This is complete nonsense

Prepare yourself folks. I have a lot of random nonsense on my mind tonight. All day long I have been trying to pick one topic and write a post about it. All day long I have failed. I don't really have enough to say about any one thing to create a legitimate post about it. Instead, I have decided to give you a smattering of thoughts. A smorgasbord if you will. I apologize in advance for this eclectic outpouring of tom foolery which I have somehow convinced myself would be interesting to write about. While it indeed may be interesting to write about, the real question should have been whether it would be interesting to read about. That, my friends, is yet to be determined.

First of all, swine flu. I would like to meet the person(s) responsible for coining the name "swine flu" and slap them upside the heinie. On second thought, I would rather not touch the heinie in question. Anyone who thinks "swine flu" is a good descriptor has a questionable heinie. I will instead find his/her/their mama and have her give 'em a slap upside the heinie.

When I think about the flu, I conjure up all sorts of unpleasant images. Sweat. Mucus. Vomit. Other bodily fluids which shall remain nameless. It is not a pleasant image. Now, I ask, what could be worse than imagining a poor helpless person suffering from this unfortunate outpouring of bodily fluids?? I'll tell you what. The outpouring of said bodily fluids from a pig. Truly, has their ever been a more disgusting name for an illness?! I mean really, swine flu?!?! I guess what I am trying to say is that if I do manage to come down with swine flu, I will probably die from it as I refuse to walk into a hospital and pronounce that I have the symptoms of "swine flu". I may be over reacting.

Next up, Portuguese water dog.


Anyone who isn't living under a rock knows that President Obama and Michelle recently adopted a Portuguese water dog puppy. As the news came out about the adorable little guy, there were pictures posted all over the Internet of the dog breed. While, the little puppy is adorable, the pictures of the full-grown dogs somewhat disturbed me. Possibly because every single time I saw the above picture, all I could think of was this.....


Now, just try and tell me this resemblance isn't uncanny. Yikes.

Aren't you glad your still reading this post?? I tell ya, this is quality writing.

Does anyone else ever get stuck on a particular word, phrase, or saying and find themselves using it ALL THE TIME?! For example, I once had a roommate who used the word "whatev's" in just about every other sentence. Now, technically this is only part of a word, but you get the idea. Well, lately, I find myself looking for ways to slip the term "opium den" into daily conversation. It is harder than one may suspect although I feel I am succeeding. For example....
"Golly gee, that store was crazy! It was a regular ol' opium den in there!"
"What do you think this is, some kind of opium den?"
"Why, this room looks like it was hit by an opium den!"

See, perfectly normal.

(It wasn't until about a week into using the term that I actually learned what an 'opium den' is. Now I just think it is hilarious.)

Is anyone else watching the television show Fringe?? I fear not, and that, my friends, is a darn shame. I deeply believe that Fringe has been the best new television show this season. It is sort of like X-Files meets CSI meets House meets LOST. How about that for a comparison that makes absolutely no sense at all?! Mostly, Hubs and I enjoy the character of Walter Bishop, a mad scientist type who was recently let out of a mental institution to assist with a secret government branch investigating strange phenomenon. He is totally random and completely hilarious. I think you should be watching this show. That is my opinion. Take it or leave it.

See, aren't you glad you read this post full of wonderful tips and tidbits? I am certain it was a quality use of your time.

Now, go do something meaningful.