Author Archives: SJ

I sound like a damned commercial…

So today I’m on my way to work, and as I’m hitting the 55mph zone on my road I hear that nice familiar POP which means my windshield looks even more like the surface of the moon. Somehow something kicked … Continue reading

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Are they flipping serious?

With things like terrorism, murders, rapes, burglaries, etc… the NYS Supreme Court has found time to back an 80 year old law banning DANCING in New York City bars. Court Backs NYC’s Ban on Dancing in Bars That’s right, if … Continue reading

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Talk about absurd…

Now I won’t fault folks for investing in a vehicle that is a gas miser like the Toyota Prius. Personally, I’ll stick with my 30mpg VW. Still, one if the latest gripes about the car involves how quiet it is … Continue reading

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How about we try this…

It seems to be the pattern in the middle east, that when not under the control of a murderous dictator – the people will fight amongst themselves until a new tyrant rises. Can Democracy work? Sure, I firmly believe it … Continue reading

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Return to mediocrity.

Last year when I caught the auditions for American Idol, and saw Chris Daughtry sing, it peaked my interest enough to watch the show and see what unfolded. Each week, Chris raised and set the bar. The expression “oh fuck” … Continue reading

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Letter to The Editor

That time again, for a new letter to the editor. Short, sweet, and to the point… With the growth of our community in my lifetime and what we pay in school taxes, how did we forget about the library? Over … Continue reading

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Electronic Hygene

In my career, I always get requests to tidy up a home system, restore it to function, etc… Most cases the cause is a user who doesn’t quite know how to keep things up to date while not downloading the … Continue reading

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What’s this? Holy crap my feet look… normal!

I’m not completely over the hump yet, but I’m getting there. A majority of the swelling has left my feet and ankles, while my right knee is still fairly cranky it looks like I’m beating the Parvo B19 / Fifth … Continue reading

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Welp if it was as exciting as the last 5 minutes…

So my guy wrecked out towards the end, the #48 got loose and caught the bad side of a wall. Then it looked like Mark Martin might finally land a Daytona victory – until things went to hell, Harvick got … Continue reading

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*cough* WHAT?!

Watching the Daytona 500… It’s Toyota’s debut in the Nextel Cup series… Funny thing is, out of all the manufacturers – Chevy, Dodge, Ford… Toyota is the only manufacturer who actually builds its vehicles in the US. Speaks volumes.

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