"Bring me Solo and the Wookiee. They will all suffer for this outrage."
Paige and I went to check out the new downtown aquarium last Monday. Paige had class at Noon, and our reservation was for ten. So, our visit was a bit hurried. We stood in line for about forty-five minutes in the biting winds of downtown. There was a steady drizzle of rain, and the temperature was in the low 40's. I believe the weather cleared out many of the rumored protestors, but several remained. I can see their point, but I belived the educational and conservational lessons presented by the aquarium far outweigh the protestors' concerns. The popular chant, "House people, not fish." was a stab at local government, but the aquarium was primarily funded by the founder of Home Depot. Also, the revenue earned by the city could be utilized to expand some existing social policies.
We finished with a quick romp through the River Scout. There were some frisky otters here. The sea otters in the other gallery were all asleep, but these guys were on the move. Other attractions contained marine life that inhabit various river habitats around the world.
warrants repeat visits. I could easily spend more than twice the amount of time we were limited to on this trip. And I know we will be going back whenever anyone comes to visit. My only complaint is the mascot, Deepo. Pretty weak, huh. And the fish looks and sounds like a Nemo ripoff.
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I affectionately tell people that Gallagher was my Big Bird, and I grew up watching “Showtime Comedy Club Network” on the premium cable channel. I’ve watched dozens of hours of stand-up comedy. I watched Jerry Seinfeld develop his routine. To me, he was the guy who looked like John Travolta in “Saturday Night Fever”. He wasn’t Seinfeld. I had Sam Kinison on cassette when I was twelve years old. And this guy, Bill Hicks, is the best comedian. He is the best comedian that has ever lived. But don't take my word for it. Here's Jesse Custer:
Listen to ‘ol Jesse Custer before he makes you. Check Bill Hicks out.
Somehow, this slipped below my radar. Aeon Flux remains one of the most cryptic and visually stunning works of animation around. Its erotic undertones and John Woo action are as impressive now as they were ten years ago. And, now, it is a motion picture starring Charlize Theron. It opens December 2. You know how these things go; they can hit or miss. But I have high hopes for this one.
This photo was posted by Cernunnos on the ginger roots blog. It's pretty creepy. It reminds me of the assassins sent to kill guy in the movie, The Last Starfighter.
Think of this book as a literary DaVinci Code. It is steeped in Templar mysticism and the occult. If you are interested in the occult, the Crusades, or conspiracy; you should check this one out. I’m fascinated with cultural histories, and I have read much about the Knights of the Temple of Solomon. But this book is full of cultural and historical references that had me spinning. These intricacies have much to do with the storyline, and I hope one of you reads it. Don’t let the references put you off. I would love to be able to speak with someone about it.
I believe this photo shows the location of the novel’s climax. Even if it doesn’t, it somewhat correlates to my created image of the scene. The pendulum is much smaller here than it was in my head. But it still puts a concrete image with the story. Which makes me wonder; did it really happen?
On Monday, Adam and Jimbo flew into town to celebrate Jimbo's 35th birthday. Jimbo is a huge fan of Gwen Stefani and the Black Eyed Peas, so we all got tickets. These bands are not my cup of tea, and I went to the show primarily to hang out with some of my best friends. But suprisingly, the show was outstanding. The songs were tight, the vocals were right on, and the break dancers were phenomenal. The super hot harajuku girls, Gwen, and Fergie certainly made their contributions.
This is one of my favorites. I read it as a kind of self-conscious self-portrait. As with her others, this one has no title or asking price, but let me know what you think.
These pages from last week's "Newsweek" give an outstanding overview of the Valarie Plame leak. Print them out take a look.
The Clutch show was superb. My buddy, Jody, was celebrating his 30th birthday, and we brought in a good crowd. Adam came down from Myrtle Beach to suprise Jody. Our friend, Cory came into town from Ashville, NC on his way to Vegas. Once we arrived, we met some other acquaintances: Bobby from Ray's on the River, Bernardo from Osteria, and local rock star, Mike.
(Photo compliments of Jeremy T.)
1. Chamblin's Book Mine
2. Michelango sandwiches from European Street
3. The beach
4. Jack Rabbits
5. Seven Bridges Grille and Brewery
6. Philosophical sessions with Jesse
7. Habana Ball
8. Walks around downtown
9. Frontier Antiques and other thrift stores
10. Jacksonville Suns baseball games
11. July 4th fireworks displays
12. The river
13. Twelve Hour Turn
I may add more, and feel free to let me know of any personal contributions to the list.
