Every year that Halloween rolls around and I’m not in the northern part of the country, I inevitably say the same thing. Someone here in the “south” will moan about it being too cold for tricking or treating and the old man in me has to throw in the obligatory comment, “Well when I grew up, all of our costumes had to be designed around the possible last-minute addition of a snow suit.” Most times I think they don’t believe me when I say that.
- Nas: Hip Hop is Dead (streaming mp3) - I love me some Nas, but lately he’s fallen off. His last album really disappointed me, and with an album titled Hip Hop Is Dead you really need to deliver. The two tracks that I’ve heard are outstanding, and bonus points for sampling the Incredible Bongo Band’s Apache.
- Firefox 2.0 - The speed upgrade alone is worth the download, but there are also some other good tweaks and tune-ups. A great browser gets even better with age…that’s how it should be.
- The Former Congressman Chuck - A staple on Dooce.com, Heather & Jon’s dog is not on the most patient thing ever, he’s also possibly the most photogenic dog. His Halloween costume(s) this year rule.
- Big football games - I can’t deny that there’s something exciting about working at a big sports school. And while I’m not a football fan (we knew that though, right?), last night’s victory over undefeated West Virginia was exciting. Maybe it’s the cold autumn air that is making me like odd things.
- Odd little facts [via] - This kinda stuff always intrigues me. I assume it’s all true. It is on the Internets afterall.
And next year, unless it’s 80 degree on Halloween night, I’ll make the same stupid comment like a bitter old coot. I guess I am a bit jaded, but how can I not be? Ninjas and pirates DON’T WEAR SNOW SUITS MOM.
