Author Archives: Mark A.

While rereading some of my posts I realized that I admitted to having wept while watching a television show. I must admit, that doesn’t sound very manly of me, and in this day and age non-manliness can get a fellow into a lot of trouble. I feel I should clarify and expound on the issue […]

links for 2006-02-02 100 Best First Lines from Novels They forgot a very important one: Far out in the uncharted backwaters of the unfashionable end of the Wesern Spiral arm of the Galaxy lies a small unregarded yellow sun.–Douglas Adams, Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy. Talking President Dolls featuring George W. Bush Click on the […]

East Tennessee State University recently kicked a cheerleader off their cheer squad for working at Hooters. Apparently, they didn’t think that employment at Hooters was a very noble thing and quickly sought to disassociate themselves from the unrefined waitress. Click here for the full story. Two things on this: 1. At least at Hooters the […]

links for 2006-02-01 Chocolate Thongs Ok, chocolate is supposedly an aphrodisiac, but what happens when you get a little hot and the chocolate starts to melt and it looks like you’ve shit your pants? That look ain’t sexy. Well, for most people anyway. Neil Gaiman .com Neil just launched his new web page. The interface […]

I’m a Stones fan for all the wrong reasons. I think songs like “Satisfaction,” “Sympathy for the Devil,” “Jumpin’ Jack Flash,” and “Paint it Black” are ok rock songs, but other than those tunes I’ve never had a particular affinity for their music. I just like the band for their antics and rock n roll […]

Ok, I’m gonna be a good little blogger and post my thoughts and impressions concerning the State of the Union address (SOTU for you political nerds), but be forewarned: if you’re looking for a fair and balanced post then you should probably surf the hell away from this page. First off: Bush pissed me off […]

links for 2006-01-31 Chewbacca Blogs UUUHHHGGG-rrrrRRR! Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrgh! Arr, Ughhhhh Uh! Another Chewbacca post Chewie sings! Nerd Wristband I’d buy it. “The State of the Union Address” Drinking Game 2006 Whatever your political affiliation you know that the State of the Union address will be long, boring, and preempting Scrubs. This drinking game should make it […]

It really stinks being a guy who hates football during Super Bowl season. People are constantly asking me what I think about the game, what team I like, what Super Bowl party I’m going to, etc. etc. And when I finally get them to shut up for long enough to explain that I don’t watch […]

links for 2006-01-30 Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds I thought William Shatner’s perfomance of “Rocket Man” was the trippiest thing I’d ever seen. That was until watching “Lucy in the Sky.” Castle of Love Anxious about where to take your date for Valentines Day? If you live on the East Coast you should consider […]

Tonight while watching TV, Leigh and I began to hear some whimpering and scratching on our door. We turned down the TV, made sure it wasn’t our three-year-old Beagle (it wasn’t; she was snoring contently under a blanket), and slowly opened our door. To our surprise two scruffy little puppies ran inside. One is tan […]