The ONE.

In the Matrix Trilogy Keanu Reeves' “Neo” character has an impromptu, rather off-the-wall meeting with “the Architect.” The Architect is the designer of the world Neo lives in. After a Double Jeopardy round full of verbiage that is difficult to follow, some unanswerable questions and the like, it wasn’t until the movie was released that you realized that your satellite internet provider could watch your every move by installing digital code in your every breath.

Nah, that’s just the movies playing games with our heads. Still, it’d be super trippy to walk in on some guy who had a room full of screens, a remote control, a squeaky chair, and some private footage of your every day life.

"Whoa!"

Pi-derman

I intentionally left the “S” off of Spiderman in homage to a little friend of mine, who once decided that the “S” was totally unnecessary and therefore could be shortened down to just “Piderman.” He was 6-years old, and I was his “big brother” as part of my volunteer work.

Imagine the look on a 6-year olds face when you take him to a Spiderman comic signing featuring the two of the stars from the movie. The exhibits were top notch and had full banners, pluls the one-of-a-kind chance to get up close to the folks in charge. It got me to wondering, do they (Marvel Comics) have a custom exhibit company that sets up their displays this way? Some of the stuff was mind-bogglingly good. Even I was impressed.

If you find yourself in a neighborhood where a comic book signing is going on, take some of the little ones down there for it. Even if you don't have kids, get your neighbors or nieces or nephews. It’ll be something they remember forever.

Wearable Art

I used to hear my uncle complain about how bulky his wedding band was. He'd always use that as an excuse when my aunt asked him why he never wore his ring. Turns out, he was right. Rings used to be so massive that is was like winning the SuperBowl and tying the knot at the same time.

The 21st century has brought us Titanium Wedding Rings, and along with it the antidote for any and all excuses when it comes to men wearing rings. Some of the Titanium Wedding Rings for sale out there truly are wearable art. Makes me wanna get hitched just to have the excuse.

Ok, maybe not. But do you hear that? That's the sound of ooohs and ahhhs headed your way.

The definition of Industrial

Industrial exhibits come in all shapes and sizes. My boys NIN (Nine Inch Nails) are preparing for another tour this summer to promote the new albums "Ghosts" and "The Slip." I know Trent Reznor is often credited with bringing Industrial Music to the mainstream, and although he may never admit it, his performances and music helped to change the entire industrial scene. Kudos, sir.

My kind of golf shirt

Some golf shirts are actually pretty funny. I bought this one for myself because I've been known to dunk a ball or two near any water source located within 80 yards of the green. Water for me is magnetic, I just hit the ball and before you know it......KERPLUNK! Another one bites the dust, er....I mean water!

Cutting back on carbon

Carbon emission is destroying our environment. Between factories and automobiles, the burning of fossil fuels, and deforestation, we are adding more carbon to the atmosphere than the amount of removal that can occur naturally. Trust me, I got an "A" in my Meteorology elective. : )

Carbon dioxide concentrations in the atmosphere are increasing with time (all the time). Anyone notice any climate changes recently? Hmm. Summer starting early? Hurricanes that form and come in such constant bombardment that they run out of names for them and have to switch to Greek symbols? Anyone noticed the activity in Tornado Alley this season? Not only that, but tornadoes are suddenly popping up in places no one would have expected them to. What....have....we....done.

In order to help combat this, I'm doing my part. I've started recycling more, driving less, and as soon as my lease is up in July I'm going to invest in a couple grow light systems so that way I can get my own hydroponics going, creating a jungle-like atmosphere right here (there) in the comfort of my own home. Day or night, cloudy or rainy, wherever I am, they'll get some light. With any luck, that habit will spill over to my backyard where I can plant a tree or two. In case you forgot, trees and plants help to remove CO2 from the atmosphere, it's a part of photosynthesis. Didn't you get that memo? So, if you aren't big on working outside, start inside and see where it goes. Do it for your great-great-great-grandchildren. They'll thank you for it later.

Little. Yellow. Different.

You thought I was going to mention something about ibuprofen medication, like Nuprin, right? Wrong. I'm just stopping off to give something I enjoy a little plug. Satellite internet providers. Why? Because without them, I'd have no idea what "Little, yellow, different" meant.

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