Posted 11:54 PM by John A. Seafisk

What I sung to myself today

"Idiot Wind" by Bob Dylan

Because, some days, it feels like an idiot wind is blowing right in your face. Usually from the idiots in other cars who CUT YOU OFF *THEN* USE THEIR TURN SIGNAL!

Posted 1:53 AM by John A. Seafisk

Going Dancin'

Congrats to the Eastern Washington Eagles for winning the Big Sky Conference Tournament Championship, thus earning their first-ever trip to the NCAA Tourney.

I did not go to Eastern Washington, nor have I even visited the campus in the town of Cheney. But I like to show support for lesser-known teams that finally achieve such long-awaited goals. Being an alum of a school still looking for its first invite (Northwestern), I know how it feels to wait so long. As I type, the Wildcats still have a chance to win the Big Ten Tournament & claim the automatic bid. One can always hope.

Looking forward for the Madness to begin!

Posted 1:32 AM by John A. Seafisk

Lethal Combination

Consumption for the day:

12:35 p.m. - Overpriced Tuna Melt & French Fries at Art's Deli
3:00 p.m. - One can of Fanta Grape Soda
3:55 p.m. - 2nd can of Fanta Grape Soda
7:16 p.m. - Bag of Gardetto's Italian Style Snack Mix & pint of Nestle Double Chocolate Milk acquired at Shell gas station right before taking the car to the wash
8:10 p.m. - One can of Thai Kitchen Chai Tea (shaken well & poured over ice)
8:26 p.m. - Serving of Trader Joe's Nasi Goreng Indonesian Rice Dish cooked in wok & complimented with a glass of water.
9:29 p.m. - One can of A&W Cream Soda

Result:
11:50 p.m. - Serious but short bout of vomiting

Where did I go wrong?

Posted 12:14 AM by John A. Seafisk

Oh, Oscar, Oscar, Oscar!

The Academy Awards were this evening. And what did I do about it?

I went to a friend's house to watch 'Dirty Dancing'.

For a long time, I thought I was the only person in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area that did not really give two figs about the Oscars. However, during a drunken conversation in some dimly-lit bar in L.A.'s glittering West Side, someone else admitted that they, too, did not watch the ceremonies. As an alternative plan, she invited myself and another friend over to her place for dinner and a movie. And that movie would be the Patrick Swayze-Jennifer Grey choreographed masterpiece, "Dirty Dancing".

For those that likely know, I'm not one to voraciously attend any type of film viewing. However, I had not seen this film in it's entirety. And I saw this opporunity not as movie-watching, but as spending time with friends....not to mention the free meal.

And on the off-chance I do watch a movie, I am prone to 'Mistie' it. Basically, I make smart-alecky comments during the show, a la 'Mystery Science Theater 3000'. Yet, I try to carefully craft my selection of off-the-cuff remarks & bon mots so I come off more like Tom Servo & Crow T. Robot instead of Beavis & Butthead.

Since 'Dirty Dancing' featured Jerry Ohrbach as Baby's dad, I made some 'Law & Order' quips, along with some other verbal jabs I can't quite remember at the moment. The hostess, who is a huge fan of the film, asked me to refrain during certain scenes, but she did laugh at some of my remarks. And the other guest friend chuckles & guffawed at my better moments. Before too long, they were joining in on the 'Mistie' fun.

Overall, it was a good evening. I still don't know if 'Lord of the Rings' or 'Lost In Translation' swept up the most awards, but I do know I had my own night of fantastic film.

And remember...."She's Like the Wind."