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Here's my thing
Tuesday September 4, 2007
In hindsight . . . looking back . . .
Owen Wilson's attempted suicide got me thinking the other day. As everyone struggled to wrap their heads around the shocking event, the predictable remarks about how the signs were there for everyone to see.
That guy that killed all those students at Virginia Tech -- in the aftermath of that tragedy, the same remarks about how in retrospect, he had left clues to his violent nature that should have alerted someone.
I wonder, in this age of instant information, the internet, lightning fast computers, and millions and billions of dollars being spent to study cow farts -- is no one studying all these signs of destructive behavior? Surely someone is cataloging these events and the behavioral determinants that keep being mentioned as there for everyone to see, had they only known what to look for.
Could recognizing these danger signs be as simple as actually listening to someone? How often do we actually talk to one another? Frequently, movies or tv or commercials use an image of a couple of old guys in overstuffed chairs sitting with cups of coffee as some image of a dowdy, useless past. Too slow old man, get with the times! And yet we seem to have lost the simple, elegant art of conversation. Of speaking and listening to one another.
When was the last time you sat and spoke with someone? Where there was no time limit, no squeezing in a couple of words between commercials, just a leisurely chat. I cannot remember the last time I did that. In this time of text messages, instant messaging, e-mails, voice mail, and so on, I think we know less about our friends and family than ever before. I think that is clearly a bad thing.
That VaTech guy was a loner, maybe no one could have drawn him out. But maybe the Columbine kids. Maybe someone would have realized just how self-destructive Owen Wilson was. Or any of the celebs or regular everyday people who attempt suicide or other violent acts. If people spoke and listened to what these folks had to say, maybe there would be no need to talk about how, in hindsight, the warning signs were all there.
Maybe something bad could have been prevented.
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Monday September 3, 2007
. . . when you don't update your blog frequently -- too much to talk about!
Talk about a roller coaster ride -- my Sox have really taken a spin in the last week. First they sweep the White Sox by like 50 runs in three games, then go to New York and get swept by the Jankees. Though in truth the first two games could have gone either way, coulda woulda shoulda ain't gonna cut it. But then after losing to the Orioles, Clay Buchholz pitches a no-no to get the boys back on track. Combined with Lester's third win of the season and a Jankees loss (more on that below), the Sox are still firmly in first place.
Local sports hack Tom Jones put his two cents in on Buchholz's tremendous game --
"Congrats and all that to Red Sox pitcher Clay Buchholz for throwing a no-hitter Saturday. But sort of lost in this is the absolutely horrible few weeks by the Baltimore Orioles. . .Then came getting no-hit by a kid who had started exactly one more major-league game than Lassie. . ."
What an asshole! If this had been a young starter for the Jankees this clown would have put a full page picture of the kid on the page with sickening prose droning on for column after column. yuck
Man, bust up the Rays or what? The local boys are teasing fans yet again with glimpses of what they can do when everyone is going the same direction. Taking the series from the Jankees is of course doubly pleasing to me, but I liked the fact that they pounded Pettite, who is the Janks best pitcher. And how about that Carlos Pena? Second in the AL in home runs! The Rays got him for pocket change (via the Jankees minor league system, by the way) and man is he paying dividends. It will be interesting to see if he suddenly turns into one of those "Yeah I know I signed a contract but I'm playing better now so pay me more money" guys. I hope not.
Big pat on the back for my girl Morgan Pressel! After an openning round of 69 at the State Farm Classic, Morgan stumbled to icky rounds of 73 and 71. But she hung in there and posted a scintillating round of 66 (tied for second lowest round) on Sunday to finish ninth at 9 under. Nice work girl! Be nice if they'd actually televise these tournaments so fans didn't have to spend all day on the computer trying to keep up. Just saying.
How about the juevos on that Joe Lieberman? Heard him last night saying he might just endorse a Republican candidate depending on who the final two are. Seems Joe's a bit uneasy with the Dems dismissive, "it's just a bumper sticker" approach to the war on terror. This could get interesting next year. | | Posted by postaldog at 8:53 AM - | |
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Sunday September 2, 2007
Friday August 31, 2007
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So I see the cover of OK Magazine today, and it's a big thing about Jennifer Aniston. And they're wringing their hands over the fact that she can't find love and how she's all lonely and she's stuck vacationing with Courtney and David Arquette -- eesh! I reckon that last bit would send just about anyone into the depths of depression, for sure. But anyway . . . |
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I just don't get it. How is it that she can't find or keep a man? I mean she's totally beautiful and hot, she's reasonably talented as an actress. Is she some kind of she-devil or something? How hard could it be to have her in your life? Too deman-ding? Not demanding enough? A hygene issue? What?!
I mean I know these hollywood guys are pretty flakey, but honestly, how does a guy walk away from someone like Jen? Okay, okay, I get the Angelena Jolie thing, but, you know, besides that? And seriously -- Vince Vaughn? Yeah, he's gonna do a lot better than Jen. 'Cause he's such a hunk and all, you know? |
So here's my thing -- for the sake of humanity and the tabloids, I'm gonna take one for the team and offer myself to Jen. Here I am girl, come and get me! I'm all yours!
Seriously, I'm a fairly educated guy. I can do the whole small talk thing at parties. I'm enough of a movie geek that I should be able to handle myself around your industry friends. I clean up pretty well, too.
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I've got an excellent sense of humor, why just read my blogs -- they're hilarious! And I've had women laughing hysterically plenty of times -- usually when I'm pouring my heart out to them. And they're holding their ribs and waving one hand frantically and begging me to stop because they can't breathe and all. That's a gift, baby. And I don't need a script writer to make me funny either. I'm totally self-contained.
And I'm completely comfortable with my manhood and self-worth, so I won't get offended when some tabloid refers to me as "Mister Aniston." You won't find me on TMZ making an ass out of myself over some |
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inoucuous or snarky comment. And I have no interest in becoming an actor or rapper or screen writer or any other job that would require me to capitalize on our relationship. I totally comfortable as a behind-the-scenes kind of guy.
I've already got a son, who's grown and out of the house, so there's no have kids -- don't have kids dilemma for me. It's whatever works for you. I'm a good cook. I give killer back rubs. I may be a couple of years older than you, but I work out, I've still got my A game in the boudouir, and again . . . seriously, Vince Vaughn?! I'm way better looking than him! geez
So Jen, when you read this -- drop me an e-mail, we can get together and I can wow you with my savoir faire, my je ne se quoi, and a bunch of other french words I'll have memorized by the time we meet. You won't be disappointed and we can let the tabloids focus on Paris and Lindsay and Nicole for a while -- I know they're missing it. |
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Sunday August 26, 2007
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