soapbox

So, I thought that maybe all the issues I had with my contacts years ago meant that I wouldn’t be able to wear them, because my eyes just wouldn’t like them. Having now worn my new glasses for most of the day, and having struggled to read most of the day as well, my eyes now feel much like they did after a day with the contacts, only less irritated, probably because I haven’t been rubbing at them like I would with the contacts. My conclusion is, the contacts were just a bad prescription. And I have a feeling these glasses will have to go back for correction as well.

Although, they do seem to work much better if I rest the right nose-piece directly in the middle of my nose. Not exactly optimal placement, though. But that’s how I’m sitting here grading.

speaking of football, here’s my wee little rant. When it comes to sports, I’m often on the conservative, “old-school” side, but the NFL is all wrong when it comes to Chad Johnson’s celebrations. I mean, the throat-slash isn’t cool, and I understand wanting to prevent taunting, but putting on a show is different - especially given the degree to which he truly respects and loves the game.

With many apologies to Nick, but I felt I had to post something about UT’s out-and-out 70-3 slaughter of CU, which will likely pit the boys in burnt orange against USC for the whole shooting match in the Rose Bowl, assuming USC takes UCLA in the game that’s currently being played.

And, to ease the pain for our boy Nick, I present the audience with the most heart-breaking field goal attempt ever.

Yes, that’s right folks: it bounced three times!

vs. Boston U. at 7pm. Anyone else going?

Courtesy of the latest issue of The Onion, it would appear that ancient deities do not appreciate Mythbusters at the drop of a hat.