You know you are an internet junkie when…
You try to go to one of your favorite sites and get this:
and, as the shakes settle in, you repeatedly click reload, you try retyping the url in hopes that, somehow your bookmark has gotten screwy (never happens, btw.)
Anyway, if you know what I’m talking about, feel free to post a comment sharing your frustration…
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.
What a day.
Per the Washington Post this morning:
For the Democrats-
Hillary picked up 582 delegates / 8 states
Obama picked up 562 delegates / 13 states
New Mexico is still, apparently, too close to call (Obama 49%/Clinton 48% with 92% of precincts reporting at ‘press time.’)
The overall totals are:
Hillary = 845 delegates / 12 states
Obama = 765 delegates / 15 states
2025 needed for the nomination.
Obama absolutely crushed Hillary in Idaho with 80% of the vote. In other states, suck as Georgia and Colorado, he won with greater than 30 percent more of the vote. Hillary’s margins were not nearly as good anywhere but Arkansas.
On the other side of things…
McCain picked up 511 delegates / 9 states
Romney picked up 176 delegates / 7 states
Huckabee picked up 147 / 5 states
The overall totals are:
McCain = 613 delegates / 12 states
Romney = 269 delegates / 11 states
Huckabee = 190 delegates / 6 states
1191 needed for the nomination
Interesting note, Huckabee owned the Southeast yesterday but is showing poorly, overall. Add to that McCain’s strong, second place showing in each of those states and you have a recipe for one less candidate in the soup. I wonder how long he’ll last.
Lastly, here’s a good read about delegate assignment and the race going forward for both parties:
Neither horse race is over, yet.
Yes, it’s Super Tuesday, people. If you live in a state that is holding a Primary Election today, please vote. Some folks don’t take Primary season seriously but, now is your chance to determine who will be on your ballot in November. Click here for a list of all of the primaries today.
Today’s primaries will determine the largest number of delegates ever for a ‘Super Tuesday‘ so, get out there and be a part of it!
Yesterday, candidates hustled about the country to scrape up votes and one event, in particular, caught my attention: Deadheads For Obama.
Last night, three of the four remaining members of The Grateful Dead; Phil Lesh, Mickey Hart and Bob Weir; got together with members of Lesh’s touring band and played a benefit for the Obama campaign. Continue reading
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.