Yard work time Jun 10, 2008
I walked out my front door at 7am today, and one of my neighbors just started up his lawn mower.  I'm all about power tools and gas-powered gadgets, but this is a problem.  I personally believe no noise-producing tools should be used before the hour of 9am on weekdays, 10am on weekends.  Feel free to make up your own mind about these things, but don't be surprised if a flaming bag of cat poop appears on your front step in the middle of the night.  You've been warned. #lifestyle
Aussie bands (4) Jun 10, 2008
I've stumbled upon this revelation before, but I'll say it again:  Australia has a track record of putting out great rock bands.  Of course this is a subjective thing, but this whole website is subjective, so I'll continue. 

It all started with AC/DC.  These guys aren't necessarily super-talented or refined in any way, but they make music that sounds great when blasted at full volume.  For that, they deserve some respect. 

In the 90s, there was Silverchair.  This band was unfortunately grouped into the whole "grunge" scene, but I think they're much more than that.  Plus, they were like 16 when they became superstars. 

A few years ago, Jet was on the radio.  What most people don't realize is that this band actually wrote a ton of great songs, all of which are available on their albums, not released as singles.  They're another band that sounds great blasted at full volume, and they happened to choose some great bands to be influenced by. 

And now (though I'm a couple years late), there's Wolfmother.  They released a few singles and have been included on several video game soundtracks and commercials.  But what's cool about them is, like Jet, they chose some great bands as influences, and their songs have a simple yet awesome classic rock-ish sound.  I was a fan after the first listen. 

So thanks for your music, Australia.  Keep it coming. #entertainment
Bug in my eye (1) Jun 10, 2008
I was riding my bike yesterday on the crowded streets of my neighborhood, when a bug happened to fly directly into my eyeball.  I would've been happier if it went in my mouth.  So here I was, attempting to maintain control of my bike, avoiding children and animals in the road, and trying not to get hit by a car.  I couldn't help but think, "Why the heck do bugs go in my eye?"  If you think about how tiny bugs are and how huge the earth is, the odds are really incredible.  After spending some time in the barren and open southwestern US, I can say one thing for certain:  There's enough room for people and bugs to coexist without conflict.  Heck, even in New Jersey there's enough room.  Sure, NJ is crowded and built-up, but I've been to parts of the state where I've walked for two days without seeing more than a few other humans.  There isn't quite as much open space as in the southwest, but there's plenty of room for bugs to do their thing, while letting us humans do our thing somewhere else.  So please, bugs, stay out of our eyes. #nature