Happy Tuesday

At least it's not Monday!

An old friend stopped in to say hello today. That brightened my mood.

Friday's Feast

Friday's Feast 148 (#2 for me)

Appetizer
Fill in the blank: The best thing about where I live is _________________…

the small town atmosphere. Of course it can be a bad thing, but most of the time it's great.

Soup
Create a new name for a deodorant (like “Flower Fresh” or “Shower Scent”).

Funk-away

Salad
What was the last piece of software you installed onto your computer?

I just installed Adobe ImageStyler on my new laptop. It's a rocking piece of software that Adobe shouldn't have stopped supporting.

Main Course
If you were to receive a superlative award today beginning with the words ”Most likely to…”, what would the rest of the phrase say?

...take on a new project. I have a problem saying NO.

Dessert
What two colors do you like to wear together?

Uhh... I dunno. I've never been accused of having much fashion sense.

Global Warming Argument

This video, which I found at my friend, Jimmy Powell's blog, gives a great argument about all sides of the global warming issue. I challenge you all to watch it and share it on your blog or via email.



Interesting Argument About Global Warming - Watch more free videos

NASCAR Central

Jr moves to Hendrick Racing

A lot of Jr fans are revolting because he's moving to Hendrick Motorsports. Big fat hairy deal. He went with the team that stands to give him the best results. It was the right choice for him, and I'd be willing to bet that any one of his fans that is upset about this move would've done the exact same thing if they were in his shoes.

Think about it like this, Jr fans:


DEI=not winning
Hendrick team=winning
Jr=unwelcome at DEI
Jr=welcome at Hendrick

Add all that up and you get Jr driving for Rick Hendrick. I'm not a Jr fan and I see it. Take a step back and you will too.

Vocabulary Test

Your Vocabulary Score: B-

You have a zealous love for the English language, and many find your vocabulary edifying. Don't fret that you didn't get every word right, your vocabulary can be easily ameliorated!

How's Your Vocabulary?

Friday's Feast

Shamelessly stolen from my friend Mick.

Appetizer
What do you consider to be the ultimate snack food?

Torlilla chips with a great salsa.

Soup
On a scale of 1 to 10 (with 10 as highest), about how popular is your last name?

I would say 1 or 2. Not that many Rices out there.

Salad
Who is your all-time favorite sitcom character, and why?

Frank Barone from Everybody Loves Raymond. "Holy crap!" He is my hero.

Main Course
Do you shop online? If so, name some sites you like to browse for goodies.

I do way too much shopping online. Amazon.com, woot.com, and any other bargain site I run across.

Dessert
Fill in the blank: I think ___________ should be ___________.

I think VACATIONS should be LONGER! Can I get an AMEN?

You Belong in Rome

You're a big city soul with a small town heart Which is why you're attracted to the romance of Rome Strolling down picture perfect streets, cappuccino in hand And gorgeous Italian people - could life get any better?

What City Do You Belong In?

Musical Rediscovery

On somewhat of a whim I purchased R.E.M. The Best of the I.R.S. Years 1982-1987 And I Feel Fine... last night at the local Wal-Hell. I've always liked R.E.M., but I admit that I got into their music later in their catalog, mostly the late 80's and early 90's releases. I don't know why I never really went back and listened to their early stuff, especially since one of my friends back then was the world's biggest R.E.M. fan.

I'm really impressed with these early songs, and I think they are touching me in a way that they wouldn't have when I was a teenager. One song in particular is speaking to me as a comment on our society, Pretty Persuasion. I'm posting the lyrics here so that you might enjoy them and seek out this album as well.

R.E.M. - Pretty Persuasion

It's what I want, hurry and buy,
All has been tried, follow reason and buy,
Cannot shuffle in this heat, it's all wrong
Try to put that on your sleeve it's all wrong it's all wrong

He's got a pretty persuasion
She's got pretty persuasion
God damn, pure confusion
She's got pretty persuasion

It's what I want, hurry and buy,
All has been tried, follow reasoning,
And I put that in this heat it's all wrong
Try to wear that on my sleeve it's all wrong all wrong

He's got a pretty persuasion
She's got pretty persuasion
God damn, pure confusion
He's got pretty persuasion

In the light I saw
Quite a scene there

It's what I want, hurry and buy,
All has been tried, follow reason and buy,
Try to put that in this heat it's all wrong
Cannot wear that on your sleeve it's all wrong it's all wrong