Searching for New Digs

I've decided to move downtown. After living in the same house for over 4.5 years, I've found myself stuck in a rut. Dowtown living will offer restaurants, shops, and bars -- all within walking distance. But most importantly, it's an opportunity to try something different.

The bank has pre-approved me for a loan and I'm meeting with my buyer's agent tomorrow. Now if I could only wrap my mind around Austin downtown condo prices ...

Random Act of Kindness

You know you're really drunk when a stranger finds you lying on your back on the sidewalk, hands you $20, and shoves you into a cab. Thank you, kind stranger.

My Harem

Joining Salma Hayek, Angelina Jolie, and Halle Berry in my harem is Jessica Alba. I love her.

File This Under Obvious

A road bike does not get along with stairs, no matter how gradual the steps. I'm lucky to still have testicles.

Oasis (band) Sucks

I'm adding Oasis to my list of bands that suck. They played at ACL and everyone agreed they should not have been resurrected. Arrogance and shitty music are a bad combination.

Age Again

I'm too old for 8 hour drinking sessions divided between the ACL festival and downtown Austin. If only I could pay for sleep ...

Hurricane Rita

If Rita follows her predicted path, she will hit the Gulf Coast and reach Austin with 70 mph winds on Saturday. That may make it tough to attend the Austin City Limits festival this weekend. Not to mention my 65 mile ride in Waco. The good news is that my house is in no danger of being flooded.

Huh?

While cycling on a 30 mile paved trail, I encountered three large Vikings. Why would these costumed men walk the course on a sunny Saturday afternoon, shouting seemingly witty phrases to passer-bys. Yet another Californian eccentricity?

Worthless League

I'm not the only one who believes the WNBA is worthless. Besides my mom, who follows her favorite Lady Huskies as they turn pro, I don't know of a single soul who would tune into a game. The athletes are smaller, slower, and less skilled than their NBA counterparts.

Thanks, Ronnie

Today, Ron Francis announced his retirement from the NHL.

Ron Francis was the captain of the now defunct Hartford Whalers during my childhood. I have fond memories of watching him, Kevin Dineen, and Ray Ferraro at the Hartford Civic Center as the Whalers perennially found a way to miss the playoffs. At the time, there were 5 teams in the Adams Division and 4 of the 5 made the playoffs.