Happy 2K @ Jimbo.Info - Die Another Day Edition
Happy 2000th* blog entry to me. I have been thinking alot about to what to write. Should I post the Mother-of-all-Rants? Write a long tear-jerking blogicide entry? A reflective set of flashback links or silly photos? I think what is most appropriate to celebrate the anniversary of a blog often described as a 'potpourri' is to post the Mother-of-all-Attention-Deficit-Disorder entries, starting with an anti cell phone rant:
I received a text message at approximately 6:49am today. Of course the message was unnecessary and not important, more like something you would read on a crucial Twitter page. People have proven that they can't control their cell phone behavior in any way, and therefore I must enforce justice where appropriate - and that pretty much means everywhere. That's why I'm wishing for a portable cell phone jammer for Christmas. Considering my iPod just died and I would probably use a cell phone jammer more than an iPod, I think I'll spend my money on the latter. For those of you who would argue for the necessity of cell phones in 'emergency' situations, remember the time back in the olden days, when we had to wait until we got home to use the phone? And really, there was always a phone nearby when there really was an emergency.
Conversely, when I leave a message for someone saying "It is important that you call me back. Time is of the essence," and they don't call back, you can see that our new culture of immediacy has diluted the value of truly important things. People just don't know what is truly important these days. Every instant, every call, is percieved as important, when 99.95% of the time it probably isn't. The bombardment of messages from so many interfaces has created a cacophony of messages where the reciever cannot adequately distinguish between significant and the mundane.
So no, I do not need to login to OMGomgOMG.com, thank you.
Powerpig: hot bearded Star Wars and Pokemon fan. No blog post of mine dedicated to A.D.D. shall be without mention of scruff or geekery, and handsome devil Chris meets both criteria.
The other day OMG DJ TM™ went for a hike in the Shenendoahs, and mentioned he spoke to an ent in the forest. I asked him, "Did it speak Fey or Sylvan?" To which he responded: "Neither. It barked at me. " HAAAAAHAAAHAHHAHAA!
Speaking of jam, Jimmy Jam was recently named Chairman of the Board of The Recording Academy, the people who bring you The GRAMMY Awards. He celebrated the honor with members of the Recording Academy at a party at a private residence in Malibu, CA on September 12th. Basically this means he will be reading that one boring speech during the GRAMMY Awards where you go and refil your glass.
What was disturbing about this was when I mentioned the news in mixed company, including some 20-something young'uns who didn't know who The Time was nor had ever seen Purple Rain. When I dropped both of those names, it was met by a blank stare from the young gayling. That made me sad.
Jimmy Jam, along with Terry Lewis, helped produce many of Janet's hit albums. But Janet's latest album is without their help this time around.
Speaking of nipples, BrettCajun will be visting DC with his eShrew in early December and all he wants to do is run around shirtless and pinch everyone's nipples. TJ and I said that was OK and that we would help him do that as long as he didn't wear flip-flops in the White House or Crocs on K Street. Sadly, Blowoff will be in NYC that weekend, but GWAR will be performing on December 6th and I thought I would show him some local (Richmond!) talent. I think he'll like GWAR.
Jody Miller is Queen of the House.
Homos are not welcome at local government meetings. Wow. In this day and age. I guess our 'movement' is not as far along as we had hoped. Back to the basics, folks.
Fierce Diva Kitty Judges You:
In conclusion and reflection as to whether or not to continue this blog, I must recant the words of My People's goddess and savior, Madonna:
I think Ill find another way
Theres so much more to know
I guess Ill die another day
Its not my time to go
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*There would be entries dating back to 1999 or so but for a tragic server accident where many old entries were lost.
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Wow, 2000 posts. That's pretty incredible.
Do you ever stop and think, "OMG, I have entirely too much free time on my hands. What the hell is wrong with me? When did I get off the short bus in Loserville?"
I'm hoping you don't think like that, cuz I don't.
Congrats on your 2000th blog entry Jimbo. It was your blog that inspired me to start mine. Thanks for being my blogspiration! We all look forward to 2000 more entires.
Congrats! 2000 posts is quite impressive. I wonder how many of those are about Crocs... at least half, right? ;)
2000?!? Fuck, I'm impressed. Did you ever go through a "meh... why bother?" phase?
Jimbo, your missing posts aren't on the Way Back Machine site?
Great job keeping your blog going this long! I'm certainly glad I found it.
I hadn't heard the news about Jimmy Jam going corporate. Sort of sad. I met him back in 1986, and he was super friendly. Now he's out in LA. Blah.
OMG. I don't think E.Shrew would like GWAR. E.Shrew has more refined tastes. I am much more versatile, very little refined, wide-eyed naive, and a whole lot more adventurous. Be prepared to guard your nips and be wary of the "Cajun handshake".
About coming to DC... we haven't booked anything yet. I need to reconfirm with the Shrew. I'll let you and TJ know REAL SOON. I am very interesting and excited to meet you guys.
And if we stumble upon the elusive Click Boo... I want to meet him too! That would be a drooling good time to meet you fine fellows.
Listen Betch, that txt msg I sent you this morning was very important! Stop being such a cranky old man and consider the other person and the context of the message, not just the words and your own crankiness! If I didn't know better, I'd think you weren't getting laid or something!
Phew, I'm glad to be home!
Skwurl
1) Congrats on hittin' 2000, old man!
2) Don't forget: PowerPig - "Great Lover, Supporter, and Nut Feeder of Chipmunks!"
3) Apparently, I'm NOT one of your people! Madonna? And what will Kylie think?
4) There's been a "Purple Rain" sing-a-long here. A "Xanadu" sing-a-long is on this month at The Loft.
A big ole congrats on the 2000th post... there is something to be said for longevity... and watch out for Brett when he hits DC, could be interesting...
2000 posts. dude. and here i was just dropping a line to say i saw xanadu in nyc and thought of you.
happy 2000.
do at least 8 more. for me.
Wait -- the Ents speak fey? I didn't know they were gay OR Jewish!
Wow, so happy I can still come here. Keep at it.
Congratulations Jimbo on reaching your 2,000 entry.
I hope you continue, you bring a smile to my face and
actually educate and challenge me on the issues.
Chris and I love the Diva Pussy ! ! !
I do feel like that cat is judging me.....
Congrats, Jimbo! You're one of the first bloggers that I started reading on a regular basis. Like Ed, I'm always happy too that I can still stop by and visit. In my book you're one of the best.
2000 posts. Wow.
I wholeheartedly agree with everything you said about cell phones. I hate them with a passion. I didn't even have one until my current employer made me get one. I hate it. I hate that people don't plan things anymore. I hate that people expect you to call with the smallest bits of information and then get upset when you can't (the east coast of Sri Lanka was off-line for a couple of weeks -- bliss is what I called it, but everyone else thought it was awful).
That cat picture is priceless!
I just realized, your next blog post will be 2001... blog odyssey... hmmmm
Congrats!!
I really enjoy your blog.
You are my inspiration.
Congratulations, Jimbo!
You've always been one of my faves.
Congrats on your longevity however, I can't get your RSS feed to work. (help!)
As for twitter and cellphones, both are proof that our ethics are being outpaced by our technology. I am a firm believer we should teach courtesy and manners in school again since it is no longer something most learn at home.
Any medium can be abused or not. I hear many say blogging is mundane and a waste of time howeve, I've met some wonderful friends thru blogging in the last 4 years.
Besides, I need my weekly scruffy jimbo fix.