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Am I getting more awesome?

Am I awesome?

Well that’s sort of a silly question. Of course I am. I’m me, after all.

But is it possible that I’m getting more awesome?

I can’t say for sure, but the fact that I’ve joined together with an international cadre of bloggers recognized for their awesomeness can only be a good sign.

So far our awesomeness is primarily self-proclaimed, but we’ve got the title to put us over the top as the . . . → Read More: Am I getting more awesome?

Avoiding the Inception doghouse

Those of you who have read my last post know that there were some issues surrounding my trip to see Inception last weekend. If you haven’t read my last post, what the heck are you doing reading this one? Get over there and read that one first – I’m not going to re-explain everything here.

So some people read that post and immediately assumed I was in the proverbial doghouse. The reason for that is . . . → Read More: Avoiding the Inception doghouse

The #1 reason to walk out of Inception is…

Today held a couple of movie ‘firsts’ for me. I didn’t see either of them coming.

The first ‘first’: I went to a movie alone.

The second ‘first’: I left before it ended. In fact, about 15 minutes before it ended.

Let’s back up so you can get the full sense of the day.

Today, my wife and kids went to a baby shower and left me home alone. I haven’t had any real time . . . → Read More: The #1 reason to walk out of Inception is…

Tron: Legacy – new trailer

Stop, right now. Don’t read anything else. Just click the play button below. Okay, I’ll forgive you if hit the Expand button first. Seriously. Do it. Now.

Did you watch it? You’re not allowed to read the rest of this post until you’ve watched it! I’ll let you go if you didn’t watch it full screen, but you’re not doing yourself any favors.

Okay, lets get on with it.

Obviously what you’ve just seen . . . → Read More: Tron: Legacy – new trailer

The day I was chased by a tree – a lesson viscerally learned

I spent this weekend in a house owned by my family in the mountains. We do this a few times a year. My father’s family had been coming to this area for many years, staying in one of the many cabins in the area before they bought the small house nestled in a valley by a creek. I’ve been coming here since the 1970′s – in other words, all my life.

I’ve heard stories for . . . → Read More: The day I was chased by a tree – a lesson viscerally learned

“Free Pizza!!” or “How to completely bungle a marketing campaign”

A couple of days ago I received a coupon in my email for a free pizza from a local pizzeria. It was a one day deal – a free medium pizza on July 8th only. Not being one to turn down free food, especially food filled with grease and cheese, my interest was piqued. I closely examined the coupon for any hints of a catch, and found that there were no qualifications. Just show up, show . . . → Read More: “Free Pizza!!” or “How to completely bungle a marketing campaign”

Doctor Who rumors

First, two rumors I hope are false…

This first one I’m pretty positive is false, but here it is: apparently some bookies in the UK are looking for something to bet on (World Cup and Wimbledon not enough for them?), so they’re saying that since the current season of Doctor Who didn’t pull in the same level of ratings as David Tennant’s seasons, the BBC is considering replacing Matt Smith. They’ve provided a list of . . . → Read More: Doctor Who rumors

Slow economy affects European fascist marketing

Obviously the European fascists are being hurt by the global economic problems. In an effort save money, they’ve apparently let their entire marketing department go. While I applaud their frugality, I think their message has suffered a bit. I’ve just received this email from Burley, whom I assume is the sole survivor of their marketing holocaust extermination cuts downsizing:

We are european fascists !  Fight for racial purity ! Our time begins! We are strong . . . → Read More: Slow economy affects European fascist marketing