Week 83

In an attempt to not type for an hour, I am earlier this time. I have done a lot in the last two weeks.

#8 Read Utopia by Sir Thomas More: More is traveling and runs into an old friend who introduces him to Raphael. Raphael begins to speak of various civilizations he has come in contact with through his many travels. One that he is enamored with is Utopia, which he considers to be a perfect society on all levels. Town structure, government, wealth, punishment, religion and marriage are all subjects talked about. As I was reading this book, I have to confess that I would love, love, love to see some if not all of these practices put to our reality. No drawn out wars. No money. No lawyers. No adultery. No drama. Only people out in the world doing good for everyone, not just themselves. Could it happen? I am not holding my breath. It would be nice though.

#11 Hosted two dinner events. The first was the annual ODGC player appreciation event. Got a good budget and I went all out. We had meatball subs, cole slaw, potato salad, three kinds of wings, hummus, caprese skewers and a veggie tray. Everything was made from scratch. It was inexpensive and good. All of the 25-30 disc golfers were happy. The second event was poker night. This was a little more low-key. Did pulled pork, cole slaw and potato salad for the 6 that were there.

#35 I wrote M a love note on a paper airplane. It did not fly very well, but it made it over the Computer Monitor Triangle to him. My plane was decorated in full WWII regalia including a scary face and a pinup on the side. Also wrote a note on the magnetic calendar from our insurance company. I can't read the numbers anyway and I have 2 calendars on my side already. Of course, the magnet is not in a place that he can readily see. Somehow, I think the bottom of his desk is a little out of the way.

#40 Lots of movies this time:

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington--Just get up off the ground, that's all I ask. Get up there with that lady that's up on top of this Capitol dome, that lady that stands for liberty. Take a look at this country through her eyes if you really want to see something. And you won't just see scenery; you'll see the whole parade of what Man's carved out for himself, after centuries of fighting. Fighting for something better than just jungle law, fighting so's he can stand on his own two feet, free and decent, like he was created, no matter what his race, color, or creed. That's what you'd see. There's no place out there for graft, or greed, or lies, or compromise with human liberties. And, uh, if that's what the grownups have done with this world that was given to them, then we'd better get those boys' camps started fast and see what the kids can do. And it's not too late, because this country is bigger than the Taylors, or you, or me, or anything else. Great principles don't get lost once they come to light. They're right here; you just have to see them again!

The Treasure of the Sierra Madre: Do you believe that stuff the old man was saying the other night at the Oso Negro about gold changin' a man's soul so's he ain't the same sort of man as he was before findin' it?

In the Heat of the Night: They call me Mr. Tibbs!

Singing in the Rain: What a glorious feeling! I am happy again!

Sullivan's Travels: There's a lot to be said for making people laugh. Did you know that that's all some people have? It isn't much, but it's better than nothing in this cockeyed caravan.

#44 Made a master list of all passwords. This is so much easier than having try to remember 10 thousand passwords and usernames. Should have done this forever ago.

#74 CD selections this time included:

Kiss-Hot in the Shade: It was OK.

Lenny Kravitz-Let Love Rule: Lenny is yummy.

Led Zeppelin-Houses of the Holy
Led Zeppelin-I
Led Zeppelin-II
Led Zeppelin-III
Led Zeppelin-IV
Led Zeppein-Song Remains the Same
Led Zeppelin-Presence
Led Zeppelin-Physical Graffiti
Led Zeppelin-In Through the Out Door
Led Zeppelin-Coda
****All I will say about Zeppelin is if you don't like them, I am not sure you can be my friend.

Mad Season-Above: Sounded a lot like Alice in Chains. Wonder why?

Live-The Distance to Here: Normally, I dig Live. Not my favorite album.

Les Paul & Friends: Hello, it is Les Paul.

The Lonely H-Concrete Class: Cute touring rock band that we put up in the house when they come through Orlando. There so cute, I just want to squeeze their little rock and roll cheeks. No mistake, they are a great band live.

Lynyrd Skynrd-Second Helping: Great Band

Best of Bob Marley: I do not dig Reggae, but I love me some Bob.

Matchbox 20-Yourself or Someone Like You-Not a big fan but they are hometown boys done good.