Baton Voodoo & Friday 5

Friday, Aug. 22, 2008 - 12:31 a.m.

Olympics: A rather interesting quirk beset everybody on the USA teams in the baton relay races last night.

Any team member who failed to receive the baton developed instantaneous amnesia.

I don't know what happened. I have no idea what I did. I don't remember the baton touching my hand.

Definitely a medical quirk that should be looked into.

My personal favorite excuse was "Somebody's got a voodoo doll out there against the United States."

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The lightbox therapy is working like we though it would.

Practically the minute I got it set up, the fog rolled away and the sun came boiling out from undeneath.

All that was missing was the Philip Glass soundtrack.

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I finally looked away from Olympic coverage and discovered something over on Bravo that looks like it might be fun; a spin-off of Shear Genius called Tabatha's Salon Takeover.

I really loved Tabatha's attitude in season one of SG; she was flinty and brutally honest, which are two things I really admire in a strong and sensible woman.

I sincerely hope that this new series is a winner.

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Now, a Friday Five, actually on time.

If you could change your name, what would it be?
Beth.

What is the worst name someone has called you?
Old Buddy Dave once said he didn't want to end up as unforgiving as I was, and then I pointed out to him that I've forgiven anybody who has ever wronged me and apologized. But the apology has to happen before the forgiveness occurs. He took it back. So, I'd say 'unforgiving'. But it was a fallacy.

If you could meet someone famous, who would it be?
I've met most of the famous people I've wanted to meet, thanks to my involvement in science fiction conventions, and a memorable autograph session with Keane in Denver in the spring of 2004.

How do you like to travel home?
I like it very much, which is why I keep doing it.

What kind of phone do you have?
Two tin cans and a string!

Here's where I got my Friday Five this time. Use it if you want.

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There ya go. Have a good Friday.

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2 of my readers commented on this entry

art
did you see the pic of the chinese girl the commies are claiming to be of age and shes only 14? they claim to be investigating! i hope they strip the cheaters of they gold!
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Andy
Glad the light therapy is working. :-)
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