Chillin' Fragments

It's late and I am chillin' reading my old blog posts....so I am inspired to contribute more to a blog that has no readers. So here's some questions that occasionally pop into my head (or just popped into my head right now).

How do I feel about having zero readership?

Good question, its fine, really. No, really. The last person I told I had a blog, I made it out like it's a secret blog and I don't really want readers, so I can really just be myself.  And I suppose that's kinda true, but I wouldn't mind having a loyal reader or two. I mean, even my wife doesn't read my blog.

What have you been listening to lately?

Chillwave or lo-fi vaporware or lofi hip hop. I dunno, still trying to figure out what it's called...I am putting a sample below....it's good music to grade and get work done. Also, Hollow Coves (not listed, just look em up, bro)





What did you think of the new Weezer album, The Black Album?

It is terrible. I mean, I like "High As A Kite"...that's it. That's even bad for a bad Weezer album.


What's a random dream you have?

I thought of creating a podcast of just interviewing regular people, as if they were someone important. Just talking to regular everyday people. I think it would be called "Everyday People". I bet someone is already doing it.

What are the things that make me feel old?

1. My children 2. My back (its been a bit weird lately) 3. pop-culture references that I can't use in class anymore because I am so old (for example, a "Cheers" reference I knew wouldn't work, but did it anyway.... I just looked right over at my older student in the room and she gave me a knowing look with a smile).


What keeps you excited about work?

It ain't teaching to be honest. This semester has been a rough one, it's been busy and my students have largely sucked. I like teaching particular subjects more than others but the real excitement is planning trips. I have one in May-June this year and hoping to start planning my next faculty-staff  retreat to Northern Ireland next year or the year after. I have further plans after that, going back to Peru for a study abroad and later to Europe for another study abroad....we'll see.


What are you hopes and dreams for your children?

To lead safe, healthy, meaningful and  happy lives. To be where they can just be. I hope so much for them and yet see a world falling apart. I hope their generation steps up, ours has done them no favors. I love them so much, when I think about it, my heart bursts a little.


Are you getting tired of this stupid Q&A format blog?

Yes, thanks for asking, this was a dumb idea

Late Night Fragments

It's been awhile and it's late at night...so here's some fragments.

No, if you were hopeful these would be fragments about the NBC show "Late Night" you will be dissapointed....but since you're here.

Late Night Host Rankings

1. Conan
1a. Dave
2. Seth

Speaking of which, I do recommend Conan's new podcast. Great for listening while doing yard work.

I took my son to see Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse in December and was blown away. I loved it. It might be my favorite super-hero movie ever. One of the few movies I have ever seen and been visually stunned at how it looks. I suppose I haven't felt that way since Lord of the Rings: Two Towers with Gollum's animation (and before that the OG Jurassic Park). Spider-Verse just captures what comic book would look like brought to life. Also, the script, the characters, etc. loved all of it.

My Favorite Comic Book Movies

1. Spider-Man 2
2. Spider-Verse (may move up, I need to see SM 2 again to really know)
3. Ant-Man (probably too high, but it's cute and made me laugh)
4. Spider-Man 1
5. Captain America 1 (really liked this more than most people)
6. Iron Man 1
7. Guardians of Galaxy (1 & 2 ...why not)?

(I like Spider-Man, in case ya didn't notice)

Also, I have seen a ton of the Marvel movies with some major exceptions...like I think I have only seen the first Avengers movie and I missed Black Panther but whatever. I am super-heroed out. That's why Spider-Verse knocked me off my feet. Marvel movies are fine, they are good but it's like pizza. By itself, once a week, it's amazing....but if you have it every day during the week....it gets a little old.

And since I am on a list-rage...

Pizza Chain Ranking

1. Pizza Hut
2. Papa Murphy 

3. Little Caesar's
4. Domino's 
4. Papa John


I dunno, I don't feel that strongly about any of that...except we have Little Caesar's every Friday and man, some Fridays that makes me sad.



The kids and I just finished up our eight-show run of Willy Wonka a few weeks back. Fragments are forthcoming....but it went great and it was a lot of fun.  There were few nights during our two week run that I woke up at 2 or 3 AM in a nervous half-dream and thought I had forgotten to get on stage. I actually got out of bed and was ready to leave...very bizarre.

The other night I had a strange dream featuring going to the bathroom that was built in a "bounce house" with my son. When we came out Tom Hanks was there and we took a walk with him as he bounced my son's basketball. He ended up accidentally dropping it down a ravine and was like, "don't worry, I'm very wealthy".

I recently had a couple of weird things happen between myself and a friend at work. I can't get into all the details (it's not dramatic) but my friendship isn't the same anymore and I'm not sure it ever will be. Makes me sad but I remain hopeful. We are currently on "ok" terms (I think).  

Work has also be exhausting, I still feel like I am recovering from Wonka and my crazy programming coordination, which has moved up a level this semester with no pay! A little stressed, but what can I do?  I am getting ready to go travel with students around the country and that does make me excited...I am hoping this summer will rejuvenate me and my friendship with my colleague as well.

Spurs made the playoffs again. Yay. Now that the big three were dismantled and they are a non-contender, I thought I would lose interest....but nope...I found them just as interesting as before! I thought I would have more time to read about important things. Oh well, that's sports for ya. I think they have a great shot to beat the Nuggets....but hey, if they don't, oh well.

It's way too late and I gotta go.

Life can be pretty tough sometimes but I am thankful for the life I have. Don't take anything for granted because some days, even having Little Caesar's is pretty good.

Don't forget to take out the trash and early vote.