Heavenly Night Light

Late last night Tasha and I were about ready to go to bed and I had just got done taking our dog, Piper, outside to do her pioneer style business ('The Final', as we call it). I had come inside and set about my bed-gett'n-ready routine, when Tasha, who was in the living room, came hustling back to the bedroom and asked, "Was it raining outside?"

Initially I thought piper had somehow gotten wet and I was about to be charged with the task as to how on earth that happened. I then responded, "No. Why?" Tasha then proceeded to anxiously tell me that she saw what looked like lightning outside...but not lightning...just light...a BRIGHT light.

I could tell she was unnerved by this experience, but I thought...I have no idea what to do about this. Ultimately, I said I have no idea, but I was sure it was nothing and proceeded with my sleep preparations.

It wasn't until this morning when I overheard one of our programmers talking about a 'bright light' that I did some additional investigation into the previous nights events. That's when I came across the video below. This is one time that I am actually glad to hear that a meteor came violently crashing into the Earth's atmosphere. Now I can let my wife know how crazy last night actually was. And that there is an explanation to what happened.

Video Courtesy of KSL.com

Now You Can REALLY Love Your Food

Haven't you ever wanted to hug a good Japanese meal? I know you've all thought about it. Dreamed about it in fact. Well now your asian-snuggling fancies can become a reality, thanks to ThinkGeek.com's very own Plush Sushi invention. It is interesting to note that ThinkGeek considers them collectables for 'adults 14 and over'. Firstly that 14 year olds are considered adults, and secondly, why can't the little ones enjoy squishy --but not sticky-- goodness? They say choking hazard, but the kids that I know don't have reptilian-like, dislocatable jaws. That's like saying that pillows and blankets aren't intended to be used by sub-teeners. In any case, it is my view that this invention is fun for the whole sushi-rollin family. View the product at the read link below.

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I'm Not As Much Of A Geek As I Thought

This is a circumstance that I don't know whether to wince or applaud. I have always wanted to be a DIY'er, but never had the money or the space (no offense 550 sqft apt...there's a reason why I rent you). When I see projects like this, I admittedly get a little jealous. Not because I personally want my own personal Starfleet Shuttle Simulator, but rather that you know they have to be die hard fans and had to have loved the construction process. Heck. I like ginger bread houses and have a blast when I build em (hey...it was the best personal example I could come up with...).

In any case, a cheers is in order for the uber geek echelon. Click the Read link for more...

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"IT'S SWEATIN' TIME!"

Ain't Halloween grand? Where you get to dawn your best pair of shaved legs and let their sheen warm the souls of all those who have the pleasure of basking in their glory. Okay...maybe your Halloween doesn't play out the same way, but that's how mine does...surprisingly often...and not always on Halloween...and sometimes on stage...and it may or may not be for money......BUT you get the point. *ehem*

This year I led the Creative Service team in some Richard Simmons antics. And of course they were the rest of the "Sweatin to the Oldies" crew. Check out some additional pica's after the break.

(And I know...the wig is pretty bad...)

UPDATE: (And yes I did get both a Ruva and spray on tan for this. And no I did not pay for it.)

Richard's response:

Hulu: My Best Friend

It's not that I don't have any friends, causing me to hand out the "BFF" title to the first thing that holds my interest for more than ten seconds (like many geeks I know). It's just that when something like Hulu comes strolling along, your life -nay- reality changes. While there are many internet movie/television hubs out there (and I'm sure you all know about them to some degree), hulu is easily the front runner in what is sure to be the next phase in TV watching. Pat yourselves on the back, ladies and gentlemen. We are one step closer to a couch potato utopia. Don't kid yourselves by saying you haven't contributed to the mayhem (youtube ring a bell?). All-n-all I consider this both a small step and a giant leap for mankind. I've been warming up my "Stay-putt'n Char" for a few years now. Just waiting for the ideal way to be spoon-fed my everyday media. Take that ABC! You and your smug network shinnanigans. I watch TV on my own time! (You too TiVo! I already bought my computer!)