Ozzie the Cat

We’ve had our cat Ozzie since we rescued him from a shelter as a little pup back in 1998. Now I say “pup” because when Ozzie was still a cute, lovable little kitten and not the hellion he is today, he used to act like a dog. I kid you not. He would fetch, his … Continue reading Ozzie the Cat

The Return of Slik

In 1995, Alan Wilder stated the following: Whilst I believe that the calibre of our musical output has improved, the quality of our association has deteriorated to the point where I no longer feel that the end justifies the means. I have no wish to cast aspersions on any individual; suffice to say that relations … Continue reading The Return of Slik

Merry Christmas, Jerk!

The holiday season is in full swing and it’s time to look back on the things we’re thankful for. Here’s my list—and it’s pretty short. I’m thankful to be alive and enjoy my family and friends, whom I’m also thankful for. The rest is just details. That pretty much sums it up. As for the … Continue reading Merry Christmas, Jerk!

Sonic Boom!

Here's what it sounded like from Long Beach. Pretty cool, huh? The camera was pointed at nothing; I just needed to focus on something outside in order to get the boom. It sounded like the house got hit twice with some bricks. Me and The Kid watched it live on the NASA Web site so … Continue reading Sonic Boom!

The Cost of Saving the Environment

Trust me, with The Kid watching Nickelodeon frequently, the last live-action show I want to watch is Nick's iCarly. But this scene made me LOL to no end. The episode "iGo Nuclear" was shown this last Earth Day and tried to stress the importance of things everybody can do to help the environment. In this … Continue reading The Cost of Saving the Environment