I was flipping through the channels the other day, when a commercial for a new TV show caught my eye.
Folks...I'm here to tell you...I am a sucker for a pretty girl, and nice hair, and a pleasing, healthy body...and for over 15 years, Jennifer Love-Hewitt has punched all those buttons. She might not be the worlds best actress, but(Misogyny Alert!), she is one of the 5 or 6 women in this world pretty enough to get me watch a show just because she is in it. I mean...The Ghost Whisperer is NOT that good...but I have watched plenty of it on netflix.
The only question is, is she pretty enough to get me to watch a show on the Lifetime Network? The answer...probably not...but I think the only thing really keeping me away is that it isn't on until 10PM, and that's my bedtime on a week night.
To keep me up past 10, and watching Lifetime, a show would have to have both Jennifer Love-Hewitt AND Christina Hendriks in it, with Miranda Lambert singing the theme song...
I am looking forward to catching 'The Client List' on netflix in 18 months....
4.06.2012
Well, that wasn't bad...
My wife has this vision, that one day(or even one dinner) a week, can be meat-free. I'm not sure WHY she has this vision(she talks about things like 'saving money' and 'general health'...but I think she is really just trying to test my love for her.
As you might be able to tell, I am not very supportive of this meat free 'dream'. I don't need a slab of steak every night with dinner, but some meat, even as an accent(like ground italian sausage in spaghetti sauce) is highly desired.
Last night, I was not home for dinner. Some of use from work got together for beer and wings to send off one of my co-workers. My wife seized on this opportunity to foist a 'meat free' dinner on my kids, who are too young to defend themselves. She made up a pot of Rosemary White Bean Soup. One of my kids really liked it, and the other said it was okay.
I didn't see a polite way to decline bringing some into work for lunch...and so, I simply resolved myself to taking the hit for love.
You know what...that soup was pretty okay. More than okay...it was really good. I even made sure to tell my wife that. Now...I'm not saying a little bit of sausage or bacon in it wouldn't have made it PERFECT...but if she wants to make this soup again...I'm okay with it.
As you might be able to tell, I am not very supportive of this meat free 'dream'. I don't need a slab of steak every night with dinner, but some meat, even as an accent(like ground italian sausage in spaghetti sauce) is highly desired.
Last night, I was not home for dinner. Some of use from work got together for beer and wings to send off one of my co-workers. My wife seized on this opportunity to foist a 'meat free' dinner on my kids, who are too young to defend themselves. She made up a pot of Rosemary White Bean Soup. One of my kids really liked it, and the other said it was okay.
I didn't see a polite way to decline bringing some into work for lunch...and so, I simply resolved myself to taking the hit for love.
You know what...that soup was pretty okay. More than okay...it was really good. I even made sure to tell my wife that. Now...I'm not saying a little bit of sausage or bacon in it wouldn't have made it PERFECT...but if she wants to make this soup again...I'm okay with it.
4.05.2012
Two ways to do this...
A couple of 'Guns DO deter crime' stories in Washington tdoay:
Would-be burglars flee as Wash. woman brandishes gun
Bonney Lake resident shoots at would-be burglar's truck
Of these two stories, I feel a little better about the first one...woman hears someone trying to enter the house, and greats them with a pistol. The two young folks decided at that point that they had someplace better to be.
The 2nd one, in Bonney Lake ends on a bit more of a question mark. If I had a chance to think about it, I'm not sure I would admit to firing a round off in the direction of the retreating truck. If you are still taking shots once the immediate threat has been removed, you are setting yourself up for some serious questioning by law enforcement folks.
Either way, one would hope that both of these close calls will cause some folks to decide that a life of crime does not pay.
Would-be burglars flee as Wash. woman brandishes gun
Bonney Lake resident shoots at would-be burglar's truck
Of these two stories, I feel a little better about the first one...woman hears someone trying to enter the house, and greats them with a pistol. The two young folks decided at that point that they had someplace better to be.
The 2nd one, in Bonney Lake ends on a bit more of a question mark. If I had a chance to think about it, I'm not sure I would admit to firing a round off in the direction of the retreating truck. If you are still taking shots once the immediate threat has been removed, you are setting yourself up for some serious questioning by law enforcement folks.
Either way, one would hope that both of these close calls will cause some folks to decide that a life of crime does not pay.
4.03.2012
A shocking development
This weeks winner of the 'Here's Your Sign' Award...
Like my wife pointed out...this bank is only about 2 blocks from the Police Station in Richland. Sounds to me like someone just wanted 3 hot's and a cot...
Man shocked by Taser after attempted Richland robbery
By Paula Horton, Herald staff writer
A 30-year-old man was shocked by a Taser after he tried to rob a Richland bank while armed with a wrench, police said.Eric Forsyth went to the Chase branch at 711 Jadwin Ave. around 12:30 p.m. Monday, raised a large wrench over his head and demanded money from the tellers, said Richland police Capt. Mike Cobb.
Police were called and when officers arrived, Forsyth was still inside the bank being menacing and threatening, he said.
Forsyth was stunned with a Taser and arrested. He was taken to Kadlec Regional Medical Center and then booked into the Benton County jail on suspicion of first-degree robbery.
No one inside the bank was injured, Cobb said.
Police were called and when officers arrived, Forsyth was still inside the bank being menacing and threatening, he said.
Forsyth was stunned with a Taser and arrested. He was taken to Kadlec Regional Medical Center and then booked into the Benton County jail on suspicion of first-degree robbery.
No one inside the bank was injured, Cobb said.
Like my wife pointed out...this bank is only about 2 blocks from the Police Station in Richland. Sounds to me like someone just wanted 3 hot's and a cot...
4.02.2012
The Good Old Days...
It's common in our culture for the more mature among us to reminisce about how cool things 'used to be'. Well, to that I would say...not always.
Last week my wife and I finished watching all the 'new' Dr. Who episodes available on netflix, and with my wife being on a Girl Scout Cookie delivery to the West Side of the Cascades, and no 'Walking Dead' to distract me, I sat down and attempted to watch 'Dr. Who: The Pyramids of Mars' from 1975.
Ugh. I made it about 10 minutes before I had to turn it off.
Hey...I'm not running down 1975...I was born in 1975. and some good TV shows were on in 1975: The Jefferson's started,Wonder Woman(not a great example), Saturday Night Live started, and M.A.S.H. was still on.
But that old Doctor Who was rough stuff. Obviously, the stories MUST have been good, or there wouldn't have been a push to get the series I enjoy on TV, so I appreciate and respect what went before...I just can't watch it.
Last week my wife and I finished watching all the 'new' Dr. Who episodes available on netflix, and with my wife being on a Girl Scout Cookie delivery to the West Side of the Cascades, and no 'Walking Dead' to distract me, I sat down and attempted to watch 'Dr. Who: The Pyramids of Mars' from 1975.
Ugh. I made it about 10 minutes before I had to turn it off.
Hey...I'm not running down 1975...I was born in 1975. and some good TV shows were on in 1975: The Jefferson's started,
But that old Doctor Who was rough stuff. Obviously, the stories MUST have been good, or there wouldn't have been a push to get the series I enjoy on TV, so I appreciate and respect what went before...I just can't watch it.
Wingman
For my anniversary earlier this week, in addition to love and affection, my wife also granted me the gift of a Leatherman Wingman. After being married for 11 years, she has accepted the truth that when in doubt, getting me a knife, flashlight, or multi-tool is a safe way to go.
I really don't have any brand loyalty when it comes to multi-tools. Gerber, Leatherman, SOG, Victoronix...I'm fine which whatever is on sale, and I would pick any of those over any Target/Wal-Mart/Sportman's Warehouse or any other cheapo store brand.
One thing I really like about this Wingman, and I won't say it's unique, but it is an unusual feature in a multi-tool, is it's pocket clip. No more need for an additional holster on my belt, I can just slip it in my pocket like any of my other knives, and that's what I have done this past week.
My normal carry knife is a Kershaw Leek. Compared to that the Leatherman is wider, thicker and heavier, but is actually a bit shorter. Once it's in my pocket, I can't feel any difference between the Leek and the Leatherman. That being said, I am a guy who prefers loose fitting jeans, so my pockets are sizable.
Features...well...it's got pliers, and different screw-drivers. I like that you can access the two main tool without needing to unfold the pliers...a pair of scissors on one side, and a knife blade on the other. Except for one thing, it is a much more useful device to clutter up ones pocket with.
That one thing is almost so silly I hate to mention it...but...if you were the type to carry an open assist knife for last resort tactical purposes, the Leatherman will come up short in that category. While the users manual says the knife blade is designed to open one handed, there is no stud on the blade to get a good grip on. In practice, I AM able to get the blade open one handed, but not always the first time.
Maybe I'll start carrying this in my left pocket, and keep my Kershaw in my right pocket...see if my belt can keep my pants up all day.
I really don't have any brand loyalty when it comes to multi-tools. Gerber, Leatherman, SOG, Victoronix...I'm fine which whatever is on sale, and I would pick any of those over any Target/Wal-Mart/Sportman's Warehouse or any other cheapo store brand.
One thing I really like about this Wingman, and I won't say it's unique, but it is an unusual feature in a multi-tool, is it's pocket clip. No more need for an additional holster on my belt, I can just slip it in my pocket like any of my other knives, and that's what I have done this past week.
My normal carry knife is a Kershaw Leek. Compared to that the Leatherman is wider, thicker and heavier, but is actually a bit shorter. Once it's in my pocket, I can't feel any difference between the Leek and the Leatherman. That being said, I am a guy who prefers loose fitting jeans, so my pockets are sizable.
Features...well...it's got pliers, and different screw-drivers. I like that you can access the two main tool without needing to unfold the pliers...a pair of scissors on one side, and a knife blade on the other. Except for one thing, it is a much more useful device to clutter up ones pocket with.
That one thing is almost so silly I hate to mention it...but...if you were the type to carry an open assist knife for last resort tactical purposes, the Leatherman will come up short in that category. While the users manual says the knife blade is designed to open one handed, there is no stud on the blade to get a good grip on. In practice, I AM able to get the blade open one handed, but not always the first time.
Maybe I'll start carrying this in my left pocket, and keep my Kershaw in my right pocket...see if my belt can keep my pants up all day.
4.01.2012
The Hunger Games
Yesterday, I went and saw 'The Hunger Games' with my wife. As we were talking about the movie afterwards, I told her I guess I didn't see what the big deal was all about. Not the movie itself...it was an enjoyable, well done movie that stuck pretty close to its source material. I was referring more to the little of bit of 'too much violence' controversy that has followed the movie. Many of the frequent early reviews said contained some variation of the theme 'this would be an excellent movie if it wasn't for all the violence.'
Frankly, I didn't see that much violence. Certainly no worse than what one saw in 'The Lord of the Rings' Trilogy. In fact, there were points where Katniss looked much less blood-splattered than Aragon.
My wife, perhaps more insightful of human nature than I am, said she thought the problem people had was that in 'Hunger Games', the violence was kid on kid. She may be right...I mean there aren't a whole lot of movies where you'll see a 17-year old reach out and just snap a 14-year olds neck.
When it comes to movies, she thought the real problem might be that folks have stopped believing what PG-13 is supposed to mean. 'The Hunger Games' is certainly a movie where you need to stop and evaluate your individual child. An 11-year old that plays a lot of Call of Duty would probably be fine. My 9-year old would have gotten weepy about the scene where they were roasting a squirrel over the open fire, let alone killing each other.
It is a good movie. They do as good of a job of translating the 'combat' section of the book to screen as they could have done. The only thing lacking in the transition to the movie is opening part of the book...you don't quite see how desperate and razor thin the edge is for these folks living in District 12. It feels too much like modern day Appalachia and not enough Mad Max.
The acting and casting are good. Is Jennifer Lawerance prettier than what I pictured Katniss? Sure...but she IS Katniss in this movie. They also re-do things a bit to make her a more sympathetic character. The movie lacks some of her internal monologue where is drives home just how much she is playing Petta, and how much she think Petta might be playing her. To watch the movie, you might think they actually like each other. I'm curious to see how they handle this in the later movies.
Elizabeth Banks as Effie Trinket impressed me. The picture in my mind of Effie was closer to 50-something and dumpy, not a knock-out hottie like Elizabeth Banks is in real life...but she captures the character perfectly, and the make-up the have her in keeps her beauty from being distracting.
My wife dug Lennie Kravitz also impresses as Cinna, coming across as one of the few warm, friendly roles in the movie. Donald Sutherland, as the evil, manipulative President Snow is quite the opposite, but there is no one else I can picture in that role now.
Not a perfect movie, but one of the better 'from a book' movies I have seen in a long while. I would give it 8.75 out of 10.
Frankly, I didn't see that much violence. Certainly no worse than what one saw in 'The Lord of the Rings' Trilogy. In fact, there were points where Katniss looked much less blood-splattered than Aragon.
My wife, perhaps more insightful of human nature than I am, said she thought the problem people had was that in 'Hunger Games', the violence was kid on kid. She may be right...I mean there aren't a whole lot of movies where you'll see a 17-year old reach out and just snap a 14-year olds neck.
When it comes to movies, she thought the real problem might be that folks have stopped believing what PG-13 is supposed to mean. 'The Hunger Games' is certainly a movie where you need to stop and evaluate your individual child. An 11-year old that plays a lot of Call of Duty would probably be fine. My 9-year old would have gotten weepy about the scene where they were roasting a squirrel over the open fire, let alone killing each other.
It is a good movie. They do as good of a job of translating the 'combat' section of the book to screen as they could have done. The only thing lacking in the transition to the movie is opening part of the book...you don't quite see how desperate and razor thin the edge is for these folks living in District 12. It feels too much like modern day Appalachia and not enough Mad Max.
The acting and casting are good. Is Jennifer Lawerance prettier than what I pictured Katniss? Sure...but she IS Katniss in this movie. They also re-do things a bit to make her a more sympathetic character. The movie lacks some of her internal monologue where is drives home just how much she is playing Petta, and how much she think Petta might be playing her. To watch the movie, you might think they actually like each other. I'm curious to see how they handle this in the later movies.
Elizabeth Banks as Effie Trinket impressed me. The picture in my mind of Effie was closer to 50-something and dumpy, not a knock-out hottie like Elizabeth Banks is in real life...but she captures the character perfectly, and the make-up the have her in keeps her beauty from being distracting.
My wife dug Lennie Kravitz also impresses as Cinna, coming across as one of the few warm, friendly roles in the movie. Donald Sutherland, as the evil, manipulative President Snow is quite the opposite, but there is no one else I can picture in that role now.
Not a perfect movie, but one of the better 'from a book' movies I have seen in a long while. I would give it 8.75 out of 10.
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