Friday
Sleep wasn’t bad last night.
This morning, however, was an entirely different story.

My morning started around 7:15. Waking up to the mystery of “Where in the Closet is Carmen Sandiego Sissy the Wonder Kitty” is not something that I would necessarily consider an auspicious start to the day. I found her, removed her from her hiding place and closed the closet doors. But, I was awake. And slightly irritated. So I went into the HALO Command Center to find something to bide my time. I checked my email. I read some news stories. I even looked to see if there was anyone with whom I wanted to chat.

Nada. Nein. Zip. Zilch. “No go, Flight.”
Nothing to do, no one to talk to.
So…

Around 7:30, I headed back to bed. I figured that I could get another hour of sleep. That would be good. I laid there, trying to get comfortable for about :30. And all that served to do was to increase my level of irritation. Ten minutes later, Sissy decided to mount another assault on the closet. That was the final straw. I leapt out of bed, moved Sissy out of the way, angrily (and apparently noisily) moved other things out of the way and forcefully closed the closet doors. Sleep, at this point, was no longer an option. And so, I hit the shower and started my day a little earlier than I had planned.

While getting ready for work, I watched some of the videos that I had downloaded:

  • Mr. Telephone Man – New Edition (when they really were “new”)
    : I’m watching an old New Edition video.
    [10:47] : OMG
    [10:48] : Mr. Telephone Man
    [10:48] : Wait…. it gets better: I actually downloaded it.
    [10:48] : (before Bobby Brown started looking all thuggish)
    [10:48] : nooooooooooooooooooooooooooo say it’s not so
    [10:48] : *nod*
    [10:48] : LOL
    [10:48] : It’s true.
    [10:48] : Okay… he’s not thuggish, but the boy was never cute

  • I’m Going Slightly Mad – Queen
    Watching this made me think that Freddie Mercury might have been interesting as The Joker.

  • Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton (live on SNL)
  • Close My Eyes Forever – Lita Ford ft. (a young-looking) Ozzy Osbourne
  • History Repeating – Propellerheads ft. Shirley Bassey
  • Don’t Lose My Number – Phil Collins
    Even after 15-17 years, I still like this video. It’s the first video that I can remember that’s about “making a video.” Part tongue-in-cheek, part high concept. All fun.

The rest of the day went well. For that, I am glad (and grateful).

Borders Night was good. Time spent in the good company of friends is never a bad thing; joined us for our usual revels, as well. After that, some of the group broke away, while a few of us headed down to Cheers.

NPR and Other News Stories
All Things Considered: The Key to a Good Math Teacher? Insight on Error
All Things Considered: Gender at the Grill – Why Guys Do Most of the BBQing
All Things Considered: War Veterans React to WWII Memorial

Stray Toasters

  • Toyzz.com ‘Nuff said.

  • [16:31] * is listening to Maktub – Just Like Murder
    [16:31] * is listening to Rush – Vapor Trails – 08 – Secret Touch (headphones)”8
    [16:31] : Of course, murder could be considered a “secret touch.” >-)
    [16:33] : indeed…
    [16:33] : “just like it” anyway
    [16:34] : Have you ever checked out any of the Maktub stuff?
    [16:34] : Nuh-uh.
    [16:35] : oh damn. Go to www.maktub.com right now and get Just Like Murder and You Can’t Hide. NOW. DO IT.
    [16:36] : !
    [16:36] : Ma’am!
    [16:36] : Yes, Ma’am!
    [16:36] : LOL I’m dead serious. This is good stuff. 🙂 I’m partial to You Can’t Hide, but they are both incredible
    [16:39] * is listening to We All Fall Down – Blue Murder
    [16:39] * is listening to Basia – Time and Tide (headphones)”8
    [16:39] : …yet again. 🙂
    [16:39] : I had it earlier, but you weren’t on
    [16:39] : LOL
    [16:43] * is listening to Maktub – Just Like Murder (headphones)”8
    [16:43] : 🙂
    [16:43] : you shouldn’t be disappointed.
    [16:44] * is listening to Maktub – You Can’t Hide (headphones)”8
    [16:44] : So far, so good.
    [16:45] : I’m gonna have to go listen to that one now. It makes me chair dance. 🙂
    [16:45] : I can tell why. 🙂
    [16:46] : I believe it’s my personal mission in life to tout the goodness of Maktub
    [16:46] : And the panty liner cups.
    [16:47] : LMAO
    [16:47] : …..well they’re not QUITE panty liners, but yeah
    [16:47] : I couldn’t remember the name. But, you know what I meant. ;
    [16:47] : You’re a guy, I don’t expect that to make sense…. LOL
    [16:47] : 😉
    [16:48] : It does.
    [16:48] : ok
    [16:48] : But, I couldn’t recall the name.
    [16:48] : soft cups
    [16:48] : I just needed to get the concept across. 😉
    [16:48] : Those!
    [16:48] : 🙂
    [16:49] : BTW, the concept of panty liner cups is just HORRID
    [16:49] : You know what I meant!
    [16:49] : 😛
    [16:50] : I know, but the IMAGES!!!! THE IMAGES!!!!

  • Speaking of , check out today’s Junk in the Trunk.
  • sent me a link to this. I still don’t know exactly what to make of it…
  • Coming up on PBS’ Frontline: The Way the Music Died (check local listings)
  • The Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame
  • The art of Greg Horn and The Hildebrandt Brothers
  • From BBC News: Library of Alexandria discovered

I just had a glass of milk. And I’m getting tired. I think that it might be time to call it a night.

And God help any cat that decides to wake me up before 9:00 tomorning…

Namaste.