Eating with Elvis...

No, this post is not to focus on the baby-weight that I still haven't lost. It's about bagels. Specifically, peanut butter and banana crunch bagels from Panera Bread.

See, my wife had to go for physical therapy a few times on Saturday mornings. On her way home, she'd pick up bagels for breakfast. The first few times I got a plain, but once she told me they had peanut butter and banana bagels, I had to have one.

I've always been a fan of peanut butter and banana sandwiches...despite some people thinking they are gross. I love them. They're fantastic. The two tastes go together so well. I understand Elvis used to like them too...though he fried them and I would never do that.

Anyways, I had my first one this past Saturday. It was so great I went out Sunday morning and got another even though it was snowing and colder than hell, and I hadn't even showered yet.

I'd like to think they are around for good, but that's doubtful. I'm sure they'll disappear...even though Panera still carries the Smokehouse turkey sandwich (one of the few restaurant sandwiches I can order 'as is' and not have anything removed) and I always thought that'd be gone too.

Well, if it does go, I guess I can just order some kind of banana bagel and just put peanut butter on it.

The State of this Union...

State of the Union: Your reaction to president's speech - CNN.com: "Carmeletta Hepburn of Lakeview, Arkansas
Bush sounds good, but almost everyone knows that it is just a bunch of hype. He did not say 'I resign,' which is all I wanted to hear from him."

Sorry, but that's funny as hell.

Might be worth a read...

ESPN.com - NFL/PLAYOFFS06 - Smith: Judge Smith, Dungy by character, not color: "It's character, not color, that separates Smith, Dungy"

I thought this was a good article that made some interesting points. Enjoy!

A nice alternative to BS...

Shows - Veronica Mars

If you don't particularly want to listen to the President blather on tonight, I'd suggest you watch Veronica Mars instead. Of the networks, it's the only show on opposite the State of the Union. (and isn't watching that just too depressing these days?)

So that's what that is...

ESPN.com: Page 2 : The skinny on new NHL uniforms: "Lots of readers have been inquiring about that little nub that appeared on Lovie Smith's jacket the past two Sundays. The short answer is that it's a pump; "

I had seen him wearing that jacket a few weeks ago and I liked it. I've been wondering what that valve thing was on it though...

Pardon the Prognostication...

Today's topics for PTI...

• Peyton Manning getting to the Super Bowl
  
• Bears getting to the Super Bowl
  
• Parcells retiring
  
• Mike Vick - no marijuana found in his bottle
  

In that order. Print it!

Hell Frozen Over - I agree with Mariotti

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Jay Mariotti :: Ditka doesn't matter -- it's all about Rex: "Who really cares if Ditka, paid by ESPN to maintain a neutral outlook, isn't confessing whether he's rooting for the Bears or the last team he coached, the New Orleans Saints? "

I'm not to sure why everyone is caring what Ditka thinks. Sure, he coached the 85 Bears to a Super Bowl victory, but he's gone on and done other things.

Much like I do with Captain Kirk and William Shatner, I try to separate the character of "Da Coach" of yore from the way the guy acts today.

Storm leaves 55 dead, thousands shivering - CNN.com

It was colder than hell this morning.

Thank God I bought those wrap-around ear covers last summer.

Two Bits of Good News

1 - Tony Kornheiser may be coming back on the radio in February.

2 - A SciFi Channel executive has stated he'd be pretty shocked if Battlestar Galactica was not renewed for a 4th season.

and death is not an option

By popular demand

Wednesday:

Breakfast: Slimfast
Snack: a small bag of animal crackers
Lunch: Slimfast
Snack: a few goldfish crackers
Dinner: Barnaby's pizza

Coming Soon: Thursday!

What's in a Meal?

Just for the hell of it, I've thought about writing down everything I eat all day. Sounds interesting, doesn't it?

Anyways, for yesterday:

Breakfast: Slimfast
Snack: a few lifesavers
Lunch: Slimfast
Snack: a dozen goldfish crackers
Dinner: 2 hard tacos (no lettuce), chili-cheese burrito, side nacho from Taco Bell

Gator-ain't

The new Gatorade machine at work (glass front, bottle retrieved by a mechanical arm) contains no, none, zero, Gatorade. It is filled with Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, and Mountain Dew despite the large Gatorade signage on both sides.

Turn On, Tune In, Drop Out

TV shows I watch, and when they return...

The Office (NBC) Jan. 4

Apprentice (NBC) Jan. 7

Rob & Amber Against The Odds (Fox Reality) Jan. 11 (I think I might watch this)

Smallville (The CW) Jan. 11

Monk (USA) Jan. 19

Psych (USA) Jan. 19

Battlestar Galactica (SciFi) Jan. 21

Dresden Files (SciFi) Jan. 21 (new show I will watch)

Heroes (NBC) Jan. 22

Studio 60 (NBC) Jan. 22

Veronica Mars (CW) Jan. 23

Sarah Silverman (Comedy Central) Feb. 1 (I think I may watch this)

Lost (ABC) Feb. 7

Jericho (CBS) Feb. 21