I can't believe that I didn't realize until now that the plot for Mission: Impossible 2 was ripped off from Hitchcock's Notorious. Except without Cary Grant, Ingrid Bergman and James Mason.

On the other hand, MI:2 has Ving Rhames.

As is well known, if elected, Barack Obama would be the first black President (as well as one of the youngest ( Read more... )

The Medieval origins of Super Bowl Sunday:

http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2008/2/3/9183/56588/460/447038

Let us celebrate with gladiatorial games, and the drinking of beer and eating of greasy food!

Oh, and: Go Giants!

Just to prove that I post about other things, I truly miss singing. Verily.

*sigh* So it goes.

After seeing the results on Sunday, I'm afraid my only thought was this: Hey, pitchers and catchers report in February! (On the 14th, for those scoring at home.)

Yes, I think about other things than baseball, but for some reason it dominates my LiveJournal postings. Dunno why.

Anyone in the Durham-Raleigh area know where I can find a PS3 in the next few days? I have a pile of games to review...

I've already checked GameFrog and I don't believe the movie rental places rent consoles any more. And I've asked all the gamers I can think of.

TIA, I hope.

Anyone else hear a "gaaaaakkkk" sound coming from Shea Stadium?

I'm normally a Mets fan, but hey, Go Phillies.

After (I think) three years, we finally got the sailboat out today. Unfortunately, we forgot the kayak paddle so Mur couldn't join me out on the water, which was a big disappointment. But the Pink Tornado got a ride, at least ( Read more... )

First of all, thank you all for your kind thoughts. It's quite a change after 10 years.

Secondly, in honor of Ingmar Bergman (he died last night) I present this. Enjoy.

It figures that the printer would run out of ink the night before tax day.

Tomorrow should be fun.