This day in history

On this day in 1781, Sir William Herschel discovered Uranus.

I hate Daylight Saving Time so early in the year

I hate getting up in total darkness. Like the recession, this is another bad holdover from the Bush adminsitration, isn't it?

Out if it and proud of it

There's been much talk about Danica Patrick's Super Bowl commercial for GoDaddy.com. I know Danica is a race car driver but I have idea what GoDaddy is/does/sells.

Jimmie Rodgers in ancient Egypt

Well, it's P for Ptexas, P for Ptennessee
It's P for Ptexas, P for Ptennessee,
It's P for Pthlema
The gal who made a wreck out of me.
Yodel- ay-hee
Yo-dee-odel-lay-hee
Yodel-ee-oh-lay-hee

John Updike, 1932-2009

John Updike once said that if there is such a thing as reincarnation he'd like to come back as a turtle because he likes the smell of grass and the sound of rain on the roof.

Over the next few days, if you see a turtle who looks particularly happy, it might be Mr. Updike.

I like 2009

I LIKE 2009, and not just because we have a new president. I hate writing 8s. I hate them so much that I haven't made the mistake all month of writing 2008 instead of 2009 on a check or a form. 2008--yuck. The year I really hated was 1988., which wasn't that bad in terms of real life.

Today's words of wisdom

All people are diverse, but some are more diverse than others.
(with apologies to George Orwell)