tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19980592566578419372012-01-03T11:44:45.924-05:00Irregular and moderately humorous (an unabashedly mediocre blog)DZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11062720952751436450noreply@blogger.comBlogger551100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998059256657841937.post-58218003762745314142011-12-06T10:44:00.001-05:002011-12-06T12:54:19.711-05:00

The torture for me is over... finally.  EPL Table - Dec 5, 2012 With little mystery left as to the fate of Wigan Athletic's EPL status (despite not having even passed the mid-season/ December break yet), I can therefore begin the process of determining what may be next for me as a fan of English Premier League Football.  It is with some regret (but more relief) that I must remove myself

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Hopefully all of us had that sweet-spot time in our lives when we retained the joy of the insular and innocent phase of early childhood, yet were old enough to begin to view and appreciate the larger, mature world around us with an inquisitive sense of wonder. I place this time in my life at approximately ages 7 to 12, which dates approximately 1974-1979.  For most at the time, the singular most

DZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11062720952751436450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998059256657841937.post-60474581648107598712011-08-04T15:44:00.001-04:002011-08-19T14:56:07.593-04:00

My forward inertia, weakened by time and poor short-term memory, relents and backward I go, as if some addiction-addled junkie. Someone should really put me out of my misery or at least attempt an intervention. "Hi, my name's DZ, and...  I'm a Wigan Athletic fan." **sobs openly** Only while writing this do I realize the expected catharsis of openly stating my problem is instead serving to

DZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11062720952751436450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998059256657841937.post-24083953586681205162011-04-05T10:47:00.000-04:002011-04-05T10:47:11.491-04:00

Why hast God forsaken us?  Photo by Richard Carson, Reuters I really want to believe there's a terrific payoff somewhere down the road for the players, coach, and fans of Butler University Men's Basketball team because I'm left wondering just how the universe, in it's infinite and expansive wisdom, saw fit to allow, on one of the biggest sporting stages in these 50 states, the worst display

DZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11062720952751436450noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998059256657841937.post-35214486073560408392011-02-21T13:25:00.000-05:002011-02-21T13:25:01.365-05:00

This is the Presidential aesthetic circa 1840: Sweet Georgia Brown, them's some bomb-ass sideburns Marty.  Judging by the entire coiffure, I'm guessing this photo was taken at approximately 4:43am.

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In a recent story by Sky Sports News, the writer asks whether 36 year-old Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs would possibly see his waning football days out in the United States via the MLS League.  Despite mentioning his favorable opinion of living in the U.S., he doesn't shed much light on whether he would seek gainful employment on the pitch. As a fan of Giggs and an admirer of his career

DZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11062720952751436450noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998059256657841937.post-56650608659559556532010-02-25T11:36:00.000-05:002010-02-25T11:36:10.593-05:00

OK, I'll admit it - I've had a great winter. Atypical and surprisingly enjoyable. Largely fueled by a return to snowskiing after many years layoff, and the best natural winter snow conditions I've seen in Lower Michigan for several years, I can say that 8 skiing days and the occassional sledding run makes for an enjoyable winter. So much so that I've developed a 'wintersports me': a somewhat

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I noticed something last night - something perhaps I don't like - something about myself for which I am both perturbed and somewhat stubbornly unwavering.  Watching the Winter Olympics with some friends, I mentioned (with some residual anger), that I can't root for a certain athlete. Not until 'she gets it'. 'Getting it' means showing contrition for a stupid move that was seen by all the globe in

DZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11062720952751436450noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998059256657841937.post-29534032742728016252010-01-20T09:40:00.003-05:002010-01-20T09:44:19.672-05:00

Dear Board of Directors - Hulman and Company: As a native Hoosier and lifetime Indy 500 fan (primarily and Indycar Series supporter second despite them being close relatives), I track with great passion the sport's changes as how they may affect the Indy 500 first, and the remainder of the sport next. Mr. Tony George's resignation from the board is the final shovel of "not good" that has tipped

DZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11062720952751436450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998059256657841937.post-57957614113270665892009-12-15T11:05:00.011-05:002009-12-15T12:58:24.185-05:00

It's agreed that little can be gained by debating the morality of Mr. Woods' extramarital dalliances, although it can be argued that to discuss the effects that these events have on the worlds of golf, sports, and popular culture, is of a different matter entirely.  That is the intention of this article. All too often it seems we find (perhaps fairly or unfairly) our 'heroes' let us down, but

DZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11062720952751436450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998059256657841937.post-6617901834096118172009-12-03T14:52:00.005-05:002009-12-03T15:42:23.159-05:00

In the wake of recent insinuations and allegations regarding Mr. Tiger Woods and his personal life, the "Where There's Smoke, There's Fire" crew have apparently been proven right. I've recently recalled the Nike ad of the late 1980s in which 'Sir" Charles Barkley claimed "I am not a role model."  At the time I was a huge Philly 76ers fan (mainly because of my worship of Dr. J) and was both

DZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11062720952751436450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998059256657841937.post-41000130179171981282009-11-10T11:49:00.001-05:002009-11-10T11:55:12.568-05:00

Somebody just said it's been over a month since my last post.   By golly, they're right.  I'll just have to come up with something interesting now won't I?  Hmmm let me seeee...  OK, Current Events will be the category... I have a friend who is getting a very sensitive operation on his male appendages this week.  I don't find any humor in it whatsoever.   OK, maybe a little, but I think the

DZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11062720952751436450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998059256657841937.post-48178463142367979902009-09-22T09:53:00.005-04:002009-09-22T10:29:53.594-04:00

My computer crashed 4 days ago and I got it back last night.Pros = I lost nearly no data, I have a newfound respect for being a diligent backer-up, I can resume working, I can again enjoy some leisurely computing moments such as these, and I will not be trying to input some inane status update via my phone.Cons = I have a newfound fear of this happening again with MUCH worse results, I've lost

DZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11062720952751436450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998059256657841937.post-53048964963778134522009-09-09T16:43:00.002-04:002009-09-09T16:48:13.187-04:00

Sorry, but just posting for the sake of posting really. Haven't fallen off the Earth, haven't been incarcerated, just sayin' "Hi, I'm here, but I got nuthin". Guess that's neither good nor bad, so there you go.I will say I wish I was going to LebowskiFest in Chicago this coming week... See Ya 'Round!DZ

DZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11062720952751436450noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998059256657841937.post-28243889331466465432009-08-17T10:03:00.002-04:002009-08-17T10:46:35.641-04:00

For me, summer is not magical anymore. Ironically, I noticed this while watching our kids and friends' kids, with grouped effort and at great energy expense, joyfully make huge waves in their swimming pool. It took me back in time for a few moments...I can say that during my childhood and even up into my early 20s, my body, mind, and soul appeared to be on that wonderful rhythm which followed

DZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11062720952751436450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998059256657841937.post-15899833462988240392009-08-03T10:36:00.006-04:002009-08-03T11:11:57.687-04:00

Summer is winding down (although some may argue it never got started around here) and with it comes that time each year when we contract into our family and set about planning more structured time management. It's not easy because summer is (and should be, by my way of thinking) typified by free and easy times with significantly less regimentation. My lawn is a great example of that.Now is the

DZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11062720952751436450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998059256657841937.post-18990703247119352152009-07-17T10:56:00.001-04:002009-07-17T10:57:46.140-04:00

Quickie '3-hitter' list of things I like about my summer so far:1. Not hot. 72, light breeze, and sun is perfect for me.2. Vacation was great and the kids also seem to be having a good summer break - trying new activities and learning new things. (Thanks Lynners!)3. Coaching the winning 2nd and 3rd grade girls' team in GYSO (soccer) league this summer. The kids went nuts when they won with a

DZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11062720952751436450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998059256657841937.post-84153013812809337462009-06-23T14:58:00.005-04:002009-06-23T17:13:53.457-04:00

OK, last week was spent vacationing (to my extreme delight) with my wife and kids and I'd have to say it was darned near perfect. Weather, travel, lodging, events, eats, etc., all smoothly flowing and delightful.Oh, except for automobile traveling which revealed some things I'd rather not have seen...You guessed it - A Compendium of Car Travel Beefs...Chief Beef #1. (and I DO mean the BIG #1 on

DZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11062720952751436450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998059256657841937.post-32024958338067424592009-06-05T09:45:00.005-04:002009-06-05T10:14:11.620-04:00

Now I love a good double entendre as much as anyone, but I saw pic this on the Indycar.com website News page this morning and laughed... hard.They even noted the double entendre on the website. I'm sure there are adults in that very newsroom (or wherever their news is made) having a good laugh at the pic and the triple entendre it carries. Without his expression, you could not have warped to

DZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11062720952751436450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998059256657841937.post-65635192684870579202009-06-01T09:50:00.020-04:002009-06-01T11:31:50.464-04:00

It has taken nearly a week for my body to regulate itself from the majestic debauchery that was Thursday, May 21st through Monday, May 25th, 2009. Six and one half days to recover from four and one half days of fun. Regardless of economy, the brain continues to write checks the body can't cash.This downward spiral - annual Indy debauchery - leading to premature aging - leading to lower

DZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11062720952751436450noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998059256657841937.post-38312162689663971172009-05-18T12:18:00.009-04:002009-05-18T17:15:43.019-04:00

OK kiddos, we are scant days away from departure to Indy for the most glorious day on an Indycar fan's calendar (No, not the mid-winter's magazine release of a scantily clad Danica in Florida), it's time for the Indy 500 y'all!As a primer, I was fortunate to have some business connections that allowed me access this past Friday (Fast Friday II), to the stables of Andretti Green Racing. Yes, yes,

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That once a year phenomenon is upon us! In addition to the very easy and clear rules set forth by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway found here, here are my tips to survive and thrive in Indy next weekend:Camping/Thronging- If you’re camping around the track, or thronging along Georgetown on Saturday night, it WILL be noisy until 3:30am, dirty or very likely muddy with all manner of fluids, crowded

DZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11062720952751436450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998059256657841937.post-41432495992056419962009-05-13T10:29:00.004-04:002009-05-13T12:13:47.391-04:00

I made an off-handed post similar to this once on Facebook and for some reason, and due to a recent special event (an 80s Prom at our local watering hole), I thought of it again for this blog.A 21 year old's Compendium of Mysterious Terms...Betamax, Intellivision, Leaded or Unleaded?, That's bogue", Commodore 64, Watergate, Love Canal, 3 Mile Island, "You Meathead!", Sea Monkeys, Pet Rock, Datsun

DZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11062720952751436450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998059256657841937.post-21095402834997671412009-05-11T09:28:00.011-04:002009-05-11T10:32:53.696-04:00

'Greens' (thumbs up), 'Yellows' - (thumbs sideways), and 'Reds' - (thumbs down) for the following events of note from Indy 500 qualifying - Days 1 and 2...Firstly I must give a big, huge, Green Flag to Alex "Pink" Lloyd for not only his unabashed embracing of his sponsor's glowing pinkness (cue: 'Money' by Pink Floyd), but also his cannonball-cojones-run on Pole day that got him into the first 11

DZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11062720952751436450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998059256657841937.post-55067718669524559922009-05-10T23:48:00.011-04:002009-05-11T09:27:38.180-04:00

Big weekend of qualifying with Helio and Briscoe of Penske 1-2, Franchitti of Target/Ganassi fills out the front row. Alex "Pink" Lloyd bumped in the first 11 and Scott Sharp's Panther Patron car, scrambled through the tech inspection line before the gun sounded the end of Sunday's attempts, bumped into the 22nd slot yesterday.Townsend Bell is the newest Indy 500 entry, but his ride is with KV

DZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11062720952751436450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998059256657841937.post-61203389048261666132009-05-08T10:27:00.004-04:002009-05-11T09:03:17.899-04:00

A funeral is on my schedule for today.My uncle, who meant a great deal to his family and friends, died this past Monday morning peacefully in his sleep after an illness of several months that gradually weakened him. He had just celebrated his 60th wedding anniversary with his wife Vivian on Friday the 1st of May.I knew my Uncle Louie as a warm, kind, and loving uncle whose time spent with his

DZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11062720952751436450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998059256657841937.post-44612178326221564292009-05-04T11:34:00.005-04:002009-05-07T09:15:01.277-04:00

OK, now it's getting scary. I'm right again and, just so you know, me being right three times in a row about anything borders on 'end of days' type stuff. Although, if you chronologically insert my pick for the Kentucky Derby from Saturday, I've already broken the string.Back to my regurgitated Indy 500 Entry List to further display my Raymond Babbit-like intuition:INDY 500 ENTRY LIST: DRIVER

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Shuffle up and deal.As the game for qualifications at Indy tightens, so does the focus on the 'who, what, when, how...'Entries will be shuffled and changed, and deals made almost daily in the run-up to Indy and I'll attempt to keep you abreast of the changes by modifying the original IMS entry list and part of my original post as reference (and also to score my predictions for those twists and

DZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11062720952751436450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998059256657841937.post-57090213208641505672009-04-24T09:49:00.034-04:002009-04-24T15:26:12.029-04:00

Milka Duno, whom I'll describe as Venezuelan Indycar hotness (and also oft dubbed 'moving chicane'), has been inserted into the #23/23t Dreyer and Reinbold entry for the Kansas race and quite likely Indy 500. Not much of a surprise really, but I will accept a half-point for getting this one right in my previous predictions.Milka is known off the track for her abbreviated past in sports-car racing

DZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11062720952751436450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998059256657841937.post-64673610034097642762009-04-21T08:34:00.012-04:002009-04-25T22:42:27.096-04:00

No, not Mattel's latest prognostication toy, but the annual gala racing event which highlights my year, The Indy 500. The Magic 33 refers to the number of drivers on the starting grid each year (save for a few oddities like 1911 through 1933, 1979, and 1997).The timing of the 2009 entry list release was perfect yesterday as I could print it, take it with me to lunch, and pour over. To date

DZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11062720952751436450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998059256657841937.post-58998719884955072072009-04-20T10:05:00.006-04:002009-04-20T11:09:31.111-04:00

In a TV interview, I once heard Jerry Lee Lewis speak of the very entertaining movie about his life, (Great Balls of Fire) saying in his Memphian-southern drawl, "the only thing they got right was gettin' it wrong". I've always loved that quote and thought about it again when I read the headline for this CNN Columbine follow-up story. My concerns become elevated when time reveals truth more

DZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11062720952751436450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998059256657841937.post-5668845218678315992009-04-12T21:31:00.003-04:002009-04-12T22:51:35.227-04:00

Easter Sunday.Masters Sunday. Having played golf since the age of 8, I typically pause on a day like Masters Sunday to think of how much sports, and in particular golf, has meant to me. The sport of golf and my participation in it is as close to a second nature as there is for me. I've been golfing so long, I barely remember a time when I didn't. Masters Sunday typically gives me a chance to

DZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11062720952751436450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998059256657841937.post-20400593280405961262009-04-07T16:16:00.004-04:002009-04-07T16:25:09.648-04:00

This is a companion post to one I've made other places that celebrates the terrific TV ad series by documentarian Errol Morris for Miller Beer circa 1998-2005. Simply enjoyable and very effective ads that combine artistic cinematography with excellent copy and voice-over. Below is a fairly representative sample of the 80-odd ads done. If you weren't a Miller beer fan before, you may find it

DZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11062720952751436450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998059256657841937.post-47634105801558146542009-03-20T09:53:00.006-04:002009-03-20T11:31:32.600-04:00

(music director, cue - Hurt, sung by Johnny Cash)"I hurt myself last night, just to see if I could feel"...No, I'm not suffering through a severe drug addiction to which the lyrics refer, and by no means am I trying to compare my latest incident with the severity of struggling with drug addiction, but by just muddling through the semi-mundane task of changing a light bulb, I hurt myself last

DZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11062720952751436450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998059256657841937.post-45645355388795361782009-03-19T11:42:00.006-04:002009-03-19T16:01:33.585-04:00

We Got a Wii last night.And by we, I do mean 'we'. Not the Royal We (mq-nsfw: movie quote - not safe for work), or we as in 'me', but we.It was an instant fam-favorite move but, with my seeming inability at this early point to stop playing, uhhh, setting up the Wii room, I now question my judgement. The Sony PS that's up in the attic has barely been touched and likely due to the fact that nobody

DZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11062720952751436450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998059256657841937.post-78759895857196248202009-01-23T09:33:00.004-05:002009-01-23T11:08:05.422-05:00

OK, so we have our very own, brand spankin' new Funky President elected on a platform of 'Change'. Being contrary to the previous administration and party, very little more than the word 'Change' was all one needed, and it was an easy sell. I've thought a fair bit about change on the more abstract level recently. Some if it started with something as benign as this: The landmark little Speedway

DZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11062720952751436450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998059256657841937.post-48888931573858642432008-12-30T10:27:00.006-05:002012-01-03T11:42:47.274-05:00

I know I have a fondness for comparative listing. I know several of my mates do as well and I can recall a time (circa 1987 you might guess if you're a faithful reader) when driving to various sporting events we'd pass the car ride by making lists of favorites or posing either/or questions to each other now more famously called 'would you rather' questions. Juvenile perhaps but it was still

DZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11062720952751436450noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998059256657841937.post-44897722092577206292008-12-16T17:15:00.014-05:002008-12-24T11:06:45.536-05:00

There has been too, too much going on since my last post to even know where to begin, so I'll simplify the process by not posting any of it and getting on with other things. I've dabbled with the 'favorites' themed post a few ago but now I thought it prudent to just give my list of all things favorite with no particular order or category. These are items that without question are indellibly

DZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11062720952751436450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998059256657841937.post-77320104225962535872008-11-26T15:24:00.004-05:002008-11-26T16:41:42.463-05:00

I'm not the type who typically makes a fairly maudlin statement like this (and those who know me will understand how rare this particular sentiment is) but I can say lately that I feel blessed. Not in any grandiose way mind you, just blessed enough recently to have slowed down my thoughts, recognized, and appreciated what we have and lost concern for what have not. The word 'blessed' is a tricky

DZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11062720952751436450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998059256657841937.post-73739851415652898542008-11-03T12:49:00.004-05:002008-11-03T15:47:20.486-05:00

Only today have I felt able to spend a little time and return to the blogosphere, but I've come not with mirth and humor, but in all seriousness with a warning - our country is in a critically tight spot and no amount of hope or change will return us to the way it was. In fact, my generation (commmonly known as Generation X) as well as Generation Y, as predicted back in college, may be the first

DZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11062720952751436450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998059256657841937.post-74632935034459269342008-09-26T10:29:00.007-04:002008-09-29T10:16:06.837-04:00

You'll pardon me while I tell a long story, won't you?Wednesday, September 24, 2008 is a day I won't forget and I'll get back to it, but first...To understand what growing up a boy in the 1970s in Indiana meant, you have to imagine a time before all the daily hustle and bustle, before all the distractions, before all internet, satellite, DSL, DVD, VCR, and cable TV (5 channels on the dial), when

DZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11062720952751436450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998059256657841937.post-7871489502884622602008-09-10T15:10:00.004-04:002008-09-10T16:18:34.291-04:00

Tom Watson - 1982 - chip in at the 17th, final round, US Open at Pebble BeachAs a young man with much interest in golf at the time, watching live this day brought another moment where one player inspired many with a display of guts, guile, and faith despite playing a ragged-edged final round of Major Championship golf.Nicklaus started the final day mid-pack, but with birdies on 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7

DZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11062720952751436450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998059256657841937.post-38259034968681234772008-09-09T16:56:00.007-04:002008-09-10T15:09:22.339-04:00

Weird.Maybe it's the advent of the NFL season or that summer is winding down or because I typically eat quiet lunches alone, but recently I've had these odd recollections of sports moments pop into my head. I'm not sure why they've started showing up, but it made me think of several that are my favorites.Over the next few weeks, I'll be smattering in a few moments that have stood out to me. Not

DZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11062720952751436450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998059256657841937.post-48942377157732572612008-08-20T10:40:00.004-04:002008-08-20T11:04:43.613-04:00

Hey.Yep, two days ago was my birthday. 41 as the title alludes to.The title reminds me of the phonetic cipher-type of righting I oh-kay-shun-alley like two yous.Hear gose,For tea won. Knot a tree-men-does numb-her, butt won that is plant-he big form-hee. Eye guest-hat Eye half know choice, buh-tit seams a caws four paws. War-and-tee has run out Eye sup-hose sew it's kare-full may-ten-ants

DZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11062720952751436450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998059256657841937.post-45945631411545650072008-08-11T15:14:00.004-04:002008-08-11T15:41:16.767-04:00

While I very much enjoy the absurdity of The Onion, I'm fairly certain I could also write these stories. Maybe everyone thinks they are gifted with the requisite sardonic wit as well, but I really think if someone actually gets paid and makes a satisfactory living from it, I'm quite sure I've got a potential career path change just waiting for me. Here are some sample headlines I've just created

DZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11062720952751436450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998059256657841937.post-18050972485456121192008-07-18T11:05:00.017-04:002011-04-06T08:56:10.275-04:00

Ahhhh, well, so anyway, back to life... Neither a post to complete the holiday weekend passed nor a vacation summary. I thank you for not judging my lack of persistence with the previous posts. Suffice to say both were quite enjoyable, well-paced, and the details of which are too numerous and minute to make for good reading (I'd like to think no matter the writing talent). The chief result

DZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11062720952751436450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998059256657841937.post-13210124671612149992008-07-12T12:10:00.003-04:002008-07-13T20:36:38.827-04:00

OK so I'm going to forego the boring details of Part II of the previous weekend to bring you this important announcement:I'm on vacation and hoping to have something good for you to read very soon (with pics).PS: I may or may not follow through.L8r

DZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11062720952751436450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998059256657841937.post-12359132184257029472008-07-07T10:19:00.006-04:002008-07-07T16:05:32.341-04:00

This recently passed holiday weekend was quite fun. For me, anyway. Can't speak for the rest of me clan.Our little town has quite a group of 'to-dos' during the Fourth, and this year, since the actual holiday was on Friday, the celebrating in earnest started Thursday night and ran right up to Sunday evening. While the music rocks at Rothbury, the family fun rolls all weekend long in

DZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11062720952751436450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998059256657841937.post-85402237769286321502008-06-27T09:31:00.006-04:002008-06-27T12:01:05.338-04:00

I call 'No Fair'.OK, so there they are. Right in front.All the bighugegorgeousbrightshinynew flat screen TVs right there in the front of Sam's Club just calling to you, singing to you, pleading with you to pull the trigger with that stimulus check and call that buddy with a pickup truck to come help you bring home your new purchase. The once proud and famous 'free-food-sampler' ladies in the

DZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11062720952751436450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998059256657841937.post-80939591352053409942008-06-17T22:15:00.005-04:002008-06-25T08:20:20.814-04:00

Ok, so here I am now a full 4 months removed from my first post and 3 months, 2 weeks from my most recent. Yeah, I guess the time flew, juices done flowed, and various other what-have-you signaling that my venture into bloggin' was clearly nothing more than another part-time hobby. I could have cared less about it when the spring and all it's distractions showed up a knockin' all at the same time

DZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11062720952751436450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998059256657841937.post-21715030378683680292008-02-28T12:14:00.005-05:002008-07-13T19:32:13.407-04:00

OK peeps, springtime on this ol marble is looking much, much brighter for me.IndyCar has mended its rift and more cars than I can remember will be on the grid this season driving what amounts to the fastest and most competitive formula in all of autoracing.For all of you who are also race fans with me will say "I know", but stop for a minute and think about that.Fastest AND Most Competitive.Think

DZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11062720952751436450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998059256657841937.post-64278380415184321382008-02-27T17:24:00.002-05:002008-02-27T17:35:10.979-05:00

Let's check your prostate.I know he's probably got the worst end of the deal, but really, what's with the phrases they use in this situation like, "Let me know if something doesn't feel right" or "Try to relax".Yeah. That's one that's far from helping me relax. I don't mind saying that I'm tight as a drum and you're going to have to work a bit down there. I apologize for nothing Herr

DZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11062720952751436450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998059256657841937.post-58368816813407798802008-02-19T08:51:00.002-05:002008-02-19T09:01:11.808-05:00

OK, so those of you who called your bookie last night and put a sawbuck down on me feeling better after tennis last night, you win! So at 4:1, you may now reap the great $40 reward.I am actually feeling better. Even up to the moment I had to set foot in my vehicle to drive to the tennis facility, I was sure I'd better served (no pun intended) to stay on the couch or even in bed at 7:00pm.After

DZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11062720952751436450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998059256657841937.post-38601523430774218592008-02-18T14:18:00.000-05:002008-02-18T14:41:45.667-05:00

OK, so despite the potential for whinyness this post's title may contain, you ventured in. Good for you. Good for you because not only were you bold, but you were also correct. If you're the type of person who's thrilled at being right, or more specifically one who delights in being a problem-solver, read no further. You will not enjoy it. As the pop bottle top often reads, 'Thanks and Try

DZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11062720952751436450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998059256657841937.post-13765102734175642152008-02-14T09:53:00.000-05:002008-02-14T10:10:23.085-05:00

OK, like I need another distraction, right? I just can't not think that something I say may be of value and to post it somehow validates that fact. Sort of a self-fulfilling theory really, but being the seeker of control that I am, this blog allows me a slice of space where I can just be. DZ's Place 2B. I like that. Also, this is a test to see how things look. Don't be alarmed by font changes and

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