Monday, November 29, 2004
Palm Springs was a blast. It was both exhausting and very relaxing since we walked miles and miles amongst the shops, galleries, and the art festival going on there and then usually retired to the jacuzzi afterwards, which we did probably about six or seven times and was particularly lovely in the evening. I highly recommend the Pepper Tree Inn if you ever go. It's at one end of the main drag and is very convenient on top of being a beautiful, comfortable, and small hotel with a 24-hour pool and spa area and a spectacular view. And speaking of which, this is what it looked like just outside our room every day.
The pool and jacuzzi area is just below the photo line there.
We have tons of pictures. I'll get around to posting more later. Palm Springs is perfect for getting out of town to do absolutely nothing. It's not the most exciting town on earth and that's exactly what we wanted.
They have an aerial tram there that takes you a few thousand feet up the mountain for amazing views of the surrounding area. Well, that's what we heard, anyway. We went up the road to see it (about 2000 feet up) but my fear of heights won the day and I decided it would a "next time" kinda thing. I'm a pussy, I know.
Overall, Lindsey and I had a fantastic weekend.
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The pool and jacuzzi area is just below the photo line there.
We have tons of pictures. I'll get around to posting more later. Palm Springs is perfect for getting out of town to do absolutely nothing. It's not the most exciting town on earth and that's exactly what we wanted.
They have an aerial tram there that takes you a few thousand feet up the mountain for amazing views of the surrounding area. Well, that's what we heard, anyway. We went up the road to see it (about 2000 feet up) but my fear of heights won the day and I decided it would a "next time" kinda thing. I'm a pussy, I know.
Overall, Lindsey and I had a fantastic weekend.
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Friday, November 26, 2004
TODAY IS RICK DAY!
Yes, I turn 21 today. Oops, sorry...I mean 31. Christ, I'm gettin' old! But I'm happy and grateful to make it into my 30s.
Yesterday was Thanksgiving. I spent the day at Lindsey's family's place out in I don't know where...Calabasas, maybe? Out there. FAR. Anyway...it was a great day. Her family's very welcoming of me and the fact that they like me as much as they do makes me feel closer to her. I managed not to over eat there, probably the first Thanksgiving ever that that's happened, and had a really great time playing basketball (which I'm feeling today) and video games with the family.
Yesterday was also our first anniversary. So, that made it an even better day. I had a get-together the night before with some friends and after they left in the wee hours of the morning Lindsey and I exchanged anniversary presents. Linds also went ahead and gave me my birthday presents, which I didn't argue about. She got me:
-the 2005 Incredibles calendar
-The Art of The Incredibles book, a magnificent collection
-The Godfather Returns, a sequel to the classic novel written by another writer
-a hujungous jar of candy filled with Gobstoppers and Jolly Ranchers, a couple of my
faves
And for our anniversary, she made the coolest photo memory book of our year together. It's better than all the other stuff combined.
I really love and appreciate this girl. You hear me, Linds? I love ya!
Today, we're heading out to Palm Springs for the weekend for some much needed gettin' away from LA time.
Thanks to everyone who have already given their birthday wishes. The check's in the mail.
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Yes, I turn 21 today. Oops, sorry...I mean 31. Christ, I'm gettin' old! But I'm happy and grateful to make it into my 30s.
Yesterday was Thanksgiving. I spent the day at Lindsey's family's place out in I don't know where...Calabasas, maybe? Out there. FAR. Anyway...it was a great day. Her family's very welcoming of me and the fact that they like me as much as they do makes me feel closer to her. I managed not to over eat there, probably the first Thanksgiving ever that that's happened, and had a really great time playing basketball (which I'm feeling today) and video games with the family.
Yesterday was also our first anniversary. So, that made it an even better day. I had a get-together the night before with some friends and after they left in the wee hours of the morning Lindsey and I exchanged anniversary presents. Linds also went ahead and gave me my birthday presents, which I didn't argue about. She got me:
-the 2005 Incredibles calendar
-The Art of The Incredibles book, a magnificent collection
-The Godfather Returns, a sequel to the classic novel written by another writer
-a hujungous jar of candy filled with Gobstoppers and Jolly Ranchers, a couple of my
faves
And for our anniversary, she made the coolest photo memory book of our year together. It's better than all the other stuff combined.
I really love and appreciate this girl. You hear me, Linds? I love ya!
Today, we're heading out to Palm Springs for the weekend for some much needed gettin' away from LA time.
Thanks to everyone who have already given their birthday wishes. The check's in the mail.
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Wednesday, November 24, 2004
I love it when news headlines sound completely inappropriate. It's even better when the subject is scientific because you know the guy who wrote the article had no idea what the hell he was writing when he wrote the headline. But then again, maybe this is a science guy's way of letting some steam go.
Anyway...here's the best headline you'll read all week:
BLACK HOLES FORMED QUICKLY AFTER BIG BANG
Take that, China!
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Anyway...here's the best headline you'll read all week:
BLACK HOLES FORMED QUICKLY AFTER BIG BANG
Take that, China!
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Tuesday, November 23, 2004
UPON FURTHER REVIEW...
You know, I think we're gonna be okay if this map comparison is any indication.
Oh, wait. We're still screwed.
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You know, I think we're gonna be okay if this map comparison is any indication.
Oh, wait. We're still screwed.
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Sunday, November 14, 2004
Here Comes Dr. Tran still coming
We just started a new Yahoo group for fans of Dr. Tran and all things Lone Sausage. Nothing much going on yet but this will be the place to find out about Dr. Tran happenings and news and to interact with the creators. (Hey! I'm one of those guys!) Stop on by and take a ride...on another Ara-a-a-bian n-i-i-i-ght!!! Sorry--I mean, go here.
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We just started a new Yahoo group for fans of Dr. Tran and all things Lone Sausage. Nothing much going on yet but this will be the place to find out about Dr. Tran happenings and news and to interact with the creators. (Hey! I'm one of those guys!) Stop on by and take a ride...on another Ara-a-a-bian n-i-i-i-ght!!! Sorry--I mean, go here.
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Ol' Dirty Bastard, R.I.P.
I'll play Shimmy Shimmy Ya and Brooklyn Zoo a few times for you today, Dirty. Rest in peace. Don't get caught collecting multiple welfare checks in the afterlife.
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I'll play Shimmy Shimmy Ya and Brooklyn Zoo a few times for you today, Dirty. Rest in peace. Don't get caught collecting multiple welfare checks in the afterlife.
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Friday, November 12, 2004
The Daily Rick now has comments. Isn't that convenient, the two of you who read this?
And now, Hellboy in Prague.
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And now, Hellboy in Prague.
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My buddy Ben Caldwell is in town so he joined us for our usual Thursday night drawing fiasco at Priscilla's coffee shop. Ben's a ridiculously talented cartoonist and everyone around was adrool at his latest batch of drawings. We may be hitting a bar tonight to spend some more time with the guy.
I couldn't sleep anymore after Linds left so I got up to check the news on Fark. Fark's a site one of Lindsey's cousins turned me on to where people who visit can submit weird or cool or breaking news and the guy who runs the site chooses which news bits actually get posted on the website. The point is to make the headline funny or clever. I'm sure he gets hundreds of them a day so it seems like quite an honor to make the list. Well, after about 10 tries, I finally made it with this headline:
New Who album may appear next spring. Deaf, dumb and blind kids indifferent
I was a little groggy when I woke up but this definitely woke me up. I am now energized. Oh, and if you don't get the headline joke, then you probably don't know who The Who is either.
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I couldn't sleep anymore after Linds left so I got up to check the news on Fark. Fark's a site one of Lindsey's cousins turned me on to where people who visit can submit weird or cool or breaking news and the guy who runs the site chooses which news bits actually get posted on the website. The point is to make the headline funny or clever. I'm sure he gets hundreds of them a day so it seems like quite an honor to make the list. Well, after about 10 tries, I finally made it with this headline:
New Who album may appear next spring. Deaf, dumb and blind kids indifferent
I was a little groggy when I woke up but this definitely woke me up. I am now energized. Oh, and if you don't get the headline joke, then you probably don't know who The Who is either.
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Monday, November 08, 2004
A few nights ago, I had a dream that I was saving penguins from slave labor. They were all holed up in some warehouse and, under cover of darkness, I was determined to get 'em out of there one by one like some penguin Moses. At some point, I heard what I assumed were the slavemasters coming my way, so I grabbed an arm full of penguins and jumped into my truck. (I, of course, do not own a truck.) As I sat trying to start the engine, a guy with a shotgun comes into the passenger side window. He aims and shoots me right in the face. Immediately, I woke up incredibly upset but somewhat excited that I was doing something good for somebody else, even if they were penguins.
I think that's why I'm currently mildly obsessed with this Any Soldier website. It's a site where soldiers out in the shit post stuff they need and cannot obtain. You can send them this stuff and you can ever just send them letters. There are thousands of guys in Iraq and Afghanistan fighting to keep our fat American asses safe. The least we could do is send them toothpaste. I found a National Guard unit in Khandahar requesting art supplies and cds and I have chosen to adopt them. I've got loads of this stuff just sitting around the house so I might as well help out. You should, too.
The Entity is on TV right now. It's a horror movie from the early 80s about a ghost beating up and raping a woman played by Barbara Hershey. It's twenty past nine in the morning and they're showing ghosts raping people on TV. I think we can all agree that it's far too early for ghost rape. I think it was John F. Kennedy who said, "There's a time and place for ghost rape and breakfast time is not it. And we should go to the moon not because it is easy, but because it is hard. And also, there are no rape ghosts on the moon."
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I think that's why I'm currently mildly obsessed with this Any Soldier website. It's a site where soldiers out in the shit post stuff they need and cannot obtain. You can send them this stuff and you can ever just send them letters. There are thousands of guys in Iraq and Afghanistan fighting to keep our fat American asses safe. The least we could do is send them toothpaste. I found a National Guard unit in Khandahar requesting art supplies and cds and I have chosen to adopt them. I've got loads of this stuff just sitting around the house so I might as well help out. You should, too.
The Entity is on TV right now. It's a horror movie from the early 80s about a ghost beating up and raping a woman played by Barbara Hershey. It's twenty past nine in the morning and they're showing ghosts raping people on TV. I think we can all agree that it's far too early for ghost rape. I think it was John F. Kennedy who said, "There's a time and place for ghost rape and breakfast time is not it. And we should go to the moon not because it is easy, but because it is hard. And also, there are no rape ghosts on the moon."
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Wednesday, November 03, 2004
BLACK WEDNESDAY
I started yesterday feeling enthusiastic and energized by the democratic process. I spent a couple of hours going over all the propositions being contested and I was eager to mark a ballot for the good guys. I went to sleep somewhat dejected but optimistic. And now, I wake up to Kerry and Edwards giving concession speeches and four more years of an incompetent, corporate-run White House.
I look at the little "I Voted" sticker that I received at the polling place and I wonder, "Was it worth it?" Sure. Some good California measures passed, including one for stem cell research funding. This state always seemed like its own country anyway and our Governor says he's a Republican but he doesn't act like one so I'll take what I can get.
But for the counry,it truly is a sad day. I waited four years for Bush to prove my vote wrong and that didn't happen. I'll wait again. What the hell choice do I have?
If the new comic book shipment gets cancelled I may have to shoot someone.
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I started yesterday feeling enthusiastic and energized by the democratic process. I spent a couple of hours going over all the propositions being contested and I was eager to mark a ballot for the good guys. I went to sleep somewhat dejected but optimistic. And now, I wake up to Kerry and Edwards giving concession speeches and four more years of an incompetent, corporate-run White House.
I look at the little "I Voted" sticker that I received at the polling place and I wonder, "Was it worth it?" Sure. Some good California measures passed, including one for stem cell research funding. This state always seemed like its own country anyway and our Governor says he's a Republican but he doesn't act like one so I'll take what I can get.
But for the counry,it truly is a sad day. I waited four years for Bush to prove my vote wrong and that didn't happen. I'll wait again. What the hell choice do I have?
If the new comic book shipment gets cancelled I may have to shoot someone.
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Tuesday, November 02, 2004
It's Election Day! Exercise....GO VOTE!!!
I've been making a list of favorite cover songs for a compilation cd and I thought I'd share the list. I ended up thinking of more than I thought so the disc will be...you know....more than one disc. This is in no particular order:
Marilyn Manson - Sweet Dreams by Eurythmics, Tainted Love by Gloria Gaynor (popularized by Soft Cell)
Elvis Costello - God Only Knows by The Beach Boys
Social Distortion, Elvis Costello - Pretty in Pink by Psychedelic Furs
Barenaked Ladies - Lovers in a Dangerous Time by Bruce Cockburn
A Perfect Circle - Imagine by John Lennon
The Lemonheads - Mrs. Robinson by Simon & Garfunkel
Johnny Cash - Hurt by Nine Inch Nails, One by U2, etc.
Fiona Apple - Across the Universe by The Beatles
Rufus Wainright - Across the Universe by The Beatles
Norah Jones - Crazy by Patsy Cline
Snoop Dogg - Lodi Dodi by Slick Rick and Doug E. Fresh
Rage Against the Machine - the Renegades album (standout songs: Pistol Grip Pump by Volume 10, How I Could Just Kill A Man by Cypress Hill)
Everclear - Brown Eyed Girl by Van Morrison
Snow Patrol - Crazy In Love by Beyonce & Jay-Z
The Gourds - Gin & Juice by Snoop Doggy Dogg
Travis - Baby One More Time by Britney Spears
Powerman 5000 - Let The Good Times Roll by The Cars
The Roots - The Show by Slick Rick & Doug E. Fresh
The Fugees - Killing Me Softly by Roberta Flack
The Beatles - Twist and Shout by the Isley Brothers
Nina Simone - I Put A Spell On You by Screamin' Jay Hawkins
Ray Charles - Georgia On My Mind by Hoagy Carmichael
Ray Charles - Eleanor Rigby by The Beatles
The Bangles - Hazy Shade Of Winter by Simon & Garfunkel
Eric Clapton - I Shot The Sheriff by Bob Marley
Suede - Shipbuilding by Elvis Costello
Nirvana - In The Pines by The Louvin Brothers (Nirvana's version is titled "Where Did You Sleep Last Night")
Nirvana - The Man Who Sold The World by David Bowie
Gary Jules - Mad World by Tears For Fears
The Damned - Alone Again Or by Love
Joe Cocker - With A Little Help From My Friends by The Beatles
Rage Against the Machine - Fuck Tha Police by N.W.A.
The Ramones - Spiderman theme written Bob Harris (performed by some gals)
The White Stripes - I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself by Dusty Springfield (written by Burt Bacharach)
Dolly Parton - Stairway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin
Sid Vicious - My Way by Frank Sinatra (written by Paul Anka and others)
Method Man & Mary J. Blige - You're All I Need To Get By by Marvin Gaye & Tammy Terrell (performed as You're All I Need)
Cowboy Junkies - Sweet Jane by Velvet Underground
Ben Lee - Girls Talk by Elvis Costello
Sinead O'Connor - All Apologies by Nirvana
Alien Ant Farm - Smooth Criminal by Michael Jackson
Pearl Jam - Last Kiss by Frank Wilson and the Cavaliers
Gob, U2 - Paint It Black by The Rolling Stones
U2 - Fortunate Son by Credence Clearwater Revival
Joss Stone - Fell In Love With A Girl by The White Stripes (performed as Fell In Love With A Boy)
Blur - Oliver's Army by Elvis Costello
System Of A Down - Shame On A Nigga by Wu-Tang Clan
I thought I'd hate more covers than I would like but there really are a lot of decent ones out there. Here's a short list of horrible cover songs.
Dynamite Hack - Boyz N the Hood by Eazy E
Rod Stewart - Downtown Train by Tom Waits
Marilyn Manson - Personal Jesus by Depeche Mode
Madonna - American Pie by Don McLean
The Ataris - Boys of Summer by Don Henley
Counting Crows - Big Yellow Taxi by Joni Mitchell
No Doubt - It's My Life by Talk Talk
Ice Cube - Should I Stay Or Should I Go by The Clash
Korn - Word Up by Cameo
Britney Spears - Satisfaction by the Rolling Stones, My Prerogative by Bobby Brown
Sheryl Crow - Sweet Child O' Mine by Guns N Roses
311 - Love Song by The Cure
UB40 - anything they've covered
Smash Mouth - Believer by The Monkees
Lenny Kravitz- American Woman by The Guess Who
Tori Amos - '97 Bonnie and Clyde by Eminem
There are a few here that are genre-bending and sort of daring covers (like the Tori Amos cover of Eminem's '97 Bonnie and Clyde) but they just don't work.
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I've been making a list of favorite cover songs for a compilation cd and I thought I'd share the list. I ended up thinking of more than I thought so the disc will be...you know....more than one disc. This is in no particular order:
Marilyn Manson - Sweet Dreams by Eurythmics, Tainted Love by Gloria Gaynor (popularized by Soft Cell)
Elvis Costello - God Only Knows by The Beach Boys
Social Distortion, Elvis Costello - Pretty in Pink by Psychedelic Furs
Barenaked Ladies - Lovers in a Dangerous Time by Bruce Cockburn
A Perfect Circle - Imagine by John Lennon
The Lemonheads - Mrs. Robinson by Simon & Garfunkel
Johnny Cash - Hurt by Nine Inch Nails, One by U2, etc.
Fiona Apple - Across the Universe by The Beatles
Rufus Wainright - Across the Universe by The Beatles
Norah Jones - Crazy by Patsy Cline
Snoop Dogg - Lodi Dodi by Slick Rick and Doug E. Fresh
Rage Against the Machine - the Renegades album (standout songs: Pistol Grip Pump by Volume 10, How I Could Just Kill A Man by Cypress Hill)
Everclear - Brown Eyed Girl by Van Morrison
Snow Patrol - Crazy In Love by Beyonce & Jay-Z
The Gourds - Gin & Juice by Snoop Doggy Dogg
Travis - Baby One More Time by Britney Spears
Powerman 5000 - Let The Good Times Roll by The Cars
The Roots - The Show by Slick Rick & Doug E. Fresh
The Fugees - Killing Me Softly by Roberta Flack
The Beatles - Twist and Shout by the Isley Brothers
Nina Simone - I Put A Spell On You by Screamin' Jay Hawkins
Ray Charles - Georgia On My Mind by Hoagy Carmichael
Ray Charles - Eleanor Rigby by The Beatles
The Bangles - Hazy Shade Of Winter by Simon & Garfunkel
Eric Clapton - I Shot The Sheriff by Bob Marley
Suede - Shipbuilding by Elvis Costello
Nirvana - In The Pines by The Louvin Brothers (Nirvana's version is titled "Where Did You Sleep Last Night")
Nirvana - The Man Who Sold The World by David Bowie
Gary Jules - Mad World by Tears For Fears
The Damned - Alone Again Or by Love
Joe Cocker - With A Little Help From My Friends by The Beatles
Rage Against the Machine - Fuck Tha Police by N.W.A.
The Ramones - Spiderman theme written Bob Harris (performed by some gals)
The White Stripes - I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself by Dusty Springfield (written by Burt Bacharach)
Dolly Parton - Stairway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin
Sid Vicious - My Way by Frank Sinatra (written by Paul Anka and others)
Method Man & Mary J. Blige - You're All I Need To Get By by Marvin Gaye & Tammy Terrell (performed as You're All I Need)
Cowboy Junkies - Sweet Jane by Velvet Underground
Ben Lee - Girls Talk by Elvis Costello
Sinead O'Connor - All Apologies by Nirvana
Alien Ant Farm - Smooth Criminal by Michael Jackson
Pearl Jam - Last Kiss by Frank Wilson and the Cavaliers
Gob, U2 - Paint It Black by The Rolling Stones
U2 - Fortunate Son by Credence Clearwater Revival
Joss Stone - Fell In Love With A Girl by The White Stripes (performed as Fell In Love With A Boy)
Blur - Oliver's Army by Elvis Costello
System Of A Down - Shame On A Nigga by Wu-Tang Clan
I thought I'd hate more covers than I would like but there really are a lot of decent ones out there. Here's a short list of horrible cover songs.
Dynamite Hack - Boyz N the Hood by Eazy E
Rod Stewart - Downtown Train by Tom Waits
Marilyn Manson - Personal Jesus by Depeche Mode
Madonna - American Pie by Don McLean
The Ataris - Boys of Summer by Don Henley
Counting Crows - Big Yellow Taxi by Joni Mitchell
No Doubt - It's My Life by Talk Talk
Ice Cube - Should I Stay Or Should I Go by The Clash
Korn - Word Up by Cameo
Britney Spears - Satisfaction by the Rolling Stones, My Prerogative by Bobby Brown
Sheryl Crow - Sweet Child O' Mine by Guns N Roses
311 - Love Song by The Cure
UB40 - anything they've covered
Smash Mouth - Believer by The Monkees
Lenny Kravitz- American Woman by The Guess Who
Tori Amos - '97 Bonnie and Clyde by Eminem
There are a few here that are genre-bending and sort of daring covers (like the Tori Amos cover of Eminem's '97 Bonnie and Clyde) but they just don't work.
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Monday, November 01, 2004
Halloween was a blast. We partied into the night at my friend Patrick's house on Saturday. I'm getting the hang of not drinking at social functions although I'm still not quite used to how annoying drunks can be when I'm sober. (Was I ever this annoying? Probably.) Since I'm allergic to couples dressing in a theme (gross!), here are Lindsey and I in our very different costumes.
I'm rapper du jour Lil Jon.
Lindsey looking adorable as SNL's Mary Catherine Gallagher.
YAYEAH! These are pre-party pics. We have several hundred thousand photos from the party, but I'll spare you, the two people who read this thing.
Yesterday, we spent our Halloween just being lazy, watching all the Halloween-themed documentaries on the History Channel. We ended the evening by watching Bram Stoker's Dracula. Lindsey turned in around midnight and I promptly fell asleep on the couch.
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I'm rapper du jour Lil Jon.
Lindsey looking adorable as SNL's Mary Catherine Gallagher.
YAYEAH! These are pre-party pics. We have several hundred thousand photos from the party, but I'll spare you, the two people who read this thing.
Yesterday, we spent our Halloween just being lazy, watching all the Halloween-themed documentaries on the History Channel. We ended the evening by watching Bram Stoker's Dracula. Lindsey turned in around midnight and I promptly fell asleep on the couch.
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