Growing up Simpsons

So the Simpsons are on season what, 16? So actually Maggie should be in high school by now. The Simpsons started out in I believe 1989, as shorts on the Tracey Ullman show. I was in college back then, so the Simpsons have been around with me as I grew up to become the man that I am. What would a world be like without the Simpsons? I'm sure it would be fine and life would go on, but it would be a little bit sadder. I haven't given into the hype over the years as far as merchandising goes. Only this year did i actually buy a tshirt with Homer on it (Springfield Chopper, if you must know). I still enjoy them, vive la Simpsons!

Oh hey, btw, I suck

It's my girlfriend's birthday on the 20th, and i don't know what to get her. She said to get her Bath and Body Works gifts, but that lacks originality. Of course last week I took her to see Chicago (live performance) and then out for a really nice dinner, which we both enjoyed. She said that counted for her birthday, but to me that sounds like something your Mom would say, thus making me wrinkle my nose in disdain. I want to get her something she will really like, but I can't spend a lot of cash at this point. Then again, experience has taught me that when buying gifts for women, spending a ton of money does not equal a positive response. Putting more thought into a gift (and making it different) almost always makes for a better gift. Wish me luck.

Not a Star Trek geek but I wish it wasn't over

I have read from many a Star Trek fan that Enterprise is an abomination and they are glad it is on it's way out, but I can't say I agree. I know that sometimes the plot lines may have seemed recycled, but it will be sad with a world without a Star Trek series. Some say it's a good thing, I can't say. But this geek will miss the series, flaws and all. And yes, I know it is just a story and is not real. I am not one of the fans that will argue about the technical minutiae. I was saddened to see that Tripp didn't make it to the end, but I suppose they did that for dramatic effect. I did like how the ended the series as a reference in the holodeck in an episode of TNG. Made me melancholy for that series too. The movies for TNG were good, but it wasn't the same thing. The plot lines could get much deeper into the chararacters in the tv series vs the movies.

How shitty is my mood? Let me count the ways....

I don't know what my problem is lately. I am so irritated, with everything and everyone. I am trying to grit my teeth and put on a good gameface for everyone, but I just want to be left alone. Maybe it's not enough sleep, or maybe I just need to lighten up. I feel like Bill Bixby, trying to find a way to control the raging spirit that dwells within him. Maybe I just need some time off

Double D's movie reviews episode 2

I saw Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy this past weekend. It wasn't bad, it wasn't good, it just was. So-so is the term i think best describes it. I really wanted to like this movie a lot. I saw the 80's tv series twice (back in the day), and read at least the first book. Maybe I just built it up too much over the last twenty years. There were several inside jokes relating to the tv series which your average movie goer would not have picked up on. I'm still not sure if that was a good thing or a bad thing. I just didn't feel satisfied after watching it.