Another Week

Newton, Einstein, Murphy, et al, have enunciated a batch of fine equations that explain and/or quantify many natural phenomena, and these "laws" help us poor ignorant humans feel comfortable with our place in the vast expanse of the cosmos. I'm sure that one of history's noble philosopher-scientists has attached his name to the law that states "Weekends go by too damn fast!", but despite my vast knowledge of useless trivia, the name of this particular individual does not seem to be in my cerebral data banks.

But that doesn't make the law any less true, does it?

And not that this has anything to do with anything, but as I was leaving the pool the other day, the head lifeguard stopped me and asked, "Wanna hear a fun fact?" Sure, says I, and he proceeds to tell me how many ridges there are on a dime.

Go ahead, count 'em. I'll wait.

Right. 118. Fascinating, isn't it? Anyway, the point is that useless trivia is much more interesting to me than critical information about, oh I don't know, investing in the stock market, or lowering cholesterol.

I guess that explains a lot about why I'm in the situation I'm in, doesn't it? Hmm. But despite my inability to make money or avoid pizza, the good news is that my ear is all better now. I guess dumping in loads of magic drying-drops was effective in killing off whatever sort of pool fungus was trying to take root inside my head. I'm happy about that -- I'd have hated having to sit out of swim practices for a while.

As for the oncoming week, well, I hope to share my thoughts about the "Occupy Wall Street" protests, and to give you an update on Tanner's adventures in the great Northwest. In the meantime, I'd love to hear what you folks consider to be the most interesting useless trivia. I already know that Dobie Gillis's birthday is December 8th, and that the "GO" code for Slim Pickens's bomb wing is "OPE". Otherwise, I'll be delighted to learn whatever you have to share with me.

Thanks, and have a great day!