Mr. Kinsley

Installing the trampolines under the persian rugs has really made a big difference in their live show. Now if we could just turn one of Nels' pedals into a tazer, things will really get hopping!

The abbreviations of the (Wilco proper) studio albums spell out: SHAT BY BS MBA GIFTS SHABBY BAG FISTSTM BAMBAS THY BS GIFTS

I will say that their shirts are lagging way behind their posters (and music, of course), but some of the shirts have been pretty cool. I got this one a few years back and would wear it a lot more if it weren't for the sizing. The American Apparel shirts are about 2 sizes smaller than what's on the label. My XL is really a medium. I do rather like the Slim Pickens shirt, though.

Uhh... of course there wouldn't be any foreign bodies - dimes are domestic! Anyway, I'm happy that you're seeing things and that Owen has a future in fecal espionage.

Bet ya' $5 I can get you to post a picture of your birthday cake. In your honor I will be listening to 'Hey Suburbia!' Have a good one!

I'm happy that we have a worry thread.

I do find it a bit tacky, but seriously... not THAT big of a deal. Since I have you all here, I'd like to talk to you about this fantastic time share condo opportunity.

A good friend of ours was at the pediatrician's office with her 6 mo old daughter about 5 1/2 years ago, waiting for the doctor to come in when a very large african-american gentleman walked in, also looking for the doctor. They exchanged pleasantries and he told her what a cute little girl she had, I've got one that age and another... etc. They said goodbye, the doctor came in and our friend says to him, "Wow! That guy was huge. He should play basketball or football or something." "Uh... that was Shaquille O'Neil." "Does he play football?" Needless to say, SportsCenter isn't at the top

Aw, shucks! Thanks everybody. Having a pretty damn good b-day so far - got an iPod this morning, as well as $100 in iTunes store gift cards. You know what I'm doing for the rest of the afternoon. Then tonight, off to the Dodger game, which considering the way things have been going for them lately may be more punishment than present. Actually, I'm taking NEXT YEAR off as well. So, you're stuck with me for a while! No actual cake (except for the lovely digital one from Donna) will be consumed. I'm going for the soft-serve ice cream in the little batting helmet at the stadium. But

Creamy P and Burning P featuring the Penicillins

Good: the Replacements Bad: pretty much anything involving a number (Sum 41, Apolonia 6, 3 Doors Down) "Scraping Foetus off the Wheel" There's really a band named that? Wow.

I was taking the stroller out for a walk the other day, like I always do, and I got to thinking - like I always do - y'know... The Beatles are the best band ever, but they had kind of a lame name. So, I ask you - based on nothing but their name - who is the greatest band of all time? And who's the worst? Best: Rush, Rolling Stones, The The (I thought it was catchy and rather clever) Worst: Hootie and the Blowfish (ironic that they'd also just totally suck as well), U2, Toad the Wet Sprocket (yeah, I know. It's a Python skit. Still sucks.)... Wilco?

Is that actually her? Please tell me those aren't her bathing suit bottoms in her right hand.

Umm... he plays RIGHT field. duh

This one probably needs its own thread. Dick Cheney in 1994 on why we were right NOT to invade Baghdad.

Glen did a fantastic little album a couple of years ago where he paired with Nickle Creek, called Mutual Admiration Society.

Your birthday is being honored from now on as National Bacon Day. Hope it was great! PS - Cool of you to do the KCRW pledge drive! Thanks!

Have a great one!

I had a subscription to Paste and loved it! I let it lapse around the time we had twins, but maybe now I'll get it back. RS seems to be good for the occasional issue, specifically their all-time greatest [fill in the blank] issue. I'm a sucker for those. Those and award shows... but I digress. Also, I ended up with a sub to Blender due to United Airlines miles expiring and being forced to use them on magazines instead. I don't really recommend it. They might have one good article per issue. I now know way more about My Chemical Romance than I ever wanted to.

Oh. My. God. That is so wrong on so many levels. And yet I completely believe that you're listening to it as we speak.

I remembered at the grocery store that Tom Bosley, "Mr. C" from Happy Days shops there regularly. I would also see him on my old drive to work - nearly everyday he was walking his dog. That must be a good gig. Star in an old sitcom, make tons of dough, then retire to a cushy area* of LA in relative annonymity. *I don't live in said cushy area. I'm merely cushy area-adjacent.

The only thing here that will get you flamed is the excessive use of ellipses. I fell off the GB bandwagon after seeing them open for REM years ago and in between songs the lead singer was complaining about how little they got paid for the gig. Left a rather bad taste in my mouth. Glad to hear that he seems to have made the proper attitude adjustments.

Ohh! That reminds me! Ray Bradbury was the guest of honor at my school's Harvest Festival. It was kind of sad. He shouldn't be allowed to take care of himself anymore. He was wearing a dress shirt with a Halloween tie (which was still a month away) and tattered sweat shorts (!?!?!) with black socks and dress shoes. He sat in a chair on the stage and his junk was precariously close to falling out and giving all the younger kids a very early sex ed class.

I thought you said it was no smoking?