Rants
I’ve heard the phrase in at least five different television commercials, from Taco Bell to Quaker Oats. "Good to go" receives my nomination for most overvused phrase of 2006.
Month: September 2006
Rants
Nevermind that Karen Floyd, Republican candidate for Superintendent of Education, advocates a vouchers system in the guise of "school choice." Nevermind that Floyd receives tremendous support from right-wing groups outside of our state that want to undermine public education. This one item alone should make any intelligent person run as far away from her as … Read More “Karen Floyd – Dove Hater” »
Entertainment, Local, Photography
Sunday afternoon Amy, Laura, and I decided to go to the Upper State SC Fair. It was an odd decision, but we figured it would be fun and different, and I would be able to get some interesting photographs. While it was all those things, it was also different from what I had expected, and … Read More “Upper State Fair” »
Rants
No Yes No No Picture No Yes Continue Yes No Black No No No CONTINUE! NO! NO! NO! YES! I WANT TO TALK TO A HUMAN, DAMMIT! NO! CONTINUE! CONTINUE! NO! SLAM! This is the abridged version of my conversation with the automated system at Charter Communications. I never did get to talk to a … Read More “Charter Sucks” »
Entertainment, Miscellaneous
First game of the season – Jacksonville State University in Alabama versus Furman. This is always a weird game because the students aren’t even back. There’s not enough musicians for a full band, so a small pep band takes its place in the endzone. Prior to the game we stopped by Publix for our tailgating … Read More “Opening Game – JSU vs FU” »