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Song in my head:
"Home" by Leona Naess

I had chicken and dumplings for (what I believe to be was) the first time last night. It was very good but I'll eat almost anything chicken-related. However, something doesn't sound right mixing food with the word "dump."

Blogcritics has a funny "review" of the new U2 record, How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb. Granted, I haven't heard the new record and have only heard a little of "Vertigo," but this generic review is pretty right-on.

I'm sure you've heard the news about those Viagra ads. I don't watch a lot of TV, but I had seen these several times.

There isn't much content on this site but I think it's hilarious.

Baadassss! is coming my way this week thanks to Netflix. I'm excited about seeing it. To make things even more interesting, TK Carter (best known from Punky Brewster) plays the role of Bill Cosby.

Comments

Matthew said…
I liked T.K. Carter as Iceman in "Ski Patrol."
Anonymous said…
I haven't heard the U2 album either, and though I am a long time fan I have to say "Vertigo" is a huge dissappointment. My friends and I have been joking that U2 "vert- GO back in the studio and make something better". I guess I'll probably still buy it or stream it, but so far off to a bad start....

On a more positive note I have listened to 2 streams of Wilco this week....Live from the Fillmore, which their site says they will be archiving soon, which included "Don't Fear the Reaper" and also I am right this second listening to them play "Hell Is Chrome" on Morning Becomes Eclectic. I just happened to be lucky.

Joshua

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