The Perfect Gift

Hey Mark! I found the perfect Christmas gift for you. Check out the Self-Portrait Camera Extension Arm, straight out of the Hammacher Schlemmer Catalog.

A Splendid Edifice Can Climb

I was asked by the TD at the Lorton Arts Foundation to help build a stage for an upcoming fundraiser featuring Baryshnikov. Of course I said yes. Well, after two days of building, which included a layer of platforms and a layer of cushioned dance floor, this brutha was worn out. I used to do this sort of thing all the time. Back at the West End, I used to carry lumber up and down that little staircase to the shop. I used to work in the shop all day and then run the show after. . . That was a long time ago I guess.

Well, here it is two days later and I'm still a little sore. You have to understand that I've been basically sitting on my butt for the past few years. Without my former theater job, I've been doing nothing.

Now, here's the cool part about the work. Since the facility is a construction site right now, I got to wear a hard hat. I was lookin' all manly. . . and sweaty. . . and dirty. . . and smelly. . .

TOUCHDOWN!

My apologies folks. I haven't posted in a while. I've been caught up in the "Fantasy Football Fever".

Some of you may know that Joey started up a fantasy league named after yours truly, The BruDog Football League. Well, I'm finding that the whole fantasy thing is totally consuming me. I've always been into football, but I found that I end up paying even more attention to it now. With fantasy, you're not necessarily rooting for your favorite team, but for the players on various teams that you have on you're roster. What's even cooler is that you can go onto NFL.com (the site that we use for our fantasy league) and watch your game in progress. Well, actually you're just watching your stats go up and down, but it's very exciting.

Our league consists of Joey, Ryan, Jim, Jim's daughter Dani, Tom H., his son Tadd, Mike (my co-worker), and a couple of phantom owners just to guarantee at least one or two wins for everyone.

I tell you, if you're into football check it out. I think you can still create a team on the NFL website. You won't be able to join our league, but they have public leagues that you can join so you can practice and be ready for The BruDog Football League next season.

BTW, my team name. . . DaBruDoggies of course!

Mark Your Calenders

OH MY GOD! Haven dwellers, guess what's coming to town. I just saw it on TV yesterday. The most exciting thing to come to the area since Stephen R Hayes' performance as Paul Lynde as Harry McAfee. Buy your tickets now for. . .

. . . wait for it . . .

"High School Musical: The Ice Tour", October 17 - 21. That's right the only thing better than High School Musical is High School Musical on ice. Oh, the stands at the Patriot Center will be alive with the sound of "Get'cha Head In The Game" and "We're All In This Together!"

Now, who wants to loan me $75 to get a ticket? I want to be right up close!

By the way, poor Vanessa Hudgens whose nude picture was put online. I feel sorry for her . . . unless it was planned. Hmmm.

Everyone's A Little Bit Racist

I think this speaks for itself.The non-profit group Marie Stopes International designed and sponsored this poster in 2005 to warn Brits about the dangers of contracting VD while traveling abroad. It was actually posted in public health clinics around Great Britain. Of course, it caused an uproar in the Mexican community.

Saturday Night At The Movies

I went to the movies last night to see "The Bourne Ultimatum". I didn't have a very enjoyable experience. Don't get me wrong, the movie was great. The theater was not.

I went to the AMC Theatres at Springfield Mall, which obviously hasn't updated it's facilities in a few decades. Unfortunately, this led to a very unpleasant time. I fidgeted the whole time from the uncomfortable seats. My neck hurt because the screen was so high. I had trouble understanding some of the dialogue because the treble coming from the speakers behind the screen (no surround sound) was too high. I could hear the rattling of the speakers from the bass sounds. I could hear the loud projector in the back. And the echo in this place was like the grand canyon.

I guess I've gotten spoiled by the new generation of movie houses because I don't remember being annoyed by all of this years ago. All of that was the norm back when. Now we go to state of the art theaters with stadium seating, lifting armrest, sound absorption panels on the walls, and digital stereo surround sound.

Oh, I forgot to mention that it took me forever to get into the theater because the person who took the tickets, also worked the concession stand.