The Office

has become a BAD television show...

No 2 ways about it.

It is not funny, the writing is stale, and overall, they are not using the characters as they should:

• Andy is funny when he sings
• Creed is funny when he is creepy
• Meredith is funny when she is drunk
• Gabe is funny when he is annoying
• etc. etc. etc.

The coming of Will Ferrel is needed!

Pride in Where You Live!

You know those white oval bumper stickers, that have letters that show your affection for where you live. As an example, OBX = The Outer Banks, or ACK = Nantucket, or OC = Ocean City.

I think these are the most well known. Well I came across one today I had not seen.

SR

I crept closer and closer, only to see that it said on the bottom, South Riding, VA.

1. If you have to have what the initials stand for at the bottom...no one knows anything about your town.
2. Do you really have pride in South Riding, VA, a town that has crept up in the last 15 years, as part of the expansion of Washington...

Come on...get a grip!

EDIT: My apologies to the author of the anonymous comment...I think all of the white oval bumper stickers are rediculous...regardless of where it represents!

I am Quite The Handy Man

I fixed a toilet this weekend. We had a leak between the tank and the bowl.

I took it apart. Replaced the bolts, the nuts, the gaskets, and the washers. Put it back together, and voila...$6.50 later and 30 minutes of effort.

No plumber needed.

Feelin pretty good about myself!

If this whole consulting thing doesn't work out, I can let my a$$ crack hang out, while fixin toilets!

Pissed Off!

I went to Starbux this morning, and, as is somewhat standard, had to wait a minute or 2 for a parking spot. No big deal at all.

That was until a car, driven by what appeared to be a normal looking 25 year old male, pulled around me and into the Handicap spot.

He strolled on in, and strolled on out, without a care in the world. There were no Handicap markings on the car.

This pisses me off, as those spots are there for a reason, not for when the lot is full.

What is one to do?

VOLT Restaurant

The wife and I had the opportunity to dine at VOLT restaurant last Thurs. This restaurant was made famous, by Chef Bryan Voltaggio of Top Chef. Here is what we had:

1st Course:

• clam chowder mock root vegetables, dehydrated bacon, california osetra (ME)
• cherry glen farm goat cheese ravioli butternut squash, maitake mushrooms, toasted pumpkin seed, celeriac (WIFE)

2nd Course:

• red wattle pork belly calypso beans, petite turnips, mustard seeds, mostarda (WE EACH HAD THIS)

Main Course:

• Maine lobster black forbidden rice, celery root, carrot tarragon vinaigrette (ME)
• pineland farms strip loin gratin of beef cheek and potato, sorghum glazed turnips, pearl onion, petit carrots, rutabaga (WIFE)

DESSERT (Shared):

• Apple gala apple and walnut cake, bourbon poached apples, macon apple butter, dulce de leche ice cream
• Textures of chocolate ganache, chocolate caramel, pistachio, raw organic cocoa

The final touch, which I really liked was when we left, they gave each of a coffee cake to enjoy in the AM.

Overall, a very enjoyable experience...will not rush to get back!

Awkward Valentines

So my wife made a whole bunch of cupcakes for a number of events, to include my child's pre-school Valentines day party...

We had a dozen left, and instead of plowing through them (my choice), my wife suggested I pass them out at work.

My co-workers were very appreciative of the freshly made cupcakes, however, it brought me screaming back to my childhood days of those awkward moments when you were about 8 years old, and you were trying to figure out which the least weird valentines cards would go to the guys in your class, because it was required you give one to everyone...

Egypt

I realize I live in the greatest country in the world!!!

I also realize we have many many problems that need solving...we are certainly not perfect, far from it in fact.

All that being said, why do we feel we need to stick our nose in every other country's business? This is not Iraq or Afghanistan, who pose a direct threat to the National Security of this country...

My point is all about Egypt. Why do we feel we need to go and send people? Why do we need to comment on the situation from every office of the Govt? Why does it have to be the lead story of every morning, noon, and night edition of the news?

It is not like Egypt is a critical partner to the success and failures of the United States. We got our people out, and should keep them out until this thing is resolved. How about we let Egypt figure this out on their own?

Maybe we could focus some of our efforts on things like the economy, national defense, health care, job creation, crime, etc. etc. etc. (i.e. NOT EGYPT)

Post Super Bowl Feedback (both football and non-football related)

Here are my thoughts on the Super Bowl, in no particular order:

• Outstanding game with ups and downs throughout. I think the better team won. It is unbelievable how singular plays (or non-plays) can affect the outcome of an NFL game. This is obviously more-so in the SuperBowl than a regular season game. As an example, at least 3 dropped passes for 1st downs by the Pack, which caused punts and game-changing penalties.
• 1 and only 1 memorable commerical. It was the Doritos commerical where the guy licks his colleagues finger. Nothing else stuck out. I also did not see the silent Anheuser commercial thanking the troops
• Outstanding half time show. Loved having Slash and Usher on as well. The singing wasnt good, but I think that was a result of the TV, the arena, etc. Great song selection, entertaining dancing. Memorable for all the right reason. Also like Will I Am calling out Obama in the middle of the song.
• The National Anthem....ummmm, need I say more? I am fairly certain we are not going to be hearing from her anytime soon. Also, I think she looked a lot like a blond Snookie.
• Loved that they shows the Medal of Honor recipient. Very cool!

Great evening all around! Jealous of the Packers fans, and a clear indication that the Redskins are so so so far away in terms of how these organizations operate and WIN!

Dont Have Much To Say...

Its Thursday before the Super Bowl, and I dont have much to offer. The ramp up to the game this year seems slow. I am rooting for the Packers...dont ask why...I just am.

In a "I cant believe Dan Snyder hasnt learned yet moment" Dan Snyder is suing a crappy little newspaper that no one reads, because they wrote some "not so nice things" about him. Will he ever learn?

I am ready for warm weather!