Kuccinich is from outerspace

Ok, so I read on a political blog over at WashingtonPost.com that Kuccinich not only believes in extraterrestrials, he thinks that he saw one and it moved him considerably. So while all my previous positives still stand, I don't think I could actually vote for this guy... Question: is belief in aliens enough to make you not want to vote for someone? subquestion: In response to Kuccinich's attack on Bush's sanity, does this make you question his (meaning shorty's) sanity? subsubquestion: Do YOU believe in extraterrestrials?
(Full Disclosure: I needed spell check to help me figure out how to spell extraterrestrials)

Weekend at Beach and Puppy

"Why did you pay so much money for those chew toys? I like big rocks."

"What? We're going to the beach?"

"The beach is so much fun!"

Kucinich

Kucinich questions Bush's mental health

Why we should consider voting for Kucinich:
1. see above article
2. he is short and funny looking
3. he seems to be sensible on many issues
4. he has a really tall wife that makes him look even shorter
5. he probably cares about the little guy, he is a little guy
PS- this is not an endorsement, just something to ponder

Favorite Bumper Sticker

I think the best bumper sticker I have ever seen is "Jesus is Coming Look Busy ." What's the best bumper sticker you've seen?
Runner up: "Vegetarian's Taste Better." I don't know if this is sexual or if it is a threat to vegetarians from meat eaters, but either way it's funny.

Jury Duty

It seems odd that we entrust the decision making in much of our judicial system to those who often know the least about the law: us citizens. This thought kept going through my mind two days this week as I was on a jury in a fairly serious arson trial in Baltimore. What exactly is reasonable doubt? Who do you believe on the witness stand? (when at least two of the three main witnesses were drug addicts...) It was a pretty intimidating experience and at times boring, interesting, soporific, and mystifying. The prosecutor was well organized and convincing, while the defense attorney (probably a public defender) seemed unprepared and often like he was making it up as he went along. The judge was rather amusing and kept the attorneys on a pretty short leash, often cutting them off and keeping them from rambling. There are many things I could say about the trial and the seeming inequities of the system, but I will just say this: once we were given the case and went back to deliberate I felt that the system is ultimately pretty fair. The jury was diverse racially, in regards to age, and apparently income and educational level as well. When we began deliberating, I felt that all the relevant issues were hashed out and discussed. We ended up convicting the accused and I'm sure he was sentenced (or will be) to a lot of time, which brings up a whole different question about how we sentence and punish criminals in this country. Ultimately, while it was an interesting experience, I hope I will not have to serve in this capacity again, I have no interest in passing judgment and in some respects, bearing responsibility for someone else's life in such a way.

Where I've been

Last couple days I haven't posted because I've been on jury duty! Longer post to come and explain what was a pretty weird experience.

Cutest Dog in Baltimore

My dog is the cutest dog in Baltimore. I have proof. She has been chosen as the poster dog for a blog of dog pictures in the Baltimore Sun. Look quick before she gets replaced by a less cute dog. Scroll down towards the bottom of the page and look on the right for the blog on dogs. You should see a picture of a very very cute dog named Quinn.

Verizon

Dear Verizon,
Unlike the DMV you actually have some competition, so it is surprising that you are also so bad at what you do. I would like to write to you and explain why we (Sarah and I) will no longer be using you for our internet service. Reason one, the internet you provide sucks and comes and goes so frequently I am starting to think you just have somebody sitting next to a switch turning it on and off all day. Two, your customer service is awful, you makes us wait, do not understand our plain English, and are on occasion, very rude. Three, you forget to bill us on a frequent basis then send us a huge bill one month. Four, when we told you we were no longer using you because you lie to us (see reason five) and your service is bad, you had a computer call us to ask us why we were leaving (not even a real person). Five, you lie to us. Recently an elderly woman was so fed up with Comcast in DC that she took a hammer to their local office and started busting stuff up. Bravo. Stop spending so much money on bad commercials and actually run your business effectively.
Sincerely,
Publius

Get a tan!

I have nothing else to blog about today. So here is a picture of me with no tan and no muscles. Feel free to suggest a caption.

Cool New Product

Thought I would let you guys know about my friend Wren's new business venture. He is selling personalized toothpicks. They are toothpicks with phrases/fortunes on them, and you can have them customized. He created the technology and website. Maybe you will find a use for it at some personal/company event. They're definitely original. Check out his website.

Wyman Park

Dear Wyman Park,
You are such an awesome park. Quinn loves you. You have a babbling brook, trails galore, and lots of other dogs for Quinn to sniff. Wren and I once enjoyed geocashing in your woods and rarely are dead bodies found within your boundaries. It's awesome to have such a great dog park near my house. One question, why were you filled with army guys/gals with AK-47's yesterday?
Sincerley,
Pubs

Baltimore in NYT

Dear NYT,
Thanks for featuring my hood. While that is not the abandoned house next to my house, it's one that's on my block. I love how Baltimore always gets positive press: "The Wire," "The Corner," high murder rate, the O's stink.... People must really want to come visit!!!
Sincerely,
Pubs

Orioles

Dear Orioles,
You suck. This is ten years in a row of sucking. I feel really sorry for your marketing department. They have a hard sell. What slogan are you going to use next year? Hear are some suggestions: "Come watch us make it eleven in a row;" "Cal Ripken used to play for us;" "It could be worse;" "Lots of seats to choose from;" "Got money to burn? Come buy overpriced beers;" "You have a good chance of catching a ball, no-one else is around." And what happened to Jay, I used to be the most awesomest player in the world, then I sucked, then I got caught doing roids, but I'm still sexy, Gibbons???? He has fallen of the face of the earth. Hey if this baseball thing doesn't work out, male modeling might be an option.
Sincerely,
Publius
PS- feel free to suggest your own slogans for next years O's.

My new plates