Monthly Archives: August 2007

A Peek Into The Future (Taking Labor Day Weekend Literally)

After today two-thirds of 2007 will be in the books. I’ve lost zero of the twenty-odd pounds I’ve desired to lose. I logged perhaps fifty of the three-hundred miles that I should have by this point. I’ve not been on … Continue reading

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Shitty Drive, Shitty Run

Shitty Drive Shitty Run I’m not having Any fun. Last night I jumped out of my car after a ninety-minute commute from Perimeter Mall to the Virginia-Highlands and it felt like I hopped into a bowl of tepid soup. Two … Continue reading

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Is It Still Hip To Be Square?

This morning I made a math-related joke which then led to a Huey Lewis reference. A few seconds later I realized that the person to whom I told the joke was not even born when that song was released. I … Continue reading

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I Fear A Return Of The 1970s

And not the good part of the Seventies. Lately I’ve noticed that my favorite Sirius channel (26 – “Left Of Center” in case you never looked at the bottom of this blog) has been playing more dance music. This bothers … Continue reading

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Sphincter Says “What?”

I get a lot of spam email. Some of the two-bit schemes which wind up in my spam folders amaze me. “Dude, I know that’s you in the video…. Go to this link….” “Where did you hide the camera?” Fortunately … Continue reading

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Oh Friday, Where Have You Been All Of My Life?

Suffice to say that MTV won’t be tracking me down to record the week’s events in my life for “Best Week Ever”. A typical day this week went as follows 1. Wake up 2. Get ready for work 3. Work … Continue reading

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She Likes It In The Can

The title is a running joke from last night’s adventures at George’s. Predictably the crowd of runners was small. Also predictably, I did not run. The fact that it was at least 102 degrees at 6pm might have something to … Continue reading

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Seven Year Itch

Today I am wearing a shirt that I earned seven years ago. The shirt is from the 2000 Blue Ridge Adventure Race. Those that knew me back then knew a Paulie who went to the gym five days a week, … Continue reading

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Anyone Want To Buy A House?

There are days, make that many days, that I dread being a homeowner. If the air conditioner wasn’t enough of a pain in the ass, yesterday I was delivered another kick in the nuts — a $145 water/sewer bill. This … Continue reading

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Sweating With The Oldies

I’m a sweater. No, not the garment, but rather a person who sweats easily. Because of this I am more than ready for our ridiculously hot, muggy temperature to go away. Bison — It’s What’s For Dinner It’s what’s for … Continue reading

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