Appetizer
What is your favorite herb or spice?
Cloves. I love the smell!
Soup
Name a song you like but haven't heard in a long time.
Radio Gaga by Queen
Salad
If you were to take just one minute to write down as many things as you can think of that you need (not want) to do, approximately how many things would there be?
I'm sure I can muster up 20 things.
Main Course
Tell something interesting about one of your family members (nothing scandalous, please, just something unique).
Read below about my Sis.
Dessert
What's the latest you've ever stayed awake?
By this I suppose one means longest. I believe it was 32 hours. It's rare that I'm up all night these days!
Categories: Feast
2006-09-29
2006-09-26
Apology to Non-Christians
After some pondering, I decided to take my sister Victoria's lead. As she did, I would like to apologise for linking to her blog. It may offend your non-religious sensibilities.
Sis found the Big J as it were, and never looked back. I on the other hand don't even know where to look. For me, it's kinda like a lost sock - it could be under the bed, but it's just too much effort to bend down and confirm.
Sis and I in some ways are very similar. I feel I meander through life. I've just been chilling for the last decade or so. It could be said by me Sis was going through a virtual routine as well. And then came a defining moment in her life in which everything made sense. So in a seemingly senseless manner, she quit her career and went to school.
In the short time since I've seen a lot of change in her. It's hard to explain - she's become more of the person I thought she was. She definitely doesn't nag me as much. I think she just prays for me instead. She makes me proud.
In her blog she contemplates one aspect of her new life after linking her gentle audience over to this hell-in-a-handbasket place. Why they'd be offended by rooster jewelry I don't know. So I started contemplating her contemplation, when I came across this post in Kelly's blog.
And I think that sums the whole thing up.
Bottom line: I don't write anything on this blog to offend. If you were offended with anything you read on my sister's blog, fuck off.
incidentally, I came across this, just in time for the season.
Categories: Life, Links
Sis found the Big J as it were, and never looked back. I on the other hand don't even know where to look. For me, it's kinda like a lost sock - it could be under the bed, but it's just too much effort to bend down and confirm.
Sis and I in some ways are very similar. I feel I meander through life. I've just been chilling for the last decade or so. It could be said by me Sis was going through a virtual routine as well. And then came a defining moment in her life in which everything made sense. So in a seemingly senseless manner, she quit her career and went to school.
In the short time since I've seen a lot of change in her. It's hard to explain - she's become more of the person I thought she was. She definitely doesn't nag me as much. I think she just prays for me instead. She makes me proud.
In her blog she contemplates one aspect of her new life after linking her gentle audience over to this hell-in-a-handbasket place. Why they'd be offended by rooster jewelry I don't know. So I started contemplating her contemplation, when I came across this post in Kelly's blog.
And I think that sums the whole thing up.
Bottom line: I don't write anything on this blog to offend. If you were offended with anything you read on my sister's blog, fuck off.
incidentally, I came across this, just in time for the season.
Categories: Life, Links
2006-09-22
Friday Feast #112
Appetizer
Measured in minutes or hours, how much exercise have you had in the last week?
You hit me on a good week. I walked around for hours last Saturday at Wonderland. I'm afraid I'm a rather lazy person. The most exercise I ususally get is lifting the beer glass. I suppose one tick on the 'good' side of being in a relationship is the regular sex work-out.
Soup
If you had to change your blog title to something else, what would it be?
Mookie's Dead.
Salad
Name one television show you watched when you were 9-12 years old.
Why only one? Let's go with 'Fantasy Island' as it's the first to come to mind.
My favourite was likely 'WKRP'
Mr. Carlson: As God as my witness, I thought turkeys could fly.
Main Course
If someone gave you $50 to spend with the one condition that it had to be educational, what would you purchase?
An Atlas. That would be cool.
Dessert
Do you tend to prefer dark colors, neutral shades, or lighter/pastel hues?
If you now me you'll know I'm into dark colours.
Categories: Feast
Measured in minutes or hours, how much exercise have you had in the last week?
You hit me on a good week. I walked around for hours last Saturday at Wonderland. I'm afraid I'm a rather lazy person. The most exercise I ususally get is lifting the beer glass. I suppose one tick on the 'good' side of being in a relationship is the regular sex work-out.
Soup
If you had to change your blog title to something else, what would it be?
Mookie's Dead.
Salad
Name one television show you watched when you were 9-12 years old.
Why only one? Let's go with 'Fantasy Island' as it's the first to come to mind.
My favourite was likely 'WKRP'
Mr. Carlson: As God as my witness, I thought turkeys could fly.
Main Course
If someone gave you $50 to spend with the one condition that it had to be educational, what would you purchase?
An Atlas. That would be cool.
Dessert
Do you tend to prefer dark colors, neutral shades, or lighter/pastel hues?
If you now me you'll know I'm into dark colours.
Categories: Feast
2006-09-17
Canada's Wonderland
***I've been saving this in my drafts 'cause it's just not the way I want it. I am not perfect, gentle reader.
Sean and I try to go to Canada's Wonderland once a year. I actually look forward to the trips because I've only been there a handful of times, my first time about 10 years ago. We actually managed this Saturday! Of course, I forgot to buy the tickets on account I forgot we were going. Work has been busy, people! We managed to quickly get things back on track.
The whole Amusement Park concept intrigues me. One pays admission to spend most of the day lining up. When one needs a break from the line-ups, nothing satisfies more than a $7 burger and fries that were made it would appear at some point in the off-season. Just the whole 'theme' thing rattles my common sense. It's all very surreal. To that end, the walk in the parking lot certainly didn't help things...
Those who know me know I'm not a big fan of children. I have come to realise in a park setting, children are actually fun to watch. Except when they're crying because they're spoilt. Teenagers however are a menace to my adult sensibilities. As they were when I was a teenager.
I am a supporter of the concept of Adult Only days at all attractions, including the zoo, the science centre, museums and hell, why not shopping malls? Canada's Wonderland has come close - when they used to host Gay Days.
But I digress.
Sean and I were quite surprised to see how busy it was. Lots of families, and a bigger proportion of teens than my last outings. It actually started busy, and just got busier. We were unphased, for we enjoyed strolling and sitting and people watching. It was a very laid back outing.
"Hey, do you want to go hang out in a line?"
One of my favourite past times is people watching. That in itself is worth the price of admission! My new favourite thing is to go to Kidzville and watch all the yummy daddies suffering through the day. They're so vulnerable. Sean is good to remind me that I really should learn the art of subtlely.
And how!
Lineups are my favourite. Take The Bat, for example. By the time you are at the front of the line, you will have passed by the same people about 8 times. So every time the line moves, you get to re-check out the same people.
Sean is a good sport to put up with me. All he really heard from me all day was:
"That's hot."
"He's cute."
"Yummy."
"Where's a green umbrella? I want a smoke."
But it's give and take with us. All I heard all day was, "Dude, I'm not standing on the Go bus when we leave."
Check here for visuals.
Categories: Breeders, Space
Sean and I try to go to Canada's Wonderland once a year. I actually look forward to the trips because I've only been there a handful of times, my first time about 10 years ago. We actually managed this Saturday! Of course, I forgot to buy the tickets on account I forgot we were going. Work has been busy, people! We managed to quickly get things back on track.
The whole Amusement Park concept intrigues me. One pays admission to spend most of the day lining up. When one needs a break from the line-ups, nothing satisfies more than a $7 burger and fries that were made it would appear at some point in the off-season. Just the whole 'theme' thing rattles my common sense. It's all very surreal. To that end, the walk in the parking lot certainly didn't help things...
Those who know me know I'm not a big fan of children. I have come to realise in a park setting, children are actually fun to watch. Except when they're crying because they're spoilt. Teenagers however are a menace to my adult sensibilities. As they were when I was a teenager.
I am a supporter of the concept of Adult Only days at all attractions, including the zoo, the science centre, museums and hell, why not shopping malls? Canada's Wonderland has come close - when they used to host Gay Days.
But I digress.
Sean and I were quite surprised to see how busy it was. Lots of families, and a bigger proportion of teens than my last outings. It actually started busy, and just got busier. We were unphased, for we enjoyed strolling and sitting and people watching. It was a very laid back outing.
"Hey, do you want to go hang out in a line?"
One of my favourite past times is people watching. That in itself is worth the price of admission! My new favourite thing is to go to Kidzville and watch all the yummy daddies suffering through the day. They're so vulnerable. Sean is good to remind me that I really should learn the art of subtlely.
And how!
Lineups are my favourite. Take The Bat, for example. By the time you are at the front of the line, you will have passed by the same people about 8 times. So every time the line moves, you get to re-check out the same people.
Sean is a good sport to put up with me. All he really heard from me all day was:
"That's hot."
"He's cute."
"Yummy."
"Where's a green umbrella? I want a smoke."
But it's give and take with us. All I heard all day was, "Dude, I'm not standing on the Go bus when we leave."
Check here for visuals.
Categories: Breeders, Space
Conservation Update
I wanted to provide a response to the query I submitted to Toronto Hydro:
Categories: Conservation
Congratulations on successfully reducing your consumption this summer and we wish you every success in meeting our Summer Challenge.
Thank you very much for your helpful feedback regarding our conservation tips and programs; we appreciate every opportunity to improve the services that we offer and we have forwarded your suggestions to our web design team.
Should you have further comments or require assistance, please do not hesitate to contact our office at (416) 542-8000. We remain ready to help you in any way that we can.
Sincerely,
Sandra
I am eagerly awaiting my Hydro Bill, where I'll get my credit if I was indeed successful. I will be sure to let you know the results!
I am eagerly awaiting my Hydro Bill, where I'll get my credit if I was indeed successful. I will be sure to let you know the results!
Categories: Conservation
2006-09-16
Friday Feast #111
Appetizer
What was the very last song you listened to?
You know, I'm afraid I couldn't tell you. I know you surf over here to find out meaningless facts about me. You're out of luck this time.
Soup
What is one company/store/corporation you would recommend that people stay away from?
I have to narrow it down to one? Hmmm...Let's go with Rogers Wireless.
Salad
On a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being highest, how much do you enjoy having your picture made?
A strong 4. Take it if you want, but don't expect me to ask you to.
Main Course
Besides a bookmark, what is something you've used to keep your place in a book?
There's a regular on my morning bus that outfits himself with a pencil. When the bus approaches his stop, he pulls it out and draws a line where he finished reading, then uses his pencil as a bookmark.
I've been known to use a Metropass and/or transfer, or the receipt from the purchase of the book. I more often than not will use my memory to bookmark.
Dessert
Name a food that you like that most people don't.
I'm a pretty bland eater, so nothing comes to mind. The only thing that comes to mind can't really be referred to as food, but it's high in protein.
Categories: Feast
What was the very last song you listened to?
You know, I'm afraid I couldn't tell you. I know you surf over here to find out meaningless facts about me. You're out of luck this time.
Soup
What is one company/store/corporation you would recommend that people stay away from?
I have to narrow it down to one? Hmmm...Let's go with Rogers Wireless.
Salad
On a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being highest, how much do you enjoy having your picture made?
A strong 4. Take it if you want, but don't expect me to ask you to.
Main Course
Besides a bookmark, what is something you've used to keep your place in a book?
There's a regular on my morning bus that outfits himself with a pencil. When the bus approaches his stop, he pulls it out and draws a line where he finished reading, then uses his pencil as a bookmark.
I've been known to use a Metropass and/or transfer, or the receipt from the purchase of the book. I more often than not will use my memory to bookmark.
Dessert
Name a food that you like that most people don't.
I'm a pretty bland eater, so nothing comes to mind. The only thing that comes to mind can't really be referred to as food, but it's high in protein.
Categories: Feast
2006-09-08
Friday Feast #110
Appetizer
Name 3 things that you are wearing today.
Jeans, a blue shirt and of course my copper cock ring.
Soup
Who was the last person you hugged?
It was actually Sean last weekend.
Salad
What do you like to order from your favorite fast food place?
My favourite is a Whopper and Poutine. I've been a very good boy for nearly a year and cut my consumption by an impressive 85%. The stuff can kill you, people.
Main Course
What time of day do you usually feel most energized?
Usually around 1900 or 2000. Unless I'm already passed out drunk.
Dessert
Using the letters in your first name, write a sentence. (Example: Sweet unusual spaniels are nice.)
Intentions Are Negotiable.
Categories: Feast
Name 3 things that you are wearing today.
Jeans, a blue shirt and of course my copper cock ring.
Soup
Who was the last person you hugged?
It was actually Sean last weekend.
Salad
What do you like to order from your favorite fast food place?
My favourite is a Whopper and Poutine. I've been a very good boy for nearly a year and cut my consumption by an impressive 85%. The stuff can kill you, people.
Main Course
What time of day do you usually feel most energized?
Usually around 1900 or 2000. Unless I'm already passed out drunk.
Dessert
Using the letters in your first name, write a sentence. (Example: Sweet unusual spaniels are nice.)
Intentions Are Negotiable.
Categories: Feast
2006-09-06
Conservation Update
Been a while since I've provided an update.
Not much to report here.
I'm used to the measures that I have taken. I'm also looking forward to going back to my old ways after I get my $6.
I went to Toronto Hydro's website this evening. To report a streetlight outage - because I'm one of those geeks that keeps the city safe.
I stumbled upon conservation tips for apartment people.
A couple examples of what I read:
As a result, being the prick that I am, I left the following feedback:
As an apartment dweller, I have taken several steps to reduce my energy consumption with a hopes of meeting the Summer Challenge and thereby saving an estimated $6.
I appreciate the tips you provide on your website. There are however some things I don't understand.
For example, Fahrenheit. And how maintaining my gas stove will help me save power.
Spending a little to ensure your content matches your market I'm sure is a good conservation measure.
Perhaps your expense in just having 20 similar comments read equals what it would have cost to have a couple eyes on your content.
Not that I don't believe you add value to THC, gentle reader.
Categories: Conservation, Electricity
Not much to report here.
I'm used to the measures that I have taken. I'm also looking forward to going back to my old ways after I get my $6.
I went to Toronto Hydro's website this evening. To report a streetlight outage - because I'm one of those geeks that keeps the city safe.
I stumbled upon conservation tips for apartment people.
A couple examples of what I read:
Temperature Settings: A temperature of 38°F to 40°F is generally recommended for refrigerators and 0°F for freezers. Follow the manufacturer's instructions, but check these settings by placing a thermometer in both sections.
Burner Tips: If you have a gas range, make sure the flame is blue and cone shaped by keeping the burner clean and unclogged. You can use a piece of wire or pipe cleaner to unclog burner ports. If cleaning doesn't help, call your apartment superintendent or appliance service representative. Keep burner reflectors shiny and they will reflect more heat.
As a result, being the prick that I am, I left the following feedback:
As an apartment dweller, I have taken several steps to reduce my energy consumption with a hopes of meeting the Summer Challenge and thereby saving an estimated $6.
I appreciate the tips you provide on your website. There are however some things I don't understand.
For example, Fahrenheit. And how maintaining my gas stove will help me save power.
Spending a little to ensure your content matches your market I'm sure is a good conservation measure.
Perhaps your expense in just having 20 similar comments read equals what it would have cost to have a couple eyes on your content.
Not that I don't believe you add value to THC, gentle reader.
Categories: Conservation, Electricity
2006-09-05
It's Up To You
Or so says Toronto's official Election Website.
We're beyond Labour Day so it's time for me to focus on the Municipal Election.
As geeky as that sounds.
November 13th of course is the date where we get to exercise our right in this great democracy. A mighty 38ish percent of us will actually get off our asses and vote.
If you plan to vote, please do me the favour and make an educated decision. We are talking about the people who make decisions on things that impact us daily - such as sewers and transit and whether to call in the military when there's a snowstorm.
So take the time to look at what the issues are, and what pissed you off at some point over the last three years. Megabins anyone?
One of my leading resources will be Spacing. Check out what they have planned to help me along the way. Perhaps they can help you too.
Just remember people, if you don't vote, you will nullify your ability to bitch about anything municipal for the next four years.
Categories: Toronto, Politics, Space
We're beyond Labour Day so it's time for me to focus on the Municipal Election.
As geeky as that sounds.
November 13th of course is the date where we get to exercise our right in this great democracy. A mighty 38ish percent of us will actually get off our asses and vote.
If you plan to vote, please do me the favour and make an educated decision. We are talking about the people who make decisions on things that impact us daily - such as sewers and transit and whether to call in the military when there's a snowstorm.
So take the time to look at what the issues are, and what pissed you off at some point over the last three years. Megabins anyone?
One of my leading resources will be Spacing. Check out what they have planned to help me along the way. Perhaps they can help you too.
Just remember people, if you don't vote, you will nullify your ability to bitch about anything municipal for the next four years.
Categories: Toronto, Politics, Space
2006-09-01
Friday Feast #109
Appetizer
What are some lyrics you have misheard (such as, instead of "Gettin' Jiggy With It" you heard "Kick a chicken with it")?
I have no clue. My friends are of class, and would never correct me on such things.
Soup
What is the worst movie you have ever seen?
The one that comes to mind is Against a Crooked Sky. Saw it in its first release when I was five and was bored. Endured it at least one other time in school - our Christmas vacation gift. Shitty school.
Worst adaptation of a book has to go to Bonfire of the Vanities. Back in the early 90s my best friend and I would see two movies every Saturday. He was intensly into film. He insisted on silence, and sitting until the last credit rolled. He handed me the book and told me I had two weeks to read it before the film came out. It was an excellent read.
About halfway through the movie, my buddy called out, "This is dreck!" To which the audience applauded. In fact, about a third had walked out before the end.
Salad
Using the letters from your favorite number, write a sentence. Example: Tomorrow has really easy experiences.
My favourite number is 13882954. That would be a mega run-one sentence.
Main Course
What was the most interesting news story you have heard this week?
The anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. The fact that it is old news (not much seems to have happened in the last year) makes it newsworthy in itself.
Dessert
Which word(s) would you choose to describe your wardrobe?
Clothes.
Categories: Feast
What are some lyrics you have misheard (such as, instead of "Gettin' Jiggy With It" you heard "Kick a chicken with it")?
I have no clue. My friends are of class, and would never correct me on such things.
Soup
What is the worst movie you have ever seen?
The one that comes to mind is Against a Crooked Sky. Saw it in its first release when I was five and was bored. Endured it at least one other time in school - our Christmas vacation gift. Shitty school.
Worst adaptation of a book has to go to Bonfire of the Vanities. Back in the early 90s my best friend and I would see two movies every Saturday. He was intensly into film. He insisted on silence, and sitting until the last credit rolled. He handed me the book and told me I had two weeks to read it before the film came out. It was an excellent read.
About halfway through the movie, my buddy called out, "This is dreck!" To which the audience applauded. In fact, about a third had walked out before the end.
Salad
Using the letters from your favorite number, write a sentence. Example: Tomorrow has really easy experiences.
My favourite number is 13882954. That would be a mega run-one sentence.
Main Course
What was the most interesting news story you have heard this week?
The anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. The fact that it is old news (not much seems to have happened in the last year) makes it newsworthy in itself.
Dessert
Which word(s) would you choose to describe your wardrobe?
Clothes.
Categories: Feast
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