If it’s Tuesday, and I didn’t get around to it yesterday, it’s recap day. For those of you who have difficulty chewing through the glut of words I commit to the screen, here’s an annual digest to help you with your consumption. And also, since Americans are still working through the backlog of turkey leftover from Thanksgiving, revisiting some old themes seems strangely appropriate.
Last Monday, November 21, we had our usual weekly rundown.
Tuesday saw me physically and mentally wrestle with a bug that, for all practical purposes, bested me like Roddy Piper knocked Keith David around in the movie “They Live.” It wasn’t pretty, and the post should reflect that.
Wednesday saw the continuance of the semi-annual stream-of-consciousness reaction to “Lost,” with added commentary from my family.
In lieu of a snarky, tongue-in-cheek musing on the holiday, for Thanksgiving I tried to offer a serious, heartfelt list of things I am thankful for this season.
Friday I pointed out the fact that I’m in the middle of a record streak of uninterrupted entries (albeit with some flashback posting, but usually with no more than a 12-hour delay in writing).
Saturday quickly proved how tenuous that streak was, and while I did compose an entry that day, the lure of sleep after spending too much time on the road meant I didn’t post it until much later (like Tuesday night). SO CHECK THIS POST OUT SINCE IT WASN'T THERE BEFORE. Or not, it's your call.
Sunday saw me apologize for not spilling more on my weekend excursions, largely because the associated chips weren’t done falling. When the hand is finished, and the jackpot is collected (by whomever), I’ll dish some more.
Yesterday, November 28, saw me cop out on my regular Monday recap. This was largely because I spent more time than expected reflecting on seeing my first snow and composing a lengthy narrative on talking lawn ornaments. I don’t know if it was a fair trade, but it was the deal that was offered. We’ll shoot to do better this next week.
Still to come: We’re still working on answering what happens when someone innocently asks, “Have you read any good books lately?”
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Oh, pray tell, have you read any good books lately??
Hannah said...
Of course he has, Cyrano de Bergerac was behind the shoe.
Caleb Michael said...
My sister is referring to a tome scattered amongst the clutter of my grandparent's TV room this past week. She easily spied it after I wasted time unsuccessfully searching.
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(Edited for language by the management, but largely left alone)
What is with all of this “We” crap. Do you have help writing? Hmm? Oh yeah, Brad’s post wasn’t snarky or tongue-in-cheek. If anything it was (vividly described, highly improbable physical contortion). THAT is something I’m thankful for.
Caleb Michael said...
Sorry about editing your post Cory, but I've put out a general warning about the language.
Two points to cover -
The "We" thing is a product of a schizophrenic mind. Part of it is an ironic plural reference, but part of it is due to the fact my personality is slightly shattered. Though I make no excuse about the varied number of voices I write in.
Second, I was thinking about writing a not so serious post on Thanksgiving in the days leading up to the holiday (I was already cataloging things like flavor of Pepto-Bismol, the recent absence of Carrot Top AT&T commercials). I wasn’t making an obscure reference to a holiday post made by a mutual acquaintance (i.e. Brad).
So anyway, criticize me for toning down your rhetoric. I won’t care. I’d wager I call myself much nastier names while shaving.
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GASP! You weren't referencing Brad!? How dare you reference someone else's snarky tounge-in-cheek Thanksgiving post! I am glad I happened upon your e-mail with your blog address. I enjoy your comments, but mostly I enjoy my responses to your comments. I really entertain myself! P.S. It's okay that you edited my comment since no one reads your blog.
Caleb Michael said...
That's the freedom of speech in motion for you, folks.