Animal Athletes

"This horse was a hero"

Did it save someone's life? I doubt it. I've never understood the public's fascination with high-profile race horses. Why the special affection? Which animals deserve it and which don't? I guess the big ones that run fast and are pretty deserve it. It's common for celebrity adulation being directed at humans, but not animals. Occasionally you hear about a dog saving a little kid from a fire or something. That's newsworthy, I suppose. And of course we all love our own pets dearly. I just don't understand how race horses capture people's hearts the way they do.

Let me add that I have nothing but respect for the species, in general. Modern civilization was made possible by the horse, and they are majestic looking creatures to say the least. It's just weird to hear them talked about the same way one would talk about a movie star. People: The Horse Runs Fast. Other than that, it's no different from you or me. That, and the fact that it's a horse.

This post is a great example of how far downhill my blog has gone. Shit man, nobody even commented on those FUCKING AWESOME Hercules cartoons.

Full Props

It's Your Dime

"Can I have this dime? I'll give you a quarter."

- Eb, upon realizing the dime I lent him worked better than a guitar pick

Mother Russia

We've got the beer, but it's too shitty out to barbecue. Therefore, the Fjort will provide an array of dips and dipping implements. Then, the main course: grilled cheese sandwiches for all!

You have no idea how not kidding I am.

Show up between 8 and 9 and get your stout on.

And now, for a power nap.

Party Tomorrow (Friday)

...this is the same party that got delayed from last week on account of the beer not being ready. I'll barbecue if it's about 15-20 degrees warmer than it's been over the past few days. Which I hear it could be.

Bob: There are a lot of people suffering in the world. But you're not suffering. That's not fair.

Joe: You're right, Bob. No one should have to suffer.

Bob: Actually, I was thinking that everyone should have to suffer. Including you.

Joe: Oh.

Eulogy

GS has broken up. I'm kind of sad about it but that's the way it goes. My heart stopped being in it before my mind could realize what was happening. I still like the songs and the people.

Bands are so much like relationships, it's not even funny. Most of us have been in a situation where the tank was empty, but we stayed with that person anyway. We didn't dislike them. The love was gone, but we were overly comfortable and afraid to pull the trigger. Out of the three of us in the band, I was by far the most passive about this issue. I didn't raise it in the first place, nor was I in a big hurry to resolve it. Too passive-aggressive.

I can't really explain.

It's Not A Cat Blog It's A Beer Blog

You'd think all I do is get drunk with Rocco. But seriously, folks...

The brewery is releasing a strong (8%), dark seasonal ale this weekend. If it's ready by Friday, party at my place. More info to follow.

So go get yourself a growler. And a helmet.

Confidence

Confidence is like money. If you have none, it's very hard to acquire any. But the more confidence you do get, the easier it is to get even more - at anything.

hI dEf

I was looking at a high definition television in a store the other day. The difference from normal TV was not significant enough to make any sort of impression on me. I still haven't owned a TV since May, and I still don't care.

I've begun making homemade beer.

If it doesn't taste like piss, I may give you some.

Can Of Worms

Edit: Edited!

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