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Random Thoughts & Musings

Back in the day, I used to just write down random thoughts of what I was thinking at the moment. They tend to be my thoughts or opinions or something that caught my attention. Here are a few:
1. Anyone see those Christian Mingle commercials? The one that says God has your perfect match. Every time I see it I want to change the commercial to say" God has your perfect match for you - but if you're tired of waiting try us"
2. Whatever happened to Purplesaurus Rex and Sharkleberry Fin Kool-Aid?
3. George Carlin is the greatest comedian of all time
4. Seriously, who do you put ahead of him? Maybe, Richard Pryor?
5. There's 10 songs that will get me out onto the dance floor. And, no I'm not telling you what they are.
6. I am fairly certain if I dropped dead in my work cubicle - it wouldn't be noticed for days.
7. Who is Sloopy? Why do they need to hang on?
8. No, really - watch George Carlin talk about airline announcements, baseball vs football, the softening of our language, and how to improve sports for starters - then find me later.
9. My favorite all-time TV show is All in the Family
10. My current favorite is The Big Bang Theory, closely followed by Modern Family and Doctor Who.
11. When I was little, I was a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Then, I reached the age of reason.
12. I am a lucky man
13. I looked back at my college journals I wrote in the early 1990's. If I could go back in time and say something to myself I would say "You know you need to talk to these ladies if you want to go out with any of them" That and future stock tips and the next 20 Super Bowl and World Series winners.
14. As an Ohio State alumni, I am required to own 5 to 7 Ohio State sweatshirts at any one time.
15. As you get older, you don't lose your hair - it just finds other places to grow.
16. Life is messy, bring a mop
17. Underrated Movie: Mr. Holland's Opus
18. The results of fellowship in Christ results in Nurturing, Evangelism, Stewardship, and Worship (makes a nifty compass too)
19. Sometimes I wonder : What if? Other times, Why not?
20. When I was in college, everyone said we should learn Japanese - now it's Chinese. What's in the future? Klingon? Robot?
21. Whatever happened to the cereals Sugar Pops and Sugar Smacks? They're now called Pops and Smacks. You can change the name, but not the sugar levels.
22. Does God have a sense of humor? Look at the duck-billed platypus. I'm thinking He does.
23. Whenever people bemoan violence on TV - I remember watching Bugs Bunny, Tom & Jerry, Popeye, and Road-Runner cartoons. Somehow, I knew not to drop a bowling ball on my sister's head or blow her up with dynamite.
24. On a similar note: Ever notice people who complain about something controversial or sickening on TV? Somehow, its a show they have never watched, they miraculously happened on said event, and were unable to change the channel. Oh, and all their kids happened to be there too.
25. Parents parent. Don't let TV, music, and celebrities do it for you.
26. Mel Brooks is a comedy genius - Watch Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein, High Anxiety, Silent Movie, The Producers, and History of the World Part I
27. I know of lake effect snow from living here in Cleveland. Now there are lake effect showers and clouds. Why isn't there lake effect sunshine?
28. Kids are smarter and more cunning than you think
29. A scary thought: Driving in rush hour and you get some very violent thoughts towards other human beings.
30. Louis C.K. said it best about rush hour - we say some really horrible things in traffic to people we would never think of saying anywhere else.
31. Should I run for public office?
32. Seriously, I couldn't be worse than what's already there
33. George Carlin is still the best comedian.
34. There are songs out there that when you hear them always puts a smile on your face. No matter how your day is going.
35. Never forget to tell your loved ones you love them. Don't let small disagreements become big arguments. We're only here a short time, let's make ours count for something.

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