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I am a very tolerant person when it comes to music.  I'll listen to any type of genre and I appreciate the talent it takes to make music.

However, the two following "artist" should stop making music.  The qualifications for this are entirely of my own choosing.

Madonna sneering

You are not Elvis.  You are not Marilyn.  You're not Garbo or Dietrich.  And, most importantly, you are not a musician.

The reason Kabbalahdonna is forced to change her image so often is her complete lack of ability to produce and perform anything with musical relevance.  People who list Madonna as an influence never refer to her music.

Ms. Ciccone has an abundance of talent.  Her persistence in changing how she looks, moves, speaks, and dresses has afforded her the constant and desired public attention.  She should retire her strained vocal chords and fall back on that great acting career she's built.

Fun to watch

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I'm not a big fan of the New York Yankees.  And, I'm also not tremendously enamored with the Boston Red Sox.  I grew up listening to the Minnesota Twins on WCCO radio .

I am enjoying watching the Yankees / Red Sox game this evening.  I think part of is the established rivalry.  In addition, there almost always seem to be intangibles associated when the two teams meet.

This series it's Johnny Damon coming back to Boston for the first time since defecting.  And, the nice storyline of Doug Mirabelli being traded back to the Red Sox today and making it to the ballpark just in time for the game.

David Ortiz hit a three run homer in the bottom of the eighth inning to extend the Sox lead to 4 runs.  I wish the Twins could have kept him in their organization. 

I really need to go see some more games. 

Another one on the way

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Babyat10weeks
 
The doctor confirmed today that my wife is 10 weeks along.  On the way back from the clinic Abe said, "I heard the baby's heartbeat!"  The tentative due date is set for November 23, 2006.  One day after my niece's birthday.
 
We are very excited and were happy to hear the heartbeat.  Neither of us were expecting a sonogram so that was an added bonus.
 

A change will do you good

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I've changed the site layout again.

I didn't like the contrast of the previous theme.  The text could be hard to read at times and I didn't really like the logo all that much.

Plus, I was looking for a reason to use the picture in the header.  My dad's neighbor near Pratt, KS is a custom cutter.  Dad enjoys helping him out during the harvest.  We took this picture last year and it is one of my favorites.

The new theme isn't necessarily as polished as some of the other ones I've seen.  But, I like the layout and the color scheme.

If anyone has feedback on a better one, let me know. 

Jacked up Java

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I don't mind paying for decent coffee.

I generally order a triple shot mocha because I like the fat, sugar, and chocolate that comes along in a nice caffeine kick.  I'm not an expert at choosing coffee, but I know what I like.

And, and a general rule of purchasing, I try to buy local.  I like to support local enterprise because I believe it is a sound choice from an economic standpoint.

I used  to frequent Java Nation on Douglas in Old Town.  The nice lady who owns the place made a decent cup of coffee and the scenery was pleasing.  The place is also conveniently located close to my place of employment.  However, she has apparently changed her hours of operation.  Java Nation (a COFFEE shop) is not open for business weekday MORNINGS.  Since I am no longer "hip", I don't really care to drink massive amounts of caffeine at 10:30 pm when, wonder or wonders, Java Nation IS open.

In light of this, I was forced to find another local place for coffee.  I was eating lunch at The Anchor (also on Douglas close to Old Town) and saw that they have an espresso bar.  So, a couple of weeks ago, I swung through and grabbed a mocha.  I was pleasantly surprised.  It was a nice balance between the espresso and the milk / chocolate.  In my advancing age I have noticed that if the coffee I drink isn't fresh or brewed properly I'll pay for it in stomach acid later.  The first mocha from The Anchor was very nice.  Plus they're open in the FREAKING MORNING!

This morning, I realized the I needed a swift caffeine kick in the ass.  I swung into The Anchor again and bellied up to the bar to order my triple shot mocha to go.  The same barista dude from the last time makes it for me.  I tip him a buck and cruise into work.  It tastes like they swept up the bar floor detritus, dumped the ashtrays into a Bunn and had some homeless people urinate into filter basket.  It is completely the opposite of the first one.

I drank it anyway.  I am not about to throw away all that stupidly spent money.  I'll probably give The Anchor another try sometime in the future.  I'm hoping it was just an off day for barista dude.

It's either that or Starbucks.  And Starbucks is way out of my way.

Supporting the local economy through sloth.