Month: August 2008
Olympics off to a Good Start
If you’re hiding from Olympic results, shame on you. You’re gonna get spoiled here, and I don’t really care. If I “ruined’ the result of the soccer game today, take that as your warning to stay away from my site…
Wall-E Not Very Subtle
I took my daughter to see Wall-E the other day. I really didn’t go in with a lot of expectations since I had barely read many reviews. I kind of knew the premise, but didn’t know a lot of details….
Vegas Trip: The Rest of the Story
Things that really didn’t fit anywhere else: On my last night, I noticed a distinct change in the clientèle at Imperial Palace. After some research, I discovered that a roller derby convention started on Wednesday. Let’s just say that the…
Vegas Trip: Mmmmm, food
On my previous two Vegas trips, I have made mistakes. I have had a little too much to drink early in the trip, which has set me back a little. One of the consequences of that action was that I…
Vegas Trip: Living the High Life
When I travel alone, I generally need pretty simple accommodations. A regular hotel room meets all of my needs. That’s why I booked the most affordable place I could when I went to Las Vegas earlier this week. Maria and…
Vegas Trip: Entertainment
Last time I went to Vegas, I didn’t see any shows. I wanted to make sure I at least saw something this time. As I planned my trip, I kept checking the comedy clubs to see if anyone I knew…
Vegas Trip: Poker is Bad
I discovered one important thing while in Las Vegas earlier this week. Poker is bad. I love playing the game, but runs like I had recently really make me question why I bother. I could hardly get any good cards…
ITEOTWAWKI: Tour Plans
My hopes to catch R.E.M. again this year seem to be looking up. They have announced two North American shows and hint at more coming. The band will play the New Orleans Voodoo Music Festival on October 26th after wrapping…