October 9, 2002
The topic today
is the natural wonder that can be seen in the great white north known to
many as the "aurora borealis", or to the layperson the northern lights.
I had my first encounter with such a spectacle two nights ago while commuting
back from school. The feelings I felt when I saw these lights can
only be best described as a melting pot of wonder, eeriness, amazement
and awe. I felt like a baby who first discovered the power of gravity
- that if you throw something off of your high chair it falls to the
ground every time. I felt like the universe was putting on a light
show, and when the lights changed it was like as if I was looking into
a kaleidoscope that encompassed the entire night sky. You know how
you have a soap bubble, and you can see the colors waves in the bubble
moving around. Well that’s what the lights were doing, their movement
against the backdrop of the sky mimicked the colors in a soap bubble.
If only the lights of the city were not on, the northern lights
(in the color of said text) would’ve probably have been more prominent.
Nonetheless I was left to wonder why people did not stop to enjoy such
a natural wonder? Sure, I was standing in the middle of the meridian
on a busy road with the hazard lights blinking and car pulled to the side,
staring up into the sky, mouth agape. I wouldn’t have missed it for
the world.
October 14, 2002
As most of us guys already know - one of the best shows on television is losing its host - and I'd like to take this opportunity to represent the male population in thanking the beautiful Brooke Burke (above right and below left) for a job superbly done on E!'s Wild On. Her combination of curvaceous-ness and cute feminine charm has had me and my friends glued to the screen for hours on end as she guided us through her many adventures to all the party hot spots across the globe. Brooke has ventured onto many continents in search for the best possible parties and enlightening all party-goers everywhere - on exactly WHERE the wildest places are. And for that we salute you and thank you again for assisting us in planning our vacation itineraries around all the nakedness that your show has provided us!! Brooke is one of those people who has a job that everyone wants, but not everyone can get... This is why E! went on an extensive nation wide search for Brooke's replacement - which ended with Cindy Taylor (above left and below right) - who now has some definite big shoes to fill... So not one to be judgmental I am one who is surely sad to see Brooke leave Wild On - but I would also like to welcome Cindy Taylor to our hearts and the hearts of all men, young and old.
More pictures can be seen by
clicking on the photos - at stuffmagazine.com
October 25, 2002
The Perversity of the Inanimate!!
I heard that saying from a professor of mine - when his computer glitched out on him in class - and at that time I was thinking "Ha...he's complaining cause he doesn't know how to use it". Until today, I realized that I stereotyped too soon cause my posting today was completely different when I wrote it last night - and because it didn't save properly I now know exactly how Dr. Stern feels.
Now let me try to recreate my thoughts from last night...
Just
a few weeks ago - I went to the movie One Hour Photo and was blown away by its
excellent direction and acting. And then I rented Death to Smoochy - which
was dark and hilarious in its own right - which then reminded me of my seeing
Insomnia a while back... This started me thinking...what the heck is up with
Robin Williams' current character role choices?? I mean all three characters
were not the classic Robin that I, or we grew up with. I realize that
being a comedian - Robin, like all other comedians, are sort of looked down by
the Academy - who allegedly turn their noses up to non-"serious"
actors - especially as a recipient of the illustrious Oscar. But Robin has
broken out of that shell by winning an Oscar for his role in Good Will Hunting -
cool, awesome job man!! But what about the roots - what about the Robin
that we knew from Hook, the Mrs. Doubtfire Robin, the Good Morning Vietnam
Robin, the raw Robin of old that joked about condoms as "little party
favors" that men hated to put on. I mean it is awesome that an actor
is versatile in his portrayal of characters - but give us something Rob...we the
fans that sat through the Mork and Mindy episodes, and Jack, and Patch Adams,
and dare I say Flubber - from your highs to lows...we just don't want to see a
side of you fade. So kudos to you for blazing the trail for comedians
everywhere - by showing that they too are "actors" by the Academy
standard - but let the laughter live on... I mean Jim Carrey has already done
The Truman Show and The Majestic, what's next Eddie Murphy in a biographical portrayal
of the life of James Earl Jones....say it ain't so!!!
December
23, 2002 Word
association time. Neglect...How
I have been treating this web page of mine for the past month or so. Love...
Something that I've felt unconditionally from my family and girlfriend. Comfort...
being able to sit and chill with friends that I grew up with - whom I haven't
seen for ages and feel as if I never really left home at all. March 3, 2003 What can I say
about this ingenious creation of reality television - except thank you!!! Thank
you - you blinking colored box in the middle of my living room that fills my
void when I feel empty, you who supply me with the Comedy Network when I am
gloomy, and the antics of the Simpsons, Malcolm and The Family Guy when I just
plain want to laugh. BUT due to your most recent contributions to my life
- I would like to graciously thank you for reality TV. - where I can safely
observe people who are not me - do insane things that entertain me without
harming my person. So I would like to give a tribute to reality TV. by
archiving the reasons why I started enjoying it so much... The Beginning:
The Women of Survivor The two women
that started it all...Colleen Haskell, and Elizabeth Filarski - very adorable,
cute/rugged hot girls that made men in North America tune in to watch
Survivor. Colleen's delicate presence made us try to forget much of the
weekly "running of the naked homosexual" (Richard Hatch) - and she
also became the saving force and the twist in Rob Schneider's "The
Animal". And just when we thought Colleen was unbeatable, Elizabeth dons
the "cute girl" crown and made us fall in love with her sweet and
genuine nature, she also became the only reason people still tuned in near the
end of the second Survivor. But alas, CBS
failed to any put wholesome and attractive individuals in their subsequent 3
following Survivors - which I believe is the reason why most of us don't know or
care who the newest millionaires are.... But the
producers aren't complete failures because they are attempting to rebuild the
fan base with their newest rendition in Survior: Amazon. With the likes of
Heidi Stroble, and Jenna Morasca (above)...the show will soon be the highlight
of conversation once again. So you maybe asking - why the fascination with
"attraction, and T&A" - shouldn't one portray more reality
- and I answer you this...it is still TV - and ratings are what counts. p.s. Joe
Millionaire rocks!!! - I am especially impressed by the way the women
tried to incorporate the whole "I'm here for love" bit in with all the
gold digging - I guess we are living in fast and demanding times - everyone
knows how to multi-task. march 17, 2003 - st.
patrick's day never did i think
that i would witness a world war - maybe i was just a little too
naive to be thinking like that. but after watching president george w.
bush's address to the nation this evening - i have come to realize that - war is
inevitable. just like two boys big uppin their chest - each trying
to out do the other - g dub and saddam have decided to settle this through
combat. but this is not your normal scrap between two rivals - no - why
should they get involved personally when they have control of something called
the military. just think a dispute
between two "men" - which have been getting more and more personal in
the past few days is going to cost lives of the innocent who are fighting
under their respective country's propaganda. regardless the
"war on terror" or the riding of the "infidels" has begun
- diplomacy is dead all we can do is
pray to safe guard the lives of the innocent comments: emotikon112@fido.ca
