Boise: The Land of Oz

Seen in Boise:

frysauce, Betos, Segway actualy in use, people biking everywhere, accessible wine, urban squirrels, me

Unseen in Boise:

homeless fist fight, Apple Store, Walmart, Pizza Hut, 3.2 beer, Corey Haim (too soon?), Crown Burger

Linchpin x2

I can't rave enough about Linchpin by Seth Godin. I received an advanced copy last month, and I told everyone and everything about how great it was. Sure, sometimes my raves sound like some freaky stalker obsessing over some really good potato chips. But I have a well meaning heart.

Linchpin has given me a steady kick in the butt, and jumpstarted me to become a linchpin (hence the title). So last night I bought a copy to give to a friend. When I gave her the book she was excited, and I went on with my "these are the best potato chips ever" take on the book. I was selling the book that was already sold.

I got home and there was another copy of the book waiting for me. Included was a note thanking me for my generocity, and asking me to share it with another.

Coincidentally Seth is in town today to give a talk. I was unable to attend, which bummed me out, but with the joy of sharing the book, and then having another magical copy appear in my hands, I was overwhelmed with joy. It's like Seth was some sort of magical Santa delivering joy to the children of the towns he visits, only with books and no beard. But that's one of the great points made in the book, giving gifts.

So now I have to go out and sell these delicious potato chips once again. Thanks Seth.

Snuggie: A Business Proposal

Dear Board Members:

Recently it has come to my attention that I can no longer properly and keep the company competitive. To reach my true potential, and increase profit margins, I need a Snuggie. Below are listed some of the most pressing concerns.

1. Keep warm: save on energy bills
2. Dress shirts are TOO professional looking. Do we want to look like we are screwing over the customers and keeping big profits?
3. Customers will be impressed by my warm, Snuggie scented handshakes.
4. Cover nacho stains on pants.
5. Avoid any chance of workplace sexual harassment.

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me.

Top 1 Movies: 2009

1. Star Trek

Nothing else sticks out in my mind right now. So it's a list of 1.

*Note: I noticed that I left off Inglourious Basterds. I must clarify that I view anything Tarantino does as not only a movie, but an "Epic". That, and I forgot.

WWDZD?

Some of use look to the divine for help.  Some of us look to Oprah.  I personally find inspiration in a great being, one who is accomplished professionally, and is well respected in the community.

What Would Dr. Zaius Do?

Dr. Zaius knew the truth about man, but he chose to hide it because it was for the betterment of ape society.  In his world (which is really Earth btw) man had his chance, and he blew it all away (literally).  Then this sassy, bright eye human comes along and disrupts the flow.  And what did Taylor accomplish in the end?  Did he find himself?  No, he blew up the entire world.

That wouldn't have happened if we had all just listened to Dr. Zaius.

Joaquin Phoenix, Save Us!

Joa Pho, can you save us from this crazy, stuck up, ego driven world?

Why does footage of Joaquin Phoenix attacking some dude have to be copyrighted.  Seriously, I'm sure this footage is some artistic endeavor.  Wait, its not.  You were at a club, had a camera, and bam, took some footage.  You need to make money off this?  Why?  Do this, strait up go to Youtube and hit upload.  Done.  Now it's the worlds.  This is what is needed to strengthen America.

Joa Pho seems like the only sane one in the room.  Dude is trying to lay down some sick rhymes, while the DJ keeps the beat a goin.  Yet, for some reason, I can't watch it, you can't watch it, hell, even Joa Pho can't watch it.  Cause some dude decided it would be a good idea to make some change off of it.  I have no sympathy for this dude.  Sure, we are all looking for some money in our pocket.  A guy who paid and waited in a club in Miami for 4 hours to see Joa Pho to react.

I could be wrong on this whole issue.  I could be mixed up, filled with some sort of neo-socialist view that the internet is for the people.   You make a video about a talking unicorn, sure, I'm cool with making something off that.  Art takes some effort.  Support artists.  Holding a camera up above your head is not art.

Top 5 Villians

Darth Vader
The Joker
Khan
Sylar
The Monarch