My Brother Jeremy

Happy Birthday to my favorite Brother! He's older.... but is he wiser? A question that can never be effectively answered! I've asked mom similar questions... she just laughs and gives the standard "you're both my favorite" or whatever mom's are obligated to answer. I'll keep asking though!

The big exciting news in Rochester is that Dick's Sporting Goods is now open! They've been in their new home by the New Target South for a couple of weeks, but this past weekend was my first time getting there. It's not nearly as big as the one I visited while in Raleigh, but it's still nice to have a sports focussed store other than SportMart.

But as you walk around, you realize how much fun you can have with the name of the store. So today I give you a list of comments overheard while walking around the store this past weekend:

• "I'm glad we stopped in to look at Dick's"
• "We've been waiting forever for Dick's and now that I've seen Dick's, I'm pretty impressed"
• "I was hoping that Dick's would be larger than it was"
  
• "Dick's is a good alternative to other things out there for our kids"
  
• "You can't go wrong with Dick's"
• "The people with Dick's were very aggressive"
  
• "I like to get a good start on the Holiday Shopping Season by a nice cup of cocoa and Dick's"
• "I wonder if Dick's has the ability to expand?"
• "Where can I find a bowling ball?" "The best balls are at the back of Dick's"
  

And with that lovely turn for the worst.... Are you tired of the presidential hoopla yet? I know that the Caucuses start in 2 months or less, but still - I'm already tired of the commercials. Think of how bad it will slowly get over the next 12 months. Also, compare with how many political adds you see (especially if you get a broadcast from the state of Iowa who has the first caucus) versus how many adds for Christmas stuff you see... it's frightening!!!

And yes, the "Christmas Music" season started the day after Halloween this year. If that seems early, it is.... nevermind the fact that Thanksgiving is as early as it can possibly be this year (4th Thursday which is the 22nd in 2007 - the absolute earliest it can be) so the "prime Holiday shopping" will be extended as long as possible.

Other than the obvious signs of a recession and stocks tumbling worse and worse (not to mention gas), it's a great time to be alive!!

Haiku of the Day
Being the younger
Sucks for most of one's lifetime
Till later in life!!!

Entertainment of the Day - My brother did request today's song of the day... he asked if everyone could listen to Coldplay like he does!

Weblink of the Day - A cool perspective test.... do you see the girl rotating clockwise or counter-clockwise? How many can make her switch back and forth like I can? Your left eye leads to your right brain (clockwise) and right eye to left brain (counter clockwise) - so start with that hint to see if you can make her switch.