When I Think About the 80's

I think about the brilliant art of Patrick Nagel. Haven't heard of him? Well, you've seen his works of genius. For example,



I was reminded of Mr. Nagel and his beauties on Friday night when I went to karaoke bar Gino's at 33rd South and State. Go. Red leather booths, Nagel prints, and even some Hollywood memorabilia. And some surprisingly good singers. One young bloke did a a rendition of New York State of Mind that almost made me go Paula Abdul, i.e. tears.

Speaking of Nagel prints, I worked in a law office when I was about 14. Typical office boy. Make copies, buy coffee, pick up lunches, deliver documents, etc. One of the attorneys - probably in his early 30's at the time - decorated his office with Nagels. Would that fly today? I doubt it. And that is reason #32 as to why the 80's were the best decade I've ever seen.

I didn't get a chance yesterday to post a caption to the bird picture - I imagined a caption this contest to solicit The Office jokes and all that, but instead I got stuck in a deposition. Anyway, y'all did a good job without needing any splainin' from me.

I had a Vh1 Celebreality marathon last night. That means - The Surreal Life and My Fair Brady. But, the highlight of my tv viewing was a little gem in the OnDemand section of Comcast. Now listen up - if you go to the "Life & Home" section, and pick "Dating on Demand," and then select "One of a Kind," and then pick user "Mathau" or "jumpwaves" - well, you are in for a treat. Trust me. Go home early today and check it out. Matthau is too good not to share. See his video! Maybe one of you ladies will be inclined to hit him up.

And to Sara Z. - have you read East of Eden, The Fountainhead, and Atlas Shrugged? Also, one of my favourite authors, Wallace Stegner, would be good reading while you are away. I'd say Big Rock Candy Mountain and Recapitulation would get you in a Utah state of mind. That is, if you care to get back into such a state of mind.