I've been a very big fan of Jackie Chan since my younger years.  From the humble beginnings of dubbed films made in foreign countries with tremendously loud sound effects for every punch, kick and step to some of his more recent works.  He deserves so much credit for what he has accomplished and the joy … Continue reading If Jackie Chan was My Grandpa

How did they come up with the name Saturn?  Is it because they make cars that are exotic and beautiful?  Are they out of this world?  You be the judge. My Saturn holds for me a distinct set of memories.  Some I would rather not speak of again while others bring hearty laughter.  But now … Continue reading The Ringless Saturn

And now, the conclusion to our harrowing tale. I arrived home from work to find that my wife was ready to discuss the idea of roller blading that very day.  This won't happen, I thought. Then she proceeded to become her own hype-woman and publicist.  She told me about how she could do all these … Continue reading Blades 2…the final roll

For years, my wife has owned a pair of roller blades.  And for all the years from the time we started dating to the present (approximately 15 years), I have never seen her wear them, let alone use them.  Year after year, the time comes when we go through our abundance of things in storage trying to … Continue reading They call her..Blades

Yes folks, 'Tis the season.  Among the hustle and bustle of December, we find ourselves standing in packed stores staring at the gift card rack and trying to decide if they can count as real presents.  We browse the almighty web tucked under our blankets on the couch sipping hot chocolate in the light of … Continue reading A Die Hard Christmas

Tis' the season for my 2 year old to break ornaments. Usually I leave this task for the cats to take care of.  They have managed to knock a Christmas tree completely on its side on several occasions shattering the most delicate of our festive decorations. Meanwhile , they scatter from the incident unharmed like … Continue reading Ornamental sacrifice

Cats that cuddle, cats that howl Cats that hiss and fight and growl. These cats have I Of these cats 2. White and black, a gray one too. Pretentious of their water. Requesting it fresh and cool. Though they happily lick their bottoms. Hypocrites, I say. Use them like pillows, Soft and warm Until my … Continue reading Feline Poetry

This is the post in which I blast Steve Miller Band for writing a song that makes no sense.  And I wish I could say it is the only song they did that doesn't make sense, but that is not so.  The trouble with "Take the Money and Run" is that the melody is catchy, … Continue reading Take the Money and Run

I'm sorry I have to do this to you guys.  But it was kind of inevitable.  Like knowing I am going to be dancing no matter where I am if Flashlight by Parliament comes on. What am I talking about? If you have checked my Home page, you may have asked yourself where the Devil … Continue reading Dreaded Pop-Ups

It has been many years since my first experience in the world of Pokemon.  I recall a friend mentioning the game which drew my interest.  Mainly because I answered willingly to peer pressure in those days.  Since he owned the game and thought it was amazing, I had to follow suit. The game was Pokemon … Continue reading I Choose You…