Mochi-Bear

"Patriotism is your conviction that this country is superior to all other countries because you were born in it." - George Bernard Shaw

There was a kitten, she had no name and she was from a cat shelter. Someone I knew was adopting her and I helped pick her out. She was not what she was looking for, but she quickly fell in love with her. I admit that I too was smitten. How could you say no to that face? I thought up the perfect name for the cat, Mocha. It fit her well. Unlike Atari, I didn't get a chance to really bond with Mocha, but I was still on Mocha's top list of favorites and that I am sure. Mocha unfortunately was sick, but what she had I never was able to find out. I'll never forget how all of Atari's things were thrown out and the room vigorously cleaned just to make sure that Mocha would not catch Atari's sickness after she passed away. She was such a little thing, but man she had personality. Thursday I find out that Mocha was put down. Her sickness finally caught up with her after years of being a great pet. I wonder if it was because she was no longer getting the care she formerly got, not that she was abandoned. Both cats belonged to a person that I wouldn't of thought would have the capacity to care for them in their condition, but who proved me wrong and helped them live much longer than they would of if not for her unique care. I said goodbye to Mocha long ago, but it still sucks that she isn't around anymore. I am very lucky to have have Koki and Mia, both born before Mocha and Atari and both still alive and happy. I've had only one close call and couldn't imagine having to put them down.

Thursday night I watched the movie Wall-e. I have to admit that for a children's movie, it was very good. And not good in the Sherk, adult references type of way...just good in an entertaining movie type of way. It is an almost entirely silent movie for the irst half, which makes you really pay attention to the details. If I had a kid, I'd take him to see it. (catch the subtle sexism in that statement?) Wall-e does remind me of Short Circuit, which was a great movie when I was a kid. This movie critic gives it many stars.

After my jog on Thursday, I gave Max a long walk. The sun was so bright that I had my eyes squinted most of the time. Max is a ridculously high energy dog and as his owner, it is my job to help get that energy burned. That I have not been the best at. So at one point Max and I decide to race. We take off in a quick sprint and Max catches up with me and then really takes off. Not to hold him back I press forward even faster and then Max begins to slow down a bit. He then easily bypasses me again and I just try to keep pace thankful that his is getting a bit tired. He could of gone much longer, but I was winded, so I finally stopped and we finished up our walk. He needs a bath too.

Today the Iphone 3G came out. I really wanted one and passed on the first iphone in an attempt to be responsible. The lines I saw were very long and one place was already sold out by noon. Maybe soon I'll get to be holding one.

Dane Cook Jury: If the Dog Didn't S**t, You Must Acquit - Now this is not why I became a lawyer. I think this is an important case though.

I got this in an email from Laura. I guess I do find some forwards funny. Some funny lessons here.

FIVE MINUTE MANAGEMENT COURSE

Lesson 1:

A man is getting into the shower just as his wife is finishing up her shower, when the doorbell rings.

The wife quickly wraps herself in a towel and runs downstairs.

When she opens the door, there stands Bob, the next-door neighbor.

Before she says a word, Bob says, 'I'll give you $800 to drop that towel.'

After thinking for a moment, the woman drops her towel and stands naked in front of Bob, after a few seconds, Bob hands her $800 and leaves.

The woman wraps back up in the towel and goes back upstairs.

When she gets to the bathroom, her husband asks, 'Who was that?'

'It was Bob the next door neighbor,' she replies.

'Great,' the husband says, 'did he say anything about the $800 he owes me?'

Moral of the story:
If you share critical information pertaining to credit and risk with your shareholders in time, you may be in a position to prevent avoidable exposure.

Lesson 2:

A priest offered a Nun a lift.

She got in and crossed her legs, forcing her gown to reveal a leg.

The priest nearly had an accident.

After controlling the car, he stealthily slid his hand up her leg.

The nun said, 'Father, remember Psalm 129?'

The priest removed his hand. But, changing gears, he let his hand slide up her leg again.

The nun once again said, 'Father, remember Psalm 129?'

The priest apologized 'Sorry sister but the flesh is weak.'

Arriving at the convent, the nun sighed heavily and went on her way.

On his arrival at the church, the priest rushed to look up Psalm 129. It said, 'Go forth and seek, further up, you will find glory.'

Moral of the story:
If you are not well informed in your job, you might miss a great opportunity.

Lesson 3:

A sales rep, an administration clerk, and the manager are walking to lunch when they find an antique oil lamp.

They rub it and a Genie comes out.
The Genie says, 'I'll give each of you just one wish.'
'Me first! Me first!' says the admin clerk. 'I want to be in the Bahamas, driving a speedboat, without a care in the world.'
Puff! She's gone.

'Me next! Me next!' says the sales rep. 'I want to be in Hawaii, relaxing on the beach with my personal masseuse, an endless supply of Pina Coladas and the love of my life.'

Puff! He's gone.

'OK, you're up,' the Genie says to the manager.
The manager says, 'I want those two back in the office after lunch.'

Moral of the story:
Always let your boss have the first say.

Lesson 4

An eagle was sitting on a tree resting, doing nothing.

A small rabbit saw the eagle and asked him, 'Can I also sit like you and do nothing?'
The eagle answered: 'Sure, why not.'

So, the rabbit sat on the ground below the eagle and rested. All of a sudden, a fox appeared, jumped on the rabbit and ate it.

Moral of the story:
To be sitting and doing nothing, you must be sitting very, very high up.

Lesson 5

A turkey was chatting with a bull.

'I would love to be able to get to the top of that tree' sighed the turkey, 'but I haven't got the energy.'
'Well, why don't you nibble on some of my droppings?' replied the bull. They're packed with nutrients.'

The turkey pecked at a lump of dung, and found it actually gave him enough strength to reach the lowest branch of the tree.

The next day, after eating some more dung, he reached the second branch.

Finally after a fourth night, the turkey was proudly perched at the top of the tree.

He was promptly spotted by a farmer, who shot him out of the tree.

Moral of the story:
Bull Shit might get you to the top, but it won't keep you there.

Lesson 6

A little bird was flying south for the winter. It was so cold the bird froze and fell to the ground into a large field.

While he was lying there, a cow came by and dropped some dung on him.

As the frozen bird lay there in the pile of cow dung, he began to realize how warm he was.

The dung was actually thawing him out!

He lay there all warm and happy, and soon began to sing for joy.
A passing cat heard the bird singing and came to investigate.

Following the sound, the cat discovered the bird under the pile of cow dung, and promptly dug him out and ate him.


Morals of the story:
(1) Not everyone who shits on you is your enemy.

(2) Not everyone who gets you out of shit is your friend.

(3) And when you're in deep shit, it's best to keep your mouth shut!

THUS ENDS THE FIVE MINUTE MANAGEMENT COURSE

Jack Black On weed: (Jack Black Details His Drug Use: Cocaine, Heroin, And Wellbutrin)

There is an occasional celebratory jay, but it's not a wake-and-bake scenario anymore at all. And no cigarettes. To help stop, I took Wellbutrin for two years, and then I stopped the Wellbutrin before Tropic Thunder. They say you've got to be careful quitting Wellbutrin because some people have withdrawal symptoms. And I was like, "Good! That's the movie. That's what I need! Withdrawal symptoms!" I didn't have shakes and crazy quakes--it feels like your brain is sucking in on itself, like there's a small black hole in the center of your brain galaxy. But it only lasted for a couple of weeks, and then I was back to normal.

i wonder who it is from san antonio