"Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer

I think I will try to write a quick reflection after each book I read. Yesterday I finished 'Into Thin Air' by Jon Krakauer. First I would like to comment on how disturbing this book was. The idea that a man can be covered with ice, in the elements (100 below with the wind chill) for an entire night, wake from the haze lift himself from the ground, find camp and just keep the body alive is awe-inspiring. The story of two, talented, capable climbers slowly losing their life to the elements is heartbreaking. Although I have never been in that kind of physical distress, I just can't fathom having the capacity to make the climb but not doing it because of environmental difficulties, physical handicaps, and moral dilemmas. Wow. If nothing else, it makes me crave doing something that few others are able to do. To read about how difficult the climb up Everest is, combined with how difficult normal functions are in the oxygen depleted air, only makes me more certain that I could make the climb. I have always had an indomitable self control. From going 3 days without water to make weight for wrestling, to running 2nd place in the mountain run at the men's retreat. When I get my head in the competitive place I can accomplish anything. I need to utilize these talents towards my career. Everyone is running ahead of me, passing me....It's time to put the hammer down and gain some ground. In 5 years I want to be able to look over my shoulder and see specs on the horizon.

Conan and Leno

I, for one, am THRILLED at the recent crash of NBC's late night lineup. First of all, did Leno get greedy? What other reason would explain his willingness to leave the Tonight show, only to immediately, start his own show. Hmmmm....I guess NBC thought they could simply clone the audience of The Tonight Show for a 10pm slot and save themselves millions of dollars by putting up an inexpensive talk show for 5 weekly hours of primetime television. I haven't watched a single minute of the Jay Leno Show, not because I don't like him but because he's taking away the livelihood of numerous writers, actors, crew members and American capital. We want great television. We want intriguing stories. Let's face it, when film and television are basically our only major export, we want to CREATE! So tuck your tail NBC. America, so it seems, has spoken. We will not pander to what you tell us to watch! Instead, people have continued tuning into primetime drama's like 'The Good Wife' showing NBC that if they want a chance at the 10 pm hour they better show us the money.

James P Connolly is The Alien Warrior

Not that anyone might care, nor that those who care would even find this lowly blog, but I hereby declare that Comedian James P Connolly is also Comedian The Alien Warrior. I saw The Alien Warrior perform at the Jon Lovitz Comedy Club in Universal City Walk. (A lovely venue and the host was my buddy Joe D. A great guy!) Sometime later I heard that same, easily recognizable voice on the XM comedy channel. Sure enough, it was not listed as The Alien Warrior but, instead, as James P Connolly!

There you have it! Seems I was the first to notice it and bring it to the light of day. Although, I'd be pretty shocked if many on the comedy circuit aren't already very well aware of this fact.

Prince of Persia

I hereby prophesy that this movie will bomb.

I am guessing the budget is upwards of 150-200 million and will possibly make it's money back in worldwide release but not domestically.
Domestically, I predict and opening weekend of 34 million and a lifetime of 125.

We'll see, it's a long ways out to make this prediction but I have a feeling.

Yankees

http://joeposnanski.com/JoeBlog/2009/11/05/the-yankees-payroll/


This guys said it all....and did the research so I'll just post the link and say that I agree and it's time for a change!

Obama!

Now is the chance. Let's make Socialized heathcare part of the 800 plus billion dollar bailout package. That will create alot of jobs in the healthcare field and people need to sign this bill into action.

Norm Coleman

I don't like Norm Coleman. He skeeves me out. In the entire aftermath of the Minnesota Senatorial recount I have seen no action by him that warrants respect. As he was ever so slightly in the lead on election night and the days following he promptly claimed his victory, knowing oh so well that state law was requiring a recount. He fought the recount every inch of the way and when it became clear that he was going to lose he tried to have legally sound ballots eliminated from the election. After it became clear that he had lost he was, in no way courteous as he immediately sued everyone possible to try to get his way.

It is not going to happen. Be a man. Get a new job!