue lines. "One of those women may have been underage, she's 18, legal drinking age is 19 in Vancouver." Sorry, not jumping all over this one, either. Because we all look at laws like we do when we get told that we have to go see our grandparents...."Really?" None of us look at each and every law and agree with it. Want more proof? Fine-have you ever exceeded the speeding limit? Ever driven less than sober? Ever had a drop of booze without parental consent before your legal birthday that states you can drink? Then in this regard, can it. And this wasn't her first beer, either. Of that I can guarantee it. I was an asshole when my student loans got approved, danced the jig in my parents living room. If it were me in this instance, I would've been the guy with the butane lighter and a bottle opener. Done and Done.
That covers the latest of the requests received.
I will leave you with this for the day....no matter what happens, you can't give up trying. If you try and fail, so be it. But I for one would hate to keep questioning myself 'What If?', and that is what is currently driving me. If you don't try, you can't fail, and that seems like a rather mundane existence. Boring!
Monday, March 1, 2010
this seems odd....
So, thanks to someone who two years ago told me about Facebook, I have no connected with quite a few people from the past. And while it's been fascinating to catch up with some people, I've had my hesitations about reminiscing and romanticizing the past with others. I've heard others discussing their 'WTF?' moments, and giggled at the horror of others being annoyed by a past flame/old friend who is still stuck in the past, mostly because I had serious doubts it would ever happen to me.
Sure enough, karma is now giggling at me. And it's loud, too. While I had (yup, it's already past tense) a nice time catching up over the phone, I think it's gone overboard. Why over the phone? Well, they were a horrid typer eons ago, and that hasn't changed. And some things you just don't want to type about in an IM session, it's a little, I don't know, cold? Phone numbers get exchanged and between this past Thursday and Saturday, was called 6 times (I know!!!). This is a married woman and she has a daughter, just for the record. On the 5th time she called me, this past Saturday morning, she said her husband would like to pay for my flight to come and visit. I won't state where she is, but I will tell you she's not in Boston. After not speaking or having any kind of contact for 13 years, doesn't this seem a bit odd? Only reason I ask is because sure as hell screams out 'DANGER' to me.
I know me right now, and there are only like 4 people on the planet I could hang out with for a few days on end with, she ain't one of 'em. Ever caught up with someone and stare at your phone as they say some of the most outlandish crap, wondering how you were friends oh so many years ago in the process? Yup, had that happen already.
I think this is nuts. I can be wrong, but I'm curious what you think.
Sure enough, karma is now giggling at me. And it's loud, too. While I had (yup, it's already past tense) a nice time catching up over the phone, I think it's gone overboard. Why over the phone? Well, they were a horrid typer eons ago, and that hasn't changed. And some things you just don't want to type about in an IM session, it's a little, I don't know, cold? Phone numbers get exchanged and between this past Thursday and Saturday, was called 6 times (I know!!!). This is a married woman and she has a daughter, just for the record. On the 5th time she called me, this past Saturday morning, she said her husband would like to pay for my flight to come and visit. I won't state where she is, but I will tell you she's not in Boston. After not speaking or having any kind of contact for 13 years, doesn't this seem a bit odd? Only reason I ask is because sure as hell screams out 'DANGER' to me.
I know me right now, and there are only like 4 people on the planet I could hang out with for a few days on end with, she ain't one of 'em. Ever caught up with someone and stare at your phone as they say some of the most outlandish crap, wondering how you were friends oh so many years ago in the process? Yup, had that happen already.
I think this is nuts. I can be wrong, but I'm curious what you think.
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