Random Thoughts

I received my E-ZPass last week.  For years I have been taking the TOL to CLE trip twice a week over I-80/I-90 turnpike.  Each way was $4.00. Starting tomorrow, the same trip will cost me $4.25 if I did not purchase the E-ZPass transponder.  The unit itself was initially $25.  Of that, $22 of it [...]

Time to put on the tin-foil hats and listen to the voices in your head. Am I the only one bothered by the rampant push to get everyone to take the Swine Flu (H1N1) vaccine.  It was my understanding that it is…the flu.  As reported on today’s news, 98% of strains of flu going around [...]

An update on my unemployment status…yes, I am still unemployed. I received word from unemployment this morning that my unemployment determination has been approved due to “lack of work” and I will receive my payments for the next 45 weeks.  I am also receiving a $25 extra payment (I guess that’s part of the stimulus [...]

I was lucky enough to get a preview of the SUPERMAN BATMAN: PUBLIC ENEMIES DVD. (SPOILER WARNING) Freakin’ Awesome!  I loved the storyline of Lex Luthor becoming the President (charismatic speaker…plausible) and the subsequent battle of “heroes”.  The banter between Superman and Batman seemed appropriate and the surprise appearance of characters from the DC Universe [...]

The Cleveland Browns.  I’ve been a fan since I was a little “Kardiac Kid”.  Growing up in Cleveland, its hard not to be a fan.  Even with the perceived “curse” on the city with all of its sports franchises, you learn to back the teams.  Always live with hope… They never fail to disappoint. Obviously [...]

This morning I took a mini road trip out to Goll Woods Preserve.  It is located just north of Archbold, OH in Fulton county. It is like finding a hidden treasure.  We drove up to the parking lot and then thinking that there should have been a larger spot to park drove further down.  After [...]

Well, I received an e-mail last night from the company I had the telephone interview with yesterday. I enjoyed talking with you today in regards to the opportunity in ****.  At this time, we will be pursuing other candidates for the position.  Thanks very much for your time and interest, and good luck. So that’s [...]

Streaming notes as I watch tonight’s episode of BONES: Uh oh – doesn’t he know smoking can kill him? never bring a knife to a gun fight, haven’t you seen RAIDER’S OF THE LOST ARK? feral cats (ick.) kitties are hungry Everybody Poops “We’re not sure of anything, but we must assume the worst.” they’re [...]

A little sore from last nights hike.  We went a little off the trail and took a few extra laps around.  I think we did close to 6 miles – nothing too long, but we kept a fast pace.  I made a mistake and wore my running shoes – still not worn in.  So blisters [...]

Overcast but still warm. I checked the usual job sites this morning and replied for new jobs that I was qualified for. There’s been a fly that has been buzzing around for the last couple of days.  Part of me thinks its a hallucination and the other part thinks that the fly should have died [...]