This weekend we're taking a long weekend to drive up to Oklahoma City to see Sarah's parents. We're leaving tomorrow and won't be back til Wednesday night so you most likely won't get any posts from me for a week or so. I hate to break the bad news to you but I'm sure you all could put together some fun stuff to post while I'm gone.
It's too bad a lot of people around here made plans to go to the coast one last time for the summer and now Gustav is ruining a lot of plans. We should be find going to OKC, I mean they never get storms there... oh what's that you say it's the heart of tornado alley? Just kidding no tornados or extreme weather in the forecast for us so we should have a good trip. look for pictures on Sarah's blog in the next week or so. So anyway, have a nice weekend.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Poll added
A poll is now up to vote for a new title. Vote for your favorite, and if you vote "other" use the comments to suggest the other you'd like considered.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
A few notes
No funny articles/links in this post. Just wanted to make a quick update of the state of the site. Firstly, the poll about the SPs was a disaster and will not be repeated, at least not for a little while.
Also, wanted to update about the site's name/title. While Music Slobs was a title it deserved during the site's dark ages, I don't feel like it deserves it anymore. The number of posts have actually been pretty high, and I'm doing my best (and I know you all are too) to make sure they're interesting, so while I like the title in a way it's not a good fit anymore. I did like a lot of the others, but the best one I heard was from my wife, (told to me though not found in the comments) and requires a bit of explanation. You see she feels that I have a tendency to (when I'm talking about something I care about) speak like I'm writing a persuasive essay. For example I might say something like... "Phil Collins is a musical genius." After I saw something like this (that may be a bit doubtful) it no longer matters if it's true, or if I even believe it myself... half the time I'll try and convince people just because. Especially if they seem don't seem to be buying. So after the statement I'll follow it up with things like "he was in Genesis, and they had some good songs." (Don't click that link if you want me to be able to make my case... I think the website might do more damage than good in this argument) Next, I'll say "he sang and played drums, not easy." Finally, I'll say "I think 'Against all Odds' (click on this just to see the album cover... seriously do it), 'One More Night', and 'A Groovy Kind of Love' speak for themselves, and I rest my case." With that in mind Sarah suggested something along the lines of "Here's three reasons" or "Let me give you three reasons" etc... you get the idea. I thought that was pretty clever and if you've talked much with me in the past you might agree with her assessment of my speaking/logic and find it particularly amusing.
Creepy picture, right?
My only reservation in using it is that this isn't supposed to be my blog so it shouldn't necessarily be a title about me. So now is you chance to sound off about it, it's probably my favorite suggestion... or I might just leave things as is since no seems to care that much. Just didn't want you to think I didn't read the suggestions or think about it.
Also, wanted to update about the site's name/title. While Music Slobs was a title it deserved during the site's dark ages, I don't feel like it deserves it anymore. The number of posts have actually been pretty high, and I'm doing my best (and I know you all are too) to make sure they're interesting, so while I like the title in a way it's not a good fit anymore. I did like a lot of the others, but the best one I heard was from my wife, (told to me though not found in the comments) and requires a bit of explanation. You see she feels that I have a tendency to (when I'm talking about something I care about) speak like I'm writing a persuasive essay. For example I might say something like... "Phil Collins is a musical genius." After I saw something like this (that may be a bit doubtful) it no longer matters if it's true, or if I even believe it myself... half the time I'll try and convince people just because. Especially if they seem don't seem to be buying. So after the statement I'll follow it up with things like "he was in Genesis, and they had some good songs." (Don't click that link if you want me to be able to make my case... I think the website might do more damage than good in this argument) Next, I'll say "he sang and played drums, not easy." Finally, I'll say "I think 'Against all Odds' (click on this just to see the album cover... seriously do it), 'One More Night', and 'A Groovy Kind of Love' speak for themselves, and I rest my case." With that in mind Sarah suggested something along the lines of "Here's three reasons" or "Let me give you three reasons" etc... you get the idea. I thought that was pretty clever and if you've talked much with me in the past you might agree with her assessment of my speaking/logic and find it particularly amusing.
Creepy picture, right?
Monday, August 25, 2008
A few goodies for ya
First, a funny article about the Little League World Series. I agree with the article, the LLWS is boring and should not be on TV. Every year's the same... the Cuban and to a lesser extent a few other teams from South and Central America have some "12 year old" (read 17 yrs old) ace on the mound. Like Chinese gymnasts, but in reverse.
Also, an interesting article about Lindsey Hunter... the funny thing is I always thought he was an NBA "good guy." I guess it just goes no matter how much we think we know about our favorite teams and players how little we actually know about them.
Finally one other funny article. This one pretty much speaks for it self, read on and enjoy.
Also, an interesting article about Lindsey Hunter... the funny thing is I always thought he was an NBA "good guy." I guess it just goes no matter how much we think we know about our favorite teams and players how little we actually know about them.
Finally one other funny article. This one pretty much speaks for it self, read on and enjoy.
Friday, August 22, 2008
What could possibly go wrong?
Apparently Intel has developed wireless electricity. What a great idea, I can't think of single down side to this one. Except, there is this one thing that came to mind...
I mean we all know he wasn't that bad of a guy.
Look at that winning smile. Anyway, according to the article it's safe so in the near future you might never need to plug in your cell phone to charge it.
I mean we all know he wasn't that bad of a guy.
Look at that winning smile. Anyway, according to the article it's safe so in the near future you might never need to plug in your cell phone to charge it.
RIP Leroi Moore
You might have already heard this, but in case you didn't... Leroi Moore (the sax player in the Dave Matthews Band) passed away this week. I have to say he did something not many could do... make me like a song with a saxophone in it. Sorry Kenny G. I know it's hard to believe a guy who looks like that could ever make bad music. Anyway, to hear about Dave Matthews Band (DMB) was strange... where have these guys been? Oh, that's right making terrible albums and driving away their old fans (like me). I hate to kick the band while they're down , so let's focus on the good times we had. So, in that spirit a few new tracks to the SPs from DMB. I hadn't even thought to add anything by them even though from the mid to late 90's I listened to them a lot. That's how far they've dropped (for me at least). Anybody else feel that way about DMB? Do you guys still listen, any opinions on the newer albums, and what are your favorite DMB songs/albums?
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