and the survey says...

The following entry was inspired by an email sent to me by my sister and then a trip next door to Trader Joe's. I felt somewhat like a cheat because I went into the store to buy fresh vegetables to make dinner and there it was… a pre-chopped onion, garlic and shallots medley! Joy?!?!?!
Some of the questions that follow I do have an opinion about but I am curious to see what my friends and family think???

Is it bad to use a calculator if you know how to add!
It is bad to listen to audio books if you know how to read?
Is it bad to use Cliff’s notes if you aren’t interested in the book assigned?
Is it bad to buy pre-sliced / diced fruits and vegetables?
Is it bad to hire a cleaning person if you know how to clean?
Is time money? Or is that just something we say when we don't want to be bothered with doing a favor?
Is the price of stamps getting out of control?
Why did your teacher tell you to look it up, when you asked how to spell it?
Why do the parking meters in San Francisco give you 8 minutes for the first 25 cents but only 15 minutes for 50 cents?
Why will your credit card company drop your APR if you call and threaten to cancel the card?
Why doesn’t the price of plane tickets drop dramatically right before the plane takes off in order to fill the empty seats?
- Aren’t they are going there anyway?
Why can Michael Vick play pre-season football but not regular season football until week 6?
Why do people order brand named liquor if they want mixers (usually sugar) added?
Why does Starbucks taste exactly the same no matter which store you go to?
Why do you need coffee in the morning?
Why is health care free in Canada?
Why are people embarrassed to admit that they don’t have health care?
Why is college free in some countries around the world?
Why can’t you get a job without previous experience? How do you get previous experience without a job?
- Are you still paying off college loans?
Why did Plaxico Burress hire a prison consultant?
- How do you become a prison consultant?
Why can't left-handed people play shortstop?
Why do college sports programs get penalized even though the coaches/players that broke the rules have moved on?
Why / how are there more than 53 domestic violence calls on the Monday after Super Bowl, but the losing team only has 53 players?
Do you mind listening to sportscasters that didn't play the sport they comment about?
Do you think athletes get paid too much?
Do team owners make more or less than the players?
Do you know anyone that went into business to break even?
Do you eat genetically engineered fruit like seedless watermelons, pluots or tangelos?
Do you remember life without cell phones?
Do you still own a home phone?
- If yes, why?
Do you prefer to text or talk?
Do you think it costs the phone company more money to connect you across the country than across the street?
Should you have to be a divorced to counsel people through theirs?
Should women give their girlfriends man advice if they don't have a man?


I'm looking forward to reading your thoughts... post them here or send them to my email.

PS1

...random sh*t;

Michael Jackson – dead and gone, may he truly rest in peace as I’m sure he had a crazy and stress filled run. I’ve had a couple random conversations about him and never realized how attached so many people truly were to him!... Mom always told us growing up that you couldn’t take it with you so I why are folks so concerned about Mike’s money, he’s gone. I’ve heard folks asking “how could you waste all that money?… and I’ve thought damn! look how much fun that dude had! Have you ever been to Six Flags Magic Mountain? A 2 hour wait for your favorite ride in 100 degree summer weather sucks ass! This dude Mike J. had a roller coaster in his BACKYARD!!! MTV’s Cribs? I don’t know… A few things I’ve come to realize; 1. Mike has never had to sit in a cubicle a day in his life!!! 2. Mike has never had to stay up late and write a 40 page paper the night before it was due, after having all semester to do it! 3. Michael has never walked into bar and asked, “How much for your cheapest beer?" before ordering it! But, I’m just sayin’…

Major League Baseball – baseball is back!!! Called my best boy from the Giants game yesterday and realized how much I truly love Baseball. Once upon a time I was a huge fan, steroids took over, I lost interest and we broke up… It’s nice to see Baseball again, skinny fast guys stealing bases, some players batting less than .300, and every second baseman not hitting 50 home runs each… At this pace another couple years will have baseball back swinging stronger than ever!!!

For the record – I am and always will be a Padres fan, Hicks and Trina Jones! Now that baseball and I are dating again I am left to watch the Giants, the flight to Petco Park every Sunday would be costly… Former Padres manager Bruce Bochy has done a great job!!! The fact that the Giants are now winners makes our affair even easier…

Dominican Republic - off the hook! Please visit and while visiting please appreciate modern primitive living!!! Very refreshing…

Tequila – did you know that Tequila is the only liquor that makes you happy? Hard to believe, look around the room at your local Tequila bar!!! 

Michael Vick – welcome back and good luck! ESPN highlights and Berman / Jackson haven’t been the same without you!!!

Brisco – this Miami hip hop recording artist was recently robbed in a barber shop following a photo shoot. The robbery was caught on tape and Brisco was recorded saying “I’ll just get bigger jewelry and more shine!” hmmmmmm, think that you might get robbed again?... I’m just sayin’

GI Joe – go see it and parents definitely take your boys or even better drop them off with their boys and give ‘em popcorn money! The action is non-stop and they actually do a very good job with the characters. The cartoon was my favorite as a child so I was a little nervous that it would tank… Two thumbs up!!!

Til Then - ps out!