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It is that time of year when we are suppose to be thankful for all the things that are good in our world -the things we never really appreciate as much as we should.
*Vics vapo-rub for those dry winter days indoors
*a cat to act as both translator and companion
*deli meats and sprouts for sandwiches
*'The Walking Dead' is a fantastic adaptation of a brilliant comic book series and just got a 13 episode pick up after the initial six. God bless you AMC
*discovering a new movie or TV series I was previously unaware of and can now easily download at my convenience
*my 'Cave of Cool' blog and the purpose it gives my life
*'Stargate Universe' - the best written and acted show on TV right now. Robert Carlyle is a revelation - 'Fringe' is a close second
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*the people who follow my blog and often comment (though never enough) - I have met some really interesting fellow travellers who I would gladly fight and die with if and when the zombie/octopus apocalypse comes (and come it will)
*the way these same people validate me and make me a better man and a better communicator
*'Community' and '30 Rock' are still wacky and insane half hours as are 'Modern Family', 'Chelsea Lately' and 'The Middle'
*cooking shows that use octopus as the main ingredient - preferably ones made in Japan
*that maybe the drag that Gorden Ramsey has become on my life will mean he will go away for a few years. I am about full up with his antics.
*my books, my music (which should be encased in a huge Gothic organ/jukebox just for the effect)
*my mother and the TV shows like 'Survivor' and 'The Amazing Race' that we share together
*the revelations that salsa with sour cream and tostito chips is a great snack and it took my mother 70 years to realize that - she acts like she discovered the combination on her own
*cheeseburgers and onion rings from a no-name old time diner
*my collection of tumblr images that inspire me everyday in my storytelling
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*croutons and cottage cheese for my salad
*the train wreck that is Charlie Sheen. You know one day he will fuck up so big that nothing can fix it - think how fantastically satisfying that will be. Same for Lindsey Lohan but just replace his name with hers and the word 'ditch'.
*my toy/action figure collection
*my failures and regrets that make me realize what paths or decisions I don't want to go down or make again
*my memories of those who are no longer in my life but who I hope think of me ever once in awhile
*Maury Povich and his 'baby daddy shows'
*MTV shows about pregnant teens that teach these stupid selfish girls NOTHING. You can lead a hoe to water....but you can't make her think anything other than that her baby daddy will be around a month after the baby is born - look around yourself and get a grip.
*real housewives that are certifiably crazy and not just made up crazy.
*Tootsie Pops
*Prison shows like 'Lock-up'
*the brilliant captioning I do to pictures of cats I find. It's an old and honored tradition since the start of the Internets - I feel like I am giving something back to those who started it all by keeping the tradition alive. It was that or make porn and, well, I chose the cats
*the concept of Schadenfreude - god bless you stupid videos
*the mind puzzle that is Schrödinger's cat (Is he alive or dead? Is he even in the box at all? What is a cat? What is a box?)
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4 comments:
I hope this doesn't come off as too corny/schmaltzy - but I'm thankful for you Cal and your awesome blogs. I always look forward to seeing what's going on in the Cave.
Sorry - it did come off as schmaltzy but I don't care. ;P
Happy ThanksGiving, buddy!
I'm thankful for your entertaining, and insightful posts from Canadada.
I LOVE The Amazing Race...and sour cream with salsa and Tostitos? One of my all time FAV snacks :)
Happy Thanksgiving!!
You are a very thankful person. We are all thankful there is a cave of cool. There must always be a cave of cool.
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