Ok, I’m officially getting nervous.  We’re talking short time now…less than 3 weeks.  19 days from now I’ll be getting ready to be married, unbelievable! I’m not sure why it turns into “nervousness.”  I’m excited for sure…but still nervous.  There is something in my psyche that puts a pit into my stomach when I think of all I have to do that day, wondering how it will go, if my friends will have a good time, worrying about the dances I’m supposed to do with absolutely no training…it’s nerve-wracking.  While we do have the basics covered, money is also a …

So I turned 40 last week. Interestingly enough I don’t feel older than I did when I was 20.  Sure, I’m not as limber, or quick perhaps, but what I’ve lost in twitch response I’ve gained in experience.  It’s easier to deal with life at 40 than at any other point so far and that’s pretty decent.  I suppose that 40 is halfway through life right?  I probably won’t live much past 80 so that means that my time remaining is LESS than the time I’ve spent here.  Ok, that’s a little depressing…but no fear!  I’m going to make sure the …

Preface: Let me state that I’ve been unjustly arrested in the past for disorderly conduct because I was a smart-ass to a police officer.  The charges were dropped because they were clearly bogus but I learned a lesson from the encounter.  I was 17.  Henry Louis Gates Jr. is 58. I’m quite disappointed in our President and the tenor by which the news of the arrest of Henry Gates has been reported. Firstly, the President shouldn’t have commented on the event without knowing the facts.  His comment about Cambridge police acting stupidly paints law enforcement in a poor color and …

Wow…the Wedding is getting close. It’s about 32 days away and counting.  I’m starting to get anxious because we’re coming down to the wire and wrapping things up.  We’re still waiting on a few invitation responses so as soon as those are in we’ll only have a few music choices to figure out.  I’ve never been really good at being the center of attention and being the groom at your own wedding puts me in the spotlight.  Fortunately I’ve got Sweets, who is going to be in the biggest spotlight.  It’s our wedding but in reality, it’s her day…so I …

Saw this on the way home tonight.  I’m not particularly fond of the El Camino, but it speaks to the 18 year old in me. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y33Mee3LlRw] I could go for some V8. F_M

There is an event coming up this weekend that I’m excited about.  My old high school friends are getting together after 20 years!  Sure, some of us have stayed in touch over the years but this is the first time in a LONG time that we’ll all be together again. I’m excited, but also a bit nervous.  It was nice to find out that some couples are still together and have large families, and some people, that I thought would be married, haven’t.  My 18 year old son will be there and I’ll be proudly showing him off.  Interestingly enough …

I have either lived in Lowell or in the surrounding towns for most of my life.  There are many celebrities from Lowell, most of whom are dead, including Ed McMahon, Jack Kerouac, and Bette Davis, but they left to pursue their careers and it seemed Lowell was but a footnote in their story. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKGsgfJ_Xtc]I was driving in Lowell yesterday looking to get my oil changed and who do I see running on the side of the road but Micky Ward.  Being a fight fan I recognized him immediately but I resisted the urge to stop and bother him simply because …

I need more discipline in regards to my diet. I’m doing well during the week but all bets are off over the weekend. Between eating out and grilling it’s almost impossible for me to maintain calorie restrictions. Oh, and late at night, when I’m not supposed to eat anything? Forget it…I’ve been bad. Last night at 11pm I at a piece of pizza. WTF is that? Why do I have less will power later at night? Skinny Cow ice cream treats are no good for you when you eat 2…or even 3. I’m putting in all this work, getting up …

Ok, for the record I wear a watch, but it’s a cheap $50.00 Armitron. While I’ve owned nice watches in the past I’m not a watch junkie by any stretch. My watch is functional and when it stops working in a few years I’ll spend another $50.00 for another one. This video, besides being a cool video, shows a new type of watch. This watch is powered, not by a battery, but by air pressure and sports a unique interface never seen before. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLTBnIszCLE] I just know I’d scratch the jewel before I got home from the store. I think …

This is a swiveling chair tour of my office! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajubmomkEEY]