Merry Ex-Mas

First Christmas without a wife in three years. Not fun. Though, it is much cheaper and there isn't the problem of deciding when to spend what time at what house. For that, I am at least a tad thankful. But being alone at the Holidays, not cool.
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Am I the only one bothered by the fact that people call a Van Dyke (beard around the mouth) a Goatee (just hair on the chin)? It's little stuff like that that kind of baffles me. Why are we calling things by their wrong name? Or does it matter. Can we just say that it has been renamed? I don't know. I think it just goes to show what a neurotic pain in the ass I am. The bottom line is the time has passed, so buy a razor 90's man. The earrings, the goatees (van dykes), even the tatts and the piercings....that shit is all done. Then again, what did we move to? Yellow bracelets? Maybe holding on to old trends isnt such a bad idea. I myself wear a pinky ring (family heirloom), and I think this should be the new trend. All in favor, say "fuggedaboudit".
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West Wing is an amazing show. Smart writing, great characters, fine acting. The show moves lightening fast, and it really takes a sharp mind to keep up with it. Damnit, that's a good show. If you havent been watching it, get on Netflix, and start renting the first season. It is as addicting as 24 was to me. Just smart, smart writing. Tonight Bravo runs about 5 in a row, including one that was made specifically after 9/11 that has nothing to do with the plot, but just addresses the issue of terrorism. Just a smart discussion that really could have been educational to alot of people who didnt know how to act after it all went down. Should have been required viewing in high schools and red states.
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Here is an interesting article. It appears some Brits decided it was ok to vacation in Indonesia mere days after a giant tsunami killed 120,000 people. I guess they are living according to the new edict set down by the Bush White House: "If you don't go out and get a tan, you let the tsunamis win!"
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How come Donald Duck wears a coat but no pants, but after he takes a shower, he wears a towel around his waist? And Porky Pig, he always wore a coat, but no pants too. This all seems much more distrubing then just no clothes at all, doesnt it? And what about Bugs Bunny? He rolled around naked, and was always dressing up in women's clothing and kissing Elmer Fudd on the mouth. Could he have been gay? Always had a carrot in his mouth, too. All very suspicious....
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You ever go to Vegas, and someone wants you to put 20 bucks on black for em at the roulette table? Or play a hand of Blackjack for em? Sure, Im happy to do it. Im so happy to do it, I can tell you the result before I even leave - you lost. Sorry.