Monthly Archives: January 2007

Listening and Learning

If you’re read Muttroxia for any length of time, you know I’m a fierce opponent of the modern GOP. I have found it hard to find representatives of “the other” side to have rational discussions with. I know there are … Continue reading

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Nice Etiquette

At work yesterday, on my way up to the 6th floor, the elevator stopped at the 4th floor. A man got in, pressed the button for 5. He was not carrying anything, and appeared to be in good health. As … Continue reading

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In Which I Take Down Jonah Goldberg

Tapped commented on this LA Times Op-Ed by Jonah Goldberg: The 11th Commandment for liberals seems to be, “Thou shalt not intervene out of self-interest.” Intervening in civil wars for humanitarian reasons is OK, but meddling for national security reasons … Continue reading

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About the Pats Game

OK, a couple comments. Tuesday Morning Quarterback said: There was a colossal hidden play at the endgame — hidden plays being ones that never make highlight reels, but stop or sustain drives. Game tied with 8 minutes remaining, New England … Continue reading

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About the Pats game

Readers have asked me to comment on the game. I can’t do it yet. I can’t read about it yet. I will merely say that Rechee Caldwell should be summarily shot. Possibly Bob Kraft also for not spending the money … Continue reading

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On Shaving

OK Gillette, you got me. Your ads are annoying and absurd. Your product strategy is ridiculous (throw more and more baldes on a razor.) I am bothered that my beloved Patriots play in “your” stadium. And yet. A month ago, … Continue reading

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2007′s First Links o’ Interest

Animator vs Animation (very clever) Best headline ever: World’s tallest man saves dolphin And it’s true! Don’t keep asking ”Why?” if your Dad is a chemistry professor. Dance, Monkeys, Dance! Probably the only time I will ever link to a … Continue reading

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Muttroxia gets Social

You may have noticed Muttroxia’s latest upgrade — guest blogging. We kick it off with a movie review of Rocky by “LilBro”. Enjoy! If you’re interested in guest posting, drop me a line.

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Movie Review: Rocky Balboa

It’s about the man, not the fight The Italian Stallion returns for the 6th time in “ROCKY BALBOA”, appropriately titled to emphasize the film’s focus on character over plot. Sylvester Stallone’s iconic character emerges from retirement to face an audience … Continue reading

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A Catch-22 Example

I have an infant son, he’s 15 months old. He is a terrible sleeper. Whereas our older son has fallen out of bed onto his head and slept through it, this one wakes up if you’re in the room and … Continue reading

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Movie Review: Casino Royale

Overall, it was great! For one thing, it’s the first Bond movie in decades that’s based on one of the actual Ian Fleming books. Loosely based, to be sure, but based. And they took the opportunity to “reboot” the franchise. … Continue reading

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My Boy Channels Chris Farley

Him: …is it true Dad? Me: What – what are you talking about? Him: Dad! Is it true! — that if you try you get what you need, but you don’t always get what you want? Me: Um.. It’s kind … Continue reading

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