And now, another token “I haven’t updated this blog in a long time” post. Yeah, I wish I had something more interesting for you. But I don’t. The machine that is my day job has kicked into high gear lately. It’s deployment time for one project, and we have a few other projects that are in the chamber.

Guess what, I’m planning to write on this thing more. I know, I know. You didn’t see that one coming right? :) Let’s see if I can update with something half way interesting before two weeks pass.

For a total lack of anything interesting to say, I thought I’d link a cool site I found.

Random thought… Is it odd that we revolt against England, yet we’re one of the only ones who still use their fucked up imperial measurement system? Even imperial England doesn’t use it anymore! MY GOD! Let’s get with the program! Am I right?

So, I’m driving to work today, listening to You Look Nice Today (a journal of emotional hygeine), and I’m taking note of all the political bumper stickers. Let’s face it, putting a political bumper sticker on your car is kind of a douchy thing to do (hopes none of his friends are guilty of doing douchy things). Let me explain… Ok, perhaps douchy is not the right word. I think I just wanted to say douchy. More to my point it’s a dumb thing to do. … But, that’s not quite as colorful… Let’s explore.

First, nobody cares. Guess what, you aren’t swinging the vote with your bumper sticker. Most of them aren’t even entertaining! I mean, at least make it so the rest of us can get a laugh out of it. Something like, “Save the Drama for Obama!” or “I’m a Maverick, Bitches!” You know, something other than, “McCain ‘08″… Wheee!

Second, 95% of you aren’t going to remove these stickers after the election, and THATS when it becomes a douchy thing to do. Now you are just driving around in an old car…. You know?

Ok, but, I digress… That was not the point I was trying to make. The point I was trying to make — which is more of an observation than a point — is when I looked at the Obama cars, they all looked like hippies! You know, the steroetypical-just-smoked-a-joint-hippie. Those cars also had a shotgun blast of other opinionated stickers on their cars too… All the McCain cars had intensely serious and focused looking people. But, not intense and focused like they were concentrated on being good drivers. It was more intense and focused like they had a body in the trunk. … Just a random morning observation for you guys…

Have a great Thursday!

I stumbled onto this graphic at the Boston Globe. I am very much a proponent of naps. Everytime I take one — as long as I don’t oversleep — I feel great! But, the common workplace is not conducive to napping, and it’s even frowned upon. Yet another vestige of the old school way of thinking. Very much a self sacrificing arena of thought. I wonder when we will come around to doing things instep with our biology…

And now, a random thought from the “You Couldn’t Give Less of a Shit Department”.

There I was, driving back to work from my second field trip to some school on the ass end of town. I pull up to a red light and stop of course. I pause to take in my surroundings, and what do I see? Some twenty-something wearing a mini skirt! Yay you say? Nay, my friend, this was a far cry from yay. This girl was crossing the street as proud as can be, in her flowy (as opposed to skin tight) mini skirt and you were just praying for calm winds. WHY do they make these skirts in sizes above 10?

Ok, are you done calling me an insensitive ass now? I’m all for pride in the way you look, and the whole beauty takes many forms thing. I’m certainly not against larger folk being comfortable in their skin. Hell, I’m jealous, cuz I’m sure not comfortable in mine. But, seriously, don’t pretend a blimp is a fighter jet, if you know what I mean. It’s like painting racing stripes on a moped, or a Yugo.

I’ve got nothing profound to say, as per normal. No news to speak of. So, in lieu of something useful, I thought I’d just share with you the next few places I surf to. YAY!

The Subtle Art of Eating Blowfish (Gadling)

Spam: Love it or hate it? (Slashfood) (I love it, btw!)

The Bedfan (You know you’d love this!)

Back to School: Hey parents, let’s drink! (Slashfood)

Diggnation Episode 113 – The Sensitive Episode (LOL, it HAD to be THAT episode)

TWiT.TV

Ok, that’s enough for my first Web Train. Nite nite time… Tomorrow’s POETS day! :)