Morning Update

Because I don't want to go wash dishes, blogging looks like a lot more fun. This is the first post in a while from an actual computer. I think I could get into the mobile blogging thing. Just think lucky readers, now I can expand my stream of (vaguely) interesting postings out into the wider world. Maybe this blog will turn into something other than a stream of links. Not likely, but possible. Tune in next week.

So, to kick off our new locally generated original content, a link! This is one of the most clever ads I've seen in a while, I'm very impressed. Hat tip: Zack Dagneau. Also from the Siberian Lights Blog; Every Russian Bond Girl Ever. And I must say, the last one, Olga Kurylenko, who's Ukrainian of all things, is the hottest.

So Double Decker was last weekend, fun, and all, I suppose. Frankly, I think we have to add "Local Festivals" to the list of thing white people like. Particularly when said festival includes a white person safe (tm) reggae band. Emily had a very good time, so that's good. I had a good run, 9th in my age/sex group, 36th overall, 47:21 overall with a 7:39 per mile pace. According to my watch, at least, I ran a reverse split with my last two miles being the fastest. Since the 5-6 mile includes the large hill by Rowan Oak, I was overall fairly pleased with myself.

W e also checked out the Blue Pan Cafe, where our neighbor Grantly is chef. They're located where Petra recently was, and Oxford Steak Company before that. The whole place has been remodeled into a hipish modish type of place, with seperate dining, bar, and "lounge" areas. The drink/dinner menus look tasty, although it looks a bit pricey for my budget. Don't take that as a knock against the place, I'd easily go there before Boure, but I hadn't been planning on doing either.

Which, speaking of future plans, allows me to awkwardly transition into next weekend. It's Derby Weekend, and as it happens the Greyhound park in West Memphis has simulcast and remote betting. I think you see where I'm going with this. With $3.50 regular I can't make the trip myself, and considering my finals I shouldn't at all, but I really want to go this year. Anyone interested? Emily will be hooded (graduate school, no burning crosses) at 11:00, so if we headed out shortly afterwards we'd have plenty of time. Graduation is next week, dufus. Updates should be forthcoming, but please comment/e-mail if you're interested.

Well, I guess I've stalled enough, better go get started on washing dishes. And you know, for all I hate having to do this, I don't have to mow my lawn, and that almost makes it worth it.