S - A - T - U - R - D - A - Y Morning
The song is about Saturday night but for me, the morning is the exciting thing today. Back to work, although it's just four hours. Easing back into overdoing, now there's a plan.
We played Buzztime trivia last night as the same place we go to on the 2nd Friday of every months. Joel made the trip up from San Diego to join us for the evening's festivities. We had a good night, winning the "premium" game and both of the "topical" games. I left early because I knew I'd need a good night's sleep to be ready for today. I didn't sleep well. Probably from eating too much. I must have been awakened from my sleep at least six times. It didn't help that the first time I awoke, I tried to adjust the strap of the CPAP device, and did it incorrectly. Finally, around 3:30 a.m., I turned on a light and sat up to properly re-adjust the darn thing.
* * *
Random ponderings:
Am I the only one who heard "Alicia Silverstone", "Lifetime Television" and the acronym "HR" and thought; whore? Given the series that Jennifer Love Hewitt was doing for that network, it seems a logical leap to me.
How many people will be storming their local WalMart in an effort to get their hands on Twinkies three days before they were scheduled to go on sale? WalMart apparently got an early shipment.
Do you think Mexico's Grupo Bimbo (the company that bought the rights to make and market Twinkies and other Hostess items) realizes that they should create an American subsidiary with a different name? I see a company with Bimbo in it's name and I look for the dance floor and the pole.
Why do people make appointments and then just not show up? Yeah, I know that things happen and sometimes it is unavoidable. And it isn't as big a deal on days like today when the office isn't busy. However, there are days during tax season when I'm fully booked for a five hour shift. Five hours, five appointments. Another client tries to book a time that day but there aren't any. Then one of those five people scheduled to come in doesn't show and doesn't call. It's annoying.
Am I the only person who watches the A&E reality show "Storage Wars" that is ecstatic that Dave Hester lost his lawsuit against the network and show producers and has to cough up over $120,000 to cover their legal bills? His "Yuuuuup" is truly annoying. Or was. It's done now.
Will Gil Hodges, the best first baseman in baseball during the 1950s ever get enshrined in the Baseball Hall of Fame, as he clearly deserves?
* * *
My favorite talk radio host is going to discuss a topic today that I'm going to enjoy listening to a lot. What's your favorite album of all time? No, not the photo album with those wedding pictures. We're talking about albums as in music, which is what music was recorded and sold on until they were replaced by CDs.
I can't possibly pick one album as an all-time favorite. I can pick a whole long list of albums where I name my favorite album by one particular group or solo artist. Heck, I can't even pick a favorite Beatles album. Revolver, Rubber Soul and the White Album, with Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band a very close second.
It's a challenging and interesting topic. What's your favorite album, or albums if you can't pick just one?
* * *
This Date in History:
On this date in 1174, William I of Scotland is captured by forces loyal to Henry II of England.
On this date in 1249, Alexander III is crowned King of Scots.
On this date in 1787, the Continental Congress enacts the Northwest Ordinance, which among other things limited the expansion of slavery.
On this date in 1814, the Caribinieri, the Italian national police force is established.
On this date in 1863, rioting over military conscription is going on in New York City.
On this date in 1923, the Hollywoodland sign was officially dedicated.
On this date in 1973, Alexander Butterfield reveals the "Nixon Tapes" to the Senate committee investigating the Watergate break-in.
On this date in 1985, George Bush Sr. becomes president for a day as President Reagan undergoes surgery.
Famous Folk Born on This Date:
Holy Roman Emperor Ferdinand III
Nathan Bedford Forrest
John Jacob Astor IV
Dave Garroway
Johnny Gilbert
Bob Crane
Jack Kemp
Patrick Stewart
Harrison Ford (I didn't know Stewart was two years older than Ford)
Cheech Marin (now I hear "Born in East LA" in my head)
Didi Conn
Frank Dux
Cameron Crowe
Spud Webb
Ken Jeong
Movie quotes today come from "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" in honor of Cameron Crowe's birthday:
#2
Jeff Spicoli: No shirt, no shoes...
Jeff and Stoner Buds: No dice! Ohhhh.
Brad Hamilton: Right. Learn it. Know it. Live it.
Jeff Spicoli: He's the full hot orator.
#3
Dennis Taylor: Hamilton, did you threaten this customer or use profanity in any way?
Brad Hamilton: Well, he started it; he called me a moron, Dennis.
Dennis Taylor: [firmly] Answer! Did you threaten this customer or use profanity in any way?
Brad Hamilton: Yes.
Dennis Taylor: You're fired.
We played Buzztime trivia last night as the same place we go to on the 2nd Friday of every months. Joel made the trip up from San Diego to join us for the evening's festivities. We had a good night, winning the "premium" game and both of the "topical" games. I left early because I knew I'd need a good night's sleep to be ready for today. I didn't sleep well. Probably from eating too much. I must have been awakened from my sleep at least six times. It didn't help that the first time I awoke, I tried to adjust the strap of the CPAP device, and did it incorrectly. Finally, around 3:30 a.m., I turned on a light and sat up to properly re-adjust the darn thing.
* * *
Random ponderings:
Am I the only one who heard "Alicia Silverstone", "Lifetime Television" and the acronym "HR" and thought; whore? Given the series that Jennifer Love Hewitt was doing for that network, it seems a logical leap to me.
How many people will be storming their local WalMart in an effort to get their hands on Twinkies three days before they were scheduled to go on sale? WalMart apparently got an early shipment.
Do you think Mexico's Grupo Bimbo (the company that bought the rights to make and market Twinkies and other Hostess items) realizes that they should create an American subsidiary with a different name? I see a company with Bimbo in it's name and I look for the dance floor and the pole.
Why do people make appointments and then just not show up? Yeah, I know that things happen and sometimes it is unavoidable. And it isn't as big a deal on days like today when the office isn't busy. However, there are days during tax season when I'm fully booked for a five hour shift. Five hours, five appointments. Another client tries to book a time that day but there aren't any. Then one of those five people scheduled to come in doesn't show and doesn't call. It's annoying.
Am I the only person who watches the A&E reality show "Storage Wars" that is ecstatic that Dave Hester lost his lawsuit against the network and show producers and has to cough up over $120,000 to cover their legal bills? His "Yuuuuup" is truly annoying. Or was. It's done now.
Will Gil Hodges, the best first baseman in baseball during the 1950s ever get enshrined in the Baseball Hall of Fame, as he clearly deserves?
* * *
My favorite talk radio host is going to discuss a topic today that I'm going to enjoy listening to a lot. What's your favorite album of all time? No, not the photo album with those wedding pictures. We're talking about albums as in music, which is what music was recorded and sold on until they were replaced by CDs.
I can't possibly pick one album as an all-time favorite. I can pick a whole long list of albums where I name my favorite album by one particular group or solo artist. Heck, I can't even pick a favorite Beatles album. Revolver, Rubber Soul and the White Album, with Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band a very close second.
It's a challenging and interesting topic. What's your favorite album, or albums if you can't pick just one?
* * *
This Date in History:
On this date in 1174, William I of Scotland is captured by forces loyal to Henry II of England.
On this date in 1249, Alexander III is crowned King of Scots.
On this date in 1787, the Continental Congress enacts the Northwest Ordinance, which among other things limited the expansion of slavery.
On this date in 1814, the Caribinieri, the Italian national police force is established.
On this date in 1863, rioting over military conscription is going on in New York City.
On this date in 1923, the Hollywoodland sign was officially dedicated.
On this date in 1973, Alexander Butterfield reveals the "Nixon Tapes" to the Senate committee investigating the Watergate break-in.
On this date in 1985, George Bush Sr. becomes president for a day as President Reagan undergoes surgery.
Famous Folk Born on This Date:
Holy Roman Emperor Ferdinand III
Nathan Bedford Forrest
John Jacob Astor IV
Dave Garroway
Johnny Gilbert
Bob Crane
Jack Kemp
Patrick Stewart
Harrison Ford (I didn't know Stewart was two years older than Ford)
Cheech Marin (now I hear "Born in East LA" in my head)
Didi Conn
Frank Dux
Cameron Crowe
Spud Webb
Ken Jeong
Movie quotes today come from "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" in honor of Cameron Crowe's birthday:
Jeff Spicoli: This is U.S. History, I see the globe right there.
#2
Jeff Spicoli: No shirt, no shoes...
Jeff and Stoner Buds: No dice! Ohhhh.
Brad Hamilton: Right. Learn it. Know it. Live it.
Jeff Spicoli: He's the full hot orator.
#3
Dennis Taylor: Hamilton, did you threaten this customer or use profanity in any way?
Brad Hamilton: Well, he started it; he called me a moron, Dennis.
Dennis Taylor: [firmly] Answer! Did you threaten this customer or use profanity in any way?
Brad Hamilton: Yes.
Dennis Taylor: You're fired.
posted by me at 4:44 PM
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