the 2007 mmm Awards [5/17/2008]

and the caterpillars go to:

album of the year

the shins - wincing the night away

best new artist

collie buddz

best instrumental album

mickey hart & zakir hussain - global drum project

movie of the year

the golden compass

big budget movie of the year

transformers

underrated movie of the year

the golden compass

best dramatic performance in a movie

george clooney in michael clayton

funniest actor/actress in a movie

katherine heigl in knocked up

best special effects

the golden compass

best set design

the golden compass

best costume design

the golden compass

best chase scene of the year

the bourne ultimatum

best rescue scene of the year

live free or die hard

best original screenplay

michael clayton

best adaptation of a book screenplay

the golden compass

can't believe it lived up to my high expectations award

the darjeeling limited

heist movie of the year

mad money

tv show of the year

heroes

funniest actor in a tv show

hugh laurie in house

funniest actress in a tv show

mary louise parker in weeds

best new scifi/fantasy show

reaper

best new drama tv show

tie: private practice, journeyman

best new comedy tv show

dirty sexy money

best south park episode of the year

fantastic easter special

best new crime show

pushing daisies

best tv show soundtrack

weeds

funniest youtube parody this year

david blaine street magic parody parts 1,2,3

best parody of the year

the onion's our dumb world

best cult rivalry of the year

steven colbert vs bears

best mainstream rivalry of the year

blu-ray vs hd-dvd

internet meme of the year

the dear sister parodies

funniest website of the year

overheard in new york

best comics of the year

xkcd

Please let me know if I should post awards for 2006 and 2005. Also, please suggest new categories for the 2008 awards if you think I'm missing something important. I purposefully left out books because I'm _way_ behind on my reading list.

in case you missed Colbert's Hoffman memorial [5/17/2008]

The Colbert Report	Mon - Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c
R.I.P. Albert Hoffman
www.colbertnation.com
Colbert Report Full Episodes Political Humor Fox News

Attention Fancy Restaurants and Swanky Lounges [4/29/2008]

Apparently you still have not heard about Tanqueray Rangpur Gin. It's better than Tanqueray 10. It's also less expensive. That means you can still charge the premium drink amount and make more profit. Your gin drinkers won't be disappointed, they'll order a second. I understand wanting to stick with the staple Tanqueray: it's excellent and I generally expect you to have it. But, it doesn't hurt to throw in a little variety now and then and expose your customers to a new and delicious change of pace.

wagalabagala [3/30/2008]

We bought this giclee on canvas by Andy Van Schyndle at the art fair. Isn't it awesome?

Here is his website (it's down right now but hopefully it will be back soon) www.wagalabagala.com

more goat cheese [3/30/2008]

The CoonRidge stall was back again at the Art Fair and we bought even more this time! Flame Roasted Green Chile, Southwestern Blend, Chile Chipotle, and Scarborough Fair were all yummy. We've tried almost all their flavors now. It's very good with baguettes.

Fad Prediction No. 1 - Vintage Circus Theme [3/29/2008]

When I got really into skulls about 10 years ago, had I posted that they would become the next big design fad, you may have believed me. It wasn't that weird for it to come true, because it's a common icon the world over. It's culturally significant because we all struggle with death.

A vintage circus themed design fad is a little more unlikely to come true. Here is my official statement that I predicted it in March of 2008, in case it does happen sometime in the near future.

In Across the Universe there is this scene:

Then there is this Farmer's Insurance Commercial:
http://www.wetafx.co.nz/commercials/farmers_drowned_circus/

super soups [3/19/2008]

Yes, super target is super. They make these awesome soups. I really hope they don't discontinue them. I'm eating half a jar for lunch most days.

traxxas t-maxx [3/19/2008]

Starting Info:
http://www.traxxas.com/products/nitro/maxx/tmaxx33/trx_tmaxx33_details.htm

Upgrades:
  JR Z9100T Ultra High Torque Surface Servo
  Pro-Line Maxx Performance Steering Kit
  Integy Front Bulkhead
  *RPM Swingarms
  *RPM Skid Plate
  *RPM Bulkhead Brace
  *RPM Body Mounts
  *RCScrewz

Extras:
  *Grave Robber Body

*Pending rebuild

murals near my house [3/16/2008]

Muffud's Chocolate Porter [3/15/2008]

For my birthday, Dan made a batch of chocolate porter. Here are some pics from the brewing:

Too bad the pics from the bottling day were lost.
Thanks Dan and Amey for the yummy present!