All is well...Provided the Light returns

sheffo @ 2008-02-03T01:53:00

2008-02-03T07:22:51Z

So Friday night I went and saw a production of "Sweeney Todd" at Heinz Hall. I was greatly looking forward to this because I have long considered it a personal favorite of mine and until Friday have not even seen a live production.

I was horribly...Horribly...HORRIBLY disappointed.

Now..Sondheim is widely considered the gretest American musical composer of all time. (If not the greatest period.) Anyone who knows ANYTHING about Sondheim knows that his ability of compose complex and stunning scores is uncanny. To label him one who simply writes musical scores would be somewhat of an insult. He is also a master lyracist (Note: West side story).

Now this "performence" I saw... It was the national touring company from the 2005 Broadway revival. It is in my opinion that the director who "retooled" this show should never work in theater again. No let me re-phrase..He should never work with any kind of music ever again.

Now I consider myself somewhat of a snob when it comes to musical theater, so maybe I have a jaded traditionalist view, but juding by the opinions of the other theater goers that night, I dont think I missed the mark.

First off, there was one piece of secnery and the entire blocking scheme was centered around a coffin that was adjusted based on the scence playing out. Now granted there was just the movie that was released 2 months ago that generated a lot of interest for this, however had you not seen the film, and was unaware of the show in general...I guarentee you'd of had NO idea what was going on. Zero. There were no real blocking schemes, no transition of any sort and people were literally bumping into each other on stage.

Then there were the orchestrations, or lack thereof. There was no orchestra. In what I'd even admit was an interesting twist, all of the actors played their own instruments, so when their characters weren't in the scene they would sit on either side of the set piece and play. Problem: The cast only had TEN people in it which reduced a score that is simply majestic to something sounding like it was being played by a high school pep band. This show is (and always was) intended to be a large scale production. When you reduce it to a production of a glorified series of one acts you have a damned mess on your hands! Also on top of all of this...The performences were terrible. David Hess who played Todd acted like bizarre mix of a teen pervert and Ebeneezer Scrooge. Judge Terpin was played by a man who was WAY to young, and I dont even want to touch on the Pirelli situation. (Now this is not meant to be a sexist comment, but you do not cast a woman in that role. Especially one who is a weak singer and has no Italian accent to speak of!) The only performence that had any merit was that of Mrs. Lovett and that was only because the actress tried her hardest to channel Angela Lansbury for the whole performence.

So, to the post-gazette (who gave it a good review and was very obivouly BOUGHT by the CLO) I ask "What the fuck were you watching??"

anyhow, since it was a very short run, I cant advise anyone against seeing it. But should you live in a city outside of Pittsburgh and the touring production of Sweeney Todd comes to town...avoid it. Go catch the movie, or better yet, buy the original cast album with Len Cariou and Angela Lansbury, its a masterpiece.

My Stepdad's not mean...He's Just Adjusting!

2007-12-10T06:10:45Z

He slams the door, he stomps his feet
he sends me to bed with zilch to eat
But my stepdad's not mean hes just adjusting!!
His temper's bad and he's a slob
He's bitter because he lost his job
But my stepdad's not mean he's just adjusting!
So three cheers for the man that I proudly call stan
he's not quite a dad or a brother
yes he gets cross, but he's still the boss
and besides he takes care of my mother
so be patient with new friends like stan
its not easy to be mom's second man
So remember kids, a stepdad is a lot like a new puppy. They need patience and love while they adjust to their new surroundings. But remember - if he is ever abusive to you or mommy, what are the magic numbers?

It is what it is...

2007-11-02T06:19:58Z

So I take a month off to focus on school...

(ok, who am I kidding, I hardly use this damn thing anymore..)

Fact is, with all that has happened in the last 30 days or so, I could sit here all night writing. Granted, most of it would be indecipherable ramblings but still, you get the point.

Really though, I'm near the end of my rope. Things I feel, think, say, do...It's just, not amounting to what I really want them to.
And all I really want at this point ... Well, lets just say what I really want, I dont think I'll ever be able to have. I'm pretty sure I missed that boat.

And if this is a bit vauge..well nothing personal, but I simply dont give a damn. This is as good as I can come across without spilling my guts and as I said, That would leave me here at the computer all night.

In any case, I'm out, its late, and that responsible adult in me is telling me that I have work in the morning.

and the educational journey continues...

2007-09-27T04:35:09Z

and I'm now enrolled in College again. For what you ask? A Masters Degree

18 months and I'll have my MBA with an emphasis in marketing.

I think this is it, there was the selling out my soul to corprate America not once but twice. But now I'm paying for the privlege of attaining a degree that will cement my career in some sector of Evil Corprate Capitalism.

but having that MBA will be kick ass in the end.

sheffo @ 2007-09-18T15:25:00

2007-09-18T21:10:38Z

South Beach

Day 10

Weight Lost: Approx 10 lbs

Current Weight: 223lbs

So after 10 days of eating nothing but grilled chicken, salads, and subsequently sombining the two, I've actually lost some weight! For the first time since college I am under 225. Considering that as recently as April I was 240, I'm thrilled. I have to make it through to thsi coming Monday and I can start to reintroduce carbs into my diet. Although with moderation, and healthy carbs like whole wheat bread and such.

...Moving on

Has anyone taken notice that idiocy dominates our headlines? Brittney Spears, OJ Simpson and of course, Geroge Bush (On a daily basis.) The fact that the majority of this country celebrates ignorance and purposeful stupidity makes my face ache! I, as recently as a few minutes ago made a comment saying that the ignorant vastly out number the intelligent and its pretty damn frightening.

Im not trying to make myself sound better than anyone else, but lets face it, there are people out there who had every opprotunity to succeed yet are highly ignorant or just plain stupid, and I feel that I'm WAY above that. I came from a low income, single parent family, my mother however KNEW how to raiser her children. I turned out pretty damn good considering. (OK, so yeah I have my flaws, but I DO have a college degree, a good paying job, and a good head on my shoulders)

anyhow, I'm about to finish up here at work. Also my allergies are murdering me, god bless sudafed!

sheffo @ 2007-09-14T12:56:00

2007-09-14T17:11:43Z

...and that's why carbs are evil

So guess who's on the South Beach Diet?

So you know, Im not grotesque by any standard, but for years now I've been wanting to lose weight. For whatever reason however, I'm not been able to stay motivated.

Sunday I decided I had to change that. My Buddy (who I'll not name openly) had done this South Beach Diet for about 3 weeks sticking to it hard core and he lost 17 lbs. After seeing him I said to myself "You know..I can do this." So starting last Monday Carbs dissapeared from my diet. Im on day 5 and so far so good, I've even managed to lose 4 lbs.

Here is my gripe however. There is only one simple theme to the South beach Diet..No carbs. Virtually at all (technically less than 10 grams a day, which honestly may as well be zero) and they have multiple books reagrding the diet, recipies, etc..

All of it is totally unessacary

Here is the South Beach Diet. I can sum it up in less than 20 words.
-Meat
-Real Cheese
-Water
-Spring Mix Salad
-Vinegrette Dressing
-Diest Pepsi (or Coke)
-Fresh Vegtables (No Carrots)

So there: The Entire Diet in 17 words.

Ill keep you updated and the bulge dissapears

My goal is to have people see me in a montsh time and say "WOW, you've lost a lot a Ton of weight!"

RIP: Bread, Rice, Pasta September 9th, 2007

6 years later

2007-09-12T17:44:20Z

yesterday was 9/11 and something struck me. For the first time since 9/11/01 the country and the media at large just treated it as another day. Of course there were tributes and MSNBC even rebroadcat its original programming from 9/11. However, I think that 9/11 is slowly morphing from Current Event to History Lesson.

this is not to say that we as people, as a nation, will ever forget. Of course we wont, but this is now an event that is taught in classrooms, teaching us to look back on it as our nations greatest tragedy, yet an event with a historical magnitude that'll last for the rest of time, and that there were and still are lessons to be learned.

I think also that finally our nation has healed. Again let me say heal, not forget. We can look at it will a chilling rememberence, but are able to look toward the future without the fear that was once there.

For me yesterday was September 11, 2007. A day I had to wake up, go to work and proceed with my Normal Routine. I Went to a bar, watched the Daily show, and read the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Yes of cousre there was news on 9/11 but for me and most others it was just another Tuesday. Just another day.

Musings on the Pacific Northwest

2007-09-06T19:13:17Z

About 2 weeks ago I was in Seattle with a few Friends (Steve and Sam) for a wedding.

Here's the thing...

Although beautiful, Seattle's Infrastructure is an ungodly mess. I love to drive and I've had to Opprotunity to drive through some of the Largest Cities in the US (NYC, Houston, Chicago, Miami) Yet Seattle was simply the worst, no so much the quality of the driving but its the fact that Seattle and its outlying areas only has the one major thoroughfare running through it (I-5)

Example. The Friday that we were there we decided to head into Downtown Seattle and do the touristy thing, we hit the Sapce Needle, Seattle Ceneter, etc. We left the downtown area at about 5:00pm, our Hotel, which was approx 30 miles away, took us over 2 1/2 hours to get back to. Wise up guys, Build some damn roads.

Anyhow um, well...Ok See the first part. I wrote that at roughly 10:30am, and now its after 3:00pm. Work sucks my soul. I guess I'll write more later

Ciao!

sheffo @ 2007-09-06T00:29:00

2007-09-06T05:03:28Z

I woke up today and realized that we are just about through the first full week of September. Sure the weather is still hot, probably will be for a few more weeks yet. But Where did Summer go?

Maybe it comes with age, Maybe my added responsibility takes away the lazy afternoons, the long nights, the Baseball game that goes on for hours, or Maybe, its the fact that I have not allowed myself to appreciate those events as I had in the past.

Moving on...

In my last entry I discussed leaving Pittsburgh, not for good, but for a good while and the more I think about it, the more I realize that it simply might be the best thing for me. A refresher course in what I want in life so to speak. Im no fool, so if this happens proper steps will be taken to ensure my security, however Pittsburgh as much as I love her is getting to be like a roomate that you tolerate, but cant wait til the lease expires so you can pack you bags and move the hell out.

Also on a completely seperate train of though, I've grown quite tired of how I've been and am percieved as a person. This is not to say that I dont get along with people, I do, and I have a good core group of people that I would regard as friends. But I play a certian "role" and I've grown tired of it. Sure I'm Funny, and sure I have my moments where lapses in judgement cause me to look buffonish, but for god sakes, I'm no idiot. I have been known to surprise the hell out of people. Theater Goer, me? No way. (However if I knew any more about theater you'd be asking me about my boyfriend.) History Buff: yep that too, I'd love to lecture you about the Confederate General James Longstreet and how a simple request may have prevented Gettysburg. Trip Planning: Come to me, and for free, I'll find you a flight, hotel, car, and attractions for cheaper than any travel agent and probably better than you can find yourself (Maybe I should be a travel agent myself?) Human Almanac: Yes, even that..I'll be glad to trash your ass in a game of Jeopardy or Trivial Pursuit.

Funny will never go away, stupid things will never go away, But pay attention, and you'll have a better scope of who and what I am.

I remember in my last entry I touched on my love life: Yes I'm single, No Im not fretting about it, Yes I have made mistakes which I deeply Regret, and yes I would like to date again soon. This is where it gets tricky. I've let so few people that I've dated get close to me, that time and time again Im hurting someone, or myself and making myself look like the biggest ass to walk the planet. I really have nobody to blame but myself for this but here is the truth. I am a realist. I know what happens in stories and in movies dont happen in real life. But I do like to believe its possible though. I do believe that love at first sight although EXTREMELY rare (damn near never) is also possible. I also believe that given time, unconditional love can happen between two people (some call it soulmates, some call it blind luck) Im not saying tany of this has happened to me. Im just saying that it's a little thing I hold on to. Call it Hopeless Romanticism, call it damn foolish, call it what you will, but that is me. I've never said this out loud to anyone, and for god know what reason I'm typing it all out now :)

One final thing, none of this is being sent to illicit any specific responce, hell if you do respond, I'll be thrilled, I just want the people who actaully read this to think, "well damn I had no idea..."

Like I've said, I've been known to surprise people.

sheffo @ 2007-08-29T00:47:00

2007-08-29T05:02:12Z

After a Very short summer, I stand on the Brink of September with a lot of questions with very few answers.

Is it ok that the only real reason I stay with my job is the money? Not that I ever found great joy in working in the Cell Phone Industry, but after 2 years I have no desire to get up mornings. I mean yes the Money is great, but I'm 27 and there simply has to be more than this.

Also, I've kept track of a few people that I've unfortunatly fallen out of touch with (not lets not get the wrong idea, Im not stalking) When I say "Keeping Track" I mean by reading their LJ's or checking out their myspace, or facebook page. Problem is I WANT to re-establish some sort of normal contact with these persons but I dont. One is the fear of being rebuffed, also in a few cases bridges were burned and I'd have no idea as to how to even try and fix it. I do miss these people though and wish them all well.

I'll also be honest, I'm tired of being single. Im not looking to run off and get married, but a few dates would be nice. However for whatever reason I just seem to take that first step. It's not really a self-esteem issue, I mean Im not a model by any stretch, but I dont find myself repulsive either. When the say Pittsburgh is terrible for singles, they aren't kidding. It doesn't help that almost every month another friend or colleuage is getting engaged, or married, or in several cases popping out a kid or two.

Which leads me to this--Do I even want to stay in Pittsburgh? I mean its pretty much all I've ever known. My Friends, Family, hell..My entire life is here, but for the last few months I've had teh desire to up and head west, or south. Warmer climates, new faces, a new start. But I don't know that I have the courage to do so?

This is not meant for people to think I'm a mess. Actually it's quite the contrary. I've been doing quite well and had a pretty solid summer. I just got back from a mini-vacation to Seattle (granted it was for a wedding...but lets not cross hairs here) I also spent some quality time with my friends and through the magic of facebook have managed to re-connect a few friends that I though previously lost.

So with that being said, I guess I'll ponder the following and head to bed, if you want to comment--by all means, feel free.

Hogwarts Hymn

2007-07-23T04:38:03Z

...All was well

Things Pittsburgh was the first to achieve

2007-07-01T15:41:13Z

All about Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh was the first city in the world to the following:

First Heart, Liver, Kidney Transplant December 3, 1989 The first simultaneous heart, liver and kidney transplant was done at Presbyterian-University Hospital.

The First Internet Emoticon - 1980 The Smiley :-) was the first Internet emoticon, created in1980 by Carnegie Mellon University computer scientist Scott Fahlman.

First Robotics Institute - 1979 The Robotics Institute at Carnegie Mellon University was established in 1979 to conduct basic and applied research in robotics technologies relevant to industrial and societal tasks.

First Mr. Yuk Sticker - 1971 Mr. Yuk was created at the Poison Center at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh after research indicated that the skull and crossbones previously used to identify poisons had little meaning to the children of today (for most children it means exciting things like pirates and adventure). Covering 27 counties and 33 percent of Pennsylvania's population, the Pittsburgh Poison Center at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh is the largest such center in the United States.

First Night World Series Game - 1971 Game 4 of the 1971 World Series was the first night game in Series history. Pittsburgh tied the series in that game with a 4-3 win and went on to win the series, 4 games to 3. This was one of the last big moments in the career of well-loved Pirate, Roberto Clemente. Fourteen and a half months after the 1971 World Series, he died in a plane crash off the coast of his native Puerto Rico as he attempted to take food,clothing and medical supplies to earthquake victims in Nicaragua.

First Big Mac - 1967 Created by Jim Delligatti at his Uniontown McDonald's, the Big Mac debuted and was test marketed in three other Pittsburgh-area McDonald's restaurants in 1967. By 1968 it was a mainstay on McDonald's menus throughout the country and, eventually, the world. (nothing to be proud of in my book!)

First Pull-Tab on Cans - 1962 The pull-tab was developed by Alcoa and was first used by Iron City Brewery in 1962. For many years, pull-tabs were only used in this area.

First Retractable Dome - September 1961 Pittsburgh's Civic Arena boasts the world's first auditorium with a retractable roof. (Only one in the U.S. now - maybe the world?)

First U.S. Public Television Station - WQED - April 1, 1954 WQED, operated by the Metropolitan Pittsburgh Educational Station was the first community-sponsored educational tv station in America and was also the first to telecast classes to elementary schools (1955).

First Polio Vaccine - March 26, 1953 The polio vaccine was developed by Dr. Jonas E. Salk, a 38-year-old University of Pittsburgh researcher and professor, and his staff at the University of Pittsburgh.

First All-Aluminum Building - ALCOA -August 1953 The first aluminum-faced skyscraper was the Alcoa Building, a 30-story, 410 foot structure with thin stamped aluminum panels forming the exterior walls.

First Zippo Lighter - 1932 George G. Blaisdell invented the Zippo lighter in 1932 in Bradford, Pennsylvania. You can even find the name of the manufacturing location, either Bradford or Niagara Falls, Canada, stamped on the bottom of every Zippo lighter.

First Bingo Game - early 1920's Hugh J. Ward first came up with the concept of bingo in Pittsburgh and began running the game at carnivals in the early 1920s, taking it nationwide in 1924. He secured a copyright on the game and wrote a book of Bingo rules in 1933.

First US Commercial Radio Station - KDKA - November 2, 1920. Dr. Frank Conrad, assistant chief engineer of Westinghouse Electric, first constructed a transmitter and installed it in a garage near his home in Wilkinsburg in 1916.

The station was licensed as 8XK. At 6 p.m. on Nov. 2, 1920, 8KX became KDKA Radio and began broadcasting at 100 watts from a make-shift shack atop one of the Westinghouse Manufacturing buildings in East Pittsburgh.

The First Gas Station - December, 1913 In 1913 the first automobile service station built by Gulf Refining Company, opened in Pittsburgh at Baum Boulevard and St. Clair Street in East Liberty. It was designed by J. H. Giesey.

The First Baseball Stadium in the U.S.- 1909 In 1909 the first baseball stadium, Forbes Field, was built in Pittsburgh, followed soon by similar stadiums in Chicago, Cleveland, Boston, and New York. Forbes Field closed in 1970 when Three Rivers Stadium opened. PNC Park is the newest replacement, opening in 2001.

First Motion Picture Theatre - 1905 The first theater in the world devoted to the exhibition of motion pictures was the "Nickelodeon," opened by Harry Davis on Smithfield Street in Pittsburgh.

First Banana Split - 1904 The banana split was invented by Dr. David Strickler, a pharmacist, at Strickler's Drug Store in Latrobe, Pennsylvania.

The First World Series - 1903 The Boston Pilgrims defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates five games to three in baseball's first modern World Series in1903. The Pirates lost the final game 4-3, before a crowd of 7,455 in Boston. Four of the series' games were played in Pittsburgh.

First Ferris Wheel - 1892/1893 The first Ferris Wheel, invented by Pittsburgh native and civil engineer, George Washington Gale Ferris (1859-1896) was in operation at the World's Fair (Columbian Exposition) in Chicago. It was over 264 feet high and was capable of carrying more than 2,000 passengers at a time.

Long-Distance Electricity - 1885 Westinghouse Electric developed alternating current, allowing long-distance transmission of electricity for the first time.

First Air Brake - 1869 The first practical air brake for railroads was invented by George Westinghouse in the1860s and patented in 1869. In the same year he organized the Westinghouse Air Brake Company. With additional automatic features incorporated into its design, the air brake became widely accepted, and the Railroad Safety Appliance Act of 1893 made air brakes compulsory on all American trains.

questions asked of me, and my responces (From Artemis)

2007-06-26T04:20:08Z

Let's see...

1. When you first met me, what was your honest impression?
2. What was your favorite theme party you've ever been to, and why?
3. Where is your favorite place to visit and/or relax?
4. Who influenced your life the most?
5. Why in the hell did you ever start working at a Girl Scout camp? ^_~

There we go, all five W's! I want to see this up soon, good sir. ^_~

And now ANSWERS (A Tony Sheffo Production)

1. My 1st impression cant be summed up in one thought, but several:
-Whats with the hat, Lose the hat, You know Im going to steal that hat and donate it to the Connie :)
-Anime huh? Maybe I should look into this (which in turn turned me on to Vampire Hunter D, Thanks for that)
-Poor girl has to put up with all of the work Pooh is too lazy to do...damn.
-VERY Huggable, and Very Outgoing, just an all around fun and kindered spirit.

2. Favorite theme party? (Trying to steal idea's eh?) Hard to say, I always liked our Baech Parties (we would fill our basement with sand have a few inflatable palm trees, and a LOT of Corona.) Although thats quite expensive and a BITCH to clean up. I've always been a huge fan of Halloween Parties (My favorite "Holiday") I've even been to a Harry Potter Theme party...as Harry :)

3. Favorie place to visit: Hands Down its Key West, if I could find viable employment, I'd move there in a Second. Favorite place to relax, well when I can afford it, The beaches in Key West, but as a rule, I love driving and often Ill take long drive by myself to chill and get my mind off of things

4. My mother is the singlemost important person in my life: Growing up it was Pretty my Me, my sister, and my mom (My parents get divorced at 10) and seeing her go through what she went through to raise us and keep us out of trouble made me Admire and revere her, and without a doubt because of her, I believe I'm a better person and will be a better parent for it.

5. Somehow I'd knew you'd ask this. Well in High School my Best Friend was Emily (Phantom) and she'd go on and on about "redwing" and The january before the summer I started working there, I met and satrting Dating Sarah (wormie) and also met Brigid (Cucumber) and well, those 3 right there were very influential in getting me to interview etc. Now that first summer was...interesting, for as much as I "enjoyed" it, It also marked the first time I truly fell in love and subsequently had my heart broken. However I wouldn't change it for the world, because had it not...I wouldnt be typing this now, nor would I have the thousands of other wonderful memories thatCamp has provided me :)

Thanks for allowing me to theive this Ms. Stelzner (although you dont know I stole it yet)

2007-06-26T04:15:42Z

01. Leave me a comment saying, "Interview me."
02. I will respond by asking you five questions. I get to pick the questions.
03. You will post the answers to the questions (and the questions themselves) on your blog or journal.
04. You will include this explanation and an offer to interview someone else in the same post.
05. When others comment asking to be interviewed, you will ask them five questions. And so on and so on and so on...

sheffo @ 2007-06-08T17:15:00

2007-06-08T21:16:29Z

Just when I thought all hopes of a fair and just decision had been lost.

A shining beacon, A judge, who by all means simply didn't give a shit.

Bravo sir.

http://www.cnn.com/2007/SHOWBIZ/TV/06/08/paris.hilton.ap/index.html

this is one of those semi-interesting self survey's (Plus Im at work and very bored. So Fill it out)

2007-05-16T15:37:16Z

BE HONEST!)

You're on my friends list. I'd like to know 25 things about you. Just hit reply to poster and it'll be confidential. Thanks!

You'll be surprised how much you didn't know about your friends after this!

1. Ever punch someone in the face?

2. How old are you?

3. Are you single or taken?

4. Eat with your hands or utensils?

5. Do you dream at night?

6. Ever seen a corpse?

7. Have you ever wished someone dead?

8. Do You Like Bush, the president?

9. Whats your philosophy on life? and death?

10. If you could do anything with me, and have no one know about it, what would it be?

11. Do you trust the police?

12. Do you like country music?

13. what is your fondest memory of me?

14. If you could change anything about yourself would you?

15. Would you date me?

16. What do you wear to sleep?

17. Have you ever peed in a pool? while you were still in it?

18. Would you hide evidence for me if I asked you to?

19. If I only had one day to live, what would we do together?

20. What is your favorite thing about me?

21. Do you think I'm attractive?

22. What's your favorite color?

23. If you could bring back anyone that has passed, who would it be?

24. Tell me one interesting/odd fact about you?

25. Do you own any outfits/maid/nurse etc?

26. Will you post this so I can fill it out for you?

repost as introduce yourself

sheffo @ 2007-05-14T10:46:00

2007-05-14T14:47:17Z

When to the session of sweet silent thought
I summon up remembrance of things past,
I sigh the lack of many a thing I sought,
And with old woes new wail my dear time's waste:
Then can I drown an eye, unused to flow,
For precious friends hid in death¹s dateless night,
And weep afresh love's long since cancelled woe,
And moan the expense of many a vanish¹d sight:
Then can I grieve at grievances foregone,
And heavily from woe to woe tell o'er
The sad account of fore-bemoaned moan,
Which I new pay as if not paid before.

But if the while I think on thee, dear friend,
All losses are restored and sorrows end.

sheffo @ 2007-05-09T12:27:00

2007-05-09T16:29:46Z

I've just e-mailed the editor of the Post-Gazette with my Counter-Petition.

Why? I just think the idea of her being any kind of role-model is ludicrous.

for the love of god, and all that is good, please...please send her to jail.

2007-05-08T17:33:02Z

Lets keep this short and sweet.

In the Post-Gazette today, I read about a petition asking The Governor of Califorina (Arnold...something..) to pardon Paris Hilton.

Here is the link:
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/PH21781

Someone (maybe someone you know) created a counter petition to KEEP her in jail.

Here is that link:
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/Counter-petition

It's a classic case of equal time. Point/Counter Point

HA! AND HA AGAIN!

2007-05-07T17:52:34Z

Dating girls who are well spoken and written has apparently served me well:

You're..Your...whatever ;-)

See below:

English Genius

You did so extremely well, even I can't find a word to describe your excellence! You have the uncommon intelligence necessary to understand things that most people don't. You have an extensive vocabulary, and you're not afraid to use it properly! Way to go!

Thank you so much for taking my test. I hope you enjoyed it!

For the complete Answer Key, visit my blog: http://shortredhead78.blogspot.com/.

My test tracked 4 variables How you compared to other people your age and gender:

You scored higher than 9% on Beginner

You scored higher than 37% on Intermediate

You scored higher than 43% on Advanced

You scored higher than 44% on Expert

Link: The Commonly Confused Words Test written by shortredhead78 on OkCupid, home of the The Dating Persona Test

Notes on a vacation (Part 2)

2007-05-07T03:12:28Z

-Driving for 18 hrs is perhpas not the best idea.

-The New River Gorge is Terrifying, as in "Oh Holy God" Terrifying.

-The sound of a car horn is not in any way realted to the English Language

-People movers are only in place to speed up the walking process.

-If you Own a Segue...That Matches the color of your car...You're hopeless.

-When spending any reasonable amount of time south of the Maso-Dixon line, you come to appriciate being a Yankee that much more.

-Furthermore, the war is over.

-There are a lot of strip clubs in Cocoa Beach

-No, I did not visit any

-Seriously.

sheffo @ 2007-05-05T02:52:00

2007-05-05T06:54:33Z

regarding my previous entry:

If you want to make comments...fine. However Dont ask me to elaborate and please dont ask me who Im talking about. What you just read was a one time deal, and to be honest, I'll probably not openly discuss it again.

You know, Im going to read this tomorrow and my firstthought will be "Did I really type that?"

2007-05-05T06:50:41Z

Why I'm typing this beyond me. I guess I just need to get these thoughts out in the open.

Whether of not you see this is of little consequence. Hell if you do see it you may not even know its you. However this is pretty obivous.

Furthermore, it's not as if this is a constant feeling. Yes, It'll rear its ugly head every so often. Mostly it lies dormant, near dead. Tonight though, I need to speak (type rather) my mind, say my piece.

I'm such a fool and should have done things differently. This was a case of what we call "Too little, too late." Had I spoken my heart the first time around, maybe it would have been different....A lot different.

I did come around eventually but by that time, and through no fault of your own, the feelings that may have been there died inside of you leaving nothing left.

No blame placed, No bitterness. It was what it was and thing sjust faded to black. For good this time I suspect. Both of us have moved on to bigger and better things and our futures are limitless.

Perhpas its best this way, as a matter of fact I'm certain it is, because as you can see, part of whatever it was still burns inside of me, at least a little bit.

Understand that should you read this, I ask for and expect nothing. No responce, no aknowledgement. Should you choose to do so, fine. However Im just typing this to type it. Nothing more.

Just know that I did love you and Im sorry that I didn't know better when I had my chance.

Notes on a vacation (Part 1)

2007-05-03T00:25:04Z

-90 Degrees Doen't seem too hot when the previous weekend it was 33 Degrees.

-Even if the air tempature is 90 degrees, The Ocean is still REALLY cold on April.

-If you want to travel to Universal Studios and not face long lines, Go in March/April.

-Its easy to get lost in Columbia, SC

-Furthermore the Bi-Lo in Columbia has the most diffacult manual checkout I've ever dealt with.

-Buffets=Good Stuff

-If you want to open a sucessful Business in the Orlando area, Open a Buffett in Kissimmee.

MORE TO COME!

Virginia Tech

2007-04-19T03:36:45Z

I've tried to avoid discussing this topic openly, but after tonight it has become inevitable.

I was watching NBC news and saw the chilling footage that was sent in, going as far as paying homage to "The Martyrs, Dylan and Eric." It was a punch to the gut, leaves you speechless and breathless.

At what point does the human heart and soul snap? At what point is the line crossed to drive a human being to do such unspeakable acts?

I first read the news and couldn't believe it. It was simply too outreageous to comprehend. However, the realization set in. I live in a time where the largest mass murder in the history of our country has occured.

It's heartbreaking, unspeakable, and shattering. It changes the world in which we live. It makes it worse.

I'm by no means a religious man, but tonight I'll pray.

For answers, for the healing process to start, and hopefully for a brighter tomorrow.