Archives for February 2002

February 25, 2002

I took quizzes today.

I Am A: True Neutral Half-Elf Bard Ranger

Alignment:
True Neutral characters are very rare. They believe that balance is the most important thing, and will not side with any other force. They will do whatever is necessary to preserve that balance, even if it means switching allegiances suddenly.

Race:
Half-Elves are a cross between a human and an elf. They are smaller, like their elven ancestors, but have a much shorter lifespan. They are sometimes looked down upon as half-breeds, but this is rare. They have both the curious drive of humans and the patience of elves.

Primary Class:
Bards are the entertainers. They sing, dance, and play instruments to make other people happy, and, frequently, make money. They also tend to dabble in magic a bit.

Secondary Class:
Rangers are the defenders of nature and the elements. They are in tune with the Earth, and work to keep it safe and healthy.

Find out What D&D Character Are You?, courtesy ofNeppyMan (e-mail)

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	You are Kermit! Though you're technically the star, you're pretty mellow and don't mind letting others share the spotlight. You are also something of a dreamer.
Take the What Muppet Are You? Quiz!

February 23, 2002

Yeah, I'm still alive. It's just been a while since anything got me P.O.ed enough to chime in. So here goes. I ran up to the local grocery store tonight to grab a few things. When I got there the fire alarm was buzzing and folks were standing outside waiting for the F.D. to come give the all-clear. No big deal; they showed right up and said it was O.K., even though the alarm was still ringing. I can take a little loud braying abrasive noise - hey, I still listen to Twisted Sister sometimes - so I ran in and started shopping. And noticed some people in the store were staggering around with hands to their ears. I mean really - if it bothers you so much, why not wait a minute for the noise to stop? And to compound the idiocy, a woman came in holding a small dog. Leaving aside the whole pets-in-grocery-stores angle, don't dogs have supersonic hearing? I kept waiting for the dog to go Cujo on the woman and tear her apart. Waiting and hoping. I swear, if I hadn't been hungry and in need of English muffins, I would have knocked the lady over and liberated the pooch myself.

In other supermarket-frenzy news, a local woman snapped last week when someone in front of her flouted the 12-items-or-less rule. Now, I don't usually advocate violence, but really. 12 items or less means 12 items or less. A line has been drawn in the sand; a little plastic bar has been placed across the conveyor belt. No, we ain't gonna take it anymore.

February 11, 2002

Reports indicate that Arnold Schawrzenegger's ridiculous-looking new movie was the big hit over the weekend. I implore you all out there. If you, or anyone you know, is one of the apparent millions of people who went to see this movie over the weekend, please contact me and tell me a) why you decided to see this movie, and b) if you enjoyed it. Thanks.

February 05, 2002

Here are those pictures I promised yesterday. I'm almost completely thawed out. Meanwhile, Rams Superbowl Champion T-shirts are coming soon to a car wash near you.

February 04, 2002

OK. It's been 24 hours and the goofy grin still hasn't left my face. So some random thoughts and observations:

• Read Bill Simmons' account of the game. Right now. Really. I'll wait.
• This was the last season at Foxboro Stadium...and the Patriots win it all. Next year, they get to open CMGI Field with a championship banner. I'm perfectly prepared to drive the wrecking ball down to Fenway myself, if you get my drift.
• Oh my God, the Patriots are world champs. And no apocalypse yet!
• That last drive...just astounding. Brady drives the team into field goal range with a minute and a half left to go. Years of Boston-area-sports-fan conditioning had me waiting for the interception, or the Norwoodesque field goal 6 inches to the left, or a penalty. But the kid did it. Unbelievable.
• If you've followed the Patriots for any length of time (and chances are, you haven't), you know how improbable this really is. This team was the Clippers or the Brewers of the NFL. Never any expectations...chronic mismanagement...one disaster after another. The words "Rod Rust" or "Hart Lee Dykes" alone would make a brave man weep. I can't say enough about the new attitude that Bob Kraft and Bill Belichick have brought to town. Can we put them in charge of the Sox for a year? I'm not kidding, by the way.
• Hey, Philly...1 down, 3 to go. I haven't forgotten.
• My first inkling that, hey, this could really happen! was on an espn.com Celebrity Prediction page (since taken down, apparently) when Meadow Soprano picked the Pats.
• I wasn't blown away by the commercials. The falcon one and the Kevin Bacon one were the best. I didn't quite understand the White House-sponsored ads. They say that buying illegal drugs finances terrorism, but I missed the one where they explored the link between the U.S. government, the oil companies, and the crooked Saudi government. Hard to fit that into a 30-second slot, especially right after a new SUV commercial. More on that here.

Parade pics tomorrow!

February 03, 2002

Um. Did that really happen? I mean...um. Wow. More on this breaking story later.