Harmonious Resonance

What Once Was Coincidence Is Now Customary

I'm not gonna go all Art Bell 'Coast To Coast AM' woo-woo on you, but there's things in the blogosphere that are just way out there, man!

Take tonight, for instance. I had the urge to listen to my all-time favorite Jimmy Buffett tune, "The Wino & I Know". My CD was out in the truck, and for whatever reason, I lack it on .mp3 at the moment.

So, I cue it up on YouTube, and as is my wont, I peruse the comments as I listen and sing along.

I happen across this comment quoting from the song:

.. "cause I'm livin' on things that excite me.... be they pastry, lobster, or love....

....... "I'm just trying to get by being quiet and shy in a world full of pushing and shove.."..

.... word.... that is absolutely beautiful......... beautiful.....

Recognize all those pseudo-ellipses? I did too...

Seems the Straight White Guy had been there before me. What are the odds of that?

Mandatory Staycation

If I Had A Horse, Vampire Bats Would Eat It.

I must have been an absolute prick in a former life.

I can't think of another reason that karma keeps shoving misfortune up my poop chute.

I go to work when I'm supposed to, and don't call in sick unless I'm actually sick. I pay my taxes, don't skip out on jury duty, and donate to charities. I change my oil regularly, take multivitamins, don't drink to excess and even write thank-you letters upon occasion.

So, why can't I just, for once, drive a vehicle that's not a complete piece of shit?

They all start out OK. The Dodge Ram, the Caddy, the VW. All wonderful cars, for the first few months. Then, the gremlins arrive and commence to wreaking havoc.

The latest round of repairs to the F150 had my regular mechanic throwing in the towel. Apparently Ford, in its infinite wisdom, went to an ignition coil mounted on each plug, instead of a single coil and a distributor. Three of the coils seem to be wonky, and according to the mechanic, they're impossible to remove without dismantling the engine.

I was really trying to avoid going to the Ford dealership with this... It's cheaper to hire a top-rung prostitute by the hour than to pay their labor charges. At least with the prostitute, I'd enjoy getting screwed...

So, chained to Houston once more, until I save the shekels to pay Ford's freight.

Have fun at the Blownstar Blogfest, those of you smart enough to acquire reliable transportation. I'll still be sitting here, puttering around town on a random number of firing cylinders, going no faster than 35 mph for the foreseeable future.

Looking For Mr. Goodwrench

Someone Please Pass The Valium!

I'm supposed to depart for the Blownstar Blogfest tomorrow noonish. It's now 3:30 on Wednesday, and my truck is still over at the mechanic's, and so far there's no word.

I'm completely unprepared to leave. Haven't given a thought to packing, and fortunately I've got a good supply of booze already. No idea where my camera is, and I'm sure I've got laundry to do.

I'm also getting hammered by Mom to drive over to San Marcos Saturday for Gracie's 2nd birthday. Assuming I'm either in Bandera/Kerrville, it's not a long drive, but who knows if my BAC level will permit a day trip? I hate to miss out on any of the blogmeet, but Gracie is an awfully cute niece.

Stress levels are peaking... It'd be really welcome for the dice to roll my way for once.

The Eternal Question

Gingham Halter Tops Or Sequined Gowns?

So, Ginger or Mary Ann?






Thought so...

Seek You The Wise Woman?

Tuesdays Are Taco Night At The Supreme Court Cafeteria!!

With the SCOTUS confirmation hearings in full swing for Sonia Sotomayor (the wise Latina full of rich life experiences, much more so than some pinche gringo), I thought I'd treat you to my favorite representation of a wise woman, courtesy of Edmund Blackadder.

Monday Photo Phunnies

'Cause Almost Everything's Amusing This Early In The A.M.

Birds Of A Feather?

I'd Twitter This, But My Tweeter's Broken...

Mmmm... Burger!

OK, This IS Ridiculous...

Forgot to go eat lunch today. I think I'll have one of these for dinner!


(Click pic to embiggify!)