Some years ago, I got sick of being heavy. So I changed the way I ate, cut out all the crap, and over a period of months lost 100 pounds. I felt great.
Then I got pneumonia. I was in bad shape. But with time and medication, I recovered.
And then the weight started coming back.
As the grandpad of Anthony Jack (A.J.), son of Ariel and Anthony, I hereby declare May 1 to be A.J. day. Yes, granted, his birthday was April 28, but I just thought of it today.
Mother and son are back home and doing fine. Ariel’s mom drove up and is staying with them for a week so Ariel can rest and have an extra pair of hands.
I’ve been off this website for too long because we were having technical issues. But those have apparently been solved so I will be posting more regularly. Have some important things to discuss so come on back soon. And now, pictures of my grandson:
Seriously. I’m going to be discussing, among other things, the end of the movie. Which I don’t ordinarily do, but it relates squarely to the film’s major weakness. You’re warned.
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Forty-one minutes ago, Mitch McConnell reiterated that he has no intention of doing his job, something for which ordinary people would be summarily fired. Citing the non-existent “Biden Rule,” he claims that a broad assertion in a hypothetical situation made by Joe Biden in the previous century is somehow a law that Congress must follow.
Screw them. Screw them all. If the Congress refuses to abide by the Constitution, Obama should totally make his latest choice, a man no reasonable individual would have a problem with, a recess appointment. Done deal.
PAD
I have just completed “Pyramid Schemes,” in which our ragtag anti-knight returns. This time Apropos winds up in an Egyptian-esque realm where he winds up being tasked to free the slaves and winds up coping with a mummy’s curse.
It will be published during the summer by Crazy 8 Press. If you are a legitimate reviewer, please drop me a line at padguy@aol.com and we’ll see about getting you a review copy.
By the way, I must highly recommend the brand new audio-dramatizations of the first two Apropos novels. Check out Graphic Audio here for more details.
PAD
So Nancy Reagan passed away and naturally Conservatives took the opportunity to bash Michelle Obama, of all people. See?
But then I found that liberals are likewise being dìçkš, saying all manner of vicious things about Nancy Reagan and, of course, her husband.
I’m sorry: what the hëll has happened to this country?
When I was growing up there was an old saying: “You don’t speak ill of the dead.” I always assumed there were two reasons for that. First, the dead can’t defend themselves, so it isn’t sporting. And second, you’re going to hurt the feelings of the family at a time when they’re in mourning.
Whatever happened to that attitude? Whatever happened to simple, gøddámņëd consideration? Why in God’s name have we turned into a country of ignorant shites who don’t care about anyone or anything except themselves? Who will take any opportunity to spout off at length about things they know nothing about, and consider the idea of hurting each other to be some manner of recreational pastime?
Is there any chance that this country is going to reclaim its conscience?
PAD
8:06–Okay, watching the “opening ceremonies.” Guys? Saying hi to people as they arrive on a red carpet is NOT an opening ceremony. It’s not ANY kind of a ceremony. It’s just people getting there and talking to you. Stop calling it an opening ceremony because it sounds stupid.
8:31–BB8 unveils an Oscar. Yeah, that’s about as close to an Oscar “Star Wars” is gonna get.
8:34–And Chris Rock’s first jokes are about the great debate. Smart.
8:35–The Kevin Hart joke is a keeper.
8:38–Only dead black people in the In Memoriam. Well, if they leave out Leonard Nimoy, at least there’s a good reason.
8:43–Clooney should totally wear that outfit. Ultimately, I think Rock handled that brilliantly.
8:45–“We think you’re all hot. A writer wrote that.” Cute. God, please let “Compton” win. What a great opening statement that would be.
8:47–Oh well. On the other hand, it also would have been cool if “Inside Out” won just because it was so wonderful and original.
8:49–Whenever we see “Best Adapted Screenplay” I can only think of what Orson Scott Card said: If you do a fantastic novelization of a screenplay, it’s called talented hack work. If you do a fantastic screenplay of a novel, they give you an Oscar.
8:51–Rooting for “The Martian.”
8:52–Oh well. Two for two.
8:59–Well, now I’ll never see “The Danish Girl.”
9:06–That was interesting: that was the entire song. In previous Oscars sometimes they’ve forced them to do aborted versions.
9:12–Didn’t see any of those films so didn’t care.
9:14–They played her off with “The Ride of the Valkyries” and then segued into “You’re the One That I want?” Who the hëll is doing the music selections? Bugs Bunny?
9:20–How come Marvel Comics movies never get costume nominations? YOU try designing seven different Captain America ensembles.
9:21–Seriously, guys? The moment she says, “I have something important to say,” THAT’S when you kick in to play her off? Couldn’t give her ten seconds more?
9:23–Good call. “Furiosa, Guest Starring Mad Max,” had a hëll of a production design.
9:25–I CAN’T READ the stupid little comments on the screen. They’re too freaking small.
9:26–So I’ve been doing this for an hour and no one’s commented. Is anyone reading?
9:36–If “Mad Max” is nominated for this, just announce it won.
9:37–Christ! The one time I said “Mad Max” would win and it DIDN’T. I’m sucking at this this year.
9:39–Interesting. They’re doing this in the order that movies are made. I never noticed that there’s no Oscar for “Best Producer.” Heh.
9:40–Well, thank God “Mad Max” won because at least my initial “Star Wars” joke remains intact.
9:49–Good lord, is it possible that “Mad Max” could win all these Oscars for production and not get the Best Picture? Because I’m betting yeah.
9:51–Okay, I bet Mad Max wins again.
9:52–Yay. Finally got one right.
9:54–How about that! They won’t nominate Andy Serkis, but at least he’s there as a presenter. Or something.
9:55–Whoa! “Ex Machina?” Seriously? I mean, I haven’t seen it so I can’t comment, but it was more impressive than Mad Max? Or Star Wars, for God’s sake?
10:01–That was VERY smart directing, to cut to the kid reacting to the arrival of the ‘Bots. Adults are just smiling but the kid is like, “It’s the droids! It’s BB8!”
10:06–Just for the record, you can still buy Caroline’s girl scout cookies. I’ll put up the link at the next commercial break.
10:08–Ðámņ. Rooting for Sanjay.
10:11–Yay! Disney won something.
10:15–The song is from “Fifty Shades of Grey?” Seriously? Ooookay….
10:17–Well, that was unmemorable.
10:18–Okay! Commercial break! Go order cookies from Caroline! COOKIES!!
10:22–Ordered cookies yet?
10:23–I don’t like this showing trailers for the films. I far prefer when they actually show a scene.
10:24–You know, I’m wondering: if blacks had been nominated for acting roles and “Compton” or the director of “Creed” had been nominated, what in the world would Chris Rock have talked about this evening?
10:28–Come on, Sly.
10:31–Crap. I’d have loved to hear Sly’s speech.
10:39–That was the best presentation speech of the program. Possibly the best of the century.
10:45–Boy, the Price Waterhouse reps are getting younger and younger.
10:50–Okay! So let’s beat that Girl Scout total for Caroline!
10:52–Wait, the PRESIDENT of the Academy is a black woman!? Oh, she must have just loved the controversy this year.
10:59–They kept Leonard for the end. Wait to keep me holding my breath, guys.
11:08–I know I should care about this stuff, but I just don’t.
11:09–I think we’ve only heard two songs. How many were nominated?
11:10–I love how it took them twenty seconds to get to their feet. It’s the VP, for God’s sake.
11:12–Well, that answered my song question.
11:15–Wow. Helluva song. Too bad I never heard of the movie it’s from.
11:16–There is no freaking way this gets done by 11:30.
11:17–WHAT THE HÊLL IS KOHL’S DOING?! I mean, I get it, they’re taking Oscar acceptance speeches and putting them into completely irrelevant scenarios. I understand that. But WHY are they doing it? What am I not getting?!
11:21–Is Mad Max up for this?
11:22–Well, my Star Wars prediction has held up.
11:25–Hëll! Why didn’t they perform all the songs?
11:27–With all deference to Lady Gaga, “Writing on the Wall” is the one that stays with you.
11:38–Aw, come ON. George Miller’s team wins practically every award and he doesn’t get best director? That’s messed up.
11:40–Uhm, orchestra? He’s not paying attention to you. And they noticed! They actually shut up in the face of his speech! Excellent.
11:44–This thing’s gonna wrap just in time to switch to “The Venture Brothers.”
11:48–Really? I thought the actress of “Brooklyn” had it locked up. Hunh.
11:49–That was nice. No one ever thanks the movie goers.
11:56–Good. That makes up for ignoring him for “Titanic.”
11:57–Notice the orchestra isn’t even trying this time.
11:59–WTF?!?
12:01–Seriously? I mean, I’m sure it’s a good film and all, but holy cow. That just came out of nowhere.
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