Archive for November, 2006

by main monkey
on Nov 27th, 2006

winter goals

We are on the cusp of winter, and there are a few firsts I’d like to try this winter:

1) snowshoeing. Basically hiking on snow, snowshoeing is something I’ve never done and would like to try.

2) cross-country skiing. Ditto.

The only problem I have is simple: I have no idea how to even begin to get these two things done. Any suggestions?

by main monkey
on Nov 27th, 2006

I want backup dancers.

Seriously –wouldn’t backup dancers be awesome? Think about it: I could tell the most boring story ever and backup dancers would make it better. For example:

We had turkey for Thanksgiving. And stuffing. But we took the stuffing and baked it in the oven. It was crunchy. We also had mashed potatoes and corn. I put the corn in the mashed potatoes and mixed it all around.

True story. And a total snooze-fest. Now, imagine I told you that story with background dancers doing their thing behind me.

Awesome, right?

by main monkey
on Nov 8th, 2006

been here before

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: a great (even decent) leader should never need to utter the words “I’m your boss.” If the term is spoken, it’s because said leader has failed to think through a decision properly.

In short, they failed to lead.

Am I wrong? Have you ever had to pull out the so-called nuclear option?

by main monkey
on Nov 1st, 2006

Bob Barker to retire, won’t do nudes

Bob Barker has gone on record that he will retire in June. In an interview quoted by Fox News, he details some of his post-retirement plans:

To kick off his retirement, Barker said he will “sit down for maybe a couple of weeks and find out what it feels like to be bored.” Then he plans to spend time working with animal-rights causes, including his own DJ&T Foundation, founded in memory of his late wife, Dorothy Jo, and mother, Matilda.

He said he’d take on a movie role if the right one came along, but filmmakers, take note: “I refuse to do nude scenes. These Hollywood producers want to capitalize on my obvious sexuality, but I don’t want to be just another beautiful body.”

Anyone else scarred (and/or scared)?