Friday, April 11, 2008
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
I drive WAY too much!
On NPR last night during the news I heard that there is a proposal in IL to charge strip club patrons an additional tax which would be used to fund rape-crisis centers. A great idea to be sure - not that the money will probably end up there...
But as one who grew up on the 'East side' and have driven by many of these establishments daily - my concern has shifted a bit from - 'why do these exist?' to 'How much electricity do they use to power all of that neon and the nightly search lights?!'
One example would be the new pink and blue neon dream off of Interstate 64... Almost every surface is covered in some sort of neon and the parking lot is lit up like daylight (so, yes, I can see your car in the parking lot)
Maybe I shouldn't judge - perhaps they are purchasing renewable energy from Ameren! That would have to be a moral good, right? Let's do the math:
(Strip club + excessive energy usage) - (purchasing renewable energy + bringing income to blighted areas) = still morally dubious
I was never any good at math.
But as one who grew up on the 'East side' and have driven by many of these establishments daily - my concern has shifted a bit from - 'why do these exist?' to 'How much electricity do they use to power all of that neon and the nightly search lights?!'
One example would be the new pink and blue neon dream off of Interstate 64... Almost every surface is covered in some sort of neon and the parking lot is lit up like daylight (so, yes, I can see your car in the parking lot)
Maybe I shouldn't judge - perhaps they are purchasing renewable energy from Ameren! That would have to be a moral good, right? Let's do the math:
(Strip club + excessive energy usage) - (purchasing renewable energy + bringing income to blighted areas) = still morally dubious
I was never any good at math.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Davo y Benny 16
That's my friend David and the Pope - David is the one in white. And Black. He is trying to hide behind the candle. Valiant attempt, but you are not that skinny, my friend.David doesn't usually glare at the Pope like that - it must be all of the papa-ratzzi. (get it - what a clever pun!) David also is usually not clean shaven - as a Puerto Rican - American he is usually not without a mustache. (MASH reference - anyone?)
I should stop before I turn into Orin.
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Git 'er done!
Sometimes when 'm driving and see a large 4 X 4 truck with camouflage detailing I think about driving into it with my car. Then I can say...
"sorry I didn't see you there!"
Sunday, March 2, 2008
Things that should NOT be in the same business establishment
Everyday when I head to work I pass the Gold's Gym and Tan Company complex. I do believe that they are part of the same business -
Why would you bother getting healthy when you are going to turn around and give yourself cancer?
Other things that should not be together:
Gold's Gym and KFC (or Krispy Kreme, or fill in the blank)
Yoga/Pilates studio and Taco Bell
Combination Doctor's office and cigar lounge
The list could go on, but I really should be writing a paper.
Why would you bother getting healthy when you are going to turn around and give yourself cancer?
Other things that should not be together:
Gold's Gym and KFC (or Krispy Kreme, or fill in the blank)
Yoga/Pilates studio and Taco Bell
Combination Doctor's office and cigar lounge
The list could go on, but I really should be writing a paper.
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