December 18, 2011

This will be the fourth Bears game in a row that isn't on here.

I live in Arizona. Cardinals fans are apathetic and crappy supporters.

Bears fans are awesome...and there are a lot of us here.

Yes, it's probably better that I can't watch the game. I have faith that Hanie will improve over time, but I miss Cutler. I was all excited when they said he was throwing during practice last week. Hanie actually didn't do a horrible job, it was Barbour that dropped the ball. Literally. He's still an important part of the team and I'm not one of the morons calling for a trade. Pretty sure he'll be back on his game today.

This Hurd thing has nothing to do with how I feel about the team. He was an idiot and a disgrace to the uniform.

So, to all my fellow Bears fans out there, think of me while you watch the game. I'm stuck here in Arizona, the black hole of sports, and will be watching The Chronicles of Riddick with the husband. Vin's got that Urlacherish thing going on, without the Uncle Fester, inhuman look. Love, love, love the man, though!

December 18, 2011

Thank you, Skinner & Co., for making me feel like a real citizen.

I got a driver's license at 17. I registered to vote at 18. I am now 47.

I was asked ONCE to serve on jury duty. I was a single mother with no transportation, so I was excused. That was almost 25 years ago and I have never been asked again. I have friends that have been asked several times. Most try to get out of it. I would've gladly taken their place. I'd be an excellent juror because I'm fair and balanced and stuff.

You've given me the gift of jury duty and made me feel like a contributor to society. I'm all choked up.

December 17, 2011

I don't know what to do about Lowe's

The husband and I shop there. Not a lot, but often enough to make me wonder what the hell to do. We have a Home Depot nearby, but we hate it. It's disorganized and normally a huge mess. True Value here is tiny and way overpriced.

I've become obsessed with Lowe's decision to pull their ads from American Muslim. Their "excuse" that the show was "too controversial" was insane. Jon Stewart nailed that line of bullshit to the wall when he mentioned that they advertise on T"L"C...including Toddlers and Tiaras. I know, Tods and Tis isn't controversial, it's sickening. There's the difference. Oh, and those little girls aren't Muslims.

Boycotts don't work. We'll stop shopping there only to be replaced with those good Christians who see Lowe's decision as an act of their god. I'm sure many of them ranoffta do all their holiday shopping there. Ooops. I meant "Christmas" shopping. I'll probably burn in Hades, damn...hell (I just can't get the hang of this Christian correctness).

I've written a strongly worded email to Lowe's. I even edited out all the abusive and colorful language before hitting "send". I believe they have every right to practice their intolerance and bigotry. I feel bad for the employees. The ones at our Lowe's are freakin' great and we normally get a basic stand-up routine from some random employee every time. Last time we were there, I was buying this goofy little Xmas dog for my DIL. The cashier was so enthralled with it she had to run to another cashier and show it to him. He in turn called over another guy and they all stood around giggling and playing with it. That, imo, is great customer service. I love seeing people laugh. They work at Lowe's. They aren't responsible for the assholish move of their corporate gods.

I'm disgusted and confused. To alleviate any misunderstanding, I won't be going there at least for quite awhile. Eventually, I'll probably have to when I can't find some random plumbing need at any other store. I hate that. I'll feel like I'm encouraging them. That I'm saying it's okay to be a bigoted and racist prick.

That said, the husband and I are going to Home Depot today. The employees there are miserable, difficult to find and have no sense of humor.

Edit to add: You guys are awesome. Thanks for all the helpful comments. Maybe the husband and I will go to Lowe's today instead of Home Depot.

December 13, 2011

The Worst Nativity Scenes?

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sfl-fv-religion-blog-weird-nativity-scenes-gallery,0,3869396.photogallery?index=sfl-fv-religion-blog-weird-nativity-scenes-gal-014

I'm not a Christian, but I was once. I have a hard time imagining eating the baby Jesus. Probably just me?