caught in the void of the life of someone else

hard to believe that college football starts back up tonight. where did summer go? it's when the moments like these creep up on me that i wish i was a kid again. then, i remember getting molested as a kid and figure, well, maybe not. some pretty good games tonight. i guess tonight will be another case for the Elvis wall of televisions.

the Yankees finished their road trip last night having their asses handed to them, 7-2. by the 3rd inning the Blue Jays had their 7 runs so i didn't bother to watch much of the rest of the game. thankfully, they are off tonight.

The Bridge last night was spectacular. i didn't see the twist coming but once it was revealed, it certainly started to clear some things up about the show. i can't wait to see where it goes next. i get the feeling this will be one of those series i'll need to buy on DVD to figure everything out.

Big Brother tonight could be interesting. i believe the racist will be voted out tonight, though i wish she wasn't. the HOH has said that if she doesn't get voted out she's walking off the show, which i really wouldn't mind. sadly, i don't see it happening. but, i will actually get to watch it as there are no NFL games on locally tonight.

i ordered my sister's birthday gifts last night. hopefully amazon.com comes through before Sept. 8th. i think she'll be nicely surprised.

today has been one of those days. not as hot as the days before, but gloomy as fuck. now, the sun is trying to come through. i came home from the post office and found Kit Kat napping on the concrete. i just walked by and said i agree with ya, it's one of those days to sleep it away.

no mail for me by the way. that usually makes me feel like the trip into town was just a waste.

i think i may have some poems floating up in my head that need to get out soon. considering there are some college games on the west coast this evening... i might be writing around 2 in the morning or so. if it happens, i will hopefully have some good news after i type them up. getting that itch to submit some places again. it's always a little tricky when you're playing the waiting game with a few places and hopefully catching other publishers at just the right time. thankfully i've been at this for almost 20 years now.

that's all for me today. until we meet again...

music:

Smashing Pumpkins - Siamese Dream
Steve Earle - Copperhead Road
Pearl Jam - Riot Act
Mumford & Sons - Sigh No More
Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band - Live Bullet

"You can be sincere and still be stupid." - Charles Kettering

at least the storm waited until the game was over

i watched nearly every second of game 1 last night between Chicago and Boston. that was one of the best Stanley Cup Final games that i can remember. especially watching Chicago come back from a 3-1 deficit to win 4-3 in the 3rd overtime. the goal went in right around the stroke of 1 am here. the rain knocked out the satellite feed roughly 10 minutes later. good timing.

the Yankees last night had their usual pathetic offense show up again and lost 5-2. they play a day game today, so i think i know what i will be napping to. i truly hope they get all this bad baseball out of their systems in the first half of the season. they are in a team wide slump and it's beyond frustrating by now for me. i can't imagine how frustrated they are. i'm not sure if millionaires get frustrated.

i'm enjoying the silly season and all the rumors involving Manchester United. given the fact that there is a new coach for the first time since 1986, nearly every good player in the world is being linked to the team. it's funny. i have no doubt David Moyes is going to put a great team together and be right at the top again next season.

we did get a good dose of rain last night and this morning. not much flooding though, so it does appear the drainage issues have been solved for now.

quick critter update: i watched a raccoon last night reach into the trap, pull out a marshmallow, eat it, get another, eat it, and then leave without ever going into the trap. damn fucker. hopefully he's forgetful this evening.

a quick shout out to the muse, hope you feel better soon my beautiful friend.

i imagine i will watch a good deal of the NBA Finals game 4 tonight, as long as it is somewhat competitive. i can surely find something else on during a blowout.

that's all for today. peace and chicken grease.

music today:

Buddy Guy - Living Proof
Pearl Jam - Riot Act
Shovels and Rope - O' Be Joyful

"My interest is in the future because I am going to spend the rest of my life there." - Charles Kettering