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There's a reason why we call it the "ghetto McDonald's"

Just when you think you've seen it all, you see some more. I've written before about how I not only love the McRib sandwich, but how it tends to be too hastily made to really be considered a "sandwich." I doubt I'll have reason to ever complain about that again.   Read More →
Posted November 4, 2010 at 11:11 PM by Michael
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I saw a UFO

Let me be very clear about this: I am not saying this was some kind of alien spacecraft. I couldn't tell what it was, therefore, I couldn't identify it. It was flying. Obviously it was some kind of object. Q.E.D.   Read More →
Posted October 8, 2010 at 2:10 AM by Michael
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Photo | Redneck Vegas

Redneck Vegas

With school right around the corner, it was time for the annual family summer vacation. I know it's hard to imagine last years trip being outdone, but this year we ventured a little further than usual and visited the majestic Smoky Mountains and picturesque Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, Tennessee.   Read More →
Posted August 8, 2010 at 11:08 PM by Michael
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Don't diss the Bell

I'll just come out and say it: I like Taco Bell. Glad to clear the air. So all you haters can just step aside.   Read More →
Posted June 30, 2010 at 10:06 PM by Michael
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To boldly go where no Star Trek has gone before

To call myself a "Trekkie" wouldn't be totally accurate. I've always enjoyed The Original Series, moreso "The Next Generation." I never got much into "Deep Space Nine" or "Voyager" and have seen only a single episode of "Enterprise." But I've always enjoyed the movies (even the odd numbered ones), so I was pretty excited when I heard they were rebooting the whole shebang.   Read More →
Posted May 29, 2010 at 11:05 PM by Michael
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I shook Jon Bon Jovi's hand

No kidding. This was probably 1993. We were at Deer Creek (they've changed the name since then) which, being an amphitheater, has rows that curve around all the way to the side of the stage. So, during one of the numbers, Jon goes to the side where, naturally, everyone rushes, and he did that low five/hand shake thingy rock stars do when fans manage to get close enough. And me, I was able to shake his hand.   Read More →
Posted May 14, 2010 at 1:05 AM by Michael
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I saw a bird poop today

I saw a bird poop today. Okay, not terribly exciting, but usually all you get to see is the results (mostly likely on your car) and maybe you'll see it drop from the sky (and hope it's not over your car or, worse, you). But today I watched a bird in a tree as he flexed his little birdy butt muscles for what seemed like five minutes until — squirt! — he pooped.   Read More →
Posted April 28, 2010 at 9:04 PM by Michael
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Photo | If you won't play, I'll <i>make</i> you play!

If you won't play, I'll make you play!

I've introduced Zoe before, our Jack Russell terrier. What I never got around to doing is posting any photos of Lucy, our other Jack Russell. Zoe turns four this year, but Lucy's pushing six months, so very much still a puppy. For the most part, Zoe tolerates Lucy, but I use the term loosely. Most of the time, Zoe can't be bothered.   Read More →
Posted April 16, 2010 at 1:04 AM by Michael
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My name is Michael, I've got a nickel

Isn't it amazing how something as simple as a song can take you back many, many years? Even if you haven't heard it in forever, it never fails to evoke memories for times gone by. That happened to me twice today.   Read More →
Posted April 6, 2010 at 9:04 PM by Michael
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Photo | Must be Italian

Must be Italian

We just got back from a few days in Louisville. One of the highlights for us of any trip to a new city is the flea markets and antique shops. This tag was attached to a Buddha figurine. I don't know much about Buddhism, but fragil must be some sort of special form of enlightenment. Maybe its like Scientology. But I hope not.   Read More →
Posted March 20, 2010 at 2:03 AM by Michael