Archive for December, 2006
So What About The Rest Of The Year?
I’m sitting here after watching yet another Christmas-related commercial (this one was for Radio Shack’s post-Christmas sale) and I’m wondering — what do these midget (or is it “little people”) actors do the rest of the year? I mean, for Pete’s sake — I must have seen like 10 different commercials with Santa’s “helpers” [...]
Happy Birthday Jesus
I would like to wish Jesus a happy birthday today — and I’d like to wish all of my family and friends a very blessed, safe and Merry Christmas!
Not So Wonderful in WV…
…at least for gambling — once the Pittsburgh casino and The Meadows gaming open! So much has been talked about regarding video gaming coming to Pennsylvania, the PITG group winning the Pittsburgh casino and the (potential) loss of the Penguins as a result. I’m interested to see how the Majestic Star and The [...]
Secret Santa
I love when I hear stories like this at Christmastime. The best part is that no one knows who she is. Anonymous giving is the best giving since you’re not expecting to be recognized for what you do. Someday I want to donate a bunch of money to my college, high school [...]
Dick In A Box
I know, I know…the name of this posting could have so many meanings. A new name for that fast food chain on the west coast? A reference to former President Richard Nixon and his coffin?
Actually, it has to do with the absolutely hilarious skit on Saturday Night Live last week.. Justin Timberlake [...]
Not So “Happy” Holidays
It hasn’t been a very “happy” holiday season recently — at least not for my friends and family. In the past month, my friend Colleen passed away, my wife’s aunt and my friend Doug’s dad passed away as well. Doug is a geek like me, so I was not surprised when he told [...]