in case you were wondering

I titled my blog after a pretty kickin' song written by mofro. As most phrases do, "six ways from sunday" has a few meanings. Here's a couple so you know what the heck you're reading.

1. Use this phrase to describe something you did or would like to do a good amount of times. This phrase says "six ways" which represent the six days after Sunday in a week (Monday - Saturday). It can have a positive or negative connotation depending on the manner in which you use it.

2. A numerous amount or a lot. Used often to describe different methods of doing the same thing. I am guessing it came from people with a bad case of the mondays who think its a long time until they can relax again on sunday. Possibly of British origin.

3. To approach a task with zeal or gusto. To do something thoroughly and completely. See also white on rice.

band names from spam

Lately, I've thought that spam subject lines might be a good source of new band names. Here's a few examples:

squirrel spatulas
classy chassis samwise tweaking
variable tongue
accepted skylight
building bowling five
epigram golden anniversary
taurus headway
talk hemispheric
census enigmatic
but do botanical
hen workers' compensation
etch full house
allegedly savior
clank stocking cap
diploma restlessly

watch out for flying fish! (Seattle 2006 - Part 1)

Late September is an opportune time to get away from hot and steamy hurricane-prone SoFla. I was able to take a few weeks off in between work contracts and headed to the Pacific Northwest.

So I started in Seattle visiting my brother, his wife and their new Akita puppy, Hogan. The first week, I spent most of my time wandering around downtown and absorbing the smells and sounds of a real city. Seattle is inspiring. And when the sun is out, it may be one of the best cities in the country. The Pike Place Market is alive with vendors, musicians and street dwellers (a.k.a. bums) trying to earn a living or beg for money. At one point, I wandered past the famous pike place market fish-throwing spot and witnessed an errant toss by one of the fish-throwers right into a baby-filled stroller. The mother shrieked with fear as the fish barreled through the air towards her precious offspring. Fortunately, the fish was of the toy variety and did no physical harm, although the mom was quite distressed from the event and the ensuing laughter of the innocent bystanders.