happy birfday Taylor!

Ok, so I've been reading a lot of what people have to say about the Oilers-Wings series. Surprisingly, the Journal's coverage, apart from actually being able to interview players, hasn't been terribly enlightening. It seems they have four columnists who each describe the scoring summary in some fashion or another, albeit each with a different focus. Instead, the internet appears to be filling the void for me. (BoA and Covered in Oil have been a gateway to even more comments for me.)

One thing that strikes me, though, is how familiar the frustrations of Wings fans is. Early in the series, there were comments about how the Wings always seem to make the unheralded opposition goalie look spectacular (reminding me of several Oilers games this year against St. Louis and Chicago, were the goalies became all stars thanks to the Oilers' amazing ability to hit them square in the chest.)

Another example today is from the paragraph below. (The team names have, of course, been altered for effect):

I don't remember a more uninspired performance by the [beloved home team]. I don't understand why they couldn't get up to play a full game in front of their fans ... and when they had a chance to take the lead in the series. The [opposition] played great and maybe still would have won, but if the [our potentiate yet depressing team] had even played to half of their ability, I wouldn't feel so ripped off by this game. They put up a performance like this and I'm supposed to get all excited about [their next game]? I'm supposed to have hope that they'll actually show up to play in [the opposing team's intimidating home arena]? Why couldn't they do it yesterday?

I must have missed something wolf-ish last night...

Happy Birthday, mysterious face.

I'm all heart mothafuckas. Owow-arrrooooOOOOOoooooOOOOOOooooo!!!

MANNNNNNNNNYYYYYYYY

haha, and ... they're so bad, they're funny:

HORRIBLE SEGUES,
WITH LOCAL ANCHORMAN
CLIVE RUTLEDGE.

"... Well, folks, that last story proves yet again how emotionally damaging incest can be. Thankfully, Mr. Food is here with an artichoke-dip recipe that proves yet again how emotionally satisfying a tasty appetizer can be."

"... Speaking of date rape, the 23rd Annual Cat Show is under way and it's as popular as ever."

"... Experts say speed dating's popularity continues to rise. After seeing that clip featuring the hottie in the halter-top, something else is rising, too, heh-heh, if you catch my drift—that's right: interest rates. Today the Federal Reserve recommended they be upped by half a percent."

you're right, Eric, that was pretty awesome.


ha, and my left ear not working was like already having an ear plug in it, so in the end, I heard just as well out of either ear. and now, magically, my left one is working again. so, uh, woo hoo! perhaps I owe it all to the show last night... hearing magically restored by a dance party... hmm...

Greetings from the Vag!!

yeah that was sweeeeeet

so... is anyone else going to the "end of classes dance party" at the Plant tonight? If you are, maybe I'll see you, if i havent' given up on trying to hear out of my left ear, or found the desperate need to sleep just a little too compelling... stupid illness. I worked today though... and found out I'm supposed to be in Conklin again next week. Why don't people tell me these things earlier? grr.

anyway, happy friday, enjoy the weather tonight cuz it's supposed to get colder as of Saturday.

s'pose I should've mentioned it sooner, but oh well, I wanted to see Shout Out Out Out Out at least once this year, and now seemed like as good a chance as ever... so, if I see you, I see you, and if not, okay. cheers!