1. The way she looks.
2. The things she cooks.
3. How smart she is.
4. How she likes video games and Simpsons.
5 . Her commitment to her faith, and how she lives it out.
6. She is courageous and assertive.
7. She hasn't stopped growing and learning.
8. She cares for me.
9. She can and does drive a truck with a manual transmission.
10. She makes really beautiful music.
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08/29/2007 11:39 #40802
10 Things I like about e:JanelleCategory: 10 things
08/29/2007 09:21 #40798
Burning ManCategory: hippies
I heard on NPR today that somebody burned the burning man. That's what he's there for, right? Yes, but here's the problem. A performance artist decided to set the man ablaze about four days early.
He has since been arrested, and the hippies out west have vowed to rebuild the man in time for the scheduled burn.
This cracks me up. I didn't think one could do ANYTHING to get arrested at the burning man. And it seems so goofy for this crowd to focus so heavily on a schedule, and doing things the right way, and re-building something to be burned because the original something to be burned, burned.
10 More things tonight.
He has since been arrested, and the hippies out west have vowed to rebuild the man in time for the scheduled burn.
This cracks me up. I didn't think one could do ANYTHING to get arrested at the burning man. And it seems so goofy for this crowd to focus so heavily on a schedule, and doing things the right way, and re-building something to be burned because the original something to be burned, burned.
10 More things tonight.
fellyconnelly - 08/30/07 22:51
even a hippie has to draw the line when hedonism is at stake.
even a hippie has to draw the line when hedonism is at stake.
joshua - 08/29/07 11:55
Yep.
Yep.
drew - 08/29/07 11:32
I know hippie have values, but I thought that among the highest of them was, "live and let live." It seems like it would have been better to just roll with it. Now they have to rebuild, which will seriously cut into the time for the aforementioned hedonism.
I know hippie have values, but I thought that among the highest of them was, "live and let live." It seems like it would have been better to just roll with it. Now they have to rebuild, which will seriously cut into the time for the aforementioned hedonism.
joshua - 08/29/07 11:18
Its all about timing your hedonism perfectly.
Its all about timing your hedonism perfectly.
lauren - 08/29/07 10:45
Hey Drew, hippies have values too!
Hey Drew, hippies have values too!
08/28/2007 19:50 #40789
10 Things I like about the SimpsonsCategory: 10 things
1. An amazingly large cast of characters.
2. Characters of surprising depth, considering how many there are.
3. Nobody's perfect, but nobody is beyond redemption, either. (Lisa and Mr. Burns both come close, respectively, but not quite)
4. A perfect balance of reality/fantasy (i.e. basic rules of earth are followed, but it doesn't seem to matter how many side jobs Homer takes).
5. It bites the hand that feeds it occasionally (FOX).
6. They are one of the few tv families that regularly prays/attends church.
7. The jokes are packed densely, and often layered.
8. They consistently reference the classics, and are still funny even when 90% of the audience misses the reference.
9. The leap to film worked.
10. The humor stands the test of time.
Coming soon: 10 things I like about my wife, and then some more challenging posts (maybe 10 things I like about the Iraq War?). If you have any requests, let me know!
2. Characters of surprising depth, considering how many there are.
3. Nobody's perfect, but nobody is beyond redemption, either. (Lisa and Mr. Burns both come close, respectively, but not quite)
4. A perfect balance of reality/fantasy (i.e. basic rules of earth are followed, but it doesn't seem to matter how many side jobs Homer takes).
5. It bites the hand that feeds it occasionally (FOX).
6. They are one of the few tv families that regularly prays/attends church.
7. The jokes are packed densely, and often layered.
8. They consistently reference the classics, and are still funny even when 90% of the audience misses the reference.
9. The leap to film worked.
10. The humor stands the test of time.
Coming soon: 10 things I like about my wife, and then some more challenging posts (maybe 10 things I like about the Iraq War?). If you have any requests, let me know!
mrdeadlier - 08/29/07 09:08
I'm looking forward to the top 10 about the war, there might be some reaches in there. ;)
I'm looking forward to the top 10 about the war, there might be some reaches in there. ;)
jenks - 08/28/07 23:04
Well, this list must now be expanded to the top ELEVEN things about the simpsons, in order to accommodate:
SPIDER PIG!!!!!!!
My FAVORITE part of the movie.
Well, this list must now be expanded to the top ELEVEN things about the simpsons, in order to accommodate:
SPIDER PIG!!!!!!!
My FAVORITE part of the movie.
libertad - 08/28/07 21:55
I like your top tens. And you are right on with the Simpsons. I'm going to email your journal to some friends of mine who LOVE the Simpsons.
I like your top tens. And you are right on with the Simpsons. I'm going to email your journal to some friends of mine who LOVE the Simpsons.
james - 08/28/07 21:29
My smart assiness meant Hegel and Heidegger. My apologies. And it is so not worth looking up.
My smart assiness meant Hegel and Heidegger. My apologies. And it is so not worth looking up.
drew - 08/28/07 20:49
Has to be 10 things I like, but I WILL DO 10 things I like about the planet, and 10 things I like about efforts to make it cleaner/nicer.
Has to be 10 things I like, but I WILL DO 10 things I like about the planet, and 10 things I like about efforts to make it cleaner/nicer.
tinypliny - 08/28/07 20:34
10 top ways to stop littering this beautiful planet.
10 top ways to stop littering this beautiful planet.
drew - 08/28/07 20:20
Not only can I not find him on wikipedia, I can't find him on Google. Did you spell his name right?
Not only can I not find him on wikipedia, I can't find him on Google. Did you spell his name right?
james - 08/28/07 20:11
10 things you like about Hegal of Heidecher!
10 things you like about Hegal of Heidecher!
jenks - 08/28/07 20:00
woohoo! on my way to the movie right now! I have been known to say that if you don't like the simpsons, i probably don't like you. Obviously there are exceptions, but it's a pretty fair generalization. :P
woohoo! on my way to the movie right now! I have been known to say that if you don't like the simpsons, i probably don't like you. Obviously there are exceptions, but it's a pretty fair generalization. :P
08/27/2007 20:56 #40767
10 things I like about BuffaloCategory: 10 things
1. Eating. Buffalo knows how to eat. Wings, Pirogies, Fish fries, pizza--it's all good.
2. Cheap houses. We couldn't live in a house like ours in a neighborhood like the Elmwood Strip in Pittsburgh. And Pittsburgh is cheap. Buffalo is uber-cheap.
3. Summer fun. There was so much to do, and much of it is cheap/free.
4. Personality. I like rust-belt friendliness.
5. Entrepreneurship. People start their own businesses/movements/whatever here. They get stuff done.
6. Nearby stuff. Lakes, skiing, falls, hiking, etc. It's all good.
7. Online media. Holla back estrip!
8. Walka-bikability. You can get around here without a car.
9. Elmwood Ave. Another candidate for a 10 things within 10 things list. Much to like about this part of town.
10. It's trivia. We birthed a super-freak and killed a president. We invented a bar food and were the first wired for electricity. And what other city hates the St. Lawrence Seaway like we do?
2. Cheap houses. We couldn't live in a house like ours in a neighborhood like the Elmwood Strip in Pittsburgh. And Pittsburgh is cheap. Buffalo is uber-cheap.
3. Summer fun. There was so much to do, and much of it is cheap/free.
4. Personality. I like rust-belt friendliness.
5. Entrepreneurship. People start their own businesses/movements/whatever here. They get stuff done.
6. Nearby stuff. Lakes, skiing, falls, hiking, etc. It's all good.
7. Online media. Holla back estrip!
8. Walka-bikability. You can get around here without a car.
9. Elmwood Ave. Another candidate for a 10 things within 10 things list. Much to like about this part of town.
10. It's trivia. We birthed a super-freak and killed a president. We invented a bar food and were the first wired for electricity. And what other city hates the St. Lawrence Seaway like we do?
james - 08/28/07 12:42
Leon Czolgosz is my favorite assassin of a US President. But saddly, he grew up in Detroit and lived in a steel town somewhere in Ohio. He went to Buffalo with the express purpose of killing McKinley.
Unless you are referring to Zachary Taylor who died in office of heart failure. His diet consisted entirely of FedExed LaNova pizza and wings.
Leon Czolgosz is my favorite assassin of a US President. But saddly, he grew up in Detroit and lived in a steel town somewhere in Ohio. He went to Buffalo with the express purpose of killing McKinley.
Unless you are referring to Zachary Taylor who died in office of heart failure. His diet consisted entirely of FedExed LaNova pizza and wings.
mrdeadlier - 08/28/07 10:01
yeah i'm totally stealing "we birthed a super-freak and killed a president" -- don't worry though drew, i'll give you credit for it :)
yeah i'm totally stealing "we birthed a super-freak and killed a president" -- don't worry though drew, i'll give you credit for it :)
museumchick - 08/28/07 06:21
I think it's funny that people always mention food as the first thing they love about buffalo! But seriously, though, I couldn't agree more with you about all the things on your list.
I think it's funny that people always mention food as the first thing they love about buffalo! But seriously, though, I couldn't agree more with you about all the things on your list.
carolinian - 08/28/07 00:20
"We birthed a super-freak and killed a president."
If I had a some kind of cool quote of the month website, you'd have definitely won this month.
"We birthed a super-freak and killed a president."
If I had a some kind of cool quote of the month website, you'd have definitely won this month.
drew - 08/27/07 22:33
The St. Lawrence seaway made the Erie canal unnecessary, which was bad news economically for Buffalo.
Rick James, who's greatest hit was "superfreak" is a Buffalo native.
The St. Lawrence seaway made the Erie canal unnecessary, which was bad news economically for Buffalo.
Rick James, who's greatest hit was "superfreak" is a Buffalo native.
tinypliny - 08/27/07 22:05
Who is the super-freak? The dog-killer? Confused.
Who is the super-freak? The dog-killer? Confused.
08/27/2007 08:43 #40752
10 Things I like about the Steelers.Category: 10 things
A new series. I will list 10 things I like about different stuff. Today its the Steelers, then comes Buffalo. Then some more personal ones than who knows what. Here it goes (in no order, I'm just going to list until I get 10.)
1. No Cheerleaders. It's not that we don't like girls, its just that they get in the way of what we come to games for: football.
2. History. We can always compare our team with the teams of the 70's, that won 4 superbowls.
3. Toughness. Sure, most players are tough, but the past three coaches have also been guys that the devil himself wouldn't mess with.
4. Coaches. Speaking of Coaches--the Steelers stick with thiers. That's an unusual, and good thing.
5. The Rooney's. The owners of the team aren't perfect, but they love their city, and their neighborhood, and would never leave. They also believe in justice (see, "the Rooney Rule.")
6. The fans. Almost every man, woman, and child in Pittsburgh can tell you why the Steelers play the 3-4, and how that requires different types of linemen/linebackers.
7. The 3-4. Truly a supierior defence.
8. The players. Polamalu, Casey Hampton, Big Ben, Fast Willie, and Hines Ward. I could come up with 10 things I like about each of these guys. #1 on Polamalu's list? He drives a Kia.
9. The uniform. We only put the logo on one side. Why? Because when they tried them the first time, they didn't have enough.
10. The colors. Black and Gold just looks good.
Tomorrow I will get local again and share what I like abou this town!
1. No Cheerleaders. It's not that we don't like girls, its just that they get in the way of what we come to games for: football.
2. History. We can always compare our team with the teams of the 70's, that won 4 superbowls.
3. Toughness. Sure, most players are tough, but the past three coaches have also been guys that the devil himself wouldn't mess with.
4. Coaches. Speaking of Coaches--the Steelers stick with thiers. That's an unusual, and good thing.
5. The Rooney's. The owners of the team aren't perfect, but they love their city, and their neighborhood, and would never leave. They also believe in justice (see, "the Rooney Rule.")
6. The fans. Almost every man, woman, and child in Pittsburgh can tell you why the Steelers play the 3-4, and how that requires different types of linemen/linebackers.
7. The 3-4. Truly a supierior defence.
8. The players. Polamalu, Casey Hampton, Big Ben, Fast Willie, and Hines Ward. I could come up with 10 things I like about each of these guys. #1 on Polamalu's list? He drives a Kia.
9. The uniform. We only put the logo on one side. Why? Because when they tried them the first time, they didn't have enough.
10. The colors. Black and Gold just looks good.
Tomorrow I will get local again and share what I like abou this town!
metalpeter - 08/27/07 19:52
The Steelers are one of my football teams. There have been 5 Football teams I have all ways liked for what ever reason. My 3 sort of home teams if you count where I'm from and where I was born (ok more then just that) The Raiders, The 49ers and The Bills. The two teams I liked since I can remember are the Redskins and Steelers. I will admit not sure why but I also like the Penguins but no where near as much as the Sabres. But I have never been to see any games there. I think one thing I have liked about them is there seems to be this blue collar sense of hard working guys on the team. If you look back at the last two coachs you see that, they where both long term coaches. I like your 10 things idea and look forward to reading more of them.
The Steelers are one of my football teams. There have been 5 Football teams I have all ways liked for what ever reason. My 3 sort of home teams if you count where I'm from and where I was born (ok more then just that) The Raiders, The 49ers and The Bills. The two teams I liked since I can remember are the Redskins and Steelers. I will admit not sure why but I also like the Penguins but no where near as much as the Sabres. But I have never been to see any games there. I think one thing I have liked about them is there seems to be this blue collar sense of hard working guys on the team. If you look back at the last two coachs you see that, they where both long term coaches. I like your 10 things idea and look forward to reading more of them.
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