I always find it funny when drivers (myself included) use the turn signal when the turn signal is totally unnecessary. For instance, there is a street in the neighborhood that makes a 90° turn to the right, but is not an intersection, and I find myself using my blinker sometimes. Just this morning, someone in the parking garage used their blinker to indicate that they were going to go up the ramp, which was the only possible direction for him/her to go. Totally unnecessary. (Yes, I got nothing much to write about today! :))

Appetizer
What are you proud of?

My two boys! I am proud that they are turning into nice boys. I’m also proud of my wife. She’s awesome.

Soup
What is the best thing you’ve ever won as a prize?

I am not sure I have won anything as a prize. Mental block!

Salad
Name something you do that is a waste of time.

Some would say video games are a waste of time. I disagree.

Main Course
In what year of your life did you change the most?

I think I have been pretty much the same throughout my life. But if I had to choose, I guess I’d have to say 1984, which was when I was in High School. I stopped taking everything so seriously, although I don’t think I was ever a really serious person.

Dessert
Where is a place you consider to be very tranquil?

Kamakura, Japan is a very tranquil place. Not just the temples, but the town itself is very relaxing. I just associate a carefree life with Kamakura.

A picture is worth a thousand words… I truly want the Dodgers to do good in 2007, but as a lifelong fan, I must expect the worst. It’s just natural.

[pic from Dodgers vs Angels, 3/29/2007, Mark J. Terrill / AP>

Was at the local supermarket the other day when I spotted these lovely NASCAR/Harlequin Romance novellas. I always thought the fantasy genre novels based off of computer games were a stretch, but this is just amazing! And wonderful!

[terrible pic taken with my Motorola Razr V3″>

Not much to say lately, so here’s a picture of Ko-ko!

My mom was born and raised in Jamaica, and much of her side of the family speaks with a Jamaican accent. It’s pretty interesting, but hell if I can understand a lot of it! Anyways, an email made its rounds on the family mailing list. Use it to test your comprehension of Jamaican patois! 🙂

PRICELESS JAMAICAN TRANSLATIONS

ENG: It’s been a long time since I have seen you girl.
JAM: Gal yuh noh dead yet?

ENG: Oh Lord, we have lost electricity again.
JAM: Lawd Gad current lack aff again to rahtid.

ENG: This meal is not too bad.
JAM: Di food can eat.

ENG: Where did you buy that awful Bracelet Cindy?
JAM: A weh yuh buy dat deh big ole hugly bangle deh misis?

ENG: Hors d’heurves
JAM: Ah wah dis likkle sinting you a gi me?

ENG: Here kitty kitty… get down from the roof.
JAM: Hey dutty puss come aff a di house tap before a buss yuh**?@!

ENG: I think something is wrong with Susan, she might have the flu.
JAM: Lawd gad obeah tek up Suzie!

ENG: Oh my God, I just broke mom’s expensive plate!
JAM: Lawd mi gad, mi bruk up mama stoosh crackry!

ENG: aren’t those pants a bit short?
JAM: you did a expect flood or yuh tek yuh measurment inna wata?

6.31 miles in the neighborhood.

Appetizer
Who is your favorite news anchor/reporter? Why?

I don’t watch the news on TV anymore, but I used to really like KTLA (Los Angeles) when I lived there. He’s a class act.

Soup
Name 3 foods that are currently in your freezer.

Some ribeye steaks from Costco
Taquitos
Hebrew National hot dogs

Salad
If you were to have the opportunity to name a new town or city, what would you call it?

I don’t know. When I played SimCity, I would name my cities something silly like Megaville or something. I like the name Hill Valley too (from “Back to the Future”).

Main Course
What will most likely be the next book you read?

I just ordered “Skinny Dip” by Carl Hiaasen and “The Complete Book of Running” by Jim Fixx, so one of those.

Dessert
What’s the first thing you notice about the opposite gender?

Depends on the distance! If I am close, then the eyes and face. Otherwise, just general body shape.

[Meme via Friday’s Feast>

I came across this video of Fred Rogers asking for funding of his program in front of the Senate in 1969. If you didn’t think he had passion before, you will after you see this. (Found on