Christmas in July

I’ve written about this before, but what the hell is up with retailers these days? Maybe it’s just me, but stores seem to be using different calendars than the rest of us. First it was the “End of Summer Sale” at American Eagle on July 5th. Is it too much to ask to be able … More Christmas in July

Gimme Gimme Gimme

I stopped by Toys ‘R Us last week while I was out with Aidan. We walked around for about 10 minutes, and he probably said “I want that” roughly 43 times. Cars, books, Transformers, bikes, Play-doh – it didn’t really matter what it was, he just wanted it. I thought “Oh my God, my son … More Gimme Gimme Gimme

Things I Hate

Do you know what I hate?I hate it when I go into the small bathroom at work, and the guy who was there just before me made it smell really bad, but I put up with it and go pee, but then when I’m washing my hands another guy comes in and smells the bad … More Things I Hate

My New Fitness Plan

I have struggled for years with a desire to have a great physique. Let’s be honest, if I have abs, they’re hiding beneath a few layers of subcutaneous fat. The last time I had muscles was the summer of 1992 when I was making concrete lawn ornaments, and even those modest biceps disappeared within weeks … More My New Fitness Plan

Recent Movie Reviews

Just thought I’d post some thoughts on a few movies I’ve watched over the past week.The Bourne UltimatumI love the Bourne trilogy, and the third might be the strongest of the set. Jason Bourne is my new role model – he’s extremely intelligent, focused, driven, and can kill people in a variety of innovative ways. … More Recent Movie Reviews