Thanks for stopping by and visiting machobeagle.com. Perhaps you want to hear my mom leave me voicemails? Or know about my running list of archenemies and nemesies to keep me spry into my old age. Or you just want to know what music I am listening to and what books I am reading, regardless, you'll find it all here!
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Recent posts

Verhanukkah

Posted Sun, 12/05/2010 - 4:24pm by jim

My favorite Chanukkah pop song of all time. Kisswhistle's "Verhanukkah", itself an homage to Elvis Costello's "Veronica."

This comes from a Little Shirley Beans compilation, I Made it Out of Clay: The Chanukkah Pop Compilation, which has been out of print for some time so I thought I'd share this great gem with everyone here!


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They are springing me out!

Posted Tue, 09/15/2009 - 8:44pm by jim

They are gonna spring me! This is when my mom got out of the hospital. I had just started my new job so Pat was handlingn the old woman pick up. I suppose this hospital visit for COPD related issues was a sign that the end was coming but she took everything in stride. If you learn anything from my crazy mom it is to take everything in stride!

What Google Voice thought:


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Harass an old lady

Posted Sat, 09/12/2009 - 8:42pm by jim

The real deal:

Jimmy, Pat, you have nothing better to do than harras an old lady...

The Google Voice Transcription:


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I am done being patient, bring me food!

Posted Mon, 09/07/2009 - 8:39pm by jim

I am done being patient!


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I can't take your call right now

Posted Thu, 09/03/2009 - 8:35pm by jim

Hi this is Linda, I don't think I will be able to take your call right now...


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Recent blog posts

The Jurgaisenberg Uncertainty Principle

Posted Sun, 03/27/2011 - 9:09pm by jim

Heretofore, I have mentioned the Jurgaisenberg Uncertainty Principle but I do not think I have ever fully documented or explained it. An off-shoot of the Heisenberg uncertainty principle where one cannot measure both the position and velocity of an object, the Jurgaisenberg principle states that one cannot know where or when Pat will be and by measuring one, you may adversely affect or know less about the other.

Would a certificate of civil union have "changed everything?"

Posted Mon, 01/31/2011 - 7:02pm by admin

I think it's great that a marriage certificate "changed everything."

“I was respected,” he said. “From that moment on, I was next of kin. They were amazing.”

But my next thought is, would a civil union have brought the same level of respect? It is great the Illinois made civil unions legal, but the truth is they are not the same as marriage when it comes to rights and treatment. 

I am grateful for the civil union legislation but also realize it is just a stepping stone.

 

So it's Come to This? Cakewich and Cruciferous Vegetables.

Posted Tue, 01/25/2011 - 11:03am by jim

I never expect my Web site to get much traffic. It's basically here for me to try new things and keep track of a few other things. Part of trying new things was installing Google Analytics just to see what's happening.

Horror of horrors, cakewich and cruciferous vegetables are happening.

Evidently, I must be some kind of science wiz with the evolution of brussel sprouts, so, uh, I've got that going for me.

Cakewich and Cruciferous Vegetables are my top Google Analytics Search Phrases

Gay and Greys... or Welcome to the Q-Tip Club

Posted Sun, 09/05/2010 - 11:09pm by jim

Tonight Pat and I had a nice dinner date the L. Woods in Lincolnwood. We used my birthday coupon from the Lettuce restaurants as well as a gift card from my job.

Two funny things happened while we were there. L. Woods is a total Q-Tip club, especially if you go to an early dinner around 6pm. Pat and I have learned and made our reservations for 8pm which meant we watched the white hairs leave. And the hilarity ensued.

"Small Wonder" anyone understands "this human emotion you call 'love'"

Posted Sat, 05/29/2010 - 10:47am by jim

Have you ever tried to explain the TV show "Small Wonder" to people? 

It starts here... a man invents a robot daughter. Fair enough. She spends the first several seasons living in a closet with the vacuum cleaner. You know, because she is a machine. But she is also sentient. However, as with any android, she does not understand emotions. And of course, all sorts of hilarity ensues since she takes commands literally, especially when those nosy neighbors show up.

But remember, she lives in the closet. With the vacuum cleaner. That's weird.

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