So Let Me Get This Straight…

A 49 year old Missouri woman made a decision to go on Myspace in 2006, create a fake person (a 16-year old boy), and then bullied a young girl into suicide. Recently she was indicted by a federal grand jury for “one count of conspiracy and three counts of accessing protected computers without authorization to get information used to inflict emotional distress on the girl”.

So…a 49 year old woman decided that it would be fun to cyber-bully a 13-year old child? And the girl’s parents had no idea that such bullying was taking place. No idea?  Apparently the 13-year old girl was taking medication for depression and ADD. And then she hung herself.

I know this story is 2 years old, but it’s just weird. Does anyone else think there’s something wrong with this picture?

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Cootchy On My Face

I am a bit compulsive about my shaving cream. I always have a new container ready to go in case I run out, because I shave in the shower and I don’t want to have to jump my naked butt out of the shower, dig around in the closet and then get back in, getting everything soaked while scrummaging around. So it was a total shock this morning when I realized that my shaving cream was all gone. So now what was I gonna do?

Perusing the items we had in our shower, there was shampoo, conditioner, bath soap, shampoo for kids…and “Cootchy”.

Now, for some of you who might not know what “Cootchy” is, let me say this…this is a PG-13 site (mostly) and so I’m gonna keep this clean (get it? I’m in the shower? Keep it clean? Hang with me here…). But according to Pure Romance (which is where my wife got this particular product), “Cootchy” is a moisturizing conditioner that softens even the coursest hair for shaving. It provides rash-free shaving for all areas of the body. It ALSO doubles as a great hair conditioner! So BONUS! And…it’s great for both women…and men!

Moisturizer. Softens course hair. Rash-free. Great for shaving. Also for men. Excellent! I can use this stuff as my shaving cream! Right? Well…kind of…

First off, it’s called “Cootchy”. Secondly, it’s got this girlie smell to it. So once I started applying it to my 24 hour growth, I started to feel a little strange. And then when I started shaving, I might as well have applied soap to my mug because it would have done essentially the same thing. Whatever this stuff is used for…it ain’t for a guys face! That’s for sure! I scraped my way through and got the deed done, but I wouldn’t go putting “Cootchy” out there as the latest in men’s shaving needs.

So there ya have it. This morning I had cootchy on my face. 

And…that’s all I got. 

I Am So Lost

I don’t really watch the idiot box as much as some people. Back in the day, I used to block out my week on what time “X-Files” or “Seinfeld” were on. But now I got too much goin’ on to be worried about it. Do I like watching t.v.? Sure…I guess. But I can’t keep track of all the shows and with my work schedule, I hardly ever get a chance to watch a particular show more than 2 weeks in a row.

The last couple of weeks I’ve been able to catch “Lost” on ABC, and if I had to pick one show that has been surprising consistent in dragging me back in…this show is it. I really haven’t watched it in…oh…maybe since season1? I got the first season as a Christmas gift one year and started to watch pieces of it, but as my viewing habits go, I got lost watching it. I’ve picked up on the characters. I know who they are (well….most of them anyways) and what they are trying to do. But the last couple of weeks have been some intense t.v. watching, fo sho!

For the most part, I have no idea what is going on. I’ve been putting little bitty pieces together as it goes, but I really have nada clue on why all these people are all split up. What is John doing walking around with Hurley & Ben? What is going on with Claire and the baby? Where did this group of bad guys on this boat come from? What the hell is going on?!?!?!

But I watch anyway…and it’s really, really good t.v.! Not since “X-Files” have I been able to get so engrossed watching a show and not really have any idea what was going on but I was enjoying myself nonetheless. There are so many plot lines and characters that have disappeared and reappeared, that to try to watch every week and keep track of it all would be maddening, especially if I set my calendar to it every week.

But I don’t. I watch when I can and get glimpses of where the show is going and what the characters are up too, and that is enough for me. “Lost” is a crazy ride for sure. And every time I get on the ride, it comes to a stop and I get off. But this is one ride I don’t mind hopping back in line for. And every time it does something new and refreshing. I like that in a t.v. show. Now if we could just get all of the shows to be like that!

(I’m talkin’ to you…Grey’s Anatomy)

More Than 100…

So I swiped this little questionnaire from Red, who stole it from Joan. And on and on. I used to do these a lot over on myspace, but had gotten away from them until now. So thanks to Red for getting me back to answering questions about me that you don’t really care to know!

1. Last movie you saw in a theater? “What Happens In Vegas”

2. What book are you reading? Paste Magazine…and occasionally Blender and Entertainment Weekly.

3. Favorite board game? With 2 kids you would think I would have a favorite. But I’m more of a videogame dad and so I don’t really have a favorite. I’ll go with “Battleship” but haven’t played it in years…

4. Favorite magazine? Blender

5. Favorite smells?  Please see My 100. I got a few listed…

6. Favorite sounds? Same deal.

7. Worst feeling in the world? When one of my kids gets injured.

8. What is the first thing you think of when you wake up? Gotta let the dog out.

9. Favorite fast food place? Wendy’s. Love me some meat with bacon!

10. Future child’s name? All done.

11. Finish this statement. “If I had lot of money I’d….? take the whole summer off and just work around my house and be with my kids.

12. Do you sleep with a stuffed animal? No. Just my wife and a cat.

13. Storms - cool or scary? Very cool! Love the sound of rain hitting my roof!

14. Favorite juice? Orange?

15. Finish this statement, “If I had the spare time I would….”? exercise more (but I probably wouldn’t)

16. Do you eat the stems on broccoli? Yep! Love the broccoli!

17. If you could dye your hair any color, what would be your choice? Uh…I don’t mess with the hair color.

18. Name all the different cities/towns you’ve lived in? Ft. Mitchell, KY - Cincinnati, OH - West Chester, OH, Dayton, OH - Zanesville, OH…and for 5 months Phoenix, AZ

19. Favorite sports to watch? Oh…give me a break…

20. One nice thing about the person who sent this to you? She didn’t send it, I swiped, just like she did. But I gotta think that Red is one interesting woman!

21. What’s under your bed? Hairballs, a cat, a dog and a box full of wrapping paper for gifts and such.

22. Would you like to be born as yourself again? Yep! I like me…

23. Morning person, or night owl? I do both. I don’t really sleep in much. I’m usually up by 7 or so. And I go to bed usually around 11pm.

24. Over easy, or sunny side up? If you cook it, I’ll eat it.

25. Favorite place to relax? Daily? In my kitchen drinking coffee and reading the paper. For a nice vacation? St. Lucia or somewhere with a beach

26. Favorite pie? Love the French Chocolate!

27. Favorite ice cream flavor? Raspberry Chocolate Chip from Graeter’s.

28. Of all the people you tagged this to, who’s most likely to respond first? Honestly, I have never tagged anyone. But if I were to do so, I would probably tag my 2 sisters, Amber and Mandy. They seem to be enjoying my writing as much as anybody!

Bryan Adams At WalMart? Seriously?

I Do NOT Own This CD

So today I wanted to purchase the new album by Bryan Adams. I’ve listened to snippets of it on ITunes and I’ve liked what I’ve heard, so I figured I’d go buy it at the store because I like to get the music I like all packaged with the jewel case and cover art and stuff. It’s been something I’ve done for years, and I like wandering the aisles at Best Buy anyways. So I shot over there, ready to make my purchase. But here’s the deal…I get there…and no Bryan Adams! I looked everywhere. New releases. Nope. Looked under “Adams”. Lots of copies of “Reckless” and his “Greatest Hits” disk. But no new album.

So I head back home with nothing, feeling a little dejected. What the hell was going on? So I logged on and Googled it. Come to find out, they’re only selling it at WalMart and Sam’s Club! Now, I’m not a member of Sam’s Club, so really WalMart is my only option. And I gotta tell ya…I’m leaning against buying the new Bryan Adams now. Seriously…I HATE WalMart. I’ve even written about WHY I hate WalMart. Here is the repost.

So, needless to say, I won’t be buying the new disk with the jewel case and all that. More than likely I’ll download a few songs tonight from ITunes and call it a day. I know this isn’t the first artist to do this, but it’s the first album I’ve wanted to buy where this has happened. And to that I say “NO”! If the only place I can get an album I want is WalMart, then screw it.

I hate WalMart. Seriously.

AD Has Got To Get New Material

Everyone has one. That one person you work with who drives you crazy. Maybe you work in an office and the guy sits next to your cubicle and is constantly bugging you for staples. Or maybe it’s the woman at the front desk who won’t answer the phone right away, letting it ring for at least 30 seconds each time before picking it up. Or maybe it’s that one person you have to travel with who smells like onions all the time and has the worst breath of anyone on the face of the planet.

Or maybe it’s that really smartass guy who is a professional button pusher who WON’T EVER SHUT UP ABOUT ANYTHING!

Well…that would be MY guy. And here’s the worst thing…dammit if he doesn’t have my number.

Seriously, I like AD. He’s a cool guy (kinda). But he’s an ASS of the highest measure when it comes to running a joke into the ground. Here’s my dilemma…last summer I saw the trailer to the movie “Cloverfield”. Everyone knows I’m a movie junkie. Especially sci-fi. Anyway, I mentioned this trailer to several people with whom I work with. Never thought anything of it, but AD thought it was funny and ran with it. Cloverfield’s been out in theatres and gone and now is out on DVD. AD is STILL running with it. It’s gotten to the point where that’s all he ever jokes about when we work together. I’m exasperated by it and completely defeated.

Here’s how it goes…

“Oh great. AD’s here.”

“Oh, hi Alan. How’s that blog coming along? Ya hear about the movie that’s comin’ out that looks really cool? Oh wait…it went straight to DVD, right? Yeah…that’s a cool movie. Apparently no one else has ever heard of it. What’s it called again? Cloverfield? Oh yeah! Let me ask everyone else if they’ve heard of it…”

And then he’s off yelling into the headset like an idiot. And then, any time I try to talk to anyone in the truck, it starts over. It’s really f*^#$ing annoying and I’m over it already.

This is where I need my brother’s wit. I gotta believe that Frank could give this guy a verbal smackdown of the highest magnitude. But I don’t have that. I’ve never been one with a good comeback. Ever. So now I feel like I’m just done with it. So what do I do? Do I just keep my mouth shut and not say anything for the rest of the baseball season? Do I buy him a copy of Cloverfield and tell him to stick it where the sun don’t shine? Or do I take this guy out back and beat some sense into his thick skull? I’m liking number 3 more and more these days…

But I’ll leave it up to you, dear readers. But make it fast, ’cause I’m getting a little short on temper and I’d hate to make a snap judgement here. Make good? Or death to AD? You decide!