Can't say that I have been much of an attendee at any of these church services for a few years. As the kick-off for Holy Week, the Catholics in some of the more creative parishes would simulate the mythical/biblical Palm Sunday celebration. I think those were the same folks who came up with the Communion Dance.
The Pope and his lieutenants continue to fight the problems of priest abuse cases. Seems like The Vatican cover-ups might even exceed those conducted within the Washington beltway. Some accomplishment.
On a somewhat related note, the Davenport, Iowa police department has been advised that their official holiday this Friday is no longer called "Good Friday". It's to be called something like Spring Day. Seems like some administrative wonks decided that the term "Good Friday" came across as too religious. I'm not making this up. The policemen's union has even said that such a change in terms is not in their contract.
And I read where some members of the MSM have their knickers wadded up over the former Alaska governor's use of the term "reload" in a campaign speech in Arizona. I suppose that we can now no longer talk of a great coach who "doesn't rebuild, but rather reloads" for next year. And of course contiguous-state rivalries certainly can't be called Border Wars. Give me a freakin' break.
Iowa made another choice of a mid-major coach: Fran McCaffery of Siena. He's got some bona fides, but so did the last guy. (McCaffery also brings an opinionated spouse who has been known to make a scene over officiating.) I guess that it's a wait and see game for now. The early line for the over/under on Hawkeye Big Ten wins for next year remains at 5.
I managed to spend both weekend workout days outside on the bike path. 16 yesterday and 24 today. I actually get a better sweat in spin class as the wind and coolness outside dries everything before it moisturizes. Is that a reverse form of sublimation?
A partial Top Ten list of sure signs of Spring:
1. Garden centers being constructed in parking lots at Hy Vee and Walmart.
2. Motor cycles on the streets.
3. High school track meets.
4. Crocus-es...(croci?)
5. Birds chattering in the early AM.
One of my tax clients had notes in his listing of business expenses about the various pieces of technology hardware and software that he had acquired in 2009. It all looked fairly legit so I just made a schedule for the return and deducted everything. In final review, I re-looked at his listing and noted the abbreviation POS after a $400 outlay for an HTC Touch smart phone. Just like mine. He also noted that it was no longer working. It took a third look at his notes to confirm that his acronym for the phone, POS, was for "piece of s--t". Pretty accurate. I agree.
Busy week ahead of me. The good thing about the last three weeks before April 15th is that you are inclined to make definitive decisions about issues rather than "think about it". It's time to act. Get 'er done. Lots of projects just get out the door. Not necessarily a bad thing.
Hope the peanut gallery has a good weeki.
BCOT
3 comments:
A take on mid-majors:
http://www.theonion.com/articles/ncaa-tournament-proving-that-midmajor-semiupperlow,17154/
additional top 10 sure signs of Spring:
1. presence of increased amounts of viewable cleavage due to warm weather (benefit)
2. presence of increased amounts of viewable cellulite due to warm weather (disadvantage)
3. employee lunch breaks increase in length of time (pro or con depending on how/if you take lunch breaks)
4. fewer people "inside" at the gym - noticeable drop off (advantage)
5. increased frequency of BBQ aroma throuhgout the neighborhood (advantage)
love the list kev!! something i'll add....
increase in the number of blended drinks ordered at sb's. disadvantage to those of ordering normal beverages who have increased wait time.
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