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Get Lost?

Lost

So… I’m a big fan of Lost.

There aren’t too many shows that I’m obsessively interested in these days (and not just because the Writer’s Strike has crippled the current season.) This show just involves my brain on so many levels that I actually find myself willing the week to pass so that I can see the next episode. It’s terrible to wish one’s life away, I know, and I tend to admonish myself for such thoughts but, still… The wait for Thursday night at nine seems awfully long.

To pass the time in between shows, I talk with friends about what the hell is a happening on that island and read everything I can- that is not a spoiler- in hopes of putting together the puzzle. Recently, while attempting to convert a non-believer, I likened the depth of the show’s content to a T.S. Eliot poem. Perhaps it’s not quite art on the same level; but the meaning given to every little detail in the show is amazing.

If you don’t watch, start now. ABC is streaming all of the three previous seasons on their website (and new episodes are added the day after they air.) You’ll thank me later.

If you do watch, may I suggest Lostpedia as a source for more details that you may have missed. These guys are watching the show with notepads and are collecting all of the minutiae in an ordered, easy to search site. If you are really into the show, you can create an account and start contributing. I have just begun, myself.

This leads me to link #3. I’ve created a Lost Theories page on my site (the link can always be found in the upper right, under “Pages”) where I’ll be trying to condense my various, wild ideas about the show into words. Check it regularly for changes and leave a comment if you think I’m nuts or if you agree!

One more thing! If you’re a fan and you haven’t heard, you’ll be thrilled to know that our strike shortened season has been extended from eight episodes to thirteen! There will be a four to five week break after the initial eight shows followed by five more shows. I can’t wait. Oh, and please don’t call the house on Thursdays after nine, okay? Thanks.

Use The Force

yoda

Sitting here in my recliner, wine glass at hand and television off, I cast about for my universal remote only to find that it sat across the room; three feet beyond my reach. Stretching out with my mind, I could feel the remote flying across the room and into my hand but, upon opening my eyes, the stupid thing hadn’t budged.

After more that twenty-five-freakin-years of rigorous (and not-so-rigorous) training, I still have yet to even begin to harness the force. Forget about mastering it; I’d be happy if the damned clicker simply fell onto the floor.

Sigh.

So, now you are acquainted with one of the great disappointments in my life.

Big News

I’m going to break form today and get personal so, watch out! If you know me well, I’ve probably already told you this and, if I haven’t, I’m sorry. Keep reading for the full scoop.

We’re having a baby!

First Picture

Above is the first sonogram picture, taken Oct. 3, 2007 at nearly 10 weeks.

Now, if you are good with math and calendars, you know that we’re due on May 1. We’re crazy excited and so are our girls and extended family. A couple months later (December 7), we went to a doctor with a better machine for some more pictures. Here are a couple more shots:

12-7 Profile

12-7 another look

This, we knew, would be our chance to find out the gender of our child. Last time, we didn’t find out early and the anticipation nearly killed me. This time, Amy still didn’t want to know. After much pleading on my part, however, she relented.

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Another Pointless Blog Post

I have no idea what I’m writing to you today. I don’t even know who you are.

What I do know is that I have a voice in my head which tells me to write something, anything because

  1. Having the Redskins at the top of the page after they sucked so badly in the 2nd half yesterday is embarrassing.
  2. Never updating your blog is lame.

So, let me tell you a thing or two in the “What I’m Up To” department.

FW-1804

I have upgraded my home recording setup with a new preamp/computer interface. The Tascam FW-1804 is a pretty cool piece of hardware that, if I can ever find that thing called ‘free time’ I’ll be putting to good use. For those that wonder, I use Reaper to record. It’s inexpensive, flexible and more software than I need.

The Decemberists

Also, I’ve lately been digging into the back catalog of The Decemberists. I got into their 2006 album, “The Crane Wife” with a fervor last year. I still say it’s the best album of 2006 (better even than Dylan’s “Modern Times” (sorry, James.)) One of the records that has stood out so far is “Castaways & Cutouts.” Great storytelling and melodies. Check it out.

Checking In

So it’s been practically a month since my last post. Why not, though? It’s not as if anyone reads this nonsense.

That said, I’ll go ahead and fill you in on a couple things that have gone on or are on the horizon for myself and my family.

First, I went to Tahoe at the end of July to attend the wedding of my old friend, Craig to his beautiful bride Kathy. I’d never been to Tahoe and, even if the event had been an utter disaster and unfun, I’d at least have to them them for inviting me so that I could experience such a beautiful place as Lake Tahoe & Squaw Valley. However, it was no bust. I stayed with my good friends, Modi & Randi (whom I just don’t see often enough) and we had a wonderful time.

The Happy Couple
Kathy & Craig: So in love that they won’t notice the stolen bandwidth…

 

Next, after a brief stint back at home, it was off to Seattle for… work.
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