Let's try this.....

the jerk song....

departure from the theme

And the first movie quote:

"If she wants to play lumberjack, she's gonna have to learn to handle her end of the log..."

- Harry Callahan, The Enforcer

Per wikipedia: Government cheese, or "Pasteurized Process American Cheese for Use in Domestic Programs", is processed cheese that was provided to welfare and food stamp recipients in the United States during the 1980s. (The style of cheese predated the era, having been used in military kitchens since the Second World War.)

FYI - this is what it really looks like - I used to work at a food bank in the 90's.

variations on a theme

I don't mind the $700 Billion Wall Street bailout. Really, I don't.

But to properly terminate the Reagonimic legacy, I would demand that each executive of the assisted banks that be required to eat a brick of government cheese.

Granted, that shit is 25 years old, but it was built to last.

A Hard Rain...

I watched the concession and acceptance speeches at the local sushi bar.

The owner, Mitz, was soc excited that he cracked open a new keg of sake and provided free drinks all night.

I may always associate the feeling of overdue political change with a sake hangover.

The Storm

The storm knocked down a big branch in front of my apartment.

They cleared the branch out, but left the "CAUTION" tape blocking my door and window.

I'm trying not to take it personally.

De Insaniam

A though on The Rapture:

It's OK to leave me behind. Really, I'm good.

I'm not much of a joiner, and I don't like group activities. The end-all battle between Good and Evil doesn't work for me.

Besides, the Catholic position is that pets don't go to heaven. I'd rather stay here with my dog.