And now, some Genesis
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
HEY PAUL! YOU DA MAN!
I couldn't believe what I saw when I glimsped at the front page of the Oregonian today. The headline, "HEY PAUL!"
And now, some Genesis
And now, some Genesis
Friday, February 6, 2009
Separation Anxiety
I don't know if anyone else has been in the position I was in on Tuesday. If you have, I tip my hat you. If you have not there is still a one in three chance that your ticking timebomb some call an "appendix" will one day too decide its time in your body is over and it wants to move on. To those lucky one third I dedicate this story.
Chapter 1: Appendix
It all started on Tuesday morning. I woke up with pains in my sides, which comparably felt on par with having cramps after heavy exercise. You know that feeling when you're out of breath because you've just gotten up from the couch, gone to the fridge to get another beer, then go back and sit down? Yeah, that kind of physical exhaustion. I went to an interview and charmed the pants off the marketing lady interviewing me (never had a pantsless interview before, but it was better than I thought). After the interview I was in more pain, but I decided that feasting on a buffalo chicken sub would clearly assist in my constipated feeling. Later that evening the pain persisted more strongly on my right side, my appetite diminished, and around midnight I decided my pain was rising faster than it should. I did not want to go to the hospital since I am uninsured, and had been since I quit working at Critical Logic, so heading to the hospital (or what now would be the ER at 1am would be quite costly) was not high on my list of immediate desires. We spent about an hour calling Devon and my parents until we realized that by some tiny tiny loophole I am still qualified for insurance through COBRA, and that I could potentially be insured before going into the ER. Word of the wise to anyone who has relative in latter timezones, it is AWESOME. While now in Troy it is 2am Wednesday in Alaska it is 10pm Tuesday, so while I was on my way to the ER my parents were on their way to the post office to timestamp my insurace renewal forms the day prior. Will this work.....? Who knows, but it's worth a shot.
Chapter 2: Hospital
We arrive at the ER and meet my nurse, who while very nice and funny, is quite incompetent. She left me in a room for about half an hour in pain, then came back in and pressed on my left side and asked if I was feeling pain on my right. I said I was to which she looked confused about. I told her that my right side DID hurt and that she was pressing on my left. After a moment of confusion, followed by a moment of embarassment the nurse went back to work pressing on my sore side and this time getting the desired expression of grimmace from my face. The next few hours went like this: Someone comes in and asks me the same 6 questions as the person before them then leaves for 45 minutes. Repeat. Repeat. Repeat. I think my favorite time was about 4:30 when I could not sit because I was sore, I was tired, and was in the most pain I had felt all day long...and then there were drugs. Sweet, sweet, painkilling drugs. Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.................................................
Chapter 3: Appendectomy
I don't remember it, by this point I was on more drugs.
Chapter 4: Recovery
I woke up with a tan-gone-bad on my stomach, 3 holes, and apparently a body part missing. I was still sore, crazy tired, not wearing pants, but on the plus side I have the best bed in the best room on the whole floor. Corner room facing downtown Albany. The downside was my angry room mate who was growling at nurses and other staff all day/night long, and at 3am shit his bed. Literally shit his bed. Moral of this story: don't be angry or you will soil your pants. I spent a total of about 24 hours in that room in recovery eating food, watching shitty tv, listening to my room mate, and sleeping. It was enjoyable, but still being really sore was definitely a pain in the ass. I think that at least 3 dozen times I imagined Paul doing all the work that I was witnessing and I must say I'm impressed. I don't think I would have the patience to help the angry, crying, unhelpful, messy, old, etc. variety of patients that I saw with as much grace and compassion that I witnessed. Eventually though my doctor finally came and visited me (at 6am the next day) and said I was free to go. I was discharged at 11. Must give them credit for their swiftness...
Chapter 5: Aftermath
What can I say? I loves me my fruit flowers. Thanks Paul. Also thanks for everyone else that was concerned about my health.
Chapter 1: Appendix
It all started on Tuesday morning. I woke up with pains in my sides, which comparably felt on par with having cramps after heavy exercise. You know that feeling when you're out of breath because you've just gotten up from the couch, gone to the fridge to get another beer, then go back and sit down? Yeah, that kind of physical exhaustion. I went to an interview and charmed the pants off the marketing lady interviewing me (never had a pantsless interview before, but it was better than I thought). After the interview I was in more pain, but I decided that feasting on a buffalo chicken sub would clearly assist in my constipated feeling. Later that evening the pain persisted more strongly on my right side, my appetite diminished, and around midnight I decided my pain was rising faster than it should. I did not want to go to the hospital since I am uninsured, and had been since I quit working at Critical Logic, so heading to the hospital (or what now would be the ER at 1am would be quite costly) was not high on my list of immediate desires. We spent about an hour calling Devon and my parents until we realized that by some tiny tiny loophole I am still qualified for insurance through COBRA, and that I could potentially be insured before going into the ER. Word of the wise to anyone who has relative in latter timezones, it is AWESOME. While now in Troy it is 2am Wednesday in Alaska it is 10pm Tuesday, so while I was on my way to the ER my parents were on their way to the post office to timestamp my insurace renewal forms the day prior. Will this work.....? Who knows, but it's worth a shot.Chapter 2: Hospital
We arrive at the ER and meet my nurse, who while very nice and funny, is quite incompetent. She left me in a room for about half an hour in pain, then came back in and pressed on my left side and asked if I was feeling pain on my right. I said I was to which she looked confused about. I told her that my right side DID hurt and that she was pressing on my left. After a moment of confusion, followed by a moment of embarassment the nurse went back to work pressing on my sore side and this time getting the desired expression of grimmace from my face. The next few hours went like this: Someone comes in and asks me the same 6 questions as the person before them then leaves for 45 minutes. Repeat. Repeat. Repeat. I think my favorite time was about 4:30 when I could not sit because I was sore, I was tired, and was in the most pain I had felt all day long...and then there were drugs. Sweet, sweet, painkilling drugs. Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.................................................Chapter 3: Appendectomy
I don't remember it, by this point I was on more drugs.Chapter 4: Recovery
I woke up with a tan-gone-bad on my stomach, 3 holes, and apparently a body part missing. I was still sore, crazy tired, not wearing pants, but on the plus side I have the best bed in the best room on the whole floor. Corner room facing downtown Albany. The downside was my angry room mate who was growling at nurses and other staff all day/night long, and at 3am shit his bed. Literally shit his bed. Moral of this story: don't be angry or you will soil your pants. I spent a total of about 24 hours in that room in recovery eating food, watching shitty tv, listening to my room mate, and sleeping. It was enjoyable, but still being really sore was definitely a pain in the ass. I think that at least 3 dozen times I imagined Paul doing all the work that I was witnessing and I must say I'm impressed. I don't think I would have the patience to help the angry, crying, unhelpful, messy, old, etc. variety of patients that I saw with as much grace and compassion that I witnessed. Eventually though my doctor finally came and visited me (at 6am the next day) and said I was free to go. I was discharged at 11. Must give them credit for their swiftness...Chapter 5: Aftermath
What can I say? I loves me my fruit flowers. Thanks Paul. Also thanks for everyone else that was concerned about my health.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Want to give birth to your kidney?
Now it's...easier (?)...than ever!
Or if you're male,
It's not without it's detractors however as Becca, a Spokanicity member, commented, "Good god! Pooing a kidney? That can't be fun."
Or if you're male,
doctors would insert the bag into the rectum, pass it through an incision into the abdominal cavity, use laparoscopic instruments to put the kidney into the bag and seal it, and then pull it out through the anus via the string. Then they'd open the bag and transplant the kidney into the recipient.
It's not without it's detractors however as Becca, a Spokanicity member, commented, "Good god! Pooing a kidney? That can't be fun."
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
The Anthology
I'm not joking when I say I want to put together an anthology of stories retelling my/our funniest and weirdest college experiences. I'm starting a list which you guys can edit and add to. Put your intials next to your entries. Or comment, whatever.
- The 428 Shit Party (RW)
- The time Liz, Becca, and I led a gang into C/M after we drank too much Mike's (purchased by Swift) during the Miss America pageant (RW)
- Seeing embarrassing hookups at the COG the morning after a party night. Or being with friends when they see their embarrassing hookups, and laughing. (RW)
- Naked snow woman (RW)
- Living with Old Man Tom (with Becca) (RW)
- The Case of Tooley and The Hopkins Chimney (PF)
- Forecast: Golden Showers (PF)
- George, Washington (PF)
- Paul's Graduation Party (Uncensored) (PF)
- Kent versus Christian (PF)
- Spokanicity v. VD (PF)
- Thanksgiving Junior Year (PF)
- Por qué, Pepé Lopez? ¡¿POR QUÉ!? (PF)
- YURT (PF)
- The Jill and Cory secret affair. (RJ)
- Scotty doesn't know. (RJ)
- Afternoon Delight (being played at Steve and Erin, and the 428 chorus singing it while artfully arranged along the stairs). (RJ)
- The "rape" of Molly? (RJ)
- Tooley getting his lost cellphone back from a bum in exchange for beer. (RJ)
- Can we write about Swift getting picked up for drunkenly riding a bicycle even if it didn't happen to us? (RJ)
- Hat, Mickey Mouse Gloves, & St. Patrick's Day (ST)
- Pants-less Halloween with Special Appearance by Fr. Krall (RJ)
- Miss Spokane Pageant (vodka cakes, hair-dying, and "Danny Boy" singing at the after party) (RJ)
- The 428 Shit Party (RW)
- The time Liz, Becca, and I led a gang into C/M after we drank too much Mike's (purchased by Swift) during the Miss America pageant (RW)
- Seeing embarrassing hookups at the COG the morning after a party night. Or being with friends when they see their embarrassing hookups, and laughing. (RW)
- Naked snow woman (RW)
- Living with Old Man Tom (with Becca) (RW)
- The Case of Tooley and The Hopkins Chimney (PF)
- Forecast: Golden Showers (PF)
- George, Washington (PF)
- Paul's Graduation Party (Uncensored) (PF)
- Kent versus Christian (PF)
- Spokanicity v. VD (PF)
- Thanksgiving Junior Year (PF)
- Por qué, Pepé Lopez? ¡¿POR QUÉ!? (PF)
- YURT (PF)
- The Jill and Cory secret affair. (RJ)
- Scotty doesn't know. (RJ)
- Afternoon Delight (being played at Steve and Erin, and the 428 chorus singing it while artfully arranged along the stairs). (RJ)
- The "rape" of Molly? (RJ)
- Tooley getting his lost cellphone back from a bum in exchange for beer. (RJ)
- Can we write about Swift getting picked up for drunkenly riding a bicycle even if it didn't happen to us? (RJ)
- Hat, Mickey Mouse Gloves, & St. Patrick's Day (ST)
- Pants-less Halloween with Special Appearance by Fr. Krall (RJ)
- Miss Spokane Pageant (vodka cakes, hair-dying, and "Danny Boy" singing at the after party) (RJ)
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Forgotten Detroit
I thought this was a really cool site. It's a collection of picture and history of various landmark buildings in Detroit that have long since fallen into decay. Some of the buildings were clearly beautiful in their time, and good architecture shows through even after decades of abandonment and neglect.
The Michigan Central Depot is particularly impressive, as are the theaters. I've always wanted to get a chance to explore abandoned buildings, but haven't ever had much of a chance to. None of the ones in Spokane seemed particularly interesting or easily accessible. Plus, trespassing in Spokane seems like a risky idea given the police force's tendency towards shooting first and then shooting again, skipping that whole inconvenient hippie phase of "asking questions."
The Michigan Central Depot is particularly impressive, as are the theaters. I've always wanted to get a chance to explore abandoned buildings, but haven't ever had much of a chance to. None of the ones in Spokane seemed particularly interesting or easily accessible. Plus, trespassing in Spokane seems like a risky idea given the police force's tendency towards shooting first and then shooting again, skipping that whole inconvenient hippie phase of "asking questions."
Reeling Back The Years
Since we like music lists, I've seen this one a few times. Pick a song for every year of your life. Not your favorite song during that year, but a song that came out that year. If you need help, Wikipedia helps.
1984: "The Heat Is On" - Glenn Frey
1985: "Money for Nothing" - Dire Straits
1986: "Master of Puppets" - Metallica
1987: "Welcome to the Jungle" - Guns n' Roses
1988: "Do What You Want" - Bad Religion
1989: "Gouge Away" - Pixies
1990: "Enjoy the Silence" - Depeche Mode
1991: "Something in the Way" - Nirvana
1992: "Would?" - Alice in Chains
1993: "Returning the Screw" - Fugazi
1994: "Carousel" - Blink 182
1995: "The Dandy Warhols' T.V. Theme Song" - The Dandy Warhols
1996: "Dramamine" - Modest Mouse
1997: "The Mollusk" - Ween
1998: "Holland, 1945" - Neutral Milk Hotel
1999: "198d" - At The Drive-In
2000: "Salty Dog" - Flogging Molly
2001: "We Laugh Indoors" - Death Cab for Cutie
2002: "Don't Know Why" - Norah Jones
2003: "Take the Veil Cerpin Taxt" - The Mars Volta
2004: "Evil" - Interpol
2005: "I'm Shipping Up to Boston" - Dropkick Murphys
2006: "Little Lover's so Polite" - Silversun Pickups
2007: "Fluorescent Adolescent" - Arctic Monkeys
2008: "Black River Killer" - Blitzen Trapper
2009: "My Girls" - Animal Collective
1984: "The Heat Is On" - Glenn Frey
1985: "Money for Nothing" - Dire Straits
1986: "Master of Puppets" - Metallica
1987: "Welcome to the Jungle" - Guns n' Roses
1988: "Do What You Want" - Bad Religion
1989: "Gouge Away" - Pixies
1990: "Enjoy the Silence" - Depeche Mode
1991: "Something in the Way" - Nirvana
1992: "Would?" - Alice in Chains
1993: "Returning the Screw" - Fugazi
1994: "Carousel" - Blink 182
1995: "The Dandy Warhols' T.V. Theme Song" - The Dandy Warhols
1996: "Dramamine" - Modest Mouse
1997: "The Mollusk" - Ween
1998: "Holland, 1945" - Neutral Milk Hotel
1999: "198d" - At The Drive-In
2000: "Salty Dog" - Flogging Molly
2001: "We Laugh Indoors" - Death Cab for Cutie
2002: "Don't Know Why" - Norah Jones
2003: "Take the Veil Cerpin Taxt" - The Mars Volta
2004: "Evil" - Interpol
2005: "I'm Shipping Up to Boston" - Dropkick Murphys
2006: "Little Lover's so Polite" - Silversun Pickups
2007: "Fluorescent Adolescent" - Arctic Monkeys
2008: "Black River Killer" - Blitzen Trapper
2009: "My Girls" - Animal Collective
Sountrack to Paul's Life
- Opening credits: Quattro (World Drifts In) - Calexico
- Waking Up: Apache - Michael Viner's Incredible Bongo Band
- First Day at School: Hip to be Square - Huey Lewis & the News (Read: "HEY PAUL")
- Prom: Keeping Me Awake - Tarkio
- Breaking Up: Turn On Me - The Shins
- Driving: I'm Shipping Up To Boston - The Dropkick Murphy's
- Mental Breakdown: Under Pressure - David Bowie & Queen
- Life’s OK: Lately - Helio Sequence
- Falling In Love: Falling Slowly - Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova
- Fight Song: Battle of Evermore - Led Zeppelin Performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra
- Getting Back Together: Crown of Love - Arcade Fire
- Wedding: Chicago - Sufjan Stevens
- Birth of Child: Teach Your Children - Crosby, Stills, Nash
- Flashback: Comfortably Numb - Pink Floyd
- Final Battle: Your Protector - Fleet Foxes
- Death Scene: Still Beating - Josh Ritter
- Funeral Song: Requiem in D Minor, K. 626: 1. Introitus: Requiem - Mozart
- End Credits: When God Made Me - Neil Young
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Creepy Ted Haggard Video
So apparently evangelicals have the best sex? Who knew?!
This video is only 50 seconds long, but it is unbelievably creepy. Haggard gives off really odd vibes in general. It's like the repression is slowly tearing his mind into pieces.
Watch it here.
This video is only 50 seconds long, but it is unbelievably creepy. Haggard gives off really odd vibes in general. It's like the repression is slowly tearing his mind into pieces.
Watch it here.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Soundtrack to my Life
Everyone else post theirs accordingly. (Youtube links optional.)
Opening credits: Bob Dylan - Like a Rolling Stone
Waking Up: Bright Eyes - Bowl of Oranges
First Day at School: Regina Spektor - On the Radio
Falling In Love: Joseph Arthur - Honey and the Moon
Fight Song: Dropkick Murphys - Shipping Up to Boston
Breaking Up: Tegan and Sara - Where Does the Good Go
Prom: Goo Goo Dolls - Iris
Life’s OK: Feist - Mushaboom
Mental Breakdown: Mirah - Cold Cold Water
Driving: Anna Nalick - Breathe
Flashback: The Waifs - London Still
Getting Back Together: Rilo Kiley - Portions for Foxes
Wedding: Eva Cassidy - Fields of Gold
Birth of Child: Norah Jones - Seven Years
Final Battle: Rolling Stones - Gimme Shelter
Death Scene: Jack Johnson - It's All Understood
Funeral Song: The Beatles - Across the Universe
End Credits: The Killers - All These Things That I've Done
Opening credits: Bob Dylan - Like a Rolling Stone
Waking Up: Bright Eyes - Bowl of Oranges
First Day at School: Regina Spektor - On the Radio
Falling In Love: Joseph Arthur - Honey and the Moon
Fight Song: Dropkick Murphys - Shipping Up to Boston
Breaking Up: Tegan and Sara - Where Does the Good Go
Prom: Goo Goo Dolls - Iris
Life’s OK: Feist - Mushaboom
Mental Breakdown: Mirah - Cold Cold Water
Driving: Anna Nalick - Breathe
Flashback: The Waifs - London Still
Getting Back Together: Rilo Kiley - Portions for Foxes
Wedding: Eva Cassidy - Fields of Gold
Birth of Child: Norah Jones - Seven Years
Final Battle: Rolling Stones - Gimme Shelter
Death Scene: Jack Johnson - It's All Understood
Funeral Song: The Beatles - Across the Universe
End Credits: The Killers - All These Things That I've Done
Rachel says (2:53 PM):
Last month, psychologists from the University of Leicester, working with a BBC documentary team, showed that 1-year-olds not only remember but prefer music that was last played to them throughout the final trimester of their mothers' pregnancies. (Their preferences were indicated by a relaxing heart rate.)
Rachel says (2:53 PM):
i maybe take issue with what "remember" means, but that's still neato
Becca says (2:54 PM):
Yeah!
Becca says (2:54 PM):
Behbehs can be de smart
Becca says (2:54 PM):
I'm going to sabotage your behbehz
Becca says (2:55 PM):
By blasting Britney Spears in your last trimester
Rachel says (2:55 PM):
at least my babies won't get blasted with modest mouse
Becca says (2:55 PM):
DAMMIT
Rachel says (2:55 PM):
pwn
Becca says (2:55 PM):
Baby fail
Last month, psychologists from the University of Leicester, working with a BBC documentary team, showed that 1-year-olds not only remember but prefer music that was last played to them throughout the final trimester of their mothers' pregnancies. (Their preferences were indicated by a relaxing heart rate.)
Rachel says (2:53 PM):
i maybe take issue with what "remember" means, but that's still neato
Becca says (2:54 PM):
Yeah!
Becca says (2:54 PM):
Behbehs can be de smart
Becca says (2:54 PM):
I'm going to sabotage your behbehz
Becca says (2:55 PM):
By blasting Britney Spears in your last trimester
Rachel says (2:55 PM):
at least my babies won't get blasted with modest mouse
Becca says (2:55 PM):
DAMMIT
Rachel says (2:55 PM):
pwn
Becca says (2:55 PM):
Baby fail
Monday, January 26, 2009
FUCK ME TO TEARS!!!
I just had a run in with this motherfucker. Read this article. Nice to know I'm battling the immortal. THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE!!!
Christian Ellis
You guys need to watch the pilot episode of the show "Moonlight." I looked on Hulu for it unsuccessfully, but if you guys ever have a chance to watch it you must, it is hilarious and hit a little too close to home. Apparently it is on iTunes.
Friday, January 23, 2009
Who wants to travel somewhere?
Southwest has a limited but ridiculous choice of cheap flights to places until March 11th (Book by January 26 for travel by March 11, 2009 with 14-day advance purchase).
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Monday, January 19, 2009
Mad Libs
"Hi everyone -- I need a [new pair of underwear]. Please make suggestions. As of right now, I don't believe I can get a [pair of boxers] because it's not compatible with my work bizniz. My only requirement is that it must be a [thong]. I'd also prefer to look cute while using it, but that's not totally essential. And I trust you folks to know about [underwear] stuff, so...
Suggest away!"
Friday, January 16, 2009
Hi everyone -- I need a computer. Please make suggestions. As of right now, I don't believe I can get a Mac because it's not compatible with my work bizniz. My only requirement is that it must be a laptop. I'd also prefer to look cute while using it, but that's not totally essential. And I trust you folks to know about computer stuff, so...
Suggest away!
Suggest away!
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Friday, January 9, 2009
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Monday, January 5, 2009
The Continuining Story or Radar Love: A Tooley Story
Day 1:
9:27 - Got the car finally loaded and on the road
9:57 - Total shots of coffee surging through my body = 5
9:58 - Loud "what the hell have I done" sigh comes from passenger seat; I ignore as road noise.
11:03 - Witnessed first overturned car
11:04:00 - Made jerky movement pretending I'd lost control of vehicle
11:04:01 - Rubbing arm from where Devon punched me
11:14 - Enter Idaho
1:?? - Enter Montana. Upon entering the population rose from 2,108 to 2,110. Sheep population however still at a steady 2,492,268,100,184.
2:34 - Rang the bell for some delicious taco lunch in Missoula. Food served from 16 year old man/woman. Could not quite tell.
8:39 - Arrived at Billings "butt fuck" Montana. Hey, interesting fact, Joos is from there.
8:56 - Ate dinner opposite a couple of Montanans who could blend in perfectly with the best of the mullet wearing, forty drinking, toothless, meth head Spokies.
10:47 - Enter Wyoming. Note the photo is not blurry, the entire state is in perma-drunk.
11:13 - Made it to Sheridon Wyoming and rented a room for night. Wyoming is classy, the rooms come with only king size beds. In Wyoming that means they push 2 twin mattresses and charge you extra. Who'd a thunk?
9:27 - Got the car finally loaded and on the road9:57 - Total shots of coffee surging through my body = 5
9:58 - Loud "what the hell have I done" sigh comes from passenger seat; I ignore as road noise.
11:03 - Witnessed first overturned car
11:04:00 - Made jerky movement pretending I'd lost control of vehicle11:04:01 - Rubbing arm from where Devon punched me
11:14 - Enter Idaho
1:?? - Enter Montana. Upon entering the population rose from 2,108 to 2,110. Sheep population however still at a steady 2,492,268,100,184.
2:34 - Rang the bell for some delicious taco lunch in Missoula. Food served from 16 year old man/woman. Could not quite tell.8:39 - Arrived at Billings "butt fuck" Montana. Hey, interesting fact, Joos is from there.
8:56 - Ate dinner opposite a couple of Montanans who could blend in perfectly with the best of the mullet wearing, forty drinking, toothless, meth head Spokies.
10:47 - Enter Wyoming. Note the photo is not blurry, the entire state is in perma-drunk.
11:13 - Made it to Sheridon Wyoming and rented a room for night. Wyoming is classy, the rooms come with only king size beds. In Wyoming that means they push 2 twin mattresses and charge you extra. Who'd a thunk?
Goodbye Toodles and Devon!
Folks, the majority of Spokanicity resides in the city and county of Spokane no longer. It's officially the end of an era.
Welcome to the year 0 P.H.A.G.E. That's Post Hat and Gloves Era, if you were wondering.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Monday, December 29, 2008
Monday, December 22, 2008
F*$& MY LIFE!
So I am still in Spokane, and will be until Christmas Eve until around 3pm since fucking Seattle shut down due to an ice storm. So if anyone is still in town give me a jingle, I'm sure I'll be here for quite some time. Also, as I look outside I cannot help but see that there is another blizzard shitting on Spokane right now. I may never get home. "Apparently they CAN keep a polar bear out of Alaska."
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Becca and I talked about getting together to watch Battle in Seattle before she and Matt head out of town, maybe going to Heroes and Legends or something. But as my oh-so-sophisticated screengrab shows up there, the high is going to be TWO DEGREES. I'm thinking minimal driving might be necessary. What say we all hang out in my living room, and the DINKs can get a ride straight to the airport from there? I have abundant heat and I would provide munchies and/or drinks. Matt, Becca, Tooley, Devon, maybe I'll call Emily and Angela - thoughts?
Monday, December 15, 2008
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Nutcracker Tomorrow!
Alright kids, we have 6 tickets for The Nutcracker tomorrow at 2. They're at will-call under my name, so either you have to come hang out with me before them, or go to the ticket counter place and convince them you are me. HaHA!
Should we all congregate somewhere before hand? I know we'd talked about having tea... I could whip up some cucumber sandwiches , crumpets, and tea cakes if anyone's interested. Matt and Tooley could also spike their tea. All just suggestions.
Also, tags are fun.
Friday, December 5, 2008
Can Bishops Save Notre Dame Football?
I saw someone post this up on Facebook. Thought I'd share quote from Commonweal:
The Administrative Committee of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) will convene an emergency meeting here today to discuss the University of Notre Dame’s decision to retain its embattled head football coach, Charlie Weis.
I don't know if God himself could/would bother trying.
Okay companeros, let's get down to business. Party time.
December the 12th, yes? My personal vote is for staying in rather than going out. More economical, more opportunity for board games, drinking games, inappropriate conduct etc etc.
We should delegate, I feel. Maybe post what you could contribute to making it a success? For instance, Mollie would like me to inform everyone she is planning on bringing Safeway Select Pot' o Gold puff pastry appetizers.
Do we have any requests for other food? Bread, cookies, veggie somethings? And drinks, I figure we should all pitch in for this. Beer, liquor, wine, whatev. Roomie, could this perhaps be the perfect opportunity to unveil your chaitinis?!
So we need location and who's bringing what and we've got ourselves a mo'fuggin celebration!
PS: under the who's bringing what section, decorations might be something to think about... cheapo fun dollar store style stuff, I'm thinking.
December the 12th, yes? My personal vote is for staying in rather than going out. More economical, more opportunity for board games, drinking games, inappropriate conduct etc etc.
We should delegate, I feel. Maybe post what you could contribute to making it a success? For instance, Mollie would like me to inform everyone she is planning on bringing Safeway Select Pot' o Gold puff pastry appetizers.
Do we have any requests for other food? Bread, cookies, veggie somethings? And drinks, I figure we should all pitch in for this. Beer, liquor, wine, whatev. Roomie, could this perhaps be the perfect opportunity to unveil your chaitinis?!
So we need location and who's bringing what and we've got ourselves a mo'fuggin celebration!
PS: under the who's bringing what section, decorations might be something to think about... cheapo fun dollar store style stuff, I'm thinking.
Friday, November 28, 2008
Dear Spokanicity,
We were asked to inform you that Paul Freeman has made a donation to Second Harvest Food Bank of the Inland Northwest in your name, using JustGive.org. You can be sure that this gift will have a valuable impact on the charity it supports and on the important cause it represents. Individuals do make a difference!
About Second Harvest Food Bank of the Inland Northwest:
Through empowerment, education and partnerships, Second Harvest Inland Northwest brings community resources together to feed people in need.
A Personal Message to You from Paul Freeman:
Members & Friends of Spokanicity: Not necessarily a tangible gift, but I have decided to give to charities as Christmas Presents. Merry Christmas Everyone!
Regards,
JustGive Team
http://www.justgive.org
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Happy Thanksgiving!
I'm off to the Arctic Tundra for a few days of fun. I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving. Eat too much turkey, drink too much wine, essentially make it your #1 goal to be like Christian and slip into a 4 day food coma.
Good ole Alaskan Thanksgiving.
Good ole Alaskan Thanksgiving.
Monday, November 24, 2008
Post-Graduation Wasteland: A Semi-Serious Post, for Once
Pre-requisite reading for this post: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quarter-life_crisis
In a matter of barely-even-months, three illustrious members of Spokanicity will be leaving us for greener pastures. Well, I'm not sure if Albany is greener, but it's certainly freakin' far away. Montana's Flathead Valley is a bit closer, but I won't be surprised if we don't see hide nor hair of Jesse around the Spo for awhile. And it's got me thinking about where *I'm* going to go next.
I have no freakin' clue.
I don't hate Spokane to the core of my being, like some of us might. It has it's meth-frosted charm, and if it comes down to it, I can imagine raising a family here. But it's no
t my heart's home... though I'm not even sure where that is yet. I daydream about making to move to Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, or Denver - but will I ever really do it? And when? It's a bit financially irresponsible for me to leave Spokietown right now, not to mention that I haven't even figured out what I want to DO. So I am here, for awhile. My social circle is dwindling, and I feel a bit of panic closing in, because of how hard it will be to find like-minded people in this post-graduate wasteland - the type of people who I like to knock back a few beers with (and sometimes have subsequent ridiculous dance parties) as well as pontificate on the meaning of life with. Wine-driven debauchery AND intelligent conversation: is that so much to ask? People like YOU GUYS! But not scattered across the country - here, with me, for now, in Spokane. Thank the Lord that Matt and Becca haven't flown the coop yet.
But, you know, it's not like I don't have ANY friends left in Spokane, and I have a good job, and some family close by, and blah blah blah. These are just strange days for us, and I've never been a big fan of the ch-ch-changes.
Be well, my friends.
And indeed there will be time
For the yellow smoke that slides along the street,
Rubbing its back upon the window-panes;
There will be time, there will be time
To prepare a face to meet the faces that you meet;
There will be time to murder and create,
And time for all the works and days of hands
That lift and drop a question on your plate;
Time for you and time for me,
And time yet for a hundred indecisions,
And for a hundred visions and revisions,
Before the taking of a toast and tea.
- from "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock," T. S. Eliot
In a matter of barely-even-months, three illustrious members of Spokanicity will be leaving us for greener pastures. Well, I'm not sure if Albany is greener, but it's certainly freakin' far away. Montana's Flathead Valley is a bit closer, but I won't be surprised if we don't see hide nor hair of Jesse around the Spo for awhile. And it's got me thinking about where *I'm* going to go next.
I have no freakin' clue.
I don't hate Spokane to the core of my being, like some of us might. It has it's meth-frosted charm, and if it comes down to it, I can imagine raising a family here. But it's no
t my heart's home... though I'm not even sure where that is yet. I daydream about making to move to Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, or Denver - but will I ever really do it? And when? It's a bit financially irresponsible for me to leave Spokietown right now, not to mention that I haven't even figured out what I want to DO. So I am here, for awhile. My social circle is dwindling, and I feel a bit of panic closing in, because of how hard it will be to find like-minded people in this post-graduate wasteland - the type of people who I like to knock back a few beers with (and sometimes have subsequent ridiculous dance parties) as well as pontificate on the meaning of life with. Wine-driven debauchery AND intelligent conversation: is that so much to ask? People like YOU GUYS! But not scattered across the country - here, with me, for now, in Spokane. Thank the Lord that Matt and Becca haven't flown the coop yet.But, you know, it's not like I don't have ANY friends left in Spokane, and I have a good job, and some family close by, and blah blah blah. These are just strange days for us, and I've never been a big fan of the ch-ch-changes.
Be well, my friends.
And indeed there will be time
For the yellow smoke that slides along the street,
Rubbing its back upon the window-panes;
There will be time, there will be time
To prepare a face to meet the faces that you meet;
There will be time to murder and create,
And time for all the works and days of hands
That lift and drop a question on your plate;
Time for you and time for me,
And time yet for a hundred indecisions,
And for a hundred visions and revisions,
Before the taking of a toast and tea.
- from "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock," T. S. Eliot
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Browne Town Surprise
I almost feel bad for the criminal who broke into our storage room because all he got for his troubles was...
...but he let us know how he feels...
Wow, I get to use the breaking & entering label again.
Monday, November 10, 2008
Lets deck some halls, ya'll!
Hokey sho (okay so)
The 5th of December (Friday) would work for me to have our holiday shindig as would the 12th. The 12th (Friday also) is very close to a payday so my funds will me more available if we do it that day but the 5th works too.
What does everybody else think? Schedule conflicts? What sorts of things should we plan for, where shall it go down etc etc.
So far I am thinking:
Cider
BOARD GAMES
Cocktails
Dinner? Apps?
Holiday tunes!
General merriment
AND we need to have a sledding party.
The 5th of December (Friday) would work for me to have our holiday shindig as would the 12th. The 12th (Friday also) is very close to a payday so my funds will me more available if we do it that day but the 5th works too.
What does everybody else think? Schedule conflicts? What sorts of things should we plan for, where shall it go down etc etc.
So far I am thinking:
Cider
BOARD GAMES
Cocktails
Dinner? Apps?
Holiday tunes!
General merriment
AND we need to have a sledding party.
Friday, November 7, 2008
Ice Skating
thoughts...
Saturday
5pm- dinner at Marrakesh Moroccan Restaurant (bring cash monies if you want so that it is easy to split up the bill- I don't know how they will do the tab). Here is a review of the restaurant
http://www.spokane7.com/food/stories/?ID=613
7:30- Ice Skating-
- bring:
- ice skates if you have them
- mittens
- hats
- a love for corny late 90s pop music
-a thermos of hot chocolate with your favorite addition (peppermint schnapps, coconut schnapps, Kahlua, Baileys etc) to share.
Does that work for everyone?
Saturday
5pm- dinner at Marrakesh Moroccan Restaurant (bring cash monies if you want so that it is easy to split up the bill- I don't know how they will do the tab). Here is a review of the restaurant
http://www.spokane7.com/food/stories/?ID=613
7:30- Ice Skating-
- bring:
- ice skates if you have them
- mittens
- hats
- a love for corny late 90s pop music
-a thermos of hot chocolate with your favorite addition (peppermint schnapps, coconut schnapps, Kahlua, Baileys etc) to share.
Does that work for everyone?
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Weekend Fun-ness
Holla. Does anyone have plans for the weekend? If you are like me then the answer is an emphatic "no", to which I reply A-WHAAAAAAAAAAAA?!? Tomorrow after work if anyone would like we could go ice skating at Riverfront (with hot chocolate and mucho peppermint schnapps)... yum yum yum. Also an idea for this weekend is getting a group of people and going to Marrakesh. I have heard great things about this place and it sounds like fun. Other than that, I am open to suggestions, but since it has been a while (Obamagasm night) I think that we should do something with a group of people.Second sidenote. Steve, it has been a few weeks since I've seen you, and all this excitement regarding Obama and Obamagasms (of which I'm shameful to admit I've had a few), I feel that sometime in the next few weeks we should bump into each other. Also planning ahead I think we should go shooting before it snows in Spokane.
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