Word is out that the recently closed Nancy's, one of the best greasy spoon breakfast places in the world, is set to reopen in November!
Here's to a smooth renovation and process. I'm hungry!
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
This is the last time, I promise
There is still some time left if you want to DONATE for my trip to IWPS.
Thank you for your generous support!
Thank you for your generous support!
Push the button Frank
We've been paying attention to the skill cranes when leaving the grocery store for about a year now. First it was to try and win a FC Barcelona pillow for a friend, then it got much worse.
My Scottish Wife, she wanted a frog.
So after shopping we'd always look in the skill crane to see if there was a frog in there. Then we'd decide if trying for it would be worth the fifty cents. Usually we'd try anyway, only to have the claws of the crane go weakly toward the frog then clamp shut, leaving us out another four bits.
After getting my son some lollipops at the Chambers Road Kroger, I noticed the skill crane. Peering inside I saw several frogs, including one in the far right corner that looked right for the plucking.
I reached into my pocket for two quarters, pushed the handle and saw the crane go all the way back. Then pushed the handle to the right until it went no further.
I pressed the button. The crane went down.
The claws went around the frog, lifted it out of the pile and dropped it inside the slot. This was the first time I had ever won on one of those things. Darn near did a happy dance in the store, but instead put the frog in the bag with the lollipops and strutted to the car.
My Scottish Wife, she wanted a frog.
So after shopping we'd always look in the skill crane to see if there was a frog in there. Then we'd decide if trying for it would be worth the fifty cents. Usually we'd try anyway, only to have the claws of the crane go weakly toward the frog then clamp shut, leaving us out another four bits.
After getting my son some lollipops at the Chambers Road Kroger, I noticed the skill crane. Peering inside I saw several frogs, including one in the far right corner that looked right for the plucking.
I reached into my pocket for two quarters, pushed the handle and saw the crane go all the way back. Then pushed the handle to the right until it went no further.
I pressed the button. The crane went down.
The claws went around the frog, lifted it out of the pile and dropped it inside the slot. This was the first time I had ever won on one of those things. Darn near did a happy dance in the store, but instead put the frog in the bag with the lollipops and strutted to the car.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Tuned to a natural E, happy to be that way
Not much happening here. Keeping up practicing for IWPS. Doing it in front of the bedroom mirror, which is quite revealing and helpful. Still not memorizing to the level I'd like to. Been watching some video of the competition on youtube. They're good and in a normal world I'd be afraid, very afraid. But, it's all about the fun.
Kid's sleep pattern has been knocked askew for whatever reasons. He did not get to sleep until 2:30AM on Saturday. No nap yesterday, fell asleep at 11:30 after waking up at 9:30. Then he was up speaking gibberish at 4:30. He's still up and has to go on a field trip at school today. I do not know how he does it. His energy level is astonishing.
Had a couple of friends over last night. Emma made a cake. It was normal having people over. It's been awhile since we, ok I, helped entertain guests from in town.
Sent in the refinancing paperwork, now the waiting and seeing begins again. I'm not sure if this is going to happen, for many reasons, but if you do not try you will never know.
Bills offense is non-existent. What a sad game to watch yesterday, and the press trying to push Terrell Owens into saying something inflammatory about the team and organization is completely uncalled for. They're asking the wrong person those questions. At least I got to see Everton, Celtic and the Crew win.
October is going to be a very busy month. There's still time to DONATE for the trip to IWPS. Thank you for your support.
Kid's sleep pattern has been knocked askew for whatever reasons. He did not get to sleep until 2:30AM on Saturday. No nap yesterday, fell asleep at 11:30 after waking up at 9:30. Then he was up speaking gibberish at 4:30. He's still up and has to go on a field trip at school today. I do not know how he does it. His energy level is astonishing.
Had a couple of friends over last night. Emma made a cake. It was normal having people over. It's been awhile since we, ok I, helped entertain guests from in town.
Sent in the refinancing paperwork, now the waiting and seeing begins again. I'm not sure if this is going to happen, for many reasons, but if you do not try you will never know.
Bills offense is non-existent. What a sad game to watch yesterday, and the press trying to push Terrell Owens into saying something inflammatory about the team and organization is completely uncalled for. They're asking the wrong person those questions. At least I got to see Everton, Celtic and the Crew win.
October is going to be a very busy month. There's still time to DONATE for the trip to IWPS. Thank you for your support.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Avoidance
Doing my best not being a keyboard warrior. Not going to get into a facebook argument of snark and links from All Quiet on the Western Front or Dr. Strangelove.
There, I feel better already.
Remembering what the ceiling fan did to my head, years ago. I was standing on the bed and stupidly leaned into it. One of the blades (why, yes, it was in motion) conked me on the head and I fell on to the bed. It got me good, I was cut, dazed and more than a bit embarrassed. That's when my ex started freaking out. Had to reassure her and restore her, despite the blood, pain and almost being knocked out I was the one doing the comforting. Had to be the one to man up, lick my own wounds and press forward, for six years.
Maybe I'll just hate on Jeff Lynne instead.
I give you an example of why I think he's a hack who ruins careers.
Dave Edmunds, before he met Jeff Lynne.
Dave Edmunds, after
Who would have made a better Wilbury, Jeff Lynne or Eric Clapton?
Even George Harrison, on his death bed, asked Jeff Lynne not to ruin his last record with over produced synthesizers, over processed drums and unnecessary strings. Jeff Lynne did not listen, letting his ego getting in the way of his friend's wishes. George heard the critics rip apart the sound of Got My Mind Set on You and did not want a repeat.
Instead, we got Brainwashed.
Not going to complain about the lack of comments here, yet. I know someone is reading this!
There, I feel better already.
Remembering what the ceiling fan did to my head, years ago. I was standing on the bed and stupidly leaned into it. One of the blades (why, yes, it was in motion) conked me on the head and I fell on to the bed. It got me good, I was cut, dazed and more than a bit embarrassed. That's when my ex started freaking out. Had to reassure her and restore her, despite the blood, pain and almost being knocked out I was the one doing the comforting. Had to be the one to man up, lick my own wounds and press forward, for six years.
Maybe I'll just hate on Jeff Lynne instead.
I give you an example of why I think he's a hack who ruins careers.
Dave Edmunds, before he met Jeff Lynne.
Dave Edmunds, after
Who would have made a better Wilbury, Jeff Lynne or Eric Clapton?
Even George Harrison, on his death bed, asked Jeff Lynne not to ruin his last record with over produced synthesizers, over processed drums and unnecessary strings. Jeff Lynne did not listen, letting his ego getting in the way of his friend's wishes. George heard the critics rip apart the sound of Got My Mind Set on You and did not want a repeat.
Instead, we got Brainwashed.
Not going to complain about the lack of comments here, yet. I know someone is reading this!
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Talking to the trees
Started cramming for IWPS. Been in the back room, rehearsing. I doubt memorization will happen, but I'm working on timing, having some of the poem in my head so I can flip pages with no one noticing. Asking for advice of what to use, getting good feedback. Beverly lent me her copy of Taylor Mali's chapbook on slam, and I actually used one of the methods at open mic last night. Read one poem that others have said I should do, then Scott called me to the mic for another one. I was ready for that. Even did another one later. He's helping too. More back room tonight.
My son's teacher emailed to say he'd been hit by another student while in speech therapy. Seems the kid was sitting next to him and just punched him in the face. Everything's ok, but this triggered all kinds of bad feelings in me. It's not like he's being beat up on the bus or having his lunch money taken. But I worry about my son being non verbal and unable to tell us if something hurts, or is wrong, or if he's uncomfortable in a situation. He has very little malice in him and he does not know how to defend himself or say stop.
Trying to refinance the house. In need of a document my ex said she signed as part of our divorce decree. I do not have it. There's only a short window of time I have to get this done and I'm not looking forward to potentially making a few phones calls to attorneys.
Anyway. IWPS is two weeks away and there's still time to DONATE.
My son's teacher emailed to say he'd been hit by another student while in speech therapy. Seems the kid was sitting next to him and just punched him in the face. Everything's ok, but this triggered all kinds of bad feelings in me. It's not like he's being beat up on the bus or having his lunch money taken. But I worry about my son being non verbal and unable to tell us if something hurts, or is wrong, or if he's uncomfortable in a situation. He has very little malice in him and he does not know how to defend himself or say stop.
Trying to refinance the house. In need of a document my ex said she signed as part of our divorce decree. I do not have it. There's only a short window of time I have to get this done and I'm not looking forward to potentially making a few phones calls to attorneys.
Anyway. IWPS is two weeks away and there's still time to DONATE.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Peeking where you do not want to see
Any ideas what my neighbor was doing up with his garden hose at 6:30 this morning? I heard the spray running but it was too dark to see what was going on.
They're a strange bunch. A lot of yelling about putting the other person in jail. Last week one of their cars were broken into so we were subjected to a lot of yelling at 1AM. The police were not called, and that brings up more questions. Some of which you may not want answered.
The house is a rental and there have been many people moving in and out of there in the past few years, some barely last a couple of weeks. I liked the previous tenants that lived there. They did a lot of yard work and seemed friendly enough, even their rottweiler stopped growling at me when I got home from work. It's not that I was afraid of the dog or anything, he was tied up, but it reminded me of my first marriage.
They're a strange bunch. A lot of yelling about putting the other person in jail. Last week one of their cars were broken into so we were subjected to a lot of yelling at 1AM. The police were not called, and that brings up more questions. Some of which you may not want answered.
The house is a rental and there have been many people moving in and out of there in the past few years, some barely last a couple of weeks. I liked the previous tenants that lived there. They did a lot of yard work and seemed friendly enough, even their rottweiler stopped growling at me when I got home from work. It's not that I was afraid of the dog or anything, he was tied up, but it reminded me of my first marriage.
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