The Grudge scared the living crap out of me.

Vivi the Star!

A recent article I sent to a local NYC newspaper that I thought you might want to read...

Dear Am/NY,
Just writing to tell you that I really like your paper. I read it daily. I find it more intelligent than the 3rd grade level NYC rags out there (Daily News and Post). I've always liked your paper because you are fairly balanced, and you keep the sensationalism to a minimum. You've also done a great job on reporting the messy inner workings (or non-workings) of the MTA and the fact that your paper is free doesn't hurt. So good job AM/NY! Hats off...

However...

That said, I have to quickly comment on your half page story (and web page story: http://www.amny.com/news/local/newyork/ny-livivi22-0322,0,6045530.story) about Vivi the poor lost Champion Bohem C'est La Vie... What?

Not to be cruel here, but who really gives a rat's *ss about Vivi? I'm a vegetarian. I'm vehemently opposed to the ugly fur and leather trades. I'm a strong proponent of the ethical treatment of animals and a big dog lover, but come on! There are still more important things to report on, right? Please don't feed us articles that read like story-time at the local elementary school. I thought you were the good guys? The “real news” people?

Bottom line, Vivi was a champion show dog who left Kennedy Airport to pursue other interests... probably a poodle or shitzu. So, can you just leave it at that and maybe use your ink and valuable page space to report on the war or the economy or the environment or corporate greed or ______ (fill in blank here)?

So, no disrespect but sorry Jil Walton of Claremont, California, Vivi is probably gone. You and Rick should go ahead and have your wedding. Get another dog. Get on with life. Vivi would have wanted it that way. And, I dare say, most of us want our half-page of news back...

Thanks for the rant,
-Steve

Bunnies are good actors!

These are so hilarious!

King Kong Buns

Brokeback Buns

Christmas Story Buns

Pulf Fiction Buns

Wonderful Life Buns

See em' all here

-Steve

18 Things You May Not Know About Chuck Norris

18 Things You May Not Know About Chuck Norris
1. There is no theory of evolution. Just a list of animals Chuck Norris allows to live.
2. Chuck Norris has two speeds. Walk, and Kill.
3. Chuck Norris does not sleep. He waits.
4. Chuck Norris doesn't read books. He stares them down until he gets the information he wants.
5. Chuck Norris is currently suing NBC, claiming Law and Order are trademarked names for his
left and right legs.
6. Chuck Norris counted to infinity - twice.
7. There is no chin behind Chuck Norris' beard. There is only another fist.
8. When Chuck Norris does a pushup, he isn't lifting himself up, he's pushing the Earth down.
9. Chuck Norris is so fast, he can run around the world and punch himselfin the back of the head. 10. Chuck Norris can slam a revolving door.
11. There is no such thing as global warming. Chuck Norris was cold, so he turned the sun up.
12. Chuck Norris doesn't wear a watch, HE decides what time it is.
13. Chuck Norris got a perfect score on his SAT's, simply by writing Chuck Norris for every
answer.
14. Chuck Norris doesnt shave; he kicks himself in the face. The only thing that can cut Chuck
Norris is Chuck Norris
15. It takes Chuck Norris 20 minutes to watch 60 Minutes.
16. It takes 14 puppeteers to make Chuck Norris smile, but only 2 to make him destroy an
orphanage.
17. If you can't see Chuck Norris, you may be seconds away from death.
18. Apparently Chuck Norris is a solid Christian. Kick Ass!

Erika Badu may be an idiot

Sorry for the sermon but here’s goes…

I used to think Erika Badu was amazing. Not that I know her, but her music and stage show is absolutely astounding. Neo-Soul at it’s best! I saw her live once and she reminded me of an African princess in all her royal glory. In a world of stupid, boring, mind-numbing, computer processed music and lyrics, artists like Erika Badu and her musicians stand WAY above the rest...

That being said, if this is a real fox, I now thinks she’s an idiot.

For the record, I am a PETA supporter, although I’m well aware that PETA is an extremist, liberal group. I don’t subscribe to all of PETA’s ramblings, but as a compassionate animal lover and Christian, I am COMPLETELY opposed to fur as clothing and support the demise of this vicious and unnecessary trade. We aren’t living in the Ice Age anymore people.

And to those who think there are many more important things to get upset about in this world than Erika Badu sporting a dead fox, I agree. This is just the blog of the moment. Get a blog (or any other form of expression) of your own and let me know what you think...

* Please don’t click on these links if you are easily disturbed by animal cruelty. These pictures and video’s are very rough to watch!
http://www.furisdead.com/feat/ChineseFurFarms
http://www.oozemagazine.co.uk/chinafur
http://www.furkills.org/


-Steve

Musical Documentation or Stupid Sensationalism, You decide!

Linda
I was pretty widely know that Linda McCarthy, God rest her soul, was not a very good musician. She couldn't sing or play piano very well. It is widely rumored that she was NEVER in the mains at a live show and nothing she ever played in the studio ever made the final cuts. She did however seem like a great person, wife and mother, which is why I fell a little bad about posting these, but I will anyway…
This is an apparent monitor mix of Linda at an early 80’s McCartney/Wings show. You have to appreciate a man who is loved by the entire world, knows his wife isn't that good, but lets her play in the band anyway. True love? I guess I would have to say…yes. Unless, of course, she was Yoko Ono...grrr...
Linda McCartney. Great Person. Bad Singer.


Buddy Rich…Mr. Nice Guy
These other links are that of a Mr. Buddy Rich. Drummer and apparent A-hole extraordinaire! I was a big Buddy fan growing up. My Dad gave me his records and I would practice to them for hours. Back then, he was a god, but if these tapes are real, he is the devil. These made me feel so bad, because my Dad gave me the records at a young age. And I guess because I had a great Dad (he was a drummer, man!) and great childhood, I always associated Buddy as a good lovin' guy with a heart of gold and a crazy set of drumming hands. Crazy he was, but no heart of gold! You can see transcripts of these conversations HERE
Careful, he uses horrible language...


Buddy the Jerk 1
Buddy the Jerk 2
Buddy the Jerk 3

-Steve

A White Love

I’ve been reading Don Miller's Blue Like Jazz again. Man, it's good. I hate to be part of any crowd and I know he's so popular right now, but it's for good reason. The guy just writes like Ethan Johns produces. It's honest, entertaining and so inspiring. I was talking to my good friend Nathanial last night, over a hot plate of Pad Thai, and he was reminding me about the chapter on love and how refreshing and amazing it was. The thought of really showing Christ's love without boundaries, reservation or favoritism? What an amazing idea. It’s an idea that really could change the world (to be over-the-top about it).

I really believe that without Christ working through us, it is impossible to truly love. That is not to say that people who do not accept Christ as savior cannot love or even love unconditionally. There are those people who just, “have it”, for lack of better words. The people you strive to be. You know the ones I’m talking about. But there is a fundamental and almost unexplainable difference between the love of Christ through a person and earthly love. Many people have loved me through my short 32 years of life. Some were Christian and some were not. The love I receive from non-Christians is the same love as Christians, because love is love. But I guess what I’m saying about Christ love is that it is complete. It is not only earthly emotion and attachment, but it is also something greater. Something cosmic. Something unexplainable.

I know I don’t love unconditionally. There are people who are easier to love than others. There are some people I really like and are easy to love. There are some people I love but are draining to be around (I call these people emotional vampires). There are some people that I really don’t like at all. And there are a select few that I REALLY don’t like. It’s hard to be patient long enough to develop a relationship with some people to show love. It’s hard to love everyone. It’s impossible. But, that is where Christ comes in. I think that with Christ love it is possible to love everyone. Even if we don’t! Because with Christ love it is not only us loving! It is not just this earthly shell or our emotion or our tainted social environment! It is a true and pure and non-selfish unexplainably amazing love. A white love.

With all my doubts about religion and theology and political, corporate-based Christianity, I do want a white love.

-Steve

Soup

Today I had Udon soup for lunch.
The End.

Ear Hair

Ear Hair
This has to be one of the sickest things I've ever seen. That being said, I thought I'd share it with you (whoever "you" is).