The Hollywood hypocrites are at it again. Yes, I know...I'm probably only one of a thousand bloggers pointing this out, but last night's Oscars got my blood boiling.

Yes, we all now the climate is changing. What is causing it is really anybodies guess as there is evidence to support both sides of the Global Warming argument. Either way, it is a really good idea to cut back on emissions, help keep the planet clean and get us off foreign oil.

What upsets me is all of the so-called Hollywood elite fawning over Al Gore and his documentary An Inconvenient Truth. Do they not understand how stupid they look for preaching reducing the "carbon footprint" when they roll up to the red carpet in their gas guzzling eight mile per hour limos? How many of them flew to California in a private plane? How many of them have huge (and multiple) energy sucking mansions or villas? They sat in the audience and shed tears when Al Gore won (how hard was that to predict?) and then are driven to the Governor's Ball in the limo. Pathetic.

It's always been "do as I say, not as I do" with that crowd. It's the "little people" that must change, not them. When they stop riding in limos, take commercial air on a regular basis and put up windmills and solar collectors to power their oversized homes (or move into smaller ones), I'll listen. Until then, they're nothing more than a sad joke and to be ignored.

I just wish someone at the ceremony had the intestinal fortitude to stand up there and call them out. If I had the chance, this is what my speech might have sounded like:

"Thanks to my cast and crew for making an incredible film and to the Academy for this honor. Now, a show of hands; how many of you flew here in a private jet? How many of you drove here in a limo? How many of you own mansions that don't run on wind, water or solar power? (Few hands obviously.) Yeah, I thought so. If Americans are to take us seriously about reducing pollution and carbon emissions, then we need to practice what we preach or we're nothing more than a giant group of hypocrites. Thank you."

Of course, you'd probably hear a pin drop in the Kodak Theater and George Clooney would try to kick my ass after he got drunk at the after party.

It's another random thoughts kind of day...

I see that Virginia has apologized for the state's role in slavery. That's all well and good but since every man, woman and child who was held as a slave has long since died it's kind of a huge waste of time. I'm sure Virginia has a lot more problems to deal with besides a practice that ended 150 years ago. I suppose that next we should expect Massachusetts to apologize for the Salem Witch Trials.

I'm not a big fan of the Dog the Bounty Hunter Show but I'm appalled that our government is going along with the Mexican government's demands to have he and his crew extradited. Dog went in and captured a man who had raped and drugged eighty-one women...a scumbag the Mexican government could care less about. It's a frigging joke that they now want Dog for doing the right thing and helping to put the dirtbag behind bars. Our government needs to stand up to our neighbors to the south and tell them to go to hell. Whether most people realize it or not, the Mexican government is not our friend and continues to push their poor into our country so they become our problem. Demanding Dog's return is just another in a long line of bullshit our government has put up with and we as citizens need to demand that it stop.

I went Candlepin Bowling today for the first time in many years and I came away not liking it much. I grew up with it and didn't even know ten-pin existed until I went to visit my grandparents in Texas when I was twelve. I was upset at the size of the ball and that the rules only allow to turns per frame unlike Candlepin where you get three. The problem now is I've gotten use to ten-pen over the years and was absolutely terrible trying to knock down the thin little pins with the tiny balls. It was borderline embarrasing after my nine year old beat me the first string.

The publisher of my first book, Two Redheads & A Dead Blonde, has assured my agent and I that it will be going to the publisher this week. Let's hope. I've waited a long time for the paperback and am planning on a number of events.

I finally joined another band. They're called the Workin' Stiffs and play a wide variety of music from Scandal to Kelly Clarkson to Pink. I'm learning a ton of new songs and looking forward to our first gig in late March. It's also nice to only have to sing about ten or twelve songs a night.

Wow, has it been a week since I last posted? I guess perhaps I'm just not as motivated as before since I'm not sure anyone is reading. If you are, please post a comment so I know you're paying attention.

In yet another unoriginal move,I'm posting one of these internet surveys that I stole from my friend Rebecca.

1. Are your parents married or divorced? Married
2. Are you a vegetarian? Yeah, right.
3. Do you believe in Heaven? Yes, but perhaps not the same way you do.
4. Have you ever come close to dying? I've had some close calls in my previous line of work but nothing of the flatlining category.
5. What jewelry do you wear 24/7? I wear my the gold chain my wife gave me about fifteen years ago. The only time I take it off is to clean it.
6. Favorite time of day? Don't really have one.
7. Do you eat the stems of broccoli? Yup.
8. Do you wear makeup? Only on stage!
9. Ever have plastic surgery? No
10. If you did have plastic surgery, what would you do? I'd have the fat under my chin removed. It's always been there and annoys the hell out of me.
11. What do you wear to bed? PJs
12. Have you ever done anything illegal? Nothing I'd admit to.
13. Can you roll your tongue? No.
14. Do you tweeze your eyebrows? Um...no.
15. What kind of sneakers? Reebok.
16. Do you believe in abortions? Pro choice despite the fact that abhore the act itself.
17. What is your hair color? I use to be blonde, now it's brown with some grey. I like it blonde but forty year old blonde guys look too suspicious.
18. Future child’s name? I'm done, pal.
19. Do you snore? Everybody snores at one time or another.
20. If you could go anywhere in the world where would it be? I want to see Southern Europe and visit my ancestral home in Italy.
21. Do you sleep with stuffed animals? Please.
22. If you won the lottery, what would you do first? Stop blogging and go into hiding.
23. Gold or silver? Gold
24. Hamburger or hot dog? Either
25. Only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? Easily Italian.
26. City, beach or country? Beach.
27. What was the last thing you touched? My acoustic guitar.
28. Where did you eat last? Home.
29. When’s the last time you cried? Don't remember.
30. Do you read blogs? Obviously.
31. Would you ever go out dressed like the opposite sex? Uh...no.
32. Ever been involved with the police? Of course, I was one.
33. What’s your favorite shampoo conditioner and soap? I couldn't even tell you what's in my shower.
34. Do you talk in your sleep? No.
35. Ocean or pool? Ocean if it's warm.
36. Sauna or whirlpool? Whirlpool
37. Starbucks or Krispy Kreme: I love's me some Krispy Kreme donuts. I was sad to see them close locally.
38. Window seat or aisle? Usually aisles.
39. Ever met anyone famous? Plenty.
40. Do you feel that you’ve had a truly successful life? Yeah, for the most part but I still have lots to accomplish.
41. Do you twirl your spaghetti or cut it? Twirl. Italians don't cut it!
42. Ricki Lake or Oprah Winfrey? Neither.
43. Basketball or Football? Football
44. How long do your showers last? 15 minutes unless I'm really sore.
45. Automatic or do you drive a stick? Automatic. I've had sticks and it kills my knee.
46. Cake or ice cream? Ilike to have both!
47. Are you self-conscious? Big time.
48. Have you ever drank so much you threw up? Just once.
49. Have you ever given money to a beggar? No.
50. Have you been in love? Yes, everyday!
51. Where do you wish you were? Some place warm and sunny.
52. Are you wearing socks? Yup.
53. Have you ever ridden in an ambulance? No and I hope never to.
54. Can you tango? No
55. Last gift you received? I give more than I receive.
56. Last sport you played? Softball or golf....hnnn, actually it was volleyball.
57. Things you spend a lot of money on? My house.
58. Where do you live? New Hampshire
59. Where were you born? Virginia
60. Last wedding attended? One of my neighbors
61. Favorite position? Ha, ha...I'll never tell!
62. Favorite word? Hello.
63. Most hated food(s)? Liver, beets, most fish.
64. Most hated soda pop? Don't have one.
65. Can you sing? Absolutely!
66. Last person you instant messaged? Someone at work.
67. Last place you went on holiday? California.
68. Favorite regular drink? Coffee
69. Current Song? "When You Were Young" by The Killers

Why are there sixty-nine questions? Does this have anything to do with the my favorite position question?

Time for more random thoughts....

I saw the film "Ghostrider" last night with my son. I'm a big fan of comic book movies and I've been waiting for this movie for a few years. When they decided to "dump" it in February away from this past summer I was concerned that it was going to be garbage. It's not perfect by any means and I would have done a number of things different but it was fun. The reviews have not been kind but let's put things into perspective. It's a "B-movie" about a flaming skeleton who rides a motorcycle. Did anyone expect dialogue and emotional depth on the level of "The Godfather?"

We finally got a nice winter storm here and everything is covered in white. I enjoy a good Nor'easter at least once a year and we actually made it to mid-February this winter without a big storm. My big question is how many women are telling their friends "I got a good ten inches on Valentine's Day."

People continue to email and ask when "Two Redheads & A Dead Blonde" is coming out in paperback. The answer is I don't know. It was supposed to be September 2006 right after the e-book but the publisher has frankly started to ignore my emails. I'm very frustrated as there is not a lot I can really do at this point. I'm trying to be patient but I've got a second book in the series sitting and waiting to be edited. Other than hoping they come through, there is not much else I can do but wait until my contract expires and go elsewhere. If you're interested, I'd suggest emailing the publisher (Chippewapublishing.com) and asking the question.

Hillary Clinton was right down the street from me this past week at a private home in Nashua. I thought I smelled more bullshit in the air than usual. What anyone sees in her as a candidate is frankly beyond me. I get the whole Obama thing. He's young, dynamic and provides a fresh perspective. At this point however, the media has dubbed her the frontrunner. I'm predicting a long and ugly run up to the 08' election. Hang on to your hats, kiddies.

One of my friends did this quiz and I thought it was kind of neat so here goes:

45 of the most random things you probably never needed to know about someone
whats your name spelt backwards?:	Dyoll
What did you do last night?:	Bed....early...it was a long tough week
The last thing you downloaded onto your computer?:	Update to my Firewall
Have you ever licked a 9 volt battery?:	Oh...that explains what happened to my mind
Last time you swam in a pool?:	This past summer
What are you wearing?:	PJs
How many cars have you owned?:	13
Type of music you dislike most?:	Rap
Are you registered to vote?:	But of course
Do you have cable?:	Yup....and all the bells and whistles
What kind of computer do you use?:	HP
Ever made a prank phone call?:	Yes
You like anyone right now?:	Define like
Would you go bungee jumping or sky diving?:	I've rappelled off aircraft hangers...isn't that enough?
Furthest place you ever traveled?:	South Korea
What's your favorite comic strip?:	Dilbert. I recognize my life at least 3 times a week
Do u know all the words to the national anthem?:	Yup
Shower, morning or night?:	Afternoon (gym) and Night
Best movie you've seen in the past month?:	Don't laugh....Shopgirl (I feel so girly about it too but I dig Claire Danes)
Favorite pizza toppings?:	Right now it's BBQ chicken, ham and mushrooms
Chips or popcorn?:	Chips
What cell phone provider do you have?:	Verizon
Have you ever smoked peanut shells?:	Are you out of your frigging mind?
Have you ever been in a beauty pageant?:	Ha, ha...see picture
Orange Juice or apple?:	OJ
Who were the last people you sat at lunch with?:	This quiz is obviously geared to HS Kids
favorite chocolate bar?:	$100,000 Bar
Who is your longest friend and how long?:	A few from college....over 20 years now
Last time you ate a homegrown tomato?:	??
Have you ever won a trophy?:	Plenty....last time in 2000 at a film festival
Favorite arcade game?:	Galaga...do they still have arcades?
Ever ordered from an infomercial?:	Nope
Sprite or 7-UP?:	Either
Have you ever had to wear a uniform to school/work?:	Duh...
Last thing you bought at Walgreens?:	Flutherapy
Ever thrown up in public?:	Are alleys public?
Would you prefer being a millionaire or finding true love?:	Money doesn't make you happy, true love can
Do you believe in love at first sight?:	Not really
SPONGEBOB OR JIMMY NEUTRON?:	Spongebob
Did you have long hair as a young kid?:	Young kid, no...father was into wiffles
What message is on your voicemail machine?:	It's me sounding gruff for telemarketers
Where would you like to go right now?:	I've been dreaming of Maui lately with a certain person at my side
Whats the name of your pet?:	Ginger
What kind of back pack do you have, and what's in it?:	One I got at a conference that I use for my gym stuff
What do you think about most?:	My brain runs at light speed....I think of everything!
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