Jul. 1st, 2009

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1, Why did I have a dream about getting a toupee -- a really hideous-looking toupee? Or maybe hair implants. I don't know for sure.

Maybe it was from listening to Terri Clark's "Girls Lie Too," which mentions a bad combover.

2. You've got about eight hours, a normal work day, to bid on a beer-tasting in your camp at Northern Region this Friday. Here's the link. The bidding is currently at 30 quatloos ($30), and I will tell you right now, it's going to be well worth it. We will be breaking in my new Stone Brewing tasting glasses.

3. Today is actually a milestone at work. The ACT For Youth grant ended yesterday, but because of my boss' determination and the economic stimulus, I sit here at the same desk today. I am now an employment counselor with the Washington County Economic Opportunity Council, Inc. (The same people who employed me before). While I am sad I failed to get a couple of good jobs I was after, I am indeed thankful I have a place to come to work. I know I am lucky in that respect.

4. As far as the War Camp weather goes, looks like Thursday might be a little wetter than we want it, but Friday and Saturday will be in the low 70s with scattered T-storms. A few showers on Sunday.

5. Breakfast: There was a big cheese tray left over from the other day. Still good. Also, a pound of bacon horseradish cheddar.

6. I distinctly remember a Rex Sox-Orioles game in 2004 when Baltimore overcame a huge deficit to win, sorta like last night. I also remember the Red Sox won the World Series in 2004.

7. I am intrigued by the concept of Earl Grey Tea ice ceram.
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He was really an underrated actor.

Streets of San Francisco!!!!

Foil to Marlon Brando.

Johnny Piersall in "Fear Strikes Out."

"Birdman of Alcatraz."

But the best ever, Malden playing one of our greatest -- and most underrated generals -- as Omar Bradley Jr. in "Patton."

Matched George C. Scott every step.

General Omar N. Bradley: There's one big difference between you and me, George. I do this job because I've been trained to do it. You do it because you LOVE it.


Patton: When we took Palermo they called me a hero, said I was the greatest general since Stonewall Jackson.
General Omar N. Bradley: [looking at a newspaper and chuckling] And now they draw cartoons about you.

Patton: I don't know why, but the image of a bullet coming straight for my nose was more horrifying than anything else.
General Omar N. Bradley: Well, I can understand that, George, it's such a handsome nose.

General Omar N. Bradley: What we really need is... someone tough enough to really pull this outfit together.
Brig. Gen. Hobart Carver: Patton?
General Omar N. Bradley: Possibly.
Brig. Gen. Hobart Carver: [with a smile] God help us! 


Patton: [Bradley watches as Patton pins on his new stars] What's the matter, Brad? I've been nominated by the president.
General Omar N. Bradley: But, it doesn't become official until it is approved by the Senate.
Patton: Well, they have their schedule and I have mine.
General Omar N. Bradley: George, I think if you were named Admiral of the Turkish navy, your aides could dip into their haversacks and come up with the appropriate badges of rank. Anyway, congratulations, George.

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