All the things she said...were not true. 

What I really want to be blogging about is that I went on a vacation to North Carolina. But, I am waiting for my pictures to be developed, and it seems to be a longer process than I originally realized. Sorry about leaving up that roll of toilet paper as the only whimper and wine news for a while. In the meantime...

Remember TaTu? Remember when they performed at the MTV Movie Awards with a hundred girls dressed in schoolgirl outfits who then stripped to underwear and made out? It's all about class.

Well, they are back, and like many of those who experience a same-sex relationship while in school, they are no longer gay. Oh well, I never judge. I just don't know what their music and videos will be about this time around. They have a new album out, so if anyone downloads it, let me know if it's any good. I didn't care if the music last time was overproduced and based on a fake lesbian relationship, it was sure a good cd to bring to the gym.

Is This Really Necessary? 

Oh Canada! 

Those Crazy Canadians

So, this past weekend (I love how my summer weekends include Thursday and Friday) I went to visit some friends in Western, NY-Rochester to be exact. While the University of Rochester tour by my friend (an alum) was fun, and eating what are called "garbage plates" (a UofR tradition involving macaroni salad, beans, home fries, burgers, onions and of course mystery sauce) were both fun, the highlight was our trip to Canada. We saw Niagara Falls, which was just as impressive and even more wet than expected. I also unsuccessfully gambled $10 into 0. The most unexpected part of my trip to Canada was the superfluous use of the word 'beaver' and images thereof. The picture above was taken at a gas station. I guess the gas company is called Beaver. There were even signs reading "Beaver-working hard for your money." Sadly, these were neon and did not make good photos.

Two For One 

Two-Two-Two Memories in One

A recent conversation went like this....

"so when I have to pee, and it's not coming, I just think back to this beautiful waterfall I saw as a kid. It was the most amazing waterfall I've ever seen, so beautiful...and then I start to pee."

What a convenient, efficient, double-bang-for-your-mental-buck memory. You get to think of a fond childhood memory, envision a beautiful waterfall, plus the pee. I wish more memories could be evocative and practical.

Thanks Coney.

After 7 (yes, non-consecutive) years living in NYC, I have finally visited Coney Island, or as friends call her-just Coney. I guess somewhere in my head I just could not believe you could take the subway right to the beach. And, given my huge fear of the ocean, I didn't really want to find out. Well, you can. The train is just a block from Nathan's, and then it's just a couple more blocks balancing act with a chili dog in one hand and a large lemonade in the other until you are officially on the beach having the Coney experience. I also played some serious ski-ball. Of course, I picked up my ski ball skills on the Jersey shore, but it's nice to know New Yorkers appreciate a sport where you through wooden balls down a lane in exchange for plastic rings and bracelets, novelty erasers, and dare-I-only-hope.. a really fun toy like the kaleidoscope I took home for just 40 tickets! I also had a nice time walking on the beach and even put my feet in the water without hyperventilating. I'm so proud of myself.

Coney, thanks for a great day.

rest in peace...on a bed of wonder bread 

On The Lunch Menu Today...

Potatoes on white bread with a side of pasta and a nice cold beer.

That's right, as of today, ATKINS is dead. I know I know, Dr. Atkins died last year, and that is not funny. What is funny is that the Atkins company has gone bankrupt, closing the door on a trend that I reviled from start to finish. I love carbs and always will. I am going to spend the rest of the day going to restaurants spreading the news and asking that the words lo-carb, carb-friendly, carb-tastic, and magically carblicious be removed from all menus.

Oh yes I did! 

darn rules! 

 

kansas city is so gay 

mmm...pork 

How was Kansas City you ask?

Kansas City was actually pretty fun. I ate a one of the best steaks I've ever had, followed by the grossest/best bbq ever. The conference was a success, and a lot of people were interested in the work of my organization. I also learned that doctors know how to party. The only downer was strict rules in the convention center. See above for a little photo essay on my trip.