Sen. Mike Mazzei, R-Tulsa, introduces bill in the Oklahoma legislature allowing the Oklahoma Tax Commission to email tag renewal notifications instead of the U.S. Postal Service.
Oklahoma Tax Commission seizes 77 cases ($103,000) of outlawed cigarettes shipped to Riverside Smoke Shop.
Mayor Bartlett 'moves beyond the crisis'...orders external KPMG audit of city government to be paid for by private donations (editorial).
Citizens of North Tulsa rally around grocery store after robbery.
Sweet 'stache of the day.
Today's Doonesbury.
Monday, February 15, 2010
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
DFest Headliners Announced
The headliners for the annual DFest music and arts festival were announced Tuesday morning. The lineup looks to be a pretty good one. I'm sure I will attend but the excitement that came with previous years isn't there for this one. 90's rock band Black Crows are headlining the event...they haven't had a hit in over a decade.
Rumors abounded for weeks involving headlining acts the Beastie Boys and The Killers. These rumors, as it turns out, aren't true.
Maybe we're another year away from a hugely successful, nationally recognized music festival in Tulsa. Or maybe it just won't ever happen.
Rumors abounded for weeks involving headlining acts the Beastie Boys and The Killers. These rumors, as it turns out, aren't true.
Maybe we're another year away from a hugely successful, nationally recognized music festival in Tulsa. Or maybe it just won't ever happen.
Thursday, July 3, 2008
In Case You Missed It...
...Tom Waits completely rocked the Brady Theater in downtown Tulsa last week. Here are some highlights.
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Widening Eyes to the Refusal to Widen Roads
Mayor Kathy Taylor has a plan. A $2 billion plan to widen city streets in Tulsa. Five of them. In south Tulsa.
Never mind how narrow the streets are in midtown, specifically Peoria between 21st and 31st, Lewis Ave. from 15th south to about 51st, and sections of Utica, Harvard, and Yale in midtown. So the city has decided to widen roads where the roads are already more manageable than midtown. We midtown-ers appreciate that, very much...assholes.
The best part and highlight of the whole road-widening drama is Councilor Bill Christiansen's (who is a big cock, by the way) comments as quoted to Fox 23 news,
"The citizens in south Tulsa pay a lot in taxes, they live in big homes and I think at the end of the day, if you look at the quality of life issue we need to widen the streets in south Tulsa."
If this isn't his "let-them-eat-cake moment", I'm not sure what else will be. The lack of outcry from the residents in the neighborhood south of Utica Square is bizarre and lost on me. It's almost as if dividing lines have been drawn between south, mid and north, and the councilor isn't even trying to disguise whose side he's on.
Never mind how narrow the streets are in midtown, specifically Peoria between 21st and 31st, Lewis Ave. from 15th south to about 51st, and sections of Utica, Harvard, and Yale in midtown. So the city has decided to widen roads where the roads are already more manageable than midtown. We midtown-ers appreciate that, very much...assholes.
The best part and highlight of the whole road-widening drama is Councilor Bill Christiansen's (who is a big cock, by the way) comments as quoted to Fox 23 news,
"The citizens in south Tulsa pay a lot in taxes, they live in big homes and I think at the end of the day, if you look at the quality of life issue we need to widen the streets in south Tulsa."
If this isn't his "let-them-eat-cake moment", I'm not sure what else will be. The lack of outcry from the residents in the neighborhood south of Utica Square is bizarre and lost on me. It's almost as if dividing lines have been drawn between south, mid and north, and the councilor isn't even trying to disguise whose side he's on.
Tulsa Drillers New Home
I have to give city leaders their due on a great choice for the new location of the Tulsa Drillers ball park. It was originally reported the ball park would be in the east village of downtown (1st-6th and Elgin), but now it is being reported the new ball park will be north of there, around the intersection of Archer St and Greenwood.
This is a great choice. It allows more venues and restaurants to open up in the east village, yet still maintains its vicinity to those same establishments (i.e. El Guapo's Cantina and McNellie's). This should work out great for the city, particularly downtown Tulsa. And if the folks in Jenks and Bixby have a problem with it, oh well. They can stay home.
This is a great choice. It allows more venues and restaurants to open up in the east village, yet still maintains its vicinity to those same establishments (i.e. El Guapo's Cantina and McNellie's). This should work out great for the city, particularly downtown Tulsa. And if the folks in Jenks and Bixby have a problem with it, oh well. They can stay home.
Big Splash in Hot Water?
Various Tulsa news outlets are reporting that the Big Splash water park (21st & Yale) is some nine months past due on their annual rent payment of approximately $130,000. Which, really isn't surprising. I mean, who still goes there?A few weeks ago Big Splash was gotten on to by the Labor Department citing rotten support beams for their two tallest slides, and were ordered to shut them down until replacing the slimy slats. So again I ask, who still goes there?
Maybe it will only be a matter of time before Big Splash goes the way of Bell's Amusement park (although for very different reasons), which should be a triumph for the city of Tulsa in my own very personal opinion, but I don't get to make the decisions.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
So we’re roughly five or so weeks from Tulsa’s annual DFest celebration in downtown Tulsa.
Initially, when the “national headliners” were announced, I was disappointed. I mean, I try not to be a music snob, but how can one go from The Flaming Lips to All-American Rejects?
Maybe it was the word traveling the streets and bars of Tulsa that My Morning Jacket and/or Arcade Fire could be gracing the main stage on July 25 and 26. Maybe it was the fact every other music festival, including American Eagle’s (yes, that American Eagle) pulled together unbelievable lineups this year.
Maybe it’s because I didn’t see the big picture.
As far as Oklahoma is concerned there are only a handful of acts that could probably out sale the Rejects when it comes to the possibly targeted MTV generation for ticket sales. Since David Cook, Carrie Underwood and the Jonas Brothers are out of the picture, the leaders behind DFest could have pursued Hanson. And who knows, maybe they did or they are planning on them next year.
Odds are I’ll catch one Rejects song. I can appreciate them for being an Oklahoma band that is making millions of dollars living the life we all wish we could at some point.
I can say the same for Paramore. They are also a Grammy-nominated band that will draw the same type of crowd and sale tickets to the teenagers who will miss out on great music inside many of the area bars.
As for the rest of the “national headliners”, you’ll find me watching every second of the Roots, Phantom Planet, Ghostland Observatory and possibly even Ty England and the Disco Biscuits if scheduling permits it.
My suggestion would be to not get caught up in all the national acts and make sure you check out the numerous “emerging artists”, which is what DFest is built upon.
Colourmusic, El Paso Hot Button, Vandevander, Mayola, Sheree Chamberlain, Matt Stansberry Band are among the acts I hope I’m not forced to miss.
So as upset as I was initially with the lineup for DFest, I can now say with the weekend fest right around the corner, I’m actually excited to be returning.
I’m sure there are some who are still upset with the lineup, but that’s the nature of the beast. If it’s good for Tulsa and creates a good time for me, then I’m down. And as long as the bars are serving up the cold beverages and there are numerous great acts to catch, I’m sure I’ll have a good time without evening realizing the Rejects are on stage.
For more info on Dfest, including a complete lineup, visit DFest.com.
Oh, and remember how I mentioned American Eagle was having a music fest? Well headliner Bob Dylan (yes, that Bob Dylan) will be gracing the stage of the Brady Theater on Aug. 27.
Now, that’s a headliner I’m not going to miss when he visits T-Town.
~The Great, Irreplaceable Lando!
Initially, when the “national headliners” were announced, I was disappointed. I mean, I try not to be a music snob, but how can one go from The Flaming Lips to All-American Rejects?
Maybe it was the word traveling the streets and bars of Tulsa that My Morning Jacket and/or Arcade Fire could be gracing the main stage on July 25 and 26. Maybe it was the fact every other music festival, including American Eagle’s (yes, that American Eagle) pulled together unbelievable lineups this year.
Maybe it’s because I didn’t see the big picture.
As far as Oklahoma is concerned there are only a handful of acts that could probably out sale the Rejects when it comes to the possibly targeted MTV generation for ticket sales. Since David Cook, Carrie Underwood and the Jonas Brothers are out of the picture, the leaders behind DFest could have pursued Hanson. And who knows, maybe they did or they are planning on them next year.
Odds are I’ll catch one Rejects song. I can appreciate them for being an Oklahoma band that is making millions of dollars living the life we all wish we could at some point.
I can say the same for Paramore. They are also a Grammy-nominated band that will draw the same type of crowd and sale tickets to the teenagers who will miss out on great music inside many of the area bars.
As for the rest of the “national headliners”, you’ll find me watching every second of the Roots, Phantom Planet, Ghostland Observatory and possibly even Ty England and the Disco Biscuits if scheduling permits it.
My suggestion would be to not get caught up in all the national acts and make sure you check out the numerous “emerging artists”, which is what DFest is built upon.
Colourmusic, El Paso Hot Button, Vandevander, Mayola, Sheree Chamberlain, Matt Stansberry Band are among the acts I hope I’m not forced to miss.
So as upset as I was initially with the lineup for DFest, I can now say with the weekend fest right around the corner, I’m actually excited to be returning.
I’m sure there are some who are still upset with the lineup, but that’s the nature of the beast. If it’s good for Tulsa and creates a good time for me, then I’m down. And as long as the bars are serving up the cold beverages and there are numerous great acts to catch, I’m sure I’ll have a good time without evening realizing the Rejects are on stage.
For more info on Dfest, including a complete lineup, visit DFest.com.
Oh, and remember how I mentioned American Eagle was having a music fest? Well headliner Bob Dylan (yes, that Bob Dylan) will be gracing the stage of the Brady Theater on Aug. 27.
Now, that’s a headliner I’m not going to miss when he visits T-Town.
~The Great, Irreplaceable Lando!
Sunday, June 1, 2008
How Do Tulsa Criminals Get Guns?
They take them from police cars (well, this one particular criminal at least).
In related criminal news, the Broken Arrow Representative that championed legislation allowing health insurers to not cover autisim treatments in Oklahoma has announced his plans to remove himself from the Oklahoma Congress. Why his insistence on helping health insurance companies? Maybe its the fact they have given him over $20,000 in campaign and personal finances. Read more here, and he probably is the crook he says he isn't.
'Til next time...
In related criminal news, the Broken Arrow Representative that championed legislation allowing health insurers to not cover autisim treatments in Oklahoma has announced his plans to remove himself from the Oklahoma Congress. Why his insistence on helping health insurance companies? Maybe its the fact they have given him over $20,000 in campaign and personal finances. Read more here, and he probably is the crook he says he isn't.
'Til next time...
Friday, May 23, 2008
Not-Really-Tulsa's American Idol Winner
David Cook won this year's season of everyone's favorite grand-stand karaoke contest and immediately earned his spot in the hearts of teenage girls, 40-year old gay men, and middle-age mothers desperately clinging to their ill-conceived notions of cool. Congratulations, I suppose. Thanks for playing. I'll try not to mention the fact he completely emo-ed, Nickelback-ed, and 30 Seconds to Mars-ed one the greatest songs ever:
I know, right? A complete abortion.
This entire season of American Idol the Tulsa media has been on their respective knees consistently, passionately, and lovingly performing a great deal of fellatio on everyone's new favorite Tulsa-transplant--David Cook.
The Urban Tulsa Weekly featured him, Carrie Underwood and some 4th-rate reality stars on the cover of the May 14th issue. Even the Urban Tulsa Weekly, a publication generally regarded as Tulsa's "independent weekly" has fallen in love with the goofy-smiled (yet seemingly humble) crooner (and Beatles destroyer).
David Cook isn't even from Tulsa! Jesus. Did he live here after graduating college? Yes, does that make him from here? Hardly. He was born in Houston and raised in Blue Springs, Missouri. According to Wikipedia, he moved to Tulsa after college graduation to pursue a career in music. Which is a completely fucking insane decision. He must have thought Bob Wills still kicked ass here weekly. Poor guy.
So he played in some bands, tended some bar and other neat shit, made some friends, etc. And now everyone in Tulsa can't get enough of him, like they're going to run into his parents at Target.
It just speaks to the importance Tulsa wished it had. After the devastating cyclone in Myanmar, and the earthquake in China, a few news article popped up with headlines similar to this made up one:
Tulsa's Chinese Connection
Here are some examples: here and here.
Those are just two examples how the Tulsa and Oklahoma media tries to interject the state into every single national or world event that occurs. One of those articles is somewhat interesting, but neither of them are particularly relevant.
We are the kids in the sandbox urinating a love note for our teacher screaming for her to pay attention to us. We just aren't that important, and no matter how much we pretend, we can't change people's origin. No matter how many people tell you they had a beer or bummed a smoke from David Cook, he just didn't grow up here--but we'll gladly accept and welcome him (even retrospectively) because that's what kind of people Oklahomans are (as long as you aren't gay or a minority). So welcome, David Cook, as a Tulsa resident--just please give the Beatles a rest.
I know, right? A complete abortion.
This entire season of American Idol the Tulsa media has been on their respective knees consistently, passionately, and lovingly performing a great deal of fellatio on everyone's new favorite Tulsa-transplant--David Cook.
The Urban Tulsa Weekly featured him, Carrie Underwood and some 4th-rate reality stars on the cover of the May 14th issue. Even the Urban Tulsa Weekly, a publication generally regarded as Tulsa's "independent weekly" has fallen in love with the goofy-smiled (yet seemingly humble) crooner (and Beatles destroyer).
David Cook isn't even from Tulsa! Jesus. Did he live here after graduating college? Yes, does that make him from here? Hardly. He was born in Houston and raised in Blue Springs, Missouri. According to Wikipedia, he moved to Tulsa after college graduation to pursue a career in music. Which is a completely fucking insane decision. He must have thought Bob Wills still kicked ass here weekly. Poor guy.
So he played in some bands, tended some bar and other neat shit, made some friends, etc. And now everyone in Tulsa can't get enough of him, like they're going to run into his parents at Target.
It just speaks to the importance Tulsa wished it had. After the devastating cyclone in Myanmar, and the earthquake in China, a few news article popped up with headlines similar to this made up one:
Tulsa's Chinese Connection
Here are some examples: here and here.
Those are just two examples how the Tulsa and Oklahoma media tries to interject the state into every single national or world event that occurs. One of those articles is somewhat interesting, but neither of them are particularly relevant.
We are the kids in the sandbox urinating a love note for our teacher screaming for her to pay attention to us. We just aren't that important, and no matter how much we pretend, we can't change people's origin. No matter how many people tell you they had a beer or bummed a smoke from David Cook, he just didn't grow up here--but we'll gladly accept and welcome him (even retrospectively) because that's what kind of people Oklahomans are (as long as you aren't gay or a minority). So welcome, David Cook, as a Tulsa resident--just please give the Beatles a rest.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Tulsa Loves Tom Waits
Tom Waits is coming through town, Wednesday, June 25th for a special evening at the Brady Theater (special only because he actually chose to stop in Tulsa). Expect to cough up a nice chunk of change for the tickets--the two ticket limit should run around $192.00 after fees and tax. There are also some very paranoid rules about the tickets: a photo ID must be presented matching the name of the credit card used to purchase the tickets, the tickets cannot be picked up before 6:30 PM the night of the show, at which time the purchaser and their guest will be escorted into the venue and not granted reentry if they choose to leave the event, and the tickets can only be purchased online or over the telephone.
I'm sure the rules are Tom Waits' and are in place to discourage (and effectively eliminate) scalping, but it did make scheduling a time to call in our order a little difficult, however, we got around it and are no longer bitching like children. It should be great, and hopefully we'll see you there.
I'm sure the rules are Tom Waits' and are in place to discourage (and effectively eliminate) scalping, but it did make scheduling a time to call in our order a little difficult, however, we got around it and are no longer bitching like children. It should be great, and hopefully we'll see you there.
Return From Dallas
We just made a recent trip to Dallas to witness one of the single greatest live musical performances in recent memory: Radiohead at the Superpages.com Center (formerly the Smirnoff Ampitheatre...I guess). The show was awesome, the food and drink: overpriced; the $40 tshirt: probably worth it (time will tell).
Dallas, however, sucks. The drivers are astoundingly idiotic, the roadways are congested and the people are just generally rude. We saw some friends we've been separated from for a while and we also urinated in a flowerbed outside of the Cotton Bowl(yes, it was necessary...I mean, we were only waiting in line to leave the concert for an hour).
Enjoy!
Dallas, however, sucks. The drivers are astoundingly idiotic, the roadways are congested and the people are just generally rude. We saw some friends we've been separated from for a while and we also urinated in a flowerbed outside of the Cotton Bowl(yes, it was necessary...I mean, we were only waiting in line to leave the concert for an hour).
Enjoy!
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Exceptionally Long Delay
Much has happened in the past month (moving, car wreck, etc) that has seriously limited my ability to update The Reluctant Tulsan, but we should be set to be back on schedule and regular updates soon. In the meantime, enjoy these images of celebrities if they were from Oklahoma...after the jump!
If Celebs Moved to OK
If Celebs Moved to OK
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Oklahoma's Progressive New Abortion Law
On April 16th, 2008, Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry vetoed a bill requiring all women seeking abortions to receive and view ultrasounds of the fetus within one hour before proceeding with the pregnancy termination. This law had no exemptions for victims of rape and incest. It also calls for a medical physician to describe the images being seen, including the development of the embryo. The governor had this to say,
"While I support reasonable restrictions on abortion, this legislation does not provide an essential exemption for victims of rape and incest...
"By forcing the victims of such horrific acts to undergo and view ultrasounds after they have made such a difficult and heartbreaking decision, the state victimizes the victim for a second time. It would be unconscionable to subject victims of rape and incest to such treatment.
"Because of this critical flaw, I cannot in good conscience sign this legislation."
This is terrific, except for the fact that today, April 17th, the Oklahoma legislature overrode his veto of the bill.
This is purely and completely ridiculous. It's morally perverse, irresponsible and out right disgusting. Here is what I propose: I have compiled lists of every email address for every state senator and state representative. Lets blow up their inboxes.
email me at:
reluctanttulsan@gmail.com for the lists and lets tell them they did not listen to us and did not introduce legislation to benefit the whole of the state.
Let's tell all of them how we feel about inhumane treatment of abuse victims and the waste of our tax dollars. I mean, really, is there a woman out there who is ever overjoyed with getting an abortion? Why are we putting each other through more pain, and making tough decisions even tougher? I thought Oklahomans were supposed to be better than that.
These are the same people who want these unprepared mothers to raise children, but then they don't want to cough up any dough when its time for food and diapers. These people, Democrats and Republicans alike, are a disgrace to humanity. They should all be deeply ashamed of themselves...but of course, they aren't.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Well, That's Not Something You See Everyday
Last night as I was leaving my apartment and getting into my car I noticed something walking down the sidewalk towards me. I thought, "What the hell is that?" As it approached, I realized what it was--"Oh my god, it's a goddamn fox."
True story, here comes a fox trotting right past me, just strutting down the sidewalk with a dead rabbit in its mouth. "Hey Swift." He just winked and nodded and kept trotting, never straying from the sidewalk. I got in my car and followed it. Swift walked two more blocks to 17th and Peoria, looked both ways and crossed the street. I couldn't believe it. The fox was just walking like this was an everyday occurrence--a fox hunting and returning home through the middle of Midtown Tulsa, strolling down the sidewalk, not the street, but the sidewalk, obeying all traffic laws like a homo sapien pedestrian.
Unfortunately, I cannot report on any David the Gnome sightings in the area.
True story, here comes a fox trotting right past me, just strutting down the sidewalk with a dead rabbit in its mouth. "Hey Swift." He just winked and nodded and kept trotting, never straying from the sidewalk. I got in my car and followed it. Swift walked two more blocks to 17th and Peoria, looked both ways and crossed the street. I couldn't believe it. The fox was just walking like this was an everyday occurrence--a fox hunting and returning home through the middle of Midtown Tulsa, strolling down the sidewalk, not the street, but the sidewalk, obeying all traffic laws like a homo sapien pedestrian.
Unfortunately, I cannot report on any David the Gnome sightings in the area.
Thursday, April 10, 2008
The Reluctant Tulsan--Biting the Apple
Friday, April 11th, the Individual Artists of Oklahoma is hosting their annual Biting the Apple erotic art show at their gallery in downtown Oklahoma City.My friend Anndrea from the OKC metro was invited to display her creative works at the event and she has been so kind to share some of them, and her motivations, with us.
"During school at UCO I studied small metal design and fibers...I would usually find myself creating an abstract painting to unwind, or just 'for fun'. [These two] samples are my first two watercolors ever made..I recently took a workshop over watercolor this fall at Quartz Mountain with Michael Crespo and immediately fell in love with the medium.
"My art reflects what I believe in, people that have touched my life, where I have come from, and the many things that I have brought with me on my journey so far. My first watercolor is a large sea turtle titled 'Going Home.' I have a strong connection with turtles...they have been my spirit guide for many years. I consider myself a nomad and I admire sea turtles for always finding their home.
"The second watercolor I created, titled 'Sunny,' was made for my father who was trying to find land in Wisconsin at the time. I grew up there and loved to ice fish with him for these beautiful fish. 'Sunny' holds a connection to a place and time I once called home. The fish is accompanied by a full, yellow moon--there was a full moon the night I painted it and its energy will forever be in place in the large, midnight blue waters."
If you're disappointed at the lack of erotic art, you should head to OKC Friday, April 11th and have a look. Or, you could visit the events web page, as linked above for samples from the show tomorrow night, but only if travel is not an option.
Thanks again to Anndrea for sharing some of her thoughts with us, and we look forward to hearing more from, and about, her in the future.
TheReluctantTulsan
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Politiks
This is a blog about Tulsa and the surrounding area, generally. We will, and often do, touch on subjects that aren't region/area specific, but still have some impact on us. One such issue is politics and national current events that could have some bearing on our lives as a collective.
Sally Kern's recent remarks (which will not be repeated here) do not represent the feelings of all Oklahomans. I would venture so far as to say those views of hers aren't even shared by a majority of the populace, but of a select minority. I agree that yes, she should be very ashamed of herself, but she isn't. And sadly, that's what passes as a Christian in this state. Be aware fellow citizens of Tulsa and the state, that our "demographic," will act in response to unjust, unreasonable classifications of those that lead their lives differently than the majority. However, in a free country, you're allowed to have complete idiots...and if you live in Oklahoma, you elect them to state congress.
The Reluctant Tulsan's political views are rather quite inconsequential. This is not a space to rant about Republicans and Democrats. Although we fully support and condone healthy conversation and debate, this isn't our soapbox on that issue in particular. We do care strongly about social, economic, and political issues (especially when they will or should have impact on us as Oklahomans), which we will touch on (see below)--but we encourage everyone to find their own passions.
Engage the system and participate in being a citizen, don't waste it.
ProCon.org
FactCheck.org
Get My Vote!
Sally Kern's recent remarks (which will not be repeated here) do not represent the feelings of all Oklahomans. I would venture so far as to say those views of hers aren't even shared by a majority of the populace, but of a select minority. I agree that yes, she should be very ashamed of herself, but she isn't. And sadly, that's what passes as a Christian in this state. Be aware fellow citizens of Tulsa and the state, that our "demographic," will act in response to unjust, unreasonable classifications of those that lead their lives differently than the majority. However, in a free country, you're allowed to have complete idiots...and if you live in Oklahoma, you elect them to state congress.
The Reluctant Tulsan's political views are rather quite inconsequential. This is not a space to rant about Republicans and Democrats. Although we fully support and condone healthy conversation and debate, this isn't our soapbox on that issue in particular. We do care strongly about social, economic, and political issues (especially when they will or should have impact on us as Oklahomans), which we will touch on (see below)--but we encourage everyone to find their own passions.
Engage the system and participate in being a citizen, don't waste it.
ProCon.org
FactCheck.org
Get My Vote!
Change Something
Here lately, I’ve found myself thinking about "change". And I don’t mean the word being tossed around by presidential hopefuls, but something bigger.
Every day we’re greeted by "change". Some for the better and some for the worse.
As a society, "change" has become something we have not only grown accustomed to, but it’s something we’ve really taken for granted.
Clothing, buildings, climate, enemies, friends, the way we watch movies and listen to music, our language, our beliefs, society, rules, tastes, climate, etc... All these things are changing while we sleep and as we live our days, and so much is changing we don’t even notice it.
When JFK took office, we had half the people on this planet as we do today, and that was less than 50 years ago. If that’s not crazy enough, briefly think about the technological age we’re in. Had you told me 10 years ago, I could get a phone with a camera, an mp3 player, the Internet, a touch screen and everything else an iPhone offers, I probably would have thought it was science fiction.
Tonight, I listened to a journalist/writer discuss how advertising as we have come to know it is dying a bloody death as fast as the newspaper in print. This is changing the way we live our lives.
Following his lecture, I came home and watched The 11th Hour, which is basically An Inconvenient Truth Lite. It not only has opinions from more than 50 experts on what is happening to our planet, but it also offers suggestions how we can reduce some of the problems we’re creating.
I don’t want to turn this into a tree-hugging lecture, but it is mind blowing to me that there are politicans who speak out against global warming. Some of these same politicans are currently discussing whether we should send our athletes to China where the smog is so thick marathon runners are already saying they won’t compete.
(By the way, there is video evidence of entire ice shelves breaking away and melting. This didn’t used to happen, Jim.)
What I like most about The 11th Hour is it makes a point to prove that nature will outlast us. We may be dumping millions of toxins into our water daily and creating desert like atmospheres in South America, but nature will ultimately win.
What I want to do is issue all of us a challenge. We all need to slow down. I recently realized this and quit wearing a watch.
We only have this life one life to live on this planet in this body. Enjoy it!
While that may be a challenge, the other I want to offer is that we all change one thing in our life.
It can be something small or something major. Just change something.
Be more friendly to strangers. Slow down when driving. Recycle. Smile more. Save more money. Question your beliefs. Eat better. Drink less. Go for a walk. Tell someone you love something nice. Start practicing what you preach. Say "no" to something.
Change something.
If we all change one thing in our lives, we will change the world we live in.
Sincerely,
Lando
Every day we’re greeted by "change". Some for the better and some for the worse.
As a society, "change" has become something we have not only grown accustomed to, but it’s something we’ve really taken for granted.
Clothing, buildings, climate, enemies, friends, the way we watch movies and listen to music, our language, our beliefs, society, rules, tastes, climate, etc... All these things are changing while we sleep and as we live our days, and so much is changing we don’t even notice it.
When JFK took office, we had half the people on this planet as we do today, and that was less than 50 years ago. If that’s not crazy enough, briefly think about the technological age we’re in. Had you told me 10 years ago, I could get a phone with a camera, an mp3 player, the Internet, a touch screen and everything else an iPhone offers, I probably would have thought it was science fiction.
Tonight, I listened to a journalist/writer discuss how advertising as we have come to know it is dying a bloody death as fast as the newspaper in print. This is changing the way we live our lives.
Following his lecture, I came home and watched The 11th Hour, which is basically An Inconvenient Truth Lite. It not only has opinions from more than 50 experts on what is happening to our planet, but it also offers suggestions how we can reduce some of the problems we’re creating.
I don’t want to turn this into a tree-hugging lecture, but it is mind blowing to me that there are politicans who speak out against global warming. Some of these same politicans are currently discussing whether we should send our athletes to China where the smog is so thick marathon runners are already saying they won’t compete.
(By the way, there is video evidence of entire ice shelves breaking away and melting. This didn’t used to happen, Jim.)
What I like most about The 11th Hour is it makes a point to prove that nature will outlast us. We may be dumping millions of toxins into our water daily and creating desert like atmospheres in South America, but nature will ultimately win.
What I want to do is issue all of us a challenge. We all need to slow down. I recently realized this and quit wearing a watch.
We only have this life one life to live on this planet in this body. Enjoy it!
While that may be a challenge, the other I want to offer is that we all change one thing in our life.
It can be something small or something major. Just change something.
Be more friendly to strangers. Slow down when driving. Recycle. Smile more. Save more money. Question your beliefs. Eat better. Drink less. Go for a walk. Tell someone you love something nice. Start practicing what you preach. Say "no" to something.
Change something.
If we all change one thing in our lives, we will change the world we live in.
Sincerely,
Lando
Monday, April 7, 2008
Weather Madness
Why the fuck can't I ever watch a sporting event without some douche bag weatherman fucking my shit up? Every time some significant sporting event happens that I want to watch, be it the NCAA basketball championship, the NBA finals, a BCS bowl game, the World Series or the Super bowl; a thunderstorm will roll into town and I have people like Travis Meyer interrupting every couple of minutes just to tell me, "Yes, it's still raining...yes there is a storm...no, there probably won't be a tornado..."
Then what the hell are doing popping into my television? It's a goddamn thunderstorm! It storms here...ALL THE TIME! If we aren't in immediate danger, then go the hell away. Oh, and another thing--quit shrinking the picture to run your stupid weather crawl. There is no reason for a "severe weather alert" for a stupid, measly thunderstorm. Floods? Ice? Blizzard? Hurricane? Zombies? Alien invasion? Please, interrupt me. If not, shove your 4-D radar up your ass.
TheReluctantTulsan.
Then what the hell are doing popping into my television? It's a goddamn thunderstorm! It storms here...ALL THE TIME! If we aren't in immediate danger, then go the hell away. Oh, and another thing--quit shrinking the picture to run your stupid weather crawl. There is no reason for a "severe weather alert" for a stupid, measly thunderstorm. Floods? Ice? Blizzard? Hurricane? Zombies? Alien invasion? Please, interrupt me. If not, shove your 4-D radar up your ass.
TheReluctantTulsan.
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