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Stand back…today I’m going to be positive!

As I’m sitting at my desk this morning listening to the song Walkie Talkie Man by Steriogram I realize I’ve got plenty to be thankful for.

Unlike Odd Todd, I have a job.
I’m drinking expensive coffee–which I didn’t pay for.
Last night I saw Ghost in the Shell 2 with two of my good friends–which was fabulous.
I have nice clothes that I bought on clearance from Sears.
Heather and I are moving to our new house in October.
We just dropped the price on our home and we’re going to sell it soon MLS: 2322092–we even have an open house at 1:00 on Saturday.
The bomb has not dropped yet.
I’ve been alive since the 70s with little or no major medical issues.
I have a great family.
Heather has a great family.
Star Wars came out on DVD today.
I got it yesterday.
Blue
I have a car that runs.
I have a kitty that loves me.
I am a straight man who can get away with singing showtunes to cheer up my fiancee.
I have an iPod loaded with showtunes… and other cool stuff.
The two friends I went out with last night (Tom and Adam) bought me a prime rib dinner last night. (I told you this was a bloggable offense.)
Adam also bought me snacks at the Theatre.
Heather and I have a wedding date! October 8th 2005. Mark your calendars.
My Honda CT90 is running again.
I have a DVD library of more than 500 movies.
I have cool parents. (Thanks Dad)
Our new house is next to a park.
My chipped tooth is fixed.
I think the best thing tho– and I’m not just being mushy here– is that I have a woman who is caring, understanding and level-headed. She’s money minded and great at handling anything financial. She is supportive and loving. She is forgiving and sweet as honey. She makes me smile when I think of her–just because she’s that good. She’s a great kisser. She loves to dance and get her groove thing on with me. She is my–shining star. I’m talkin’ Earth Wind and Fire here boys. She makes me feel like I’m on top of the world.
And she’s hot!

And that’s what being positive is all about.

Mr. Tambourine Man – William Shatner – The Transformed Man

(Flutes to Jazz Intro then bleed into 60’s Lounge Style)

(Shatner Whispers)

Mr. Tambourine Man?

Hey, Mr. Tambourine Man!?

(As if hailing a cab) Hey Mis– Mr. Tambourine Man!

(CHORUS sung by female studio backup singers) Hey, Mr. Tambourine Man, play a song for me… ooooo oooo ooo

(talk singing) I’m not… sleepy. …And there is no place I’m goin’ to?

Hey, Mr. Tambourine Man, play a song for me… ooooo oooo ooo

In the jingle… jangle… mornin’ I’llcomefollowin’ ya.

      Take me on a trip…
                    On your magic swirlin’ ship…
                            My senses have been stripped…

                              My hands can’t feel to grip!

                                    My toes!
                                              too numb to step…
                              Wait only–formybootheels to be wanderin’.

Hey, Mr. Tambourine Man

I’m ready–to go anywhere.
      I’m ready for to fade– into my own parade
                        Cast your dancin’ spell my way–

I– promise— to go under it!

Hey, Mr. Tambourine Man, play a song for me… ooooo oooo ooo

I’m not– sleepy and-there-is-no place… I’m going to.”

Hey, Mr. Tambourine Man, play a song for me… ooooo oooo ooo

(growing in strength)
In the..
    jingle
        JANGLE– mornin. I’ll come followin’you -.

Hey, Mr. Tambourine Man, play a song for me… ooooo oooo ooo

MR. TAMBOURINE MAN!

(whispering) Mr. Tambourine Man. Hey.
Mr. Tambourine Man?

Hey, Mr. Tambourine Man, play a song for me… ooooo oooo ooo

               (yelling at the top of his lungs) MR. TAMBOURINE MAN!

Guys Doin’ Guys Stuff

Last night was supposed to be our regular “guys night” but I needed to get a few things done on my house. We’ll be putting the house up on the market this week and there just a few things we need to get done. Around 1998 I installed a garage door opener on my single car garage with the help of my brother and my Dad. I didn’t have the wiring done so I ran an extension cord to the opener. It’s worked that way since. Last night (with my Dad’s guidance and assistance) we finished the wiring in the garage. It looks Fantastic—very professional!

My Dad is so awesome when it comes to helping his sons out. It doesn’t happen as much as it used to I’m sure, but he’s always willing to help out… with a little prodding on the timeline. He also delivered my birthday presents from him and my mom. The first was an Elvis clock that actually plays portions of “Don’t Be Cruel” and “Hound Dog” alternately at the top of the hour. The other present was a little bit of $$ in a home-made card! $$ is always good.

In addition to helping out with the garage, my dad also took the pile of rubble that was sitting in the back yard from when I banged out some sidewalk for a little landscaping. There is a dump up there that will take that sort of stuff. Our garbage man won’t take “building materials”.

I was also able to get the sanding done in the entry-way to the basement and put the light switch cover on. These are things that I should have done months ago—but haven’t. It all looks great now—thanks to more painting skills by Heather.

Later Rob and I ended up meeting Hutch at Quinn’s for some fish and chips. Then we all went back to my place and hung out, listened to music and played some old school Activision classics on the PS2.

I highly recommend the PS2 Activision Anthology disc. It comes with over 40 Atari games (including two never released) and has a great 80s soundtrack (though the soundtrack is only about 10-12 songs). It has a fabulous interface too. Here is a photo of it.

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