The Bank Job

Slow weekend, with temperatures still in the 30's I didn't really
feel like doing something outside. So, instead I checked out a
movie theater close by. I was in the mood for some light
entertainment and I picked 'The Bank Job",
a heist movie that is based on a 1971 bank
robbery in London. Overall an entertaining
movie with a descent storyline and good acting.
I'd give it a good 3.5 out of 5.
The theater I went to was your typical
concrete box multi screen place and the
only thing that caught my eye was the bar
inside. They actually sold beer and
cocktails inside the theater.
Wow, haven't seen that in the US in a while.
I also decided to make a statement for spring today. In an act of
defiance I decided to move my golf clubs into my car. Take that,
winter!

Fake Outrage

Today, I came across one of my favorite pet peeves. Fake Outrage. Over
the years I have witnessed a few, but today was a beauty. I was standing
in line o grab some lunch. The guy in front of me got up to
the counter and complaint that whoever made his chili salad earlier
forgot the chili. Just as the person behind the counter started to
fix his salad, the guy demanded to see the manager. Then he went into a
fit, explaining that he had to drive back for 15 minutes
to get his chili and that he lost a half hour of his life. He
obviously was going for some free coupons and he actually demanded
an apology from the person who forgot to put the chili in his salad.
Hilarious! I guess he took a cue from the current presidential race. It
seems like everyday, in either the Clinton or Obama campaign, somebody
says something mildly confrontational and the other side is OUTRAGED!!!
This is going on for weeks now and it turns my excitement for the election
totally off. Because, we all know, there is more to come.

FROHE OSTERN!

Frohe Ostern and Happy Easter wishes from Michigan.

Proof of residence

Today, I finished the last step to become a lawful Michigan resident.
I went to the DMV and applied for a new drivers license and new plates.
To my surprise it takes 5 different types of identification and I only had
4 with me. Actually, I had 6 types on hand, but letters from the insurance
and bank weren't good enough to proof my residency. Well, I had to come
back to finish the process. With all the paperwork lying on the counter,
IL drivers license, green card, social security card, utility bill, and pay stub,
the application went through without a hitch.
After declining the question
if I want to register to vote.............
with my green card still in plain sight,
I stepped in front of the camera and smiled.

The car registration went without any
problems and I am now a proud owner of
MI license plates. I'll keep the old Mass
plates as memorabilia with the other
ones from Wisconsin and Illinois.

In the news

Well, it looks like the race for the democratic candidate will continue.
The latest news show a tight race between Hillary and Obama in
today's primary, so I am sure they both find reasons to carry on.
Great! More weeks of campaign covering and bickering. I am afraid
the actual election campaign will be even more nasty and negative.
Personally, I am not too thrilled with either of the three potential
candidates. I like Obama's personality, but some of his suggested
policies are suspect. McCain is ok, but he is a Republican and after the
last 8 years..................No. And Hillary? She just has no personality and
no new ideas. But, since I can't vote, I will have no say in the election.

And, at least somebody made a decision today. Brett Favre decided to
retire as QB for the Green Bay Packers. A good decision, I think. He
had a above average season last year, so he can leave on a high note.
I hope he sticks with that decision and doesn't retire from retirement.

Whole Foods

During my time in Salem, I was a frequent customer of the Whole Foods
Market. Not so much for the whole natural-organic-save-the-world
food experience, but more for the quality of the
food they have.Especially the meat and seafood
section was incredible. They also have some
specialty products I enjoy like IZZE soda.


So, when I learned that there is a Whole Foods
market in the neighborhood, I was eager to
try it out. It is more expensive than your
run-off the-mill Krogers, but if you are looking
for a fresh piece offish or a great cut of beef,
this is definitely the place to go.
I am looking forward to kick back tonight with
a nice seared piece of tuna steak and a blackberry IZZE soda.
Mmmmm...good.