2130 end of the World

I figure a lot of people will be disappointed once 2013 rolls around and we are still here so I decided to take action and make a new prediction that the world can be scared for....

Here it goes....

The world is going to end in 2130. Either by a fireball from the sky or ground or possibly a war, famine or disease. So says Brian in Mpls.

You heard it first here 2130 that's it.

I would personally like to see global warming come to a head and flood the entire world destroying mankind. I think that would be a fitting end for a silly superstitious humanity whose deity told them that he would never do that again but I don't feel that lucky.

New York

Alternative New York Theory - Hairball in the Drain Plug

So millions and millions of people came to this country through Ellis Island and then never went further then New York. Kind of like a big hairball stuck in the pipe of migration. A big knot of sweaty people and concrete.

The same group of people who claim New York is the best city in the world.

Don't get me wrong New York is a nice enough place. I am a city person I just think the hype is a little over inflated.

Weekend ReCap

Friday

Been bogged down with work work and school work and so we got out of doge for a little weekend trip. Drove to Appleton WI after work to visit with MB and AH.

Went to Fratellos for dinner and drinks. Thanks Chippy for the shot...lol

Bar hopped down College Ave. I will have to post some pictures from the Celebrity look-a-like contest.

It was great to see you guys

Saturday

Drove to Wautoma WI sat on a bar stool for 14 straight hours watching football. I am pretty sure if there was a heaven it would be just so.

Although there was a little scare later in the night...JW I am glad you are ok and hope you are feeling better.

Sunday

Drove back to Minneapolis just in time to spend the day hung over raking and cleaning out gutters. But at least it is done.

Made a nice dinner of crab, potatoes and salad. Yum

Watched the movie the Proposal. To be honest I usually hate these kind of movies but this one was pretty good, yeah it was cheesy and predictable but overall done up pretty well.

Investment Tip

Everyone says the medical field is the place for jobs and investments with the baby boomer population

With that logic in mind wouldn't another good line of work be funeral services? Just saying...

Reason to Work form Home #521432

Office shooting sprees.

Yikes

Hygge

Thanks MB for bring this word to my attention I am hoping to enjoy a little Danish Hygge this weekend with you guys :)


Hygge
One of the fundamental aspects of Danish culture is "hygge", which, although translated as "coziness" is more akin to "tranquility". Hygge is a complete absence of anything annoying, irritating, or emotionally overwhelming, and the presence of and pleasure from comforting, gentle, and soothing things. Hygge is often associated with family and close friends. Christmas time when loved ones sit close together with candles lit on a cold rainy night is "hygge", as is grilling a pølse (Danish sausage) on a long summer evening. These examples, although they do not precisely define "hygge", can give an English speaker an idea of a deeply valued traditional concept of Danish culture

Civil vs. Criminal Courts

The difference between a civil and a criminal case is fairly simple

In a criminal case society is trying to punish an individual for breaking the rules of society. They have to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that someone is guilty.

In a civil suit private parties are suing private parties for damages. The private parties win by preponderance of the evidence. (Who has more evidence)

It is why civil suits are usually easier to win.

Just thought I would share that distinction.

Busy writing papers on how to defend a business against a torte and the more I talk with people the more I realize most people don't know the difference.

Last Night

I have been feeling a little overwhelmed lately with all of the stuff I have to do...work, school, stuff around the house etc. So stressed that most mornings I wake up and gag. That is right anxiety makes me gag in the morning when I think about all of the stuff I have to do. Well there is no cure for stressing about stuff like doing stuff.

Yesterday after work...

Read and prepared my home work.
Fixed the garbage disposal
Unload the trunk full of wood that has been rolling around with me
Cleaned out my car
Outlined a couple of presentations for work
Did laundry
Put all my clothes away
Cooked dinner
Fixed a lamp
and still had a nice unwinding session with a cocktail before bed.

This morning there was no gagging.

What we do today, right now, Will have an accumulated effect on all our tomorrows - Stoddard

I am working on it.

Today I am thankful that I have the capacity and will to change my life for the better.

November ...

Election time is here I am pretty pumped to go vote today and see how the new instant run off process works here in Minneapolis.

Just like in the spring when you start to see buds on trees birds returning grass greening. I am starting to see the signs of a Minneapolis coming out of its economic funk. People smiling, being out and about, traffic is picking up. But what I am thankful for the most is that the current economic road bumps have allowed me to prioritize life in a more meaningful way.

Snow is coming but not yet:)

I am looking forward to the downtime winter provides, get some more reading done, some home projects, hopefully shut the TV off and just talk about life around a little fire with the Hot One.

They say the greatest sin a person can commit is ingratitude. It is something I know I need to work on showing and being. What better time to start then the month of Thanksgiving.

Twilight = Creepy

Did anyone else think Twilight was really creepy? I mean I know he looks 17...but he really is 100+ years old. He is a 100 year old man that is sleeping with high school girls. Something about it just didn't sit right with me and was kind of creepy.

I mean where is the pedophile line? As long as you look young it is ok?