My 35+ year relationship with the NFL is over. We're done. Sure, we've had our ups and downs - though, realistically, much more of the latter than the former. I've suffered through lock-outs, replacement officials, Michael Vick, the tuck rule. Hell, the Raiders haven't been competitive since Marcus Allen was running the ball. But still…
December 3, 2012: The Supermovie of the Week Club reconvenes! Cookie Monster reviews Superman Returns!
Dis movie more boring den Fozzie Bear's off-off-off Broadway production of "Old Coronation Street Episodes". It so bad dat monster invite friends over and invent Superman Returns drinking game. Everytime someone begin to doze off while watching movie, he have to do shot. By end of movie, not sure if Big Bird and Grover pass…
December 2, 2012: Well, that’s that!
Following an improbable come from ahead loss in a week in which my Snow Monkeys put up the SECOND most points in the league, eventually losing the the TOP scoring team in the league, my Monkeys were upset this weekend. The loss, coupled with a win by Steve's Tebow Sucks means my Monkeys are eliminated…
December 1, 2012: Akemi on E.T., Shrek, Elmo and Yoda! Carl’s Disney experiences! Oh, and while we’re on the subject of Disney…
Today, Akemi was surprised to learn that E.T. and Yoda are not related. "But they look so much alike!"she insisted. Separated at birth? She was further shocked to learn that Yoda was much, much - about 800 years? - older than E.T. "But E.T. moves so slow,"she protested, "and Yoda is so quick!" "True,"I admitted,…
November 30, 2012: On parental responsibility and time travel II!
Well, a lot of interesting responses to yesterday post about parental responsibility. The prevailing opinion seems to be that parents should be held accountable only if their child exhibits problem behavior and no attempt is made to address the issue. But then the question becomes: What do you do? It's an easy enough answer if…
November 29, 2012: Soliciting your opinions on parental responsibility and time travel opportunities!
I just watched We Need to Talk About Kevin, a movie based on the award-winning book of the same title. The film is told from the point of view of a serial killer's mother. It jumps back and forth in time, tracing her son's troubled childhood, through his commission of a high school massacre, but…
November 28, 2012: The supersecret projects rundown!
Amid all of the fantasy football researching, number-crunching, and anguishing (see last issue, ed.), I do find time for other pursuits. My supersecret projects come to mind. I know, I know. You've heard very little about them - but that's only because, well, they're supersecret. Hopefully, they'll eventually see the light of day (and, preferably,…
November 27, 2012: My name is Joe and I am a fantasy football addict!
(http://andyyuill.deviantart.com/art/Snow-Monkey-103543204) I had to take a couple of melatonin tablets to fall to sleep last night and ended up dreaming of risky rooftop ball hockey, precariously perched apartments, and Vegas (for some reason, I always dream of Vegas). Why? Did I receive some distressing news? Was I upset by a sudden sad turn of events?…
November 26, 2012: The Supermovie of the Week Club reconvenes! Cookie Monster reviews X-Men: The Last Stand!
On de one hand, dis movie not as good as de original or sekwel. On de other hand, it not make monster want to vomit, kick in his t.v., or punch someone in de nards. Movie pick up where last one left off. Jean Grey be dead and X-Men be in mourning. Cue cornball cliche…
November 25, 2012: Snow Monkey fury! Jelly in: Nose-licking 101!
With two weeks left to go in our fantasy football league season, my Snow Monkeys are fighting for their playoff lives. Only 8 of 14 teams will advance to the post-season and, with a record of 6-5, my Monkeys face a near must-win match-up this weekend against Rob Cooper's Landsharks. Looking good however. We've built…
November 24, 2012: Stargate lives! Sort of.
Well, MGM may have pulled the plug on Stargate - or, if you prefer, placed it on indefinite hiatus - but it's nice to see that interest in the franchise remains strong. A recent google search turned up the following Stargate-related news items... It was only a matter of time. Apparently, China has started their…
November 23, 2012: John Picacio launches Lone Boy! The word on his 2013 kickstarter Calendar Project! And some random musings!
I heard from my buddy, Hugo Award-winning artist John Picacio, today. He dropped me an email to let me know: a) He liked the look of that sweet potato pie Rob made for yesterday's Thanksgiving Football gathering. b) He has just launched his own company: Lone Boy | John Picacio Calendar & Loteria Cards c) He's…
November 22, 2012: Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone celebrating today with friends, family, loved ones, and their respective peculiar dates. Here in Canada, we already celebrated back in October (approximately two days after Canadian Christmas) but that didn't stop me from enjoying a good old-fashioned American style Thanksgiving complete with football, sweet potato pie, and the traditional post-meal vow…
November 21 2012: My gal!
"You two are always so happy,"noted the woman at the counter, wrapping up our olive oil purchases. "Whenever you come in, you're always laughing and smiling." I thought that was very sweet of her to say even though she was clearly mistaking my lunacy for merriment. Happens all the time. Still, I suppose I am…
November 20, 2012: Culinary Catastrophes! Hits and misses!
Look at the above-pictured masterpiece compliments of my buddy, Ivon - the bacon on the inside gloriously crispy, the chicken meatloaf on the inside delectably juicy. This, my friends, is tasty perfection, something we all aspire to every time we search out a recipe, track down unique ingredients (what's a galangal?), or don that dainty…