I haven’t posted here at JA.O for a bit, having been busy with "life stuff"… family, art competitions, inner ear gremlins… but thought I would check in and spout off on a few things just because I can;
The Mid Term Elections – This reminds me of an exchange I saw on an episode of the Andy Griffith Show; Founders Day is coming up and someone asks "Who’s going to be Potato Queen this year?" and Andy answers something to the effect of "Well, I don’t know… who’s turn is it?". It’s now the Democrats’ turn. I just wish we had more than two girls from which to choose our Potato Queen.
Ojay’s Book – Does this whole thing sort of disprove the idea that protests don’t work and only serve to give the protestee free publicity? People hollered and complained and the thing got torpedoed – sounds good to me. Now we need to get that nasty black book out of Wal-Mart.
Playstation Craziness – Can’t they find a better way to do this? Isn’t it a bit ironic to crush and pummel others for the chance to buy a Tickle Me Elmo? How about this… the store hands out lottery tickets (one per customer, checked against a database) in the weeks leading up to the release of the game. On that day they hold a raffle in the parking lot and call out the names of the winners. They then invite everyone inside for free hot cocoa or – for you city folk – a latte. This ought to make everyone happy and avoid the frightening crowd scenes reminiscent of a European soccer match. Unless, you know, people are just that nuts for hot cocoa.
B16 in Turkey – Now here’s a man’s man… into the teeth of the storm. Please join me in praying a Rosary for his safety and that he will be powerfully used by Christ on this trip.
The Portrait (above) – Warning: Shameless Self Promotion – Why did I post this? Only because it is my latest portrait (still wet) and because my portrait prices are RIDICULOUSLY LOW right now. So low that I am loath to advertise them publicly (I have my reputation to think about). I am also offering my regular still-life pieces at a mere fraction of the website price for readers of JA.O. Just mention that you saw this on Jimmy’s blog. See, I am keen to make some extra money to get the missus a nice anniversary bauble. 25 years and not so much as a stray smooch. She really deserves something special for putting up with me… you have no idea…
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On the topic of the “Little Black Book for Girlz” … just looked it up on Wal-Mart.com and it’s nowhere to be found. I wonder if they’re getting smarter.
On the matter of the matter of the Playstation: It was my thought that everyone who wanted to buy a Playstation 3 should have had his worthiness tested by (get this) playing a videogame on the system, and the people who performed the best would get to purchase the system. Everyone else would have to wait out in the bushes until someone who got to purchase the system walked by, at which point they would leap out from behind the foliage, grab the game, and make quick tracks.
Alternatively, we could have just had everyone who wanted to purchase the PS3 stick his hand into a tiny box, which would then use nerve induction to cause his hand a great deal of pain. If he managed to keep his hand in the box until the ordeal was over, he would get to purchase a PS3; if not, then we’d jam a poisoned needle in his neck and he’d die. Quite economical if I do say so myself, thought it *might* be illegal in some states.
The blog you linked for the Little Black Book For Girlz says it’s no longer sold at Walmart.
So we shouldn’t shop at Walmart, Hugh Hewitt says we shouldn’t shop at Target, I can’t shop at Toy’s R Us because they R incompetent. Where, oh where do I go to buy Mr. Potatohead for a Christmas present???
“The blog you linked for the Little Black Book For Girlz says it’s no longer sold at Walmart.”
Wow! That was quick.
They sell condoms at Wall-Mart…how is it that enough outrage can be produced about a book that promotes immorality, but not products that make it “safe.”
Anyone try to buy a greeting card at Walmart recently?
The last time I need to get a birthday card for someone, and I happened to be in Walmart, I had a very hard time finding one that wasn’t sexual in nature, or containing crude jokes about bodily functions, etc.
I was disappointed, and a bit surprised.
Christine
TheWorld…IMHO
Do you honestly propose eliminating the mystique surrounding the sale of these ridiculous games, thereby depriving these lovely people of the ability to resell them on eBay for (literally) thousands of dollars? The idea!
Jimmy, I want to pick up on your comment re: B16 being a ‘man’s man’. I’ve been awestruck by his courage & composure in the face of his adversaries. I’m also wondering if those who (loudly) espouse a Male Spirituality for the Church are taking note. About all you have to do is follow in his footsteps & do what he’s doing.
Really nice portrait, by the way! Do you sell sketches and such on ebay like onionboy? (my other favorite catholic artist.)
No, Monica, but I’m getting ready to start my own internet “project”. My current pricing strategy (cheap) is part of that.
Call it market reseach.
I have already had very interesting results elsewhere (a private message board), and thought I would run up the flag here at Jimmy’s, too.
Thanks for the nice comments. Monica was the mother of St. Augustine, my patron.
Kris, I think the Little Black Book was so outrageous because it was actually targeted at kids, young girls, and the contents were all about separating these girls from their parent’s advice.