Generic greeting, carrying on, film & literature, & Weird funny

The Greeting (aka How about that weather?) Beautiful night here in Beantown. Kate and I went to the Barking Crab, I had some fried clams, Kate (drum roll) ;D A chicken sandwich! Kate pointed out their catchy slogan, "Come to the Barking Crab and get crabs!". It was nice eating outside. We walked about the waterfront a bit after dinner before parting ways.

Expressed Resolve? I'm determined to start returning to my better diet, and possibly (groan) jogging in the morning. This would serve two purposes. The obvious one of course to firm up and lose that winter 10-15 lbs (whee!). The less obvious, by getting out of bed earlier to jog, I might inadvertently get to work earlier, further increasing my productivity (yahoo..) and possibly allowing me to leave more around 5:30 than 6:30 which would optimize my daylight and let me roam Cambridge, Somerville and Boston more. Isn't this dreadfully interesting? I thought you might think so. But see, by writing it HERE... flapping my gums so to say, NOW, now you see... I have to put my money where my mouth is, put the pedal to the metal, nose to the grindstone, more, more??!

Entertainment: Ooohh, new Netflix deliveries coming tomorrow. I'm getting A Mighty Wind, and Lost Horizon. A Might Wind has been specifically recommended to me along with "Best in Show". I figured I'd go with the folk music one first since it seemed more my style. The Netflix description: Satirist in extremis Christopher Guest aims his mockumentary lens at 1960s folk musicians -- specifically, the earnest Folksmen (portrayed by erstwhile Spinal Tappers Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer), the too-perky New Main Street Singers and former lovebirds Mitch & Mickey. As the three acts prepare to reunite for a tribute concert, music and emotions run high. A parody in the tradition of Best in Show and Waiting for Guffman. Eugene Levy is usually pretty amusing so we'll see. I'll provide my two cents once I watch it.

On Lost Horizon, this is an old movie which I've never seen. It is noteworthy on multiple accounts. It is based on a novel bearing the same name by James Hilton. Supposedly this is the paperback novel that set the bar for paperback novels. Originally published in 1933, Hilton tells of a grand Utopian society in the Tibetan mountains. It has mystical powers that keep it safe from a doomed world. It was a quick easy read, kind of a watered down Herman Hesse novel, very enjoyable. It has a bizarre psychological/philosophically challenging plot, contained within just over 200 pages. So Capra, royalty of the film world that brought us classics such as "Its A Wonderful Life" and "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" Directs this one. This movie is actually older than the two I just mentioned, and I can't wait to see if the brilliance of the director is as evident in this earlier work. Unfortunately this film lacks Jimmy Stewart, who played a huge role in making the former two the masterpieces that they have come to be known as.

Humor me and check out the Norwegian carton... I will say it wouldn't be nearly as amusing without the subtitles.

Politics and my theoretical age... According to some survey

So what will I write about today? That is the question!

Here is an interesting article on the Haditha scenario which explores some of the shades of gray that tend to be involved events such as these.

A reporter's shock at the Haditha allegations

It is good to see we have reached a point in our progression through civilization where the majority of the masses in the U.S. seem to agree that calling for justice in circumstances such as Haditha is not an act of treason, rather an act of patriotism. Unfortunately scenarios like Haditha are likely a reality of war. As long as there are human components in battles, there are likely to be people who will "lose it" and act in such a blinded manner. While one could definitely make a strong argument that these soldiers who committed this vile act, are in some ways victims themselves, it does not excuse their actions. This appears to be a case of cold blooded murder. If the investigation does prove this, hopefully the men involved will be sent to prison.

There were similar events that occurred in Vietnam which were often met by claims that they were lies by communist sympathizers or that even if they may be true, just mentioning them served as a dis-service to the Nation.

If anything is a dis-service to our nation it would be allowing such events to occur. We need the Iraqi people on our side, and civilian casualties must be minimized. We need to strike down any U.S. service men & women who act counter to this goal, because they are playing into the hands of the insurgency if they give into their need for vengeance.

In Massachusetts News:

Positive spin for new wind-farm plan

So basically when the wind farm isn't within view of their property, politicians support it. Instead put it in front of middle class blue collar property... That's where it belongs with the peasant scum. Why do people keep re-electing the Kennedy's? My thoughts are they put the wind turbines by the Cape and Buzzard's bay and create 2X the clean energy. Unless you are way out in the ocean they aren't going to have much of an effect on the view. And besides what is more important pollution or whether you have barely visible blips on your distant horizon? Come on people!

I don't know too much about this issue honestly, but it seems like a no brainer, that the further out to see it is, the better it would be. Stronger winds, less visibility, more space, less likely to interfere with birds, etc, etc. Who knows. I understand guards have been developed out in Nevada to protect the birds, can those and will those be used here? I suppose the areas that can be used are probably limited based on the depth of water, etc.

The latest B.S. quiz :D, although I dig being in the mid 20s still. Limited choices as usual... No Beatles on the greatest band ever? Blasphemy.

You Are 25 Years Old

Under 12: You are a kid at heart. You still have an optimistic life view - and you look at the world with awe. 13-19: You are a teenager at heart. You question authority and are still trying to find your place in this world. 20-29: You are a twentysomething at heart. You feel excited about what's to come... love, work, and new experiences. 30-39: You are a thirtysomething at heart. You've had a taste of success and true love, but you want more! 40+: You are a mature adult. You've been through most of the ups and downs of life already. Now you get to sit back and relax.

What Age Do You Act?

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Bean and Moi Brain

Mr. Bean's insomnia is resolved in "GoodNight Mr. Bean"



And I have a chick's brain... but hey what's new?

Your Brain is 67% Female, 33% Male

Your brain leans female You think with your heart, not your head Sweet and considerate, you are a giver But you're tough enough not to let anyone take advantage of you!

What Gender Is Your Brain?