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.
Monday, January 29, 2007
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
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.
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.
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
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!
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?)
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...
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...
Monday, January 22, 2007
Pardon the Prognostication...
Today's topics for PTI...
In that order. Print it!
- 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!
Thursday, January 18, 2007
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.
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.
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
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.
2 - A SciFi Channel executive has stated he'd be pretty shocked if Battlestar Galactica was not renewed for a 4th season.
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Thursday, January 11, 2007
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!
Breakfast: Slimfast
Snack: a small bag of animal crackers
Lunch: Slimfast
Snack: a few goldfish crackers
Dinner: Barnaby's pizza
Coming Soon: Thursday!
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
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
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
Tuesday, January 02, 2007
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
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
Sunday, December 31, 2006
Friday, December 29, 2006
Saddam Hussein - Dead
Saddam Hussein was executed today.
It's certainly been a long road from way back when I was in Junior High (actually acting in a play that particular night) when Desert Shield became Desert Storm and the First Gulf War began.
I won't pretend to know what this will do to the region. I only hope it doesn't cause further violence. I think there's enough violence in Iraq already.
It's certainly been a long road from way back when I was in Junior High (actually acting in a play that particular night) when Desert Shield became Desert Storm and the First Gulf War began.
I won't pretend to know what this will do to the region. I only hope it doesn't cause further violence. I think there's enough violence in Iraq already.
Thursday, December 28, 2006
Terminal Case
I'm realizing that I left off the last day of my trip, the day where I (thankfully) returned home.
Our flight was supposed to leave at noon local time. That would get us home around 6pm Central time. Not too bad and only a little later than I'd get home had I worked a regular day on Thursday.
We left for the airport around 9:30am, since my colleague wanted to get there a little early and do some work. I figured, 'why not', since I had a few books and my iPod. Plus, we would be sitting in the AA Admiral's Club (since he's a member) and they'd have food and drinks there and stuff.
Getting through security was no problem (even with two laptops each) and we headed to the club. We relaxed for a couple hours and then WHAMMO...our flight's departure time was changed to 2:15pm. It stunk, but there's nothing you can do, right?
around 1:45pm, we headed down to the gate...and here comes Round 2. The woman announces that the flight to Chicago that was to take off after ours (originally at 2:15pm, coincidentally) has been canceled. This does not do much for the holiday cheer of those around us. Also, our flight will now *board* at 3:45pm. I say *board* because we will not actually be leaving to fly anywhere. We'll just park somewhere out there because they need to clear the gate. Basically, they need to get rid of us. She said we'd probably leave at 5pm, but she couldn't promise anything. That's always nice.
We go back to the club. There, we hear about a guy whose flight was canceled and he would not be able to get out until that Sunday...Christmas Eve. Yikes.
We did actually board at 3:45pm. And we did actually leave at 5pm. Our seats were in First so even though we sat there without going anywhere for a while at least they were nice chairs. Also, they played the movie "Invincible" which I wanted to see, so that was nice.
When we got there, we headed to our baggage claim and waited and waited. Our flight was up on the monitor for this claim, but it was another flight's baggage. I told my colleague that I was going to look at the other claims and see if our bags were anywhere else. After walking down 4-5 vestibules I found them and called him. After I got my bags I walked past our original claim and told everybody where our flight's bags actually were and people were pissed at the airline big time.
Anyway, I'm just glad we got home Thursday, and safely.
Our flight was supposed to leave at noon local time. That would get us home around 6pm Central time. Not too bad and only a little later than I'd get home had I worked a regular day on Thursday.
We left for the airport around 9:30am, since my colleague wanted to get there a little early and do some work. I figured, 'why not', since I had a few books and my iPod. Plus, we would be sitting in the AA Admiral's Club (since he's a member) and they'd have food and drinks there and stuff.
Getting through security was no problem (even with two laptops each) and we headed to the club. We relaxed for a couple hours and then WHAMMO...our flight's departure time was changed to 2:15pm. It stunk, but there's nothing you can do, right?
around 1:45pm, we headed down to the gate...and here comes Round 2. The woman announces that the flight to Chicago that was to take off after ours (originally at 2:15pm, coincidentally) has been canceled. This does not do much for the holiday cheer of those around us. Also, our flight will now *board* at 3:45pm. I say *board* because we will not actually be leaving to fly anywhere. We'll just park somewhere out there because they need to clear the gate. Basically, they need to get rid of us. She said we'd probably leave at 5pm, but she couldn't promise anything. That's always nice.
We go back to the club. There, we hear about a guy whose flight was canceled and he would not be able to get out until that Sunday...Christmas Eve. Yikes.
We did actually board at 3:45pm. And we did actually leave at 5pm. Our seats were in First so even though we sat there without going anywhere for a while at least they were nice chairs. Also, they played the movie "Invincible" which I wanted to see, so that was nice.
When we got there, we headed to our baggage claim and waited and waited. Our flight was up on the monitor for this claim, but it was another flight's baggage. I told my colleague that I was going to look at the other claims and see if our bags were anywhere else. After walking down 4-5 vestibules I found them and called him. After I got my bags I walked past our original claim and told everybody where our flight's bags actually were and people were pissed at the airline big time.
Anyway, I'm just glad we got home Thursday, and safely.
Wednesday, December 27, 2006
Can we all just agree on this one thing?
Do we really need instructions for leaving voicemails for people? I swear, when I call somebody and have to leave a message not only do I get a 'leave a message at the beep' from the person, but I get an automated voice "press #, blaa blaa" telling me to do the same thing. 90% of the time these automated messages are longer than the actual person's "I'm not here" message, and 100% of the time they're longer than the message I intend to leave.
Tuesday, December 26, 2006
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