Twist and Destroy -or- Strawberry Puppets Forever

Easter was good, family fun - noisy, rowdy, crowded, etc. Just right. Looking forward to warmer days when we can take gatherings outside again.

Listening to Greg Brown, Cyndi Lauper, Yes, and the Asylum Street Spankers. Might go see the Spankers in Milwaukee this Saturday. At Vnuk's, a pub we haven't been to. Decent beer list according to the website. Way cool. Also having a great time checking out Eddie Izzard DVDs. He's a riot!

On Friday at Vnuk's a band called Beatallica is playing. Haven't heard 'em, but Beatles tunes done Metallica style can't be all bad. Plus, Polka Face opens. I mean, come on! Who's not there?

Test drove a Honda Element last weekend. Blegh - noisy, rode hard. Still looking for the next vehicle.

Happy, Serious, Happy again - Vroom!

Yiippeee! My tickets for the Cubs/Astros game on 4/29 came today. Can't get good seats at Wrigley? Go out of state. The on-line purchase site even had a "Visiting Team Side" option for seat location.

Been listening to a lot of Matthew Sweet, The Thorns, and Saffire - The Uppity Blues Women this week. I think I need something heavier today at work - maybe some Anthrax. Ooh, no - Dark Tranquility - vocals are more growly.

Apparently I have no bedrock of moral fiber as I keep bouncing back and forth on a position with this Shaivo situation. Actually, it's fascinating to listen to one news report present a story and then a news report several days later present new information which alters my conclusions. All I've really concluded is that if you've listened to this story, no matter what you think you know about it or what you believe, and you don't have a living will shortly after that (if you didn't have one already), man, maybe you missed part of the emotional impact of the situation and how to potentially lessen it for your family given similar circumstances.

Beyond that, it does crack me up - the comments I hear like 'pull the tube - what kind of quality of life is that?' Reminds me of the self-righteous preacher's wife on The Simpsons. How about a big 'But what about the children?' everybody? The quality of another's life may not be up to your standards, but you only get one. You don't know this individual from anyone, how can you possibly understand their minimum standards for quality of life, let alone feel comfortable that you understand them enough to take a position to end that life? I'm not presenting an arguement about this particular case in Florida, per se, simply commenting on the above position in broad terms.

On a lighter note, I bought a couple of packs of (dramatic music) "Pirates of the Crimson Coast" game. Made little ships last night. Ready to play!

New Lost next week - Yay!

Got the motorcycle out of winter storage a few days ago. Felt good to get up on it again. When it gets warm I need to install the extra set of IPass velcro strips I got. No double tolls for me!

The Soundtrack of our Lives

Picked up the latest CD from this band earlier this week. I've only listened to half, but it's excellent so far. Solid rock/pop sound - accessable but not too familiar sounding.

I have an vision exam in 2 hours - I forgot to study! New frames on the agenda.