Why You REALLY Want To Secede From The United States (CHART)

Texas? Mississippi? Alabama? Is there anything I can do to help you? Do you need plane tickets? Help moving? Oh PLEASE secede! :-D
Read the Article at HuffingtonPost

american-way-a

american-way-a, a photo by caferide on Flickr.

IMHO: This is the vision of America that many in the GOP -- including Romney & Ryan -- want to take us back to.

There's a lovely tribute to Steve Jobs on the 1st anniversary of his death at: http://www.apple.com

BEARS: Now THAT's what we've been waiting for!

Paul Ryan: Amnesiac or Liar and Hypocrite? I'll go with LIAR! http://t.co/6GOEdzmo

Browne, Petty, Mellencamp, Byrne, Heart, Foo Fighters, and now Silversun Pickups have told GOP to STOP using our songs! http://t.co/KWYBfYYk

Not to diminish NASA's accomplishment but... iPhone processor way outguns Mars Curiosity rover's. http://soc.li/MAFynOL

Christian Bale meeting with Aurora #theatershooting victim Carey Rottman. http://t.co/YtRvhAmt http://t.co/lXNOErul || That's f*cking cool!

New IRON MAN 3 Armor Revealed! http://t.co/X6rw7bf7 CAN'T WAIT!!!

Roxy and I just walked around the block s-l-o-w-l-y. Still...I'm drenched!

just got on a bus heading home and the public announcement system, fried from the heat, sounded like the chipmunks. Too funny!

Chicago's epidemic continues: 14 yr old boy shot & killed by a handgun overnight; 14 others – most teenagers – shot & wounded in other acts

The streets would be safer AND governments can raise revenue if police would ticket drivers who don't use hands-free devices while driving.

We're going to see Patton Oswalt this Thursday in Chicago. Awesome-sauce! http://ping.fm/mzeQl

Interesting commute tonight: my train is delayed for hours due to a suicide. I switched to the CTA and I can't go north due to a track fire!

My weekend in words: sun, dog beach, friends, beer, wine, salmon, motorcycles, naps, outdoor brunch, movies, fun. :-)

Chicago NATO summit. Walk from train: bomb-sniffing dogs, cops on every bridge, helicopters buzzing overhead. It's just hippies; not aliens!

Is it too early to start thinking about an MCA hologram for the Beastie Boys?

I still have The Beastie Boys "Cookie Puss", "New Style Paul Revere", "She's On It", & "No Sleep 'til Brooklyn" on vinyl in my storage space

What 90's industrial band sang: "The sore in my soul; the mark in my heart of acid rain. She inspired in me an acute sense of treachery"?

Saturday: bagel & latte -> dog walk -> laundry -> paid bills -> installed windshield on motorcycle -> lunch -> nap? -> date with Jennifer

This ain't no party. This ain't no disco. This ain't no foolin' around!

The word "steampunk" has jumped the shark. Come to think of it the phrase "jump the shark" has jumped the shark too.

I'm wondering if Dick Cheney's new heart has rejected his ghoulish body yet?

Dick Clark Dead At 82 From Heart Attack http://bit.ly/HUB0V7 || He was kinda dorky but always a supporter of pop music and that's cool!

I watched "Up in the Air" and "Michael Clayton" last night. Both George Clooney movies. Yeah, I guess I've got a bit of a man-crush. ;-)

Axl Rose Will Not Attend Guns N' Roses' Rock and Roll Hall Induction http://t.co/pjTyyfas || What an asshole!

Grave threat of pesticides to the survival of bees' is now clear. BAN NEONICOTINOIDS NOW! http://t.co/w08OoZ9H

Make sure to follow my posts tomorrow. I'll have some exciting news & pics to share!

Sinead O`Connor's new CD "How About I Be Me (And You Be You)" made me cry. It's subtle & complex. She wears her heart on her sleeve bravely.

watching "jackass 2". skit about terrorist. guy needs fake beard. others shave pubic hair. he doesn't know. they tell him. he pukes!

I was watching Rise of the Planet of the Apes but couldn't finish -- I found it too emotionally disturbing.

Saturday so far: raisin french toast, hot bath, dishes, dog beach, dry cleaning, bills paid. Later, nap with Roxy and Blu Ray movie tonight.

Conjunction Junction what's your function?

Me & Roxy just raced a 5 yr old down the block and won. To be fair: the 5 yr old was wearing cowboy boots. :-)

It's the first day of spring. In Chicago it will be 81º today. Flowers are out. Birds are singing. It's really nice here... for a change.

I saw a pre-teen beauty contestant walking w/ her mother today. With a boyish face, and too much makeup she looked like a drag queen. ;-)

Do you like Adele? Duffy? Joss Stone? You wanna know who to thank? Dusty Springfield! http://bit.ly/ykfRL0

People, please stop saying "Yeah, no." It makes me nuts! ;-p

it must be spring: the kids are out -- and they all want "airplane" rides. me = very dizzy. ;-)

Last night: Dinner guest. Grilled salmon, couscous, grilled asparagus, chardonnay. Movie: "The Revenge of the Electric Car." Great night.

Please help: Friend w/ sick dog; she's currently unemployed. ANY AMOUNT is appreciated! http://bit.ly/help-a-husky

Three times in the last 2 weeks I've almost been run down at the same cross walk outside of my building while walking my dog! IDIOT drivers!

One likes to believe in the freedom of music. But glittering prizes & endless compromises shatter the illusion of integrity.

OMG: The new "Avengers" trailer is AWESOME! I must see in IMAX! http://ping.fm/qx2Y2

Happy LEAP Day -- February, 29

My friend needs help. She's unemployed and has a sick dog. Please donate to help with her vet bill if you can: http://bit.ly/help-a-husky

My friend needs help. She's unemployed and has a sick dog. Please donate to help with her vet bill if you can: http://bit.ly/help-a-husky

"All your dreams are made, when you're chained to the mirror & the razor blade."
-- Oasis: What's the Story, Morning Glory

I have an idea for a new word or perhaps a sniglet: walkxting - the act of walking and texting at the same time. Any thoughts?

Friend me on Google+ http://ping.fm/9j0tz

How mild is this winter in Chicago? It's mid-February and the Crocus flowers are already blooming!

pizza

healthy pizza

pizza

healthy pizza

The Gap Band - Party Train - http://itun.es/iS75vN #iTunes || Anybody wanna ride, all it takes is a nickel or dime!

W. O. R. D. Up. Owww!

The Smiths - Panic - http://itun.es/iS76pW || Hang the D.J. because the music that they constantly play says nothing to me about my life!

U2 - One - http://itun.es/iS76xp || From the "Achtung Baby" release, "One" is a hauntingly beautiful song. It's one of my all-time favorites

Freebass - You Don't Know This About Me (Instrumental) - http://itun.es/iS78Bz || Great song from Peter Hook (New Order, Joy Division)

Tragedy is NOT a rich drug addict dying. Tragedy is the innocent 10 year old girl shot while sleeping in her bed in Chicago last week.

Slept late. Cafe latte & blueberry pancakes for breakfast. Hot bath before a cold dog walk. Errands & chores. Later, dinner w/ friend Kathy.

2012 is shaping up as a good year so far. For the first time in several years... I have the wind in my sails!

A federal appeals court on Tuesday declared California's same-sex marriage ban to be unconstitutional. Wow: what a surprise. NOT!

I just went to see "Hugo" directed by Martin Scorsese. Amazing & charming. Two big thumbs up!

"Stay with me baby" by Lorraine Ellison gives me the chills and can bring tears to my eyes. http://ping.fm/jCY20

"Soul Train" founder Don Cornelius dead of gunshot wound http://bit.ly/soul_train || R.I.P. Don Cornelius. I wish you peace, love, and soul!

earth_resized

earth_resized, a photo by caferide on Flickr.

This is the highest resolution full-earth image that NASA has ever released. I had to save it down a little bit to upload to Flickr, but it should still be very clear.

I went to see "The Artist" last night. Wow: it is amazing! IMHO it's close to being a perfect movie. Must see.

I don't think I've ever wanted 5:00 to come so badly. Come on 5 pm!

Any fears that my 9 year old dog was slowing down were put to rest this morning. She saw squirrels and nearly pulled my off my feet!

"I will be immersed; Queen of the fucking Universe." --Pete Townshend; I am an Animal

SOPA = Stop Online Piracy Act
In reality, it's like trying to kill a mosquito with a sledge hammer. It's the wrong tool.

You may see some of your favorite websites go dark tomorrow in protest of SOPA. Email your congressman. Tell them to vote NO on SOPA!

I'm proud to say that I attended the MLK 20th anniversary march on Washington, D.C. in 1983!

Yes: This is meant to pour salt into an open wound.
FUCK THE PACKERS!

It's pretty sunny out and people are driving around like crazy trying to get everything done. I'm glad to be done with my errands done!

I'm watching the Bulls vs the Suns, game 6, 1993 NBA Finals. God: I miss Michael & Scottie!

First on my list for the New Year: Convince Geico to kill off that stupid gecco! I can't stand it any more!!