Is Vulgarity Free Speech?

There has been a dust up at Colorado State University over an editorial form Sept. 21 that had the headline of "Taser This: F**K Bush." This of course was a reference to the incident on the University of Florida campus. Now, advocating that every newspaper use such colorful language is not the mission of this entry, but I am wondering if what we all think of the prospect that freedom of speech will be limited. We can form our own opinions about the situation, and to help out, I will post a few links.

NY Times The Coloradoan(CSU's Newspaper) CNN I CNN II Rocky Mountain News

The Bears Are Who We Thought They Were

Well, this is quite the bitter pill to swallow after last year's Super ride. Did we really lose to the Detroit Lions? It was very tough to watch, and they better get it together really soon. I never thought that I would be afraid of the Packers, who we face next week. This will be a make or break week for us and they better show up to play.

Division Champions!!

Yes, I know they clinched it last night, but I was literally falling asleep as I was trying to post about it. For those who don't know, the Chicago Cubs are the champions of the National League Central Division for 2007. It has been a great ride so far, so let's hope it continues. I will post more once I know the match up for the Division Series.

Must See TV

It was great to have The Office back tonight, it was hilarious. I will stop there since I don't know if we have all seen it. ER was also very good. I have now opinions of the abomination that is Grey's Anatomy, as I have not watched it yet. To be honest, I probably won't. It is one of the most gutless shows on television and I can't believe that it is still broadcast. Yes Brian, I know I watch Nip/Tuck but I am not under the delusion that it reflects real life, unlike the loons that commit themselves to Grey's. I will now step off the soapbox and go brush my teeth.

A Bit More About The Little Rock Nine

For those that are interested, here is some more info on the Little Rock Nine. I cannot stress the importance of this incident, especially as we continue the discussion on the Jena 6. Keep in mind that history is unfinished and as the story continues, we must not forget the past.

Griesed and Ready To Go

Well, the pundits were correct: Brian Griese is our quarterback. Hopefully this will put some mustard in to the 30th (no, that is not a typo) ranked offense in the NFL. Lovie gave Rex all the shots that he deserved and now it's time to give the club the best chance to win. I'm a very worried about a playoff spot at this point, but hopefully Griese will have some magic left in his arm.

Next?

Well, the Bush war machine may be up to their old tricks again. University of Michigan history professor Juan Cole explores this idea in a column written for www.salon.com. This comes from Andrew H. and I found the ideas scary, interesting and all to possible at the same time. Only time will tell what will happen with this situation, but the observations brought about by Cole are inherently necessary.

Bionic Candidates?

Here is a nice little summation of last nights Democratic debate broadcast on MSNBC. The column is slightly sarcastic as the author compares Hilary Clinton with The Bionic Woman, which aired opposite the debate on NBC. For the record, I was recording Bionic Woman. It has been okay so far. I have high expectations, considering this show is executive produced by the same guy that runs Battlestar. Anyways, if you are looking for a political fix, check this out. Hilary may have lost my vote due to her answer to the final question that moderator Tim Russert asked. Anyone that really knows me can understand why I consider her response to be gutless.

Oh yeah, and almost as bad: Obama is a white sox fan!?! That truly hurts. Sorry Mar, I know there is one in every crowd.

My Favorite Concert(s)

Well, the BEASTIE BOYS are playing Chicago tonight and tomorrow and I have to miss both shows. This hurts me quite a bit, since I have never seen them and they are one of my favorite bands. The first show will be all instrumental, while the second is a full on show with lyrics.

This led me to think about what my favorite all time concert is. Well, this was very difficult, so I will give you the five best, in no particular order:

• The Police, Wrigley Field, July 5, 2007: For a long time, I always said that this was my dream show, and it did not disappoint. The played a great show that was tight and crisp. It was a gorgeous night, and we all know what I think of the venue, which is the greatest place on Earth. Top songs: "King of Pain" and "When the World is Running Down We'll Make the Best of What's Still Around"
• Rolling Stones, United Center, September 10, 2002: This was another dream show. I bought the tickets as a gift to my father and the payoff was excellent. Seeing those guys run around on stage at the age of sixty was unbelievable, it was quite the spectacle. Top Songs: "Happy", "Miss You" and "Sympathy for the Devil."
• Coldplay, Chicago Theatre, November 30, 2001: First off, the Chicago Theatre is a beautiful venue with impeccable acoustics. The show was memorable for the fact that it took place the day after the George Harrison passed away. As a huge Beatles fan, that was quite a blow. The acoustic perfection of the theatre made the band sound great and they were really on the top of their game since it was the final show of the tour. If none of us have seen them perform "Yellow" live, it is quite the treat. To top it off, they played "Here Comes the Sun" in honor of Harrison. It was truly a magical moment. Top Songs: "Shiver", "Yellow" and "Here Comes the Sun."
• U2, Soldier Field, June 28, 1997: This show was all about the spectacle, the music was an added bonus. It was awesome being at Soldier Field, which was transformed into a giant playground for the band. Although Pop in not one of U2's finest moments, my personal favorite is Zooropa, but they were playing the songs with an unmatched enthusiasm. Top Songs: "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me", "One" and "Staring at the Sun."
• Foo Fighters, Riviera Theater, January 19, 2001: Another great show at an intimate venue. This was a show that was played as a warm up gig for the band as they prepped for the Rock in Rio festival. The band chose to play Chicago since it was not included in the previous. It was a fabulous show that I will never forget. They played with a vigor that I have rarely seen and we were about ten feet from the state. Top songs: "I'll Stick Around", "Hey Johnny Park", and "Everlong."

Feel free to share your favorite show or shows. Note to Wilson: Jimmy Buffet will not count since this is about musical performances, not to be mistaken for drunken stupidity.

The War

So, it's time to get our history on kiddies. I forgot to mention that the new Ken Burns documentary, The War, started airing on PBS this week. The whole series is a tototal of 14 hours, so it may take awhile to view all of the episodes. This should prove to be valuable since all of Burns' past films are top notch. He will be speaking at Illinois State University on Nov. 1 of this year. I plan to attend, so if anyone wants to car pool, let me know. As far as some of his past programs are concerned, I highly recommend Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson and The Civil War.

An Easy Way To Help Mother Earth

First off, I have to give Tony and Jill the credit for this one. Thank you for introducing us to this great product. We all know that we live in a time when every little bit helps with regards to the environment. That being said, Mar and I have started using these eco-friendly grocery bags used by the Earthwise Bag Company. Not only do these bags help the environment, but they are very handy. We were able to fit about four bags worth of groceries into one of these great green bags. They are wide enough for a gallon of milk and deep enough to store plenty of products. An added bonus is discounts at certain stores, such as Meijer that will give you a discount for using these bags instead of their own. We paid one dollar a piece for six while visiting Tony and Jill in Champaign, but you can order them directly from the online store in sets of ten. They are slightly more expensive on the website, but they are well worth the price.

Giuliani's Time To Pay Up

Now that www.moveon.org has to pay up, it's time for Giuliani to also pony up some cash. For those that don't know what I am speaking of, MoveOn took out an add in the New York Times prior to the speech by General Pietras gave about progress in Iraq. Some inflammatory language was included that compared the General's last name with the words "Betray Us." Here is an account of what went down and the reaction of the conservative right. While I have no problem with the fact tha MoveOn will have to right a wrong in regards to the amount that was charged for the aid, I think the reaction of the Republicans was a little out of hand.

Jena 6 Part II

Here is a column written for the Christian Science Monitor website. I find it interesting how the author points to the furor over the Michael Vick case and how it's negative nature was front page news, but the case in Jena has been gestating for months before really catching the attention of the nation. We will see what sort of action this will bring from the public in the coming weeks, and for the sake of future civil rights decisions, I hope the right moves are made.

Freedom of Speech?

We had a very interesting story in New York today with Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the leader of Iran, being invited to speak at Columbia University. There was quite a furor over his appearance, which is understandable. However, we are the land of the free, which includes the right to speak. I do not buy that it is "unpatriotic" to let the man speak. Here are a couple of op-ed pieces from the USA Today:

Pro Free Speech

Anti Free Speech

Little Rock Nine

Please take time to read this article from www.npr.org about the 50 anniversery of the sesegregation of the Central High School in Little Rock Arkansas. This is a landmark case in United States civil rights history, so take time to remember that not so long ago things were dramatically different.

Bringing Rexy Back?

Okay, I may finally be seeing the way of the naysayers. Rex totally sucked on Sunday. I have be one of his more ardent supporters, but it may be time to see what Griese can bring to the table. There is just no consistency on offense and the defense can only take so much. He was making poor passes and did not seem to read the Dallas defense at all. Lovie has made great moves, and his next one might be benching Rex.

Jena 6

I don't have a lot of time to devote to this topic right now, but it is of the utmost importance that I try to get a word out about it. We should all be familiar about the situation happening in Louisiana and thank you to Andrew H. for sharing this article with me. Please do your own research on this story, even though I wish that we did not continue to have these troubles today. I have to run, but I will address this issue again very soon. Please stay updated with this case by checking the news updates on the left side of this page.

Engage!!!

Now here is a list that is truly worth checking out. This fall marks the twentieth anniversary of Star Trek: The Next Generation and Entertainment Weekly is celebrating with a list of the top ten episodes. This show was Battlestar before Battlestar was Battlestar. It's tough to make a sci-fi show feel human and relevant, which is exactly what TNG did. For the record, my favorite episodes are "The Best of Both Worlds, Parts I and II." This may be cliche for TNG fans, but this was truly the pinnacle of the show.

The Greatest Band In The World

Here is another entry on my list of favorite things: Radiohead. This is the single greatest band in the world. There really is not much more to say than this since it is an absolute truth, but I will continue. They have released four classic albums: The Bends, Ok Coputer, Kid A and Amnesiac. There other two albums are nearly as good: Pablo Honey and Hail to the Thief. Now on to the the singles.

We will start "Creep", which is not my favorite song, but did put them on the map. Next we have "Just" with it's searing guitars and fabulous vocals, this song is not to be denied. This song is featured on The Bends, which is great from beginning to end, so it was tough to single out a song considering they are all top notch. We will move on to Ok Computer, which is widely regarded as one of the top albums released in the nineties. Once again it is tough to pick one, so I will pick two. "Paranoid Android" is an epic song that pushes the listener to open their minds up to something new and original. The other gem on this album is "Let Down." This song has a simply beautiful melody that makes this ballad about heartache brim over with emotion.

Next will be the "Pyramid Song". Kid A and Amnesiac are sister albums and share a similar sound and this is perhaps the best one of the bunch. In addition, "Optimistic," "Morning Bell," "Knives Out," and "Everything In It's Right Place" are standouts from these two albums. "There, There" is the clear standout on Hail, if nothing else for the booming drums in the beginning and the vicious guitar solo at the end. For a couple of lesser known songs, search for "Killer Cars" and "Polyethylene."

Win It For Royko

Those of us that grew up in the Chicagoland region should know the name Mike Royko. He was a columnist for the Chicago Tribune and a die-hard Cubs fan. Wednesday marks the ten year anniversary of his passing and Paul Sullivan wrote this great column that sums up the passion of a true Cubs fan.

Cuban's Cubbies?

As we all know, I attended the Cubs game at the Shrine this past Monday. Well, I forgot to mention that none other than Mark Cuban was in the right field bleachers with us. Check out a picture here. He was not to far from us and we could actually see the fan with the sign that Cuban is holding. As I mentioned before, this was a fabulous game and landed itself in my all-time top five of sporting events that I have attended.

Ginormous Is Not A Word!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I've had it with people using this ridiculous excuse for a word. Come on, "Bigger than gigantic but smaller than enormous", that is the most ridiculous definition I have ever heard. With that being said, I expect everyone to stop using that word from this day forward. No excuses.

Really?

As I was browsing the news on a break this morning, I came across this rather troubling article. In a time of supposed "enlightenment", I cannot believe that a law like this could be passed. If a person cannot dress the way they want to, we need to revisit the ideals laid down in the Constitution. Freedom of expression is a bedrock of our society and if that starts to be threatened, we should consider how things have come this far.

P.S.
I forgot to mention the racial profiling that this case brings about. Don't believe for one second that race matter doesn't in this country of ours, just look at post-Katrina New Orleans.

The Office Got Robbed!!!

Well, although I am not an Emmy voter, I will let you know my opinions. First off, The Office was robbed. 30 Rock is a very funny show, but I don't think it holds a light to our friends at Dunder/Mifflin. After all, this blog is named after a quote by our friend Jim Halpert. As far as Ricky Grevais winning best actor, I can't really comment on his qualifications. Extras is critically acclaimed, as is Mr. Gervais, so I will give the academy a mulligan. In my opinion, as much as I love Steve Carell in The Office, Alec Baldwin steals every scene that he has in 30 Rock. He is a breath of fresh air for he sitcom genre, although none of these shows hold a candle to Arrested Development. Kudos to Jeremy Piven for another victory as Ari Gold on Entourage, he makes the show. The same goes to Jamie Presley on My Name is Earl.

On the drama front, I think that the best drama of last year was not even nominated: The Shield. This season was short, only ten episodes, but it was truly spectacular. Each episode burned up the screen with great dialog and even better performances. Michael Chicklis and Walton Goggins each deserved awards, best and supporting actors respectively, as two friends turned enemies after several years of dirty laundry catching up to them. In addition to their dynamic, C.C.H. Pounder was unequaled in her performance as the newly appointed Captain Whymes. Over the years we have seen her character develop into the strongest female character on television. Speaking of strong female characters, Elizabeth Martin was fabulous as Juliet on LOST and should have beat out Katherine Heigl. It was nice to see Sally Field pick up an award for the underrated Brothers & Sisters. Terry O'Quinn was also deserving as Locke on th aforementioned LOST.

Well, congrats to the winners and lets hope this coming season will provide plenty of great television moments.

Charlie Weissingham?

So, as mentioned before, the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame are 0-3 this year with nary an offensive touchdown. This got me to thinking about the raw justice that Tyrone Willingham got by being fired in 2004. Traditionally, Notre Dame gives it's coaches an initial five year deal to see out their vision of what the program should achieve. Well, in the case of Willingham, Notre Dame fired a coach before he finished his initial five year contract. Willingham was also the first coach in the school's history to post 10 wins in his initial campaign. Now, I would be remiss not to mention the fact that Mr. Willingham lost his final three games by 31 points each, but I'm not sure that necessitated his departure. I also need to mention that while Weiss had a better record than Willingham in his first two seasons, it was largely done with Willingham's players; including the much ballyhooed Brady Quinn.

Now on to Weiss, who is 19-9 through a little over two seasons as Notre Dame head coach. He has taken ND to two back to back BCS bowl games, while Willingham took the team to none. However, after starting this season 0-3 while not scoring a single offensive touchdown should ring the same bells that Willingham's struggles did. I will not call Weiss a bad coach, but I think justice will be served if he continues to struggle and falls to the same fate as the unjustified firing of Willingham.

Go Cubs Go!!!

Well kids, that was some game last night. I would have to say it is in my top five games that I have ever attended. For those that don't know, the Cubs came back from two down in the bottom of the ninth to win. It was great and reminded all of us why Wrigley Field is the greatest place on earth. Work is going very well and I am enjoying it quite a bit. My kids have been great and a total breath of fresh air. There is a lot of work to do and it has been some what overwhelming, but very rewarding at the same time. By the way, how 'bout them Golden Domers this weekend. Final score last Saturday: Michigan 38, Notre Dame 0. This game seems to make that ten year Charlie Weiss contract totally worth it. More on this subject is yet to come we compare the careers of Weiss and former coach Tyrone Willingham.

To ND Or Not To ND, That Is The Question

Another Saturday, another loss. This time by the shutout fashion of 38-0 at the hands of Michigan. I have no alligiance to Notre Dame, nor do I pretend to. For that matter, I have no alligaince to Michigan or any other major college football program besides my Football Championship Subdivion (FCS) level Illinois State Univeristy Redbirds, who incidentally sit at the No. 15 in the FCS standings.

And The Winner Is.......

Cats. I must say that I cannot argue this outcome since I own three of the little treasures, if you count Murphy. Everyone knows how much Mar and I love our little furry friends, lumps and all. The left picture is our Christmas photo from a couple years back. I'm holding Wrigley in her Bears outfit, and Mar has Gracie. Below is Murph wearing a Bears jersey. Those of us who are lucky enough to have these four legged friends around know how much fun it can be, no matter how much they can be a pain. I would also love to know who voted for Battlestar, that was a pleasant surprise. Thank you to all of those who voted. There will be a new question soon, and recommendations are welcome.

Sunny Times Are Here Again, Thanks For The Rescue

Rescue Me ended on a sad note last night, but I will not say anything so not to ruin it for others. Although I was happy about the last few episodes, the overall season was quite a disappointment. The writers just seemed to let the stories go on without resolving them, so we are once again left with unanswered questions that won't be worked out until next May!! Oh well, it will be okay because It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia starts today. This is a very funny show about four friends that own a bar in Philly, and their crazy lives. Sunny contains some pretty dark humor, so it is not for the feint of heart. Yes, that includes you Brian. Here is a little promo for tonight's premiere.

The Dunk of Dunks

So, I decided to that I will start listing some of my favorite things, besides cats, Cubs, Bears and Battlestar Galactica. Today's entry is my all-time favorite dunk. Surprisingly, the dunk is by Vince Carter, not Michael Jordan. At the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia, Mr. Carter took the easy route and jumped over the 7'2" French center Frederic Weis. It is a wonder to behold.

Wicked Good Fun

Well, it turns out that the masses were correct; Wicked was a very good show. Both Marilyn and I enjoyed it quite a bit. I don't have adequate way to describe it, but the tag line of "The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz" about sums it up. The story was very funny and enjoyable, plus the Oriental Theater was really nice.

Prior to the show, we had dinner with Elisa at Mi Tierra, which was also very nice. Marilyn got sung to by a group of mariachis, which was hilarious. Here is a little picture of her and the band.

This Weeks Sign That College Football Fans Are Crazy

Okay, I know that I didn't go to a huge college football school, but so called fans can push the envelope. Check out this story from www.si.com about what an Oklahoma fan did to a Texas fan. Crazy.

Wicked Marilyn

Yes, I know it is mean calling Marilyn wicked, but they are the two topics I will discuss today. First off, Happy Birthday to my dearest Marilyn. We will celebrate tonight by attending a performance of Wicked. She has wanted to go for awhile, so I finally bit the bullet and got us a pair to tickets. Thank you to Elisa for picking them up so I could skip the Ticketmaster fee. Anyways, it should be fun. We are going to a nice little Mexican restaurant called Mi Tierra. It is a little cheesy as far decor is concerned, but they have great food. In addition, Marilyn got a job!!! She is taking a position in Wheaton District 200 as a special aide assistant. So, I guess you can say we have had a little luck theses last two weeks, which has been nice.

A sad update on Mike Brown: Out for the season. This is truly unfortunate and we hope he has a quick recovery.

Bluthe Runion

Good news regarding the post about Arrested Development, Michael Cera and Jason Bateman are reuniting for a film called Juno. Unfortunately, they do not share a scene. I don't know much else about it, but I will do some more research.For the time being, here is a video of the former father/son duo discussing the new flick and the possibility of an AD movie.

TIME Magazine's Top 100 Television Shows

I am still working on my post about resource mobilization and it functions. It will be very long, so please bear with me. In the mean time, I have come across a nice little list that TIME has compiled about their 100 best television shows of all time. Several of my favorites are on the list including Battlestar Galactia (pictured left courtesy of www.scifi.com/battlestar), The Shield, The Office, Lost and the immortal Arrested Development. The list has a lot of great shows on it, and it was nice seeing shows like Battlestar and Arrested Development make the list.

I am new to Battlestar, but it is a truly spectacular show. From the production value to the scripts, the producers have developed griping television. It is more then just another sci-fi show because it melds modern societal problems that the problems of war can bring to light. I highly recommend adding to your list of must see television. If you are interested in catching up with the series, you can rent all of the discs from www.blockbuster.com.



Now on to the grandaddy of them all, Arrested Development (pictured above through the magic of the internets). Everyone knows that this is my all time favorite television show, it was and is flat out brilliant. From beginning to end, the show had me in fits of laughter. Whether it was GOB, pronounced like Job from the Bible, and his antics as an illusionist or Carl Weathers great guest spots as an acting coach to the bumbling Tobias, the show was constantly pushing the envelope. This is also the launching pad for young Michael Cera. I hope we all have seen Superbad, if not you can see the beginnings of a gifted comedian who deserves a long and successful career. If you ever want a dose of afternoon delight, just pop in a disc and sit back. Although Arrested was on for only three seasons the ride was great and unforgettable. You can also rent the discs from blockbuster by accessing the previous link to Blockbuster Online.

The Bears are 0-1, Rex Grossman is Our Quarteback

Well, that was fun. Although the result was not great, the game was competitive. Who would have thought the Bears would occupy the NFC North cellar after one game? One thing that everyone will have to admit, yes even you Elisa, is that we cannot blame Rex for this loss. I think that Cedric need to pick his game up in a serious way. Apparently we are losing Mike Brown for the rest of the year due to his "sprained knee." Here is what Mr. Brown told reporters after the game:

"It's another sad day in the chapter of my football-playing career," Brown said. "I don't know what else to tell you guys."

"It's a sprained knee right now. It doesn't look too good. … It just hurts my feelings right now—"

For the full article go here:
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3012326

This was followed by Brown choking back tears as he walked away from reporters. A lot can be said about the fragility of Mike Brown, but his heart cannot be questioned. This man has given his body to our Bears, and while it may be his job, I just feel for the guy. The Bears are a different team with him on the field, so let's hope that the injury is not as bad as anticipated.

We have KC at home next week, and I expect a win, if not total slaughter. The Chiefs are a shell of their former selves, and if we can hold LaDanian Tomlinson to seventy-five yards, I can't wait to see what we offer Larry Johnson. It will be nice to see what adjustments the offense makes and hopefully Gregg Olsen will be back and healthy.

On a sad note, my Cubbies lost and slipped into second place. We play the hated Cardinals tomorrow, and hopefully we will be able to put another game between us. I just don't understand this team. One day they are world beaters, the next day they look anemic. We will just have to wait to see how this ends up. Well, that is it. For my next post, I will discuss and propose the concept of resource mobilization and how it has impacted American society. I would love to hear what you guys think about this topic once I write the post because I feel it is a fascinating subject. Let's continue to support our Rexy and please, don't feed the bears, unless it is a cheesehead.

To our friend Mindy, I apologize for giving you a hard time about drafting Plexiglass. I may change my mind after next week.

Adventures in Murphysitting Part II

For those of us wondering "Why Christopher, what ever are you doing writing a post at seven in the morning on a Saturday?", the story goes as follows. Around one in the morning, our man Murphy got out of the condo. As some of us know, he has managed to get out of the screen door before and repeated this little trick. I was changing the litter and happened to look outside to see him sitting on the patio. As I attempted to wrangle him, he took a mad dash and we could not find him. Marilyn and I actually slept on the living room floor in hopes that he would come back to the screen as scratch to get back inside. Well, just before seven, I could hear Esther saying his name, opened my eyes and saw him licking Mar's nose. This was quite the relief as she was rather upset with his decision to take an unsanctioned field trip. I think we will now get him a shock collar to keep him from taking anymore strolls on his own accord (For those of us that do not know my sense of humor, that was my attempt to make light of this situation). Well, at least this time he wasn't stuck in a tree for nearly twenty hours. All this said, I am happy as hell that he is back.

You're Hired!!

I got hired today at HCHS as an aide. This is quite a relief. I still need the paper work to finish filing itself, but as of now, I have the job. It will be weird having my primary source of income derive from a place other than Chili's, but I think I have earned this opportunity. Our buddy Rainn Wilson was on Nightline tonight, and as usual, he was very funny. He had to go through some intense stuff before he hit it big. It just goes to show you that no matter what the profession, people need to start from the bottom and work their way up. This includes me as I begin this new endeavor in life and education. Overall, I am very excited for this opportunity. Although it is not my own classroom, I get to work one-on-one with students and work at a school everyday.

The Cubs lost today. They really need to get there act together if they want to make it to the playoffs. You would think that we could have beat Pittsburgh, but that is why they play the games. The Bears start in two days, so that will pretty much be awesome. We have our softball tournament in a couple of days and it will be fun to see the crew from Normal. They are our first game and it will be nice to catch up with our old friends. For those of us that don't know, the Office Season 3 is out on DVD and I highly recommend it, if nothing else for the extra content. I have rambled long enough, so have a good day and pray for the Cubs.

Greetings and Salutations

Well, this will be my first post, so please be gentle. The Cubs lost today, which really sucked. Demptser blew it in the ninth. Oh well, there are still twenty four games left and we are tied for first. I am still waiting to hear about the interviews that I had on Wednesday. Supposedly I will hear tomorrow, so I will let you know what happens. Not having a career job really sucks, but it will happen. Rescue Me was really good tonight. It's about time considering this season has been rather lackluster. The season finale is next week. I'm excited for it, but like I said, this season has not lived up to the hype. At least we have the new television season coming at the end of the month. Mar keeps saying she is excited for the Office and I echo her sentiments. I hope everyone has plans for the Bears game on Sunday, if not you better get on it. By the way, Drew Brees killed me tonight with a whopping two points in one of my fantasy leagues. This weekend better bring me more luck. Well, enjoy your day and do a good deed.