Third person parents Aug 1, 2008
I wonder at what point in the life of a parent the reference to self changes from "I" to "Mommy".  I for one can't remember a single instance of either one of my parents referring to themselves in the third person.  I think that's good.  Referring to yourself like you're the external narrator of your own life story is weird.  And what must kids think? 
Mom:  "Mommy doesn't like cheeseburgers." 
Kid:  Which Mommy is she talking about?  Her name is Mommy, but there are a lot of Mommies out there.
#language
No city is like New York City Aug 1, 2008
I don't know if it's because I grew up an hour away from New York City, or if everyone does this:  I compare every city I travel to with New York City, and no city quite compares.  No city seems as big, or has as many tall buildings, or has as many flashing lights, or is as active around the clock, or has an many cool things as New York.  I wonder if people from Philadelphia or Boston or Los Angeles compare other cities to their own, only to find that their city doesn't quite measure up.  I feel like New York is at the top, and everyone else is competing for second place.  Again, this could be because of my geographical proximity.  But I'm not even a city person.  I would feel this way whether I lived an hour away or a world away. #travel
Movie critic lemmings Aug 1, 2008
Sometimes I think movie critics just say what they think people want to hear.  "Incredible cinematography!"  Really?  Is that what caught your eye, or was it the little robot who talked funny?  "Creative and original, deeply moving."  Was it?  Or is that what you think the guy from the Times is gonna say?  I wish movie critics spoke like normal people and said what they really thought.  "I liked the part where the robots fought each other and blew up the entire city."  Now that's something I can believe.  "Made me laugh until I shot Sprite out my nose!"  That's a movie I'd like to see.  "That movie sucked."  Simple, and to the point. #entertainment
Movies and wasted time (2) Aug 1, 2008
I watched a movie the other night (actually a 2-part movie, for a total of four hours), and I kept waiting for that moment where I could finally say, "Wow, that was totally worth it."  That moment never came, and those four hours are lost forever.  The weird thing is that the movie received great reviews and is highly regarded for its originality and creativity.  I guess it was creative, but that's not what I like about movies.  What an absolute waste of time, Kill Bill. #entertainment
Library financials Aug 1, 2008
I've been getting some books from the library recently, and I've even watched a few movies.  The thing that doesn't make sense to me is, how is this not considered stealing?  Yes, I realize the library buys the books and movies they have in their possession, and yes I realize my tax dollars fund the purchase of said items.  But if I buy a book from Amazon, I pay $10-$20, and I know that at least some of that money goes directly to the writer.  By borrowing it from the library, I'm using a copy that was only paid for once, which means the writer is losing out on the money I would've paid if I bought it myself.  By reading it and not paying, I'm essentially stealing.  Do libraries have some sort of licensing agreement with writers and publishers? #money