Sunday, December 14, 2008

Flotsam and jetsam

It's been all quiet on the western front lately, but now I'm breaking radio silence after a nearly two-month hiatus. No real reason for going off the grid, just haven't made it happen lately.

So, what have I learned over the last eight weeks? Well...

  • The period between the election and the new president-elect taking office is less than 11 weeks but feels like an eternity. (Thank you, still-president Bush.)
  • During a robbery, telling someone to move to a different spot means you're also guilty of kidnapping and gives you about 15 years in prison. (Thank you, OJ.)
  • Becoming the governor of Illinois makes you more likely to end up in prison (50%) than murdering someone does (48%.) (Thank you, Jon Stewart.)
  • When opening a wine bottle, mistaking the vintage for the price tag can make a seeming $19.99 bottle of champagne actually cost you $389. (Thank you, The Dentist Brothers.)
  • Oolong tea is good and green tea is ridiculous. (Thank you, Jennifer Stanchina.)
  • The iPhone is actually as slick as can be. (Thank you, Captain Obvious.)
  • You should always strive to spend more time barefoot. (Thank you, Joy of Rediscovery.)
  • The financial meltdown means that a vacation in Vegas is cheaper than ever. (Thank you, Housing Bubble.)
  • James Bond becomes bitter and vengeful with age. (Thank you, Daniel Craig.)
  • Keynesian economics are back. (Thank you, Self-Imploding Markets.)
  • Without Woo-Girls, tiny cowboy hats would only be worn by tiny cowboys. (Thank you, Barney Stinson.)
  • Southern California now catches fire every year. (Thank you, Rich-and-famous-people-living-there-so-we-have-a-reason-to-care.)
  • Wearing your shirt with the back of the collar straight up is an effective way to broadcast your douchebaggery. (Thank you, Scottsdale Douchebags.)
  • Living in the desert for four years makes you think gray skies are beautiful. (Thank you, Scarcity of Clouds.)
  • Cyndi Lauper has a sense of humor. (Thank you, The Hives.)
  • Facebook is great for finding old friends, but I still suck at actually keeping in touch with them. (Thank you, Unyielding Reality.)

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