Philly Transplant

You find songs in the strangest places-Sugarland

2009-02-15T17:48:00.002-05:00

Mrs Duck and I went out to dinner at our favorite steak place Friday night. And while we are finishing up our excellent Longhorn dinner, this song blared over the speakers. I had never heard it before, though Jennifer Nettles has such a distinct voice, you knew it was Sugarland. And it was beautiful.

Yes, its the Freaking Super Bowl

2009-01-30T20:20:00.000-05:00

And I asked my buddy Hyperion to help me out here, so its a joint post. If you hate it, I am only half to blame

My friend Hyperion and I only agree on three things, but one of them is that SPORTS = AWESOME.

With the Super Bowl on Friday, we decided to do a joint venture, and rank the NFL teams by their Cognomen. (Their team names, for those of you in the Dover area.)

We ranked the teams by Conference, and worked separately from each other. We didn't know the other's picks, and it's interesting to see how similar we think and times, and how different, too!

My Picks are highlighted for my beloved NFC (with Hyperion's in parenthesis), and then we reverse it for the AFC.

Enjoy the lists, and Enjoy the Super Bowl!

NFL COGNOMEN - The Definitive Ranking(s)

NFC

16. New Orleans Saints-Ok, look at the pope, is he intimidating? I thought not
(Hyperion - #16 - Redskins (Washington) - The Worst Cognomen in professional sports. Imagine a racial equivalent.)

15. Green Bay Packers-While I love the Packers, when I think Packers, I think GED graduate sending me my office supplies
(Hyperion - #15 Seahawks (Seattle) - What the hell is a Seahawk? They don't have the guts to just call them gulls.)

14. San Francisco 49ers-In it for the money
(Hyperion - #14 Cardinals (Arizona) - Hey, I've been a big supporter of Arizona throughout the playoffs, but cardinals are boring birds. Now if it were the super-priests, then we might have something.)

13. Arizona Cardinals-Cardinals are a winter bird, tiny, and for gaia's sake red. Unless it gets your eyes, you are not fearing
(Hyperion - #13 Packers (Green Bay) - I salute the hard-working meat packers of Wisconsin. I also salute plumbers and garbage-men. I don't want teams named after 'em.)

12. Dallas Cowboys-Of the men that are in the Mascot world, a wrangler can only beat a guy shipping boxes
(Hyperion - #12 Saints (New Orleans) - You could never take a saint to the Maxim Super Bowl party.)

11. Washington Redskins-The name is offensive to some, and while there is honor in it, a Redskin is not a Chief, hence the number.
(Hyperion - #11 Rams (St. Louis) - I can think of at least 25 different horned animals I like better.)

[EDITORS' NOTE: SPARKY DUCK AND HYPERION WANTED NOTHING TO DO WITH THE OFFENSIVE REDSKINS' LOGO, SO WE DECIDED ON THE BEST POLITICALLY-CORRECT SOLUTION]

10. Seattle Seahawks-The claws are killer, but its smaller then an eagle, and its Seattle, the damn bird is probably soaked
(Hyperion - #10 49rs (San Francisco) - It's kind of cool how they were known for the Gold Rush, but do you think those guys ever bathed?)

9. Atlanta Falcons-Could a Falcon take a ram, perhaps, but its just a big chicken
(Hyperion - #9 Falcons (Atlanta) - This is a pretty sweet bird to represent you. They go 140 mph and have talons, baby!)

8. St Louis Rams-The horns would hurt, but its slow and its a relative of a goat
(Hyperion - #8 Eagles (Philadelphia) - About the only bird better than a falcon, and that's only because Eagles can carry off goats!)

7. Philadelphia Eagles-The symbol of the USA, giant birds. But they are birds
(Hyperion - #7 Cowboys (Dallas) - America's last civilized savage.)

6. Tampa Bay Buccaneers-The problem with them is that a Buccaneer is a pirate, and Johnny Depp was a pirate
(Hyperion - #6 Giants (New York) - They're big! What's not to love?)

5. Minnesota Vikings-Helped by the fact they carry an Axe
(Hyperion - #5 Vikings (Minnesota) - They marauded, they pillaged, they made Columbus look like a pansy.)

4. NY Giants-Huge, but a human, the speed of a bear or a lion could take them out
(Hyperion - #4 Panthers (Carolina) - Is there anything sexier than a panther? At least in the killer-cat variety? I say no.)

3. Carolina Panthers-Quick, and muscular. But smaller then the rest that are left. I have an affinity for cats
(Hyperion - #3 Buccaneers (Tampa Bay) - Let us not forget they were pirates, and cold-hearted scoundrels at that. By the way, do you know how much it costs for pirates to get their lobes pierced? A buck an ear!)

2. Detroit Lions-The King of the Jungle, huge, and I would love to see a battle 1 and 2, but you have to give it to #1
(Hyperion - #2 Bears (Chicago) - If there was an animal Royal Rumble, this is who North America would send.)

and the number one NFC Cognomen is.....

1. Chicago Bears-A bear, a giant animal that could rip your neck out. ITS A BEAR!
(Hyperion - #1 Lions (Detroit) - They team has been terrible forever, and may always be terrible. But Lions are the King of the Jungle, baby! Hear them Roar!)

AFC

#16 Browns (Cleveland) - The Browns are named after the owner of Cincinnati's team! And if you're going to be named after a color, why not something cool, like the Blacks or the Silvers or the Purples! I would totally follow the Purples.
(Sparky Duck - 16. Cleveland Browns-Paul Brown, old, dead, but not a Mascot.)

[EDITORS' NOTE: SPARKY DUCK AND HYPERION AGREE THAT IF "BROWNS" REFERRED TO JOHN BROWN (ABOVE), THEN WE MIGHT HAVE SOMETHING]

#15 Patriots (New England) - Anyone who feels the need to tell you he's patriotic is either obnoxious or hiding something.
(Sparky Duck - 15. Houston Texans-I am sorry, I can not rank a human being higher then a bird, just because I see a Texan as a really fat guy.)

#14 Texans (Houston) - "Ooh, look at me! My team name is my state!" Get over yourself, Texas.
(Sparky Duck - 14. Baltimore Ravens-While I like Edgar Allen Poe, and the movie the birds scares the crap out of me, a bird that you can avoid by going inside is not scary.)

#13 Chargers (San Diego) - What are they? Lightning? Light-Brigaders? Shopaholics? Major points off for being too clever.
(Sparky Duck - 13. Pittsburgh Steelers-I maybe biased, but a guy in a union? Scary team, not a scary mascot.)

#12 Steelers (Pittsburgh) - Mad props to the good folks who bring us Steel. But I don't want you for a team name. That's just weird.
(Sparky Duck - 12. Indianapolis Colts-Though the same name as my high school, its a baby horse known for running, are you intimidated?)

#11 Dolphins (Miami) - Dolphins are supposedly pretty smart (though: why can't they avoid the tuna nets?), but do you really want to be representative by a playful....fish?
(Sparky Duck - 11. Miami Dolphins-Ok they scare sharks, just not anyone else)

#10 Colts (Indianapolis) - Yeah, it's a horse, but it's just a baby! (Now, if it were a Colt Revolver....)
(Sparky Duck - 10. Denver Broncos-Look at my description of the Colts and then just make it older and if its Denver, probably colder.)

#9 Bills (Buffalo) - Buffalo Bill was surely a great man, but the joke of naming the team "in Buffalo" after him had to get old in like a week. I think the Buffalo Buffaloes would have been much better, and this gives me and excuse to tell you about the coolest grammatically correct sentence imaginable: "Buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo."
(Sparky Duck - 9. Buffalo Bills-Ok its big and scary, but also slow as hell!)

#8 Ravens (Baltimore) - Ravens are smart, but mostly I like 'em because they get to hang out on the bust of Pallus ad torment poets.
(Sparky Duck - 8. Oakland Raiders-I maybe biased by the fans, but it looks like a pirate, a pirate does have some heft)

#7 Broncos (Denver) - See, if you're going to have a horse represent you, this is the one to pick. Who can ride the untamed Bronco? No one, except A.C. Cowlings!
(Sparky Duck - 7. San Diego Chargers-This one was hard, its a natural phenomenon, but if it hits you, you are dead)

#6 Raiders (Oakland) - While not as specifically evil as a pirate or a Viking, they are still stealing stuff (by definition), and that's always good in my book.
(Sparky Duck - 6. Kansas City Chiefs-The real native Americans of the US, look what a Chief did to Custer.)

#5 Jaguars (Jacksonville) - Basically panthers that aren't black. Still menacing, and they make better purses! (Sparky Duck - 5. Tennessee Titans-Another tough call, since a regular Titan would not stand up to a giant wild cat, but some Titans were giants and defeated Greek Gods. Hence a Top 10 mention.)

#4 Chiefs (Kansas City) - Not sure I buy the Native Americans as Team Name thing. Some of them I hate. That said, if you were going to have one, Chiefs is the way to go. They're Indians = cool, and they're in charge! (Sparky Duck - 4. NY Jets-Look at a Jet, it is either filled with man made destruction, or huge as hell, not scary but have a 767 land on you.)

#3 Jets (New York) - You gotta look at football like a war. Be honest. You want some stealth bombers on your side or not?
(Sparky Duck - 3. New England Patriots-Saved the USA, If not we would be watching Chelsea vs Salt Lake FC Sunday)

#2 Bengals (Cincinnati) - Okay, they may not be as cool as Siberians, but Bengals are still tigers, people! Let us NEVER forget that.
(Sparky Duck - 2. Cincinnati Bengals-There team sucked, but go to a zoo, look at a striped cat and see if you want to mess with it.)

and, the number one AFC Cognomen is.......

#1 Titans (Tennessee) - The Titans came before the gods. They were bigger than the gods. Oh, and lest we not forget.....this guy was a Titan.
(Sparky Duck - 1. Jacksonville Jaguars-Take the description of #2 and make them really really fast.)

Bonus Picks - SUPER BOWL

Sparky Duck - The fact that Wisenhunt knows everything about the Steelers, up to what gum Roethlisberger chews will make a difference. The Cardinals will steal a win, 35 to 24. Fitzgerald will catch 2 touchdowns, someone will block a punt and Roderick Hood will intercept the pass that seals the game.

Hyperion - I picked Arizona (plus the points) in all three playoff games, and took much heat for it. When the spread opened at +7 I liked the Cardinals to cover, but now I like them to win. Have I been influenced by their crazy run and my tender feelings toward them? Yes. This is why fans should never bet, but what the heck. Arizona to somehow win. Just a gut call, but I'm picking Bud Light to have the best commercial.

Have a Great Weekend!

Sparky Duck/Hyperion = Harky Duperion!

Ask Men 10 thru 6

2009-01-27T22:08:00.003-05:00

Ask Men gave out the hot top 10, and I shall give me opinion of 10 thru 6, since I am a man and they did not ask me.

10. Kate Beckingsale

Looks so much better in Underworld leather.

9.Kirsten Bell

I have no idea who she is

8.Rhianna

She can sing and she is hot. Just listen to Umbrella

7.Alleseta Ambrosio

A coworker says she is a Victoria Secret model. The same coworker says She is jealous of her

6.Scarlett Johanson

There is Scarlett and then there is everyone else

Facebook Mafia

2009-01-25T19:52:00.002-05:00

As some of you probably already know, good ole Sparky has joined up with the new revolution and gotten himself a page on facebook. I think it is actually alot of fun because I have already caught up with college friends that 14 years ago were my life (Gaia I said 14) and have since lost track with.

Fortunately or unfortunately, I have used my real name, so this blog and facebook will have to stay forever separated, since I bitch about work here. So, if you want to join the mafia, submit a comment with your email address and find the real me.

Classic Move of the day

2009-01-24T23:22:00.003-05:00

Today, we had a person come into grab 50 of his widgets. Eventually we gave it to him because everything checked out. At the end, he asked if there was a public bathroom, and for us, the answer is no.

So Mr Man, took his son outside and took a good old leaking on the fence outside my office. He even looked back to see if we were watching. I love my job.

Acme holds me hostage

2009-01-22T19:37:00.002-05:00

I had an early day from work today. Mostly because I am going to have to work Saturday and with our new system, we can no longer fiddle with the time sheets.

So, I took advantage of the day by going to the doctors, getting a prescription and then shuffling off to the closest supermarket, Acme. Big Mistake!

Things went well early on, until I got to the Deli section. It was a mob scene on a Thursday, which is not normal. So, I had a choice, grab some ham and cheese from the Oscar Mayer counter, or wait in line. I went with the Oscar Mayer, as opposed to losing 20 minutes of my life. Overpriced does not equal Xbox time.

Dammit Acme, you are already more expensive, please do not allow your staffing to become a Genaurdi's!

Politics with Flickr #3 Inauguration Day

2009-01-21T20:24:00.002-05:00

I stayed home yesterday to watch this. I stayed up until 2 am to watch this. I am still on cloud nine today from this.

Oh Happy Day

2009-01-20T18:22:00.001-05:00

There goes Marine, er I mean Executive One into the sunset.

A Saprky Duck Tradition-MLK Mountain Top

2009-01-19T23:55:00.003-05:00

Everyone posts the "I have a dream" speech. But If you ever asked me, the Mountaintop speech shows what this holiday is all about. So another year, I share it again.

Obama Inaugaration Day 2

2009-01-19T19:31:00.003-05:00

I missed most of these moments because I was watching Donovan McNabb be Donovan McNabb, but, let us share some more from flickr.

How most people saw the opening concert

Bruce is still the man!

Just a little bit of security

The future 1st lady could be a looker

Obama Inauguration Day 1

2009-01-17T21:00:00.003-05:00

The train ride, which of course started in my beloved Philadelphia.

Obama in Baltimore

Guess where

Guess that too!

Obama in Claymont, Delaware

Security, Security

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Interesting Eagle Question

2009-01-15T22:16:00.002-05:00

The score is 14 to 10, Eagles. McNabb scrambles and sprains his knee. He is out until the 4th quarter. Who plays Kevin Kolb or AJ Feeley?

Personally, I play Feeley. He is battle tested, played in a big time conference and knows how to win a game. While Kolb played two big games a year in college, one early and one in a bowl game, that he usually lost.

So, speak, please???

I miss College Football

2009-01-15T07:00:00.000-05:00

Very Little went right

2009-01-14T20:15:00.001-05:00

On the good news side, very little went wrong. All the offices had a contest to see how many widgets one could get for the day. The offices 10 minutes away from me on both sides had 2 and 3 widgets respectively. My office, ZIPPO!

Sparky was not a happy camper.

I got nothing so we go with Cheerleaders

2009-01-08T21:11:00.001-05:00

Sue Me

Duke Davidson Joke

2009-01-07T20:16:00.003-05:00

Duke plays Davidson in college basketball tonight. While it is one of the best opportunities for the country to see Stephen Curry, who is probably the best player in the United States right now.

But, it is also an opportunity for me to share a humorous story that my college roommate told me when he was talking to one of his friends, about the friends little brother who was being recruited by Davidson.

Roommate:So where is your brother going to go to school?

Buddy:Davidson

Roommate:Davidson, I have heard of it, but is it a good school?

Buddy: Oh yea man, they say, Davidson is the Duke of the south.

Google Davidson if you dont get it

What Kinda Reader are you

2009-01-06T09:28:00.000-05:00

Thanks to J, I know I am a procrastinator with diverse tastes

What Kind of Reader Are You? Your Result: Dedicated Reader You are always trying to find the time to get back to your book. You are convinced that the world would be a much better place if only everyone read more.
Literate Good Citizen
Book Snob
Fad Reader
Obsessive-Compulsive Bookworm
Non-Reader
What Kind of Reader Are You? Quiz Created on GoToQuiz

Wildcard Weekend Recap

2009-01-05T20:12:00.004-05:00

This was one of those orgasmic football weekends that only comes around a few times a year. Naturally, I watched almost all of it.

Arizona faced off with Atlanta in the early game and while most of the country probably did not care, I did because of my alegiance to the Cardinals. I thought in the beginning the Warner was looking old, but the Edge looked like the running back from Indianapolis and Rod Hood played like an Eagle, giving the Cardinals a hard fought win.

The best game of the weekend was the one that looked like the best on paper, with Indianapolis and San Diego facing off on Saturday night. I know I maybe one of the few people in the country that has ever heard of Darren Sproles, but he singlehandly sent Peyton Manning into golf season.

The worst worst game of the weekend was Miami hosting Baltimore. Once Ed Reed ran back that interception for a touchdown, you knew you could go and take a shower, which I did. In fact, this game is not even worth a picture.

Finally, it was time for the Eagles vs Minnesota. Deep in my brain, I knew the Eagles would win, just because they are the better team. However, I was not convinced of a win until Westbrook did what Westbrook does on a screen and sent the Eagles to a matchup with the hated Giants. There will be plenty of email smack talk this week for Sparky Duck.

What you missed if you did not pay attention to Twitter

2008-12-31T19:19:00.002-05:00

Though I promise you, I never said I was brilliant.

1.Brilliant Wade Phillips quote-"we need to play better" 5:57 PM Dec 28th, 2008 from web

2.watching Emerald Bowl on ESPN 360 8:54 PM Dec 27th, 2008 from web

3.The Wisconsin Badgers seem to blow 6:47 PM Dec 27th, 2008 from web

4.I am out of my fantasy playoffs thanks to Amani Toomer 8:24 PM Dec 15th, 2008

5.I have 1 cigarette left, and I am trying so so desperately to not smoke it tonight 10:36 PM Dec 12th, 2008 from web

6.Thank you to Oklahoma for ruining my night 9:55 PM Dec 6th, 2008 from web

7.This would have been a blog post, but its so late, HAPPY BIRTHDAY MRS DUCK 7:54 PM Nov 24th, 2008 from web

8.Its over 4 McNabb in Philadelphia 9:16 PM Nov 23rd, 2008 from txt

9.A twitter for some one special, Ole Miss rules!!! 9:44 PM Nov 22nd, 2008

10.Troy 31, LSU 23-What the Hell??!!!?? 10:58 PM Nov 15th, 2008 from web

Sparky Duck's Bowl Game Contest

2008-12-23T16:48:00.000-05:00

Sure, its Football, but it is also all about luck. Plus the winner will receive a $25 Visa Gift Card And the person that does the worst will also get a special prize from good ole Sparky Duck!

So, the rules. In comments, pick the winner of each of the 10 bowl games, and then the 2 tiebreaker questions. Pretty easy. As a special bonus, anyone that mentions the contest in there blog and gets on person to sign up will receive a bonus point. So, it means you can screw up one game! Deadline is 12/27 at 9 AM EST

The Games

1.December 27, Meineke Car Care Bowl
West Virginia
North Carolina

2.December 29, Papa Johns Bowl
Rutgers
NC State

3.December 30-Holiday Bowl
Oregon
Oklahoma St

4.December 31-Insight Bowl
Kansas
Minnesota

5.January 1-OutBack Bowl
Iowa
South Carolina

6.January 1 Capital 1 Bowl
Georgia
Michigan State

7.January 1-Rose Bowl
USC
Penn State

8.January 2-Sugar Bowl
Alabama
Utah

9.January 5-Tositos Fiesta Bowl
Ohio St
Texas

10.BCS Championship Bowl
Oklahoma
Florida

Tie Breaker 1

International Bowl Jan 3
UConn
Buffalo

Tie Breaker 2

How Many Yards will Sam Bradford (Oklahoma) throw for against Florida?

Christmas with Flickr Post 3

2008-12-20T20:26:00.001-05:00

So now I am typsy typing, so I do not expect much in description.

But, LOOK OUT FOR A CONTEST TOMORROW!!!

Christmas with Flickr-Post 2

2008-12-19T20:47:00.002-05:00

Flickr is a great way for people to see some other talented people. It also can be a way to see some really funky stuff, but you have to look at that quickly, before the moderator gods strike it down.

But, back to the post, here is the 2nd of Christmas with Flickr, this time from Longwood Gardens.

Christmas with Flickr, post 1

2008-12-18T19:55:00.003-05:00

Flickr is a great resource for pictures, especially stuff you can borrow for your own screensaver, not that a Duck has done that.

But I figure with the holidays, lets give some talent credit. With a week to go to Christmas, the Duck Family shares some flickr finds.

To start off, lets go Philly style when Mayor Street was wasting gobs of money.

Reggie Bush kills the Blue Ducks

2008-12-14T19:35:00.002-05:00

The playoffs started this weekend in my fantasy football league, and one mistake will mean that I am not advancing to the finals.

I personally blame work, because it kept me from making informative decisions, but that is just a cop out. I should have played Kevin Smith against the awful Colts defense, rather than Bush against the stoudt Bears.

Here I sit however, hoping that Amani Toomer fumbles twice and gains no yards. Chances of that? Slim and None

2008 Blue Ducks Division Champs!

2008-12-10T21:00:00.003-05:00

Yes, we have moved on. I am quite pleased with my fantasy choices over the last 3 years. I got in the playoffs year one as the wildcard, year 2 just missed out due to a tie (just like the Eagles will) and in year 3, I have won the division behind Drew Brees and DeAngelo Williams.

So, when you are watching your football tomorrow night, root for Brees to throw for 360 yards and 3 touchdowns and for Reggie Bush to get one TD on his own. Its for enterntainment purposes and all, but extra cabbage for enterntainment would be nice.

What we Don't need is Florida/Oklahoma

2008-12-09T20:17:00.002-05:00

I love bowl season. It is the chance for some of the little guys to play the big guys. And I have been all over the FBA Bowl Site to see what T-Shirts/Sweatshirts I really really need.

I am excited for every game but Oklahoma Florida in the BCS Championship game. When oh when are they going to have a tournament. It is good enough for my boys from Delaware, why not the Bigger Guys? Oh yea $$$$$!!

The reason I hate Oklahoma Florida is because I hate both teams. I hate Bob Stoops with a white hot passion and I think Florida plays every big game at home and are a gimmick team. Yet, they are the 2 teams representing the College Football Championship. Yet, Utah and Boise St went undefeated. Yep, alot of sense.

Super Fig Meal

2008-12-07T18:38:00.002-05:00

That's what tonights meal is. Cooking can be so much fun, experimenting with things, so figs are the main ingredient tonight. Unfortunately, no fig newtons for dessert.

But, our appetizer comes from the Martha Stewart clone, Sandra Lee.

Prosciutto Wrapped Figs

4 large whole figs (or 16 small mission figs), quartered
Goat cheese
1 (3-ounce) package prosciutto
3 tablespoons honey
1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.

Cut a small hole in the center of the flesh of each fig. Fill each hole with 1/4 teaspoon of goat cheese.

Take a prosciutto slice and tear in half. Use 1 half to diagonally wrap around the fig, starting from the top. Tuck underneath at the ends. Repeat until all figs are wrapped. (Secure with toothpicks if necessary.) Place wrapped figs on prepared baking sheet, evenly spaced.

In a small bowl, combine honey and pumpkin pie spice. Drizzle honey evenly over each fig.

Place in the oven on the top rack and roast for 8 to 10 minutes. Remove and serve immediately.

And, the old favorite from Dragon's Kitchen, combined with Montalcino Gnocchi with Rachel Ray.

Into the Storm

2008-12-03T19:47:00.002-05:00

It is simple, again, I can not talk about it because I could be out on my feathery butt, so that I not a good plan. So, If you want to hear the details, leave a comment with your email.

Anyway, the pressure grows at work due to forces beyond my control, and then a little wildfire sparks that turns into a full 4 alarm fire over night, adds to the stress. You know it is a problem when the Lexapro wears off at 3 AM.

But, I will get through it, I figure.

Happy American Thanksgiving-WKRP Style

2008-11-25T23:26:00.001-05:00

I want to wish all my American friends a happy and safe Thanksgiving. It should be a time of family and friends and laughs.

Speaking of laughs, here is the greatest Thanksgiving episode, ever, WKRP.

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Happy Birthday to the love of my Life

2008-11-24T20:36:00.001-05:00

Mrs Duck loves Bon Jovi, and I love this song, so its like chocolate and peanut butter.

So Happy Birthday Mrs Duck!!!

Reliving the Pumpkins

2008-11-21T21:49:00.001-05:00

There were two bands that affected my youth. Well, really 3, since Love Seed was my favorite Delaware drunk band. But, for speaking the message of dispair and angst, it was Pearl Jam and Smashing Pumpkins.

The Pumpkins get top billing tonight, tonight

Lost and Found

2008-11-18T20:42:00.001-05:00

I thank everyone for there support. We are in the middle of a major project, so taking a day off has to wait until Turkey Day. I did find the BAU number just in case, because there are days I find myself on the verge of a breakdown, I did see my general doctor today. Let us see how this lexapro works.

Desperately Wanting

2008-11-16T21:35:00.001-05:00

I am so desperate of happiness, that I look forward to seeing my wife and a bottle of vodka every night, though trust me, it stays in that order.

I am so desperate of therapy that I actually beg for it

I am so desperate to not make a mistake at work, that when I make the big ones, there are moments where I just want to drive off the road.

This is not good right?

Valtool, This is Scoreboard

2008-11-08T22:01:00.001-05:00

when you play a team that chirps and screams and cries, even though they are down 21 points, the masses cheer scoreboard, as in you are losing 56 to 21, so shut the hell up.

LSU Alabama is not all

2008-11-07T20:27:00.003-05:00

Though, it is an awesome game. However, I would like to kick CBS in the gonads, because the return of Nick Saban to the Bayou with the #1 team in the nation deserves an 8 PM kickoff, not 3:30. How are the Bayou Bengals fans going to have the chance to get them selves half in the bag?

But, there is more, Oklahoma State at Texas Tech screams trap game, any time USC is playing is an opportunity to giggle with glee if the Trojans manage to lose. Heck, Ga Tech vs UNC excites me.

This has been a fun college football season, there has not been a weekend so far that was a waste, though the Purdue Oregon game did save one of those Saturdays.

Geuax Tigers!

I cried 4 years ago

2008-11-04T23:19:00.002-05:00

Because, John Kerry lost and it meant 4 more years of GWB. Kerry, however never inspired me, never made me feel sold into. I saw Kerry with Bill Clinton in Philadelphia, but I saw him because Bill was there.

Tonight, I cried tears of joy. I wanted this, I wished this, I felt this. And it is not just an Afro American thing. The change is real, the time is now, to come together is the way we should be in a melting pot that is this country.

But dammit

Yes we Can!!!

Obama-11/2/08 Cleveland, with Bruce

2008-11-04T21:30:00.000-05:00

Preachy, but since its a political rally, preachy is expected

*UPDATE*

This state has sealed the election, they get special treatment

Obama-8:45 North Carolina still not declared

2008-11-04T20:45:00.000-05:00

You have to wonder why...

Obama-Prince William County-Virginia-11/3/08

2008-11-04T20:00:00.000-05:00

Trust me when I can not believe I am saying, yes its VIRGINIA

Obama-South Carolina 1/26/08

2008-11-04T17:00:00.000-05:00

Continuing to get Presidential-Jeb Bartlett

2008-11-04T01:01:00.000-05:00

One of my favorite West Wing moments ever. Shocking I consider myself a Wiccan? I think not...

Tomorrow Is my Super Bowl

2008-11-03T22:43:00.002-05:00

And while I am sure any of my faithful readers know who I am in the bag for, it is still so super exciting. Things could change tomorrow and dammit, I really need it. So, as we prepare for the biggest vote since Clinton Bush, let us look back on some great presidential moments, fictional and factual.

Hyperion inspired me today, and I realized that Aaron Sorkin is kind of brilliant and kind of predicted this moment in time 6 years ago with the Santos candidacy. But, Sorkin was also all over the American President, which is where we start tonight.

Septa is Great!

2008-10-31T10:45:00.003-04:00

The big parade is in the city today, to celebrate the Phillies World Series Championship! The parade is supposed to start at 12 and run from 20th and Market all the way down Broad Street. The city suggested taking Mass Transit, which is something Mrs Duck does everyday since she works in Center City.

Septa is now suggesting finding an alternative to the city, at 10:30 this morning, about 2 to 3 hours late for most people, including the wife who is now working from home and standing next to me as I type this. A bit of a botch for Septa on this one, since besides the parade, there are some people who actually had to get to work today and now can't. Will they cover the lost vacation days?

I am an Emotional Sap

2008-10-29T20:10:00.000-04:00

But, 10 minutes in, this Obama commercial is close to brilliant

Good News Bad News from Al Roker/Dave Roberts

2008-10-27T22:12:00.002-04:00

1.Good News-The Phillies game is now official, with the Phillies winning 2 to 1

2.Bad News-My amatuer weather prediction says at least in NE Philadelphia, the weather is getting worse.

3.Good News-Grant Balfour is pitching and he talks to himself more than I do.

4.Bad News-The weather may cause a delay that could last for hours

5.Good News-The rain may chase away the idiots at Frankford and Cottman, who are a riot waiting to happen

Philadelphia is Silent

2008-10-22T21:31:00.001-04:00

Or sort of silent, because I bet there was a huge uproar when Chase Utley hit his home run. Trust me, as a sort of outside observer, Philadelphia is on pins and needles because deep down, they think we should win this series. But, its Philly, which means there is alot of pain to come.

I missed the Train

2008-10-20T21:58:00.002-04:00

Though, I think I may have mentioned a fat delusional ex drug addict. Yet I decided not to, because I looked at this commercial and think it is poetry in motion. Plus, good for Nike, I do not fast forward through this commercial.

A bit of a Pickle

2008-10-19T17:10:00.002-04:00

I am a Phillies fan. They are the local team, which means they are the team I get all the local coverage of. Fox games, Phillies. UPN57 games, Phillies. the sport pages, philled with Phillies in the spring and summer, well at least until Eagles training camp starts. The beautiful Citizens Bank Park, home of the Phillies, and the place I have been to my last 4 baseball games at. So, being in Philadelphia, even as a late comer, I can not help but be excited for the Phillies trip to the World Series.

But, I am a dyed in the wool, Red Sox fan as well. In fact, I have been a Red Sox fan a heck of a lot longer then I have enjoyed watching the Phillies. One of those 4 baseball games I have seen over the last 2 years at Citizens? Phillies/Red Sox, where I was wearing my Red Sox hat and cheering for David Ortiz.

So, what to do, what to do. I think the Phils will have a much better chance against the Rays of Tampa then against Red Sox Nation. They can bring the first world championship to the city in over 25 years. But, its the Red Sox. The miracle comeback Red Sox. I can still remember almost every pitch of the comeback against the Yankees from 3 games down a few years back. And then there was this 2 nights ago.

What to do, oh what to do.

Roosevelt Blvd Moron

2008-10-13T17:46:00.006-04:00

It should have been obvious early on that this fellow was a bit off kilter when he was driving the wrong way on Roosevelt Boulevard just outside Philadelphia proper. Plus, apparently he was prepared with a bullhorn, ski mask and a black sports coat with white crosses on the arms and back. This situation had suicide by cop written all over it. Good thing in the end is that it seems to have just been a bit of a rush hour mess as opposed to a serious threat. Plus, the suspect had a flair for the dramatic, waiting for just after 5 to surrender, making sure he gets himself on the early news, Live and in HD.

Though if you read the article, avoid the comments, they have somehow taken themselves into straying political and lunatic fringe like...

Biggest Mistake Ever

2008-10-11T23:33:00.002-04:00

Let us make everyone aware. Philadelphia Flyer fans are blue collar. There team was once known as the Broad Street Bullies. And the New York Rangers are a northern/central New Jersey, Manhattan fan base. So, inviting Sarah Palin to drop the first puck in front of these crazy rowdies may have been the biggest dumbass move ever. Notice how loud the into music got and it still did not work.

I know, I know, where is the respect! And I know Sarge will be screaming tomorrow, but if the Governor of Alaska wants a warm reception, head to the Predators.

We Are Schmucks

2008-10-09T20:59:00.002-04:00

I come home from a long day at work, when the grand wizard of the new company decided to come for a visit in our little dinky outpost. So, yes, I am ready to let off a little stress.

Stop at the store, head home, to hear a neighbor say "did you lose a cat?" I look in my window and see furry child #1 and furry child #2 hanging out watching me, and reply "thankfully, no". Though I still wander over and see this little almost all black cat hanging out in a cat carrier. And dangit, he is cute.

But, I resist. I have 2 cats, and this one has been outside, who knows what it has. But, the finders of little Biden are allergic and are already breaking out from hives. Again, I resist!

3 hours later, take the garbage out and Mrs Duck asks, If it around?"

Needless to say we have an almost black cat now hanging out in a giant cage in our basement

I know a guy

2008-10-06T20:06:00.002-04:00

(wink wink) Who knows a guy, who's cousin's girlfriend said to her that we should not be actively seeking loans. And this girlfriend works for a financial institution. So, hold onto your hats my few readers.

Why Letterman is my Johnny Carson

2008-10-04T01:15:00.001-04:00

Not only is he witty and funny more times than not, David Letterman also has that soft side that makes you just like him as a person.

1 hour into the VP Debate...

2008-10-02T22:53:00.001-04:00

Ok, I am on TiVo, so I am running behind, but Governor Palin has given the Obama/Biden campaign at least 3 or 4 commercial sound bites, she has decided to not answer 3 or 4 questions and she was the first person to use the word holocaust. Scary much?

Grumble On

2008-10-01T22:18:00.002-04:00

Ok, work has sucked, it has been things to do from the time I walk in, to the time I leave, even though I get paid, um, like a McDonalds worker.

However, I have 6 hours to go before a long birthday weekend, and my Saturday is already set. Bruce Springsteen in Center City and then the Ducks kicking the crap out of the Trojans on Saturday night. Plus, cooking and getting drunk!

Be fore warned, the Ducks always manage to lose on my Birthday weekend, so I maybe cranky.

Namic, Wanamaker & Tom Arnold

2008-09-28T17:38:00.004-04:00

I would say this weekend is one of those interesting weekends that you do not experience all the time. So of course, I have to share it with you all. (okay, all 3 of you)

After experiencing the debate Friday in a vodka induced haze, which Obama and McCain really tied in, which means the Senator of Illinois actually won, it was a wedding in Center City Philadelphia. During the week, I was dreading going, because it would cut into my leisure time during the weekend, and also, this was a wedding for Mrs Duck and her friends/co workers. Which means I would know only a few people. However, I should have noticed the first sign it would be a good weekend, when I was able to score a hotel room on Priceline for 75% off what it would usually be. Bargain shopper I am.

Into the city we go, to find that our hotel is inundated with NAMIC members. Not exactly an exciting bunch, but I would say they still have the cash, since Bruce Hornsby was playing there gala banquet finale. Or Mr Hornsby is suffering for cash.

The reception was excellent, classy and actually fun. I am not a fan of bands at weddings, but the group Touche, was quite good. A bit 70s sounding for the taste of Mr Duck, but the dance floor was jamming all night long. The food was quite good, the ambiance was classic and in actuality, this may have been one of the best weddings the Duck family has attended since we have been together.

Plus, one of the guests was actually a ex husband of a famous portly comedianne. That, if nothing else was an interesting gawking without gawking sight.

Yes, a actually terrific weekend, plus we were able to score some nice flowers! Though the Philadelphia Puerto Rican Day parade through a bit of a hitch in the commute home Sunday.

Thats #4-Patrick McDonald

2008-09-23T22:07:00.001-04:00

Say a prayer, or light a candle or do a shamen dance for the memory of Patrick McDonald, member of the Philadelphia Highway Patrol.

There you go again

2008-09-22T21:29:00.002-04:00

Well, how about that, I am going to actually quote Ronald Reagan. Will wonders never cease.

So, John McCain was on the Today Show, well today, talking about his railing against the Golden Parachutes that some of these CEO's have been getting. Time to clean it up, etc etc.

So Meredith Veiria asks him about former McCain Economic spokesperson, Carla Fiorina, and her $28 million dollar parachute she got when she was asked to leave Hewlett Packard.

Yes, McCain disagreed, because he thought she did a good job and that he had no idea what her package was. So, what we are looking at as another Republican President is someone who disagrees without all the facts? That has worked out so well these past 8 years, why not continue it?

Poetry Monday in New England

2008-09-22T08:10:00.000-04:00

Yes, one of my favorite songs of all time. I may have done it once already, but you know what, the song is so great, Fuck you/

In the light of the sun, is there anyone? Oh it has begun...
Oh dear you look so lost, eyes are red and tears are shed,
This world you must've crossed... you said...

You don't know me, you don't even care, oh yeah,
She said
You don't know me, and you don't wear my chains... oh yeah,

Essential yet appealed, carry all your thoughts across
An open field,
When flowers gaze at you... they're not the only ones who cry
When they see you
You said...

You don't know me, you don't even care, oh yeah,
She said
You don't know me, and you don't wear my chains... oh yeah,

She said I think I'll go to Boston...
I think I'll start a new life,
I think I'll start it over, where no one knows my name,
I'll get out of California, I'm tired of the weather,
I think I'll get a lover and fly em out to Spain...
I think I'll go to Boston,
I think that I'm just tired
I think I need a new town, to leave this all behind...
I think I need a sunrise, I'm tired of the sunset,
I hear it's nice in the Summer, some snow would be nice... oh yeah,

Boston... where no one knows my name... yeah
Where no one knows my name...
Where no one knows my name...
Yeah Boston...
Where no one knows my name.

Edge of your seat TV today

2008-09-21T10:51:00.002-04:00

And yes, amazingly I am talking about Golf. Today is the single's part of the Ryder Cup, starting at noon EST on NBC.

Now, I know, its Golf vs the NFL. And really, without Tiger, how can golf be exciting? Well, the Ryder Cup is different. There becomes almost a good vs evil component to a competition like this, because the emotions of both teams, the Europeans and the Americans, come out more than you ever really see it any other time on the golf course.

Plus, the crowd actually gets involved, either with the "Ole Ole Ole" or "USA" chants. Plus, it's still danged close. The United States needs to win 5 and a half matches (5 wins and one tie) and the Europeans need to win 7 to keep the cup. Wide open still, wide open.

Big Trouble on Little Wall Street

2008-09-16T20:37:00.002-04:00

To be perfectly honest, this whole financial stocks thing is not my bag. I look at my 401k every quarter and say, hey I am not broke. When I do by a stock, its a small amount and it is usually something that I just am a fan of, like McDonalds. Short selling to me is selling a pair of shorts on sale. I leave the financial stuff to Mrs Duck, she really gets it.

But, if you want some sort of hint on how things are going, watch the stock prices of Sovereign Bank and Washington Mutual. If they go out, we are in a heap of trouble.

Why would this song rattle in my head?

2008-09-12T05:00:00.001-04:00

Thursday Thirteen #66-Things that get me through 9/11

2008-09-11T00:01:00.000-04:00

Yes, today is not exactly a chipper day. And while the whole country seems to attack the northeast US for its liberalism, we have also lived some "fun". I was in Central Jersey, watching it all as jet fighters screamed over my house. So pardon me if I am cranky.

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Yes, I am cranky

Blue Ducks Win!

2008-09-09T20:22:00.003-04:00

Yes, ladies and gentleman, it is Fantasy Football! And yes, I won my first game out this week, thanks partly to the fact that Drew Brees and Reggie Bush decided to blow up points wise, but also because Tom Brady had a figurative arrow jammed in his knee. And really, a win is a win and I will take it.

The funniest thing is that this weeks opponent has Matt Leinart as his backup. Coincidentally, Leinhart is also the back up for the Arizona Cardinals. That is synergy and perhaps a second win for ole Sparky.

And of course, when I mention football, its time for a egregious Cheerleader picture. Courtesy of the Seattle Seagals

Sunday Mish Mosh

2008-09-07T19:11:00.003-04:00

Its Sunday, which means the brain is all over the place. Which of course is great news for you, my lovely readers.

1.We are used to the teams from out in the Pacific Time Zone being the BCS Busters in college football. After watching what East Carolina did to West Virginia yesterday and what they did to the Hokies of Va Tech last week, they could be this years buster.

2.Joe Biden did adequate at best today on Meet The Press. It was almost like he was not awake until 11 am. Not the best start, though at least he was in front of the press as opposed to some other candidates.

3.As I type, Jake Delhomme hits some dude named Rosario to get a Carolina win. The games today were dull, but they finished well!

4.I grabbed the meatloaf from the oven last night and now it seems that I may have an alien growing out of my thumb. Or its a high 1st degree burn. Though alien sounds sexier.

5.Speaking of sexy...Google Haley Bang

Hanna and her droplets

2008-09-06T20:21:00.002-04:00

Yes, TS Hanna has rained down on the I-95 corridor today. And while we have only have a few hiccups power wise, it has still been a rainy yucky day. I said during the week that I was looking forward to a down day. At abou 3pm, I was cursing down days!

This also was not a day to bet with Sparky Duck. While I just missed hitting 2 exactas because I was cheap, almost every team I rooted for in College football managed to find a way to lose, the most appalling was Washington vs BYU, but I will kevetch about that at another time. In the end, it was not the day to bankroll Sparky.

I did love how MSG Plus said on there little scoreboard screen below the game, said that Texas Tech was losing to Nevada 42 to 17. Nevermind that is is 8:30 now and the game is just kicking off.

The Silence of the Republican Party is deafening

2008-09-06T00:22:00.001-04:00

McCain:What the Hell?

2008-09-05T16:02:00.002-04:00

I was able to muddle through the John McCain acceptance speech last night and he lived up to about the level of expectations that I thought he would live up to. Kinda of fitful, vague, but at least professional and adequate. Just about where I thought he would be, especially since it is a well known fact Senator McCain is not a fan of teleprompters.

But, really, what I have to ask is how we think the McCain people feel as the Palin sideshow continues to take center stage. She got one of the biggest applause moments of the speech yesterday, just by the mention of her name. She has seemed to energize the base to get out and show up for speeches and rallies. Its all she, she, she.

Of course, she is running for Vice President and not President, she will not be the power center for the next 4 years, she will be an advisor to the President. She is not actually running for President.

Or is she?

The Ladder by Mrs Duck

2008-09-04T19:45:00.003-04:00

On an editors note, I am proud to say all I did on this post was a little spell check

A womans role has always been out of reach for most American women. Women are expected to be a Wife and mother first and everything else should come second. Men do not have these same pressures, but this is not the fault of men it is the fault of women. Most of us have to go to work everyday to support our families and must choose to either hire someone else to do the job at home or stay home and make ends meet. Some of us are luckier then others and they can choose. Some of us must go to work because we need to provide for there families. In either case there is something or someone who is not getting the attention they deserve.

Who raised the ladder? I truly think it is unfair that the ladder has been raised to this level. The reason no one asks men this question is that we do not expect men to climb the ladder this high.

What women should be shouting is that the ladder is too high and that we are expected to do it all, from being a wife, mother to our children, full time household duties, and not to mention a full-time career. How is it possible that something does not suffer? No one is saying what suffers, but something will. All working wife's and mothers know that they cannot do it all, it is too exhausting and physically impossible.

So how do we cope with this when we want the full-time career, or if we have to work to provide for our families?

Who is going to provide the love we cannot be there to provide full time?

Who will run the household responsibilities?

Who will make dinner? Who stays home when the child is sick?

Who provides the much needed hug when the children fall down and need that hug?

Who is going to work on homework and school projects? Who is attending the sporting events or watching the school play?

Who looks for the lost car keys?

Who is there for there spouse when he/she needs your help or advice?

Who is paying attention?

Who is attending the 8AM board meeting?

Who is schoomizing the clients?

Who is getting up at 4AM to catch the flight to the out of town meeting?

Who is staying to finish the monthly management reports?

We, as woman, hope to fit in all of our responsibilities of the day and hope that we are doing the best job we can, but believe me something or someone suffers. I believe the answer to who, is the WOMAN. The expectation to be the everything person is just to hard and unfair of a job for anyone. The only person who is sacrificed at the end of the day is the woman and the guilt of not being the best we can be at everything we touch. It is impossible to give 100% at work and at home everyday all day. The expectation is what is unfair. I do not believe this is the American Dream!

Back from Vacation, really

2008-09-04T12:28:00.003-04:00

Though if you were paying attention, I sort of wandered in and out yesterday.

But, Mrs Duck and I are now back from a lovely time with friends at the Cape, and smartly, we took the rest of this week off. Going back to work midweek after a vacation is one of the stupidest ideas that I swear I will never ever do again. Of course, I have thoughts rattling around in my brain, so lets get em out.

1.I missed the best football game on the college football level because I could not find it. East Carolina blocking a punt and running it back for a touchdown to beat VaTech at its own game had to be exciting to see. For someone...

2.Joe Lieberman is not a Democrat, I wish he would just stop saying that he is. The party kicked his ass out in Connecticut, so stop misleading everyone already.

3.Sarah Palin made my balls shrink occasionally last night, almost as much as the Jersey Shore ocean water did the day before.

4.Hurricane Hanna is bearing down on the Southeast coast and is going to make a mess of a weekend for us folks along the I-95 corridor. For some reason, I do not really mind.

Palin's Bridge to Nowhere

2008-09-04T10:00:00.000-04:00

mhmm, for it before I was against it.

Vacation-Politics & Porn 4-Sarah

2008-09-03T23:30:00.001-04:00

Sarah Palin is the governor of Alaska and also John McCain's running mate.

Sarah Jessie is a blonde bombshell. Plus there is a slight likeness to the other Sarah.

BS Politics

2008-09-03T21:12:00.000-04:00

Vacation-Politics & Porn 3-Gabrielle

2008-09-02T23:26:00.000-04:00

Gabrielle Giffords is the US Congresswoman from the Tucson area of Arizona. I think I may have donated a few bucks to her last campaign.

I do not know who Gabrielle Lupin is, amazingly it hard to find a starlet named Gabrielle.

Vacation-Porn & Politics #2-Hillary

2008-09-01T23:24:00.001-04:00

Hillary Clinton needs no introduction.

Hillary Scott is one of the biggest names in the adult industry right now.

Vacation Post-Porn and Politics 1-Claires

2008-08-31T23:20:00.000-04:00

Yes, it is another vacation, so we have a few filler posts. Starting off with Claires.

Clair McCaskill is the Senator of Missouri, a early Obama endorcer.

Claire Robbins is a porn starlet. Not exactly the prettiest one out there, she makes up for it by being very active.

Duckettes getting hotter and hotter

2008-08-31T00:53:00.003-04:00

I am just saying. And, please, Oregon is whipping a conference opponent, while LSU & Penn State beat up on 1-AA opponents. Let me know, Wordnerd, when you actually play someone.

Ladies and Gentleman, Ducks Football

2008-08-30T21:24:00.001-04:00

In about a half and hour or so, Sparky Duck will start the roller coaster ride that is University of Oregon Football.

And yet, I am looking so forward to this!

West Wing-And thats when I decided to kick your Ass

2008-08-28T23:00:00.000-04:00

Democratic Ideals, Early and Often

2008-08-28T21:07:00.000-04:00

Is there any doubt West Wing is my favorite show, ever??

Raving Liberal Moment #2 Hillary

2008-08-26T23:35:00.002-04:00

I can not get the video yet, but the speech was a knockout. If she spoke like that all the time I might have fallen in love with her. But, the moment of the night...

"No way, No How, No McCain"

Sparky's Raving Liberal Moment-Day 1-Ted Kennedy

2008-08-26T01:16:00.000-04:00

I really do not even have to talk about this. Just watch in awe!

Convention Night One

2008-08-25T20:00:00.002-04:00

Okay, to be honest, tonight is the nubs night of the convention. Which is of course why there is a Ted Kennedy tribute, and the possibility of Ted showing up like Willis Reed for the Knicks. But, Mrs Duck and I will still be watching. Michelle Obama is the headliner tonight and all I really hope is that she handles herself admirably.

Olympics After Dark-Synchro Swimmers of Brazil and Dwayne Wade

2008-08-25T01:00:00.000-04:00

I must admit, I only heard of these girls because they were the talk of the Fantasy Football Draft last night. Though the Freas girls of Brazil do show why guys would notice them.

I was up until 3:30 am last night, watching the first half of the Gold Medal Game in Men's basketball, and while Kobe Bryant may have played better in that first half, it seemed Dwayne Wade hit some bigger shots.

The Olympics maybe over, but I think I can manage to squeeze out a few more nights of hotness from them. Stay Tuned...

Bidenriffic

2008-08-24T17:08:00.002-04:00

If you are a regular reader of this blog, you will know that I am a Joe Biden fan. I think I may have realized part of the reason why, following a discussion with some friends about Barack Obama's VP choice. Mrs Duck said Biden is a lot like me, he says whatever he feels like saying.

Now, that may not be totally true, since Mrs Duck has been known to turn a curse phrase or two, there is parts of that statement that is correct. One of Joe Biden's strongest attributes, and also possibly one of his weaknesses, is the fact that he says what is on his mind and says it in a way that at times, you do not need one of those public relations gurus to explain what the hell he means.

Which is just what the Presidency run of Barack Obama needs. Obama has a great way with words, but he has not had an attack dog by his side. Biden can fit that bill perfectly. And even though his political intelligence is unquestioned, or at least his experience in DC would be, the attack dog is what the Senator of Delaware brings to the campaign.

Plus the whole Delaware thing is a plus.

Ice Pick

2008-08-21T20:58:00.002-04:00

So, as I am sitting at my desk, after 5 pm, getting emails about supply plans and trying to think of ways to motivate the rest of my crew, plus reach out to excite new vendors and nothing was coming to my brain, I just felt like driving an ice pick through my eye.

Is that wrong?

Olympics After Dark-Phelps Beard

2008-08-21T03:00:00.000-04:00

Yes, I am not to original tonight, somehow I think most of my readers will not complain. Plus, its one last chance to blog about ow chiahuahua, Amanda Beard.

Guess which one is Michael Phelps

Olympics in Pictures Day 6 & 7-Phelps Alert

2008-08-20T22:13:00.006-04:00

I am still horribly behind, though I still plan on showing pictures, dammit, no matter when it ends. First, day 6

The US Softball team is so good, the IOC is actually taking the sport out of the Olympics. So far, the Golden Girls of softball have given up 1 run.

And, by day 6, do you think Michael Phelps was sick of cameras??

Hmm, I guess not

And of course, I take the opportunity to show the All Around Gold Gymnastics champ, and legal to look at Nastia Liukin

Thankfully, The Jonas Brothers are here to save the day

2008-08-18T17:51:00.002-04:00

Today, was a massive meeting of political minds, as Disney's Hanson Ripoff, the Jonas Brothers (sorry tweens, Hanson was here first) visited the White House. Thankfully, I do not think there are any sort of pictures of the boys meeting with the President, they were just there to shoot some sort of P.S.A.Especially with the Shrub in Crawford

But, I can now rest comfortably tonight, because I am sure Ethan, or Jan, or whatever the hell there names are, also probably saved the North Pole, solved Global Warming and the issue in Georgia and also maybe balanced the budget.

Olympics After Dark-Adu Liukin

2008-08-16T03:15:00.000-04:00

If you do not think I will be showing a picture of hottie unclassified and gold medalist, Nastia Liukin, then you do not know Sparky that well.

And since the US Mens Soccer team could not defeat a second rate Nigerian team, here is my one tribute to Freddy Adu.

Olympics Day 4 & Day 5-Makeup Session

2008-08-15T18:15:00.005-04:00

I realize I have some making up to do, when it comes to the Olympics in pictures. Shockingly, I have been able to keep up with my hottie posts. Why can I pull that off? I wonder??

Anyway, since I owe some pictures, here is some extras from Day 4 first, 3 instead of just 1. Some Judo, Fencing and your prerequisite Michael Phelps photo.

And for Day 5, its a swimming relay, Shawn Johnson, and poor Alicia Sacramone.

Olympics After Dark-Sonni? Really??

2008-08-14T23:59:00.000-04:00

Now, I know when it comes to hotness, this is not the hottest female swimmer out there, however, I must give love to West Windsor, New Jersey, where Rebecca Sonni went to school. I went to college with a few hotties from WW, and I am feeling very proud of a jersey girl.

And while its not Phelps, Lady Jane, I think you will be quite pleased with gold medalist, Ryan Lochte.

Take that Frigga

2008-08-14T22:21:00.000-04:00

Chocolate Covered Bacon

2008-08-14T18:40:00.004-04:00

Yes, I said Chocolate Covered Bacon!!! How bad could that be? Famous Dave's is my favorite chain barbeque place to get ribs. Though I admit that there are other down home places that are better, FD is everywhere and suckling good.

At the Minnesota State fair, Famous Dave's put out a recipe for Chocolate Covered Bacon (yes Bacon!!) that is all the rage now in Minnesota and California. This sounds like the yummiest thing ever. Sweet and salty and nothing with bacon ever tastes bad.

Olympics after Dark-Swimming and Badminton

2008-08-13T03:30:00.000-04:00

yes I said badminton, but first, lets get some swimming in

Natalie Coughlin won another medal yesterday, a split second gold in the 100m breast stroke. She has now won 7 medals in her Olympic career.

Lin Dan is a badminton player from China and he appears to be quite impressive, winning the 2007 World Championships. I may have to take up badminton professionally to get to look that good.

Olympics After Dark-International Flavor

2008-08-12T02:15:00.000-04:00

Aschwin Wildeboer, of Spain by way of Holland I think, or maybe Germany. He finished in like 6th place in the 100 Backstroke final, but I still thought the ladies would enjoy.

Anna Pavlova. Yes she is Russian, yes she is a gymnast, and thankfully, she is legal (1987).

Olympics in Pictures Day 4

2008-08-11T22:17:00.002-04:00

If you did not stay up until 11pm EST last night, you surely missed something special. And easily, the picture of the day for Day 4. I just wish I could share the video.

I had said all day to Mrs Duck, all I want to see tonight is the relay, see I am right sometimes.

Olympics After Dark-Some Swimming

2008-08-11T02:44:00.000-04:00

I am not a fool, if I am going to go for some hot men and women to show off, I will have to make sure that they are swimmers and that they are medalists.

Stephanie Rice, gold medalist in the 400 IM, from Australia

Kajima, Gold Medalist in the backstroke

Olynpics in Pictures-Day 3

2008-08-10T22:44:00.002-04:00

At least I think it is day 3, with this whole time zone nonsense, I think it could actually be day 6 and I do not even know it.

What I love about this picture, if the reaction of the President's daughter Barbara Jr. I know we have all had one of the moments when it comes to our parents

Olympics After Dark-Tennis

2008-08-10T04:00:00.001-04:00

I figured, all these beautiful athletic bodies needed a showcase somewhere, so let us start the Olympics after dark sexy picture posts. You know Sparky Duck, he likes skin and he likes being an equal opportunity person.

So, enjoy Anna Ivanovic and Rafael Nadal, you can decided who is who