Category Archives: Entertain

The Surprising Nature of Humor

Posted on 07/19/2012 by Michael

I’ve come to the conclusion that in order for me to find something funny, it must surprise me.  If I can see a punchline coming from a mile away, I’m not going to laugh.  It isn’t that I “don’t have … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter to @PennJillette

Posted on 03/13/2012 by Michael

Dear Mr. Jillette, On your recent episode of “Penn’s Sunday School,” you admonished us, your listeners, to reach out and contact our heroes while they are still able to answer (my words, not yours). Since my séance machine is in … Continue reading →

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Obligatory @CharlieSheen Post

Posted on 03/09/2011 by Michael

Charlie Sheen has experienced a sort of spiritual epiphany as of late.  He is the topic of conversation everywhere you turn.  Overnight, seemingly by some sort of warlock magic, he became the undisputed champion of Twitter and Ustream. Charlie Sheen … Continue reading →

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The Karate Kid

Posted on 06/10/2010 by Michael

Just about everyone I know has been asking the same question lately:  “Huh?  ‘Karate’ Kid?  Shouldn’t it be ‘Kung Fu’ Kid?” With the massive ecological disaster in the Gulf of Mexico, controversy over illegal immigration, high unemployment, the still-tanking world … Continue reading →

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Who Wants to Rock?

Posted on 04/23/2010 by Michael

This morning, I woke up to a revelation:  I miss making music with other people. Me: Guitarist/Songwriter/Recordist.  Can sing if I absolutely have to.  Living in Chandler, AZ.  Burnt out on the band thing for a long time.  Not getting … Continue reading →

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Dear People Who Make Movies and TV Shows

Posted on 03/31/2010 by Michael

Thanks for keeping us entertained. I rather enjoy watching military-related programs like NCIS and pretty much any action/spy movies with a high SBU factor.  In other words, pretty much anything with Matt Damon beating the holy living shit out of … Continue reading →

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#104995

Posted on 03/08/2010 by Michael

Tonight, I shook the hand of one of the most amazing humans I’ve ever met in my life. I finished a bit of work this afternoon and, with nothing better to do, decided to wander around.  On my way home, … Continue reading →

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Dancing With The Stars

Posted on 03/02/2010 by Michael

Yes, folks… it’s that time again. Time for once-famous “celebrities” to strut their stuff on the dance floor in hopes of taking home the coveted prize: a 2nd chance at scraping together a bit of fame and cashing in before … Continue reading →

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FAWM

Posted on 02/01/2010 by Michael

Are you FAWMing? FAWM stands for February Album Writing Month. Each February, hundreds of people all over the world are spending the entire month writing, recording, and releasing music. The goal is to complete 14 songs by the end of … Continue reading →

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Diff’rent Strokes

Posted on 01/26/2010 by Michael

Child actor and noted gollum Gary Coleman was arrested in his Utah home on charges related to domestic violence. Waitaminute… UTAH?  Seriously?  Wow.  I’d never have seen that coming.  UTAH??? Still… it would’ve been so much cooler if he’d been … Continue reading →

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