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If I ever release an EP…

March 13, 2012 | 12:06 am

…it will almost certainly be 70s based, not just in style, but certainly in title!

Jay Fubler Harvey presents “The Champipple EP”

  • Intro: You Hear That, Elizabeth?
  • Track 2: Fish Eyed Fool
  • Track 3: Rollo
  • Track 4: Dummy (Not So Big)
  • Track 5: Watch It, Sucka
  • Track 6: Grady’s Lament
  • Outro: I’m Comin’ To Join Ya, Honey!
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Yes, I’m Still Alive

March 12, 2012 | 11:43 pm

The subject says it all… :)  Still spending too much time on my Social Networks (which are linked in the menu bar above). I have some plans to update this puppy, but in the meanwhile, enjoy this Prometheus TED video… (you know Prometheus…the “Alien” sequel?) :)

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A New Chicagoan’s Voter Thoughts (aka What do I know?)

February 19, 2011 | 12:13 am

I’m sure that five years from now, a lifelong Chicagoan might say something to me to the effect of “You don’t what the hell you’re talking about…you haven’t lived here long enough to really understand Chicago.”

Hopefully, they’ll be wrong by then. But, right now, they’d be mostly correct. Eight months is barely enough time to get all of your affairs in order, let alone develop an accurate view of the political reality of your ward, let alone the city as a whole.

And yet…I need to do my duty. I will vote for a mayoral and alderman candidate next Tuesday. (Actually, I would have voted this past Thursday, but early voting got cut off right when people were getting off from work…thanks guys!)

*raises glass* Here’s hoping I’ve navigated enough through the flotsam and jetsam of Chitown bullshit in this short period of time to chose somewhat intelligently…

(You can blame it on the new guy if things go even more to hell :) )

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“I’m entitled to my opinion!”

October 24, 2010 | 7:53 pm

“I’m entitled to my opinion!”

We’ve all heard that phrase at one point or another, almost always close to the end of an argument. It amuses me how often this phrase is used to try to prove a point (and hopefully end the argument). What stuns me is how often it’s accepted as viable (and does end the argument).

What does being entitled to your opinion have to do with what we were discussing? Odds are that we were not discussing whether you were entitled to it or not.

I want to make a request of everyone who may come across this blog post: Never ever let “I’m entitled to my opinion!” be the end of the discussion/argument. Keep discussing…keep arguing…keep pressing until they say something that makes some sense! (or until they storm off…that’ll work too :) )

Statement: “I’m entitled to my opinion!”

Reply: “And? Your feeling of entitlement by itself makes your opinion neither correct nor factual.”

(Side question: Did George Carlin ever do a bit on this? Feels like something he’d talk about)

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Moments in Focus: Abu Simble Flowers

October 10, 2010 | 10:27 am

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There’s just something about taking two photos back-to-back, but with different focus points, that just fascinates me to no end.

The two photos above were taken in October 2009 at the hotel I was staying at in Abu Simble, Egypt. :)

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My life with the Alien Anthology

October 9, 2010 | 12:44 pm

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“You still don’t understand what you’re dealing with, do you? Perfect organism. Its structural perfection is matched only by its hostility.”  –Ash, “Alien”

As I enjoyed my childhood in the late 1970s, I embraced the theatrical joys of the time: science fiction movies. One classic after another: Star Wars…Close Encounters of the Third Kind…such a wonderful time for movies!

In addition to that list was the 1979 classic Alien. It began a series films that created thrilling highs, chuckle-worthy lows and the ultimate iconic alien creature. The series also created special moments in my life that I remember to this day. With the upcoming release of the whole Alien Anthology released on Blu-ray, I thought I’d share them… :)

Alien (1979)

Yes, I actually saw this in the theater. Yes, it was rated R. Yes, I was only six years old. :) Horror movies have never really scared me. I was more of an adult at that age than a child, so I was able to handle it with no problem and my mother knew that. (Only the real life stuff like Jack The Ripper ever freaked me out).

This movie will forever holds a special place for me because it’s the oldest lasting memory of me seeing a movie in the theater. (I saw Star Wars & Close Encounters in the theater, but I can’t remember those experiences anymore). My mother and I got there late, so we ended up sitting through movie 1 and 1/2 times (yes, you could still see a movie multiple times on one ticket back then). That’s a lot of bang for your buck.

It was the perfect blend of horror and science fiction…and I love it to this day. :)

Side note: My friends and I played the Alien video game for the Commodore 64 in the mid 80s. It is still one of most ridiculously difficult games I’ve ever encountered. Did anyone ever get all three people off the ship in time? Anyone?

Aliens (1986)

“We’re on an express elevator to hell; going down!” -Private Hudson

Oh, sweet sweet comedy. :)  While this film is known for being a Sci-Fi action classic, I still hold Bill Paxton’s Private Hudson as one of funniest acting performances in film history. His pre-alien swagger was quite amusing, but there’s just something about a Sci-Fi marine totally losing his composure when the alien with 10,000 teeth shows up that makes it so special. :)  Whether it was on VHS or LaserDisc, my friends and I watched those comical moments over again and again. :)

Aliens is also responsible for thousands upon thousands of impressionable young men being injured by reliving the fast-moving-knife-around-the-fingers moment from the movie. I distinctly remember having a sharp compass point break my skin on more than one occasion (and doing the same to my friends). What were we thinking? ^^

Alien3 (1992)

I’m not a big fan of the third installment, but it was impressionable for what happened around the viewing of the film. A personal moment of stupidity.

My friends and I were planning on getting in line early so we could get mosh pit tickets for the second Lollapalooza. We loved the first Lolla and vowed to get in the pit the next time around. In order to make it a full night, we decided to see Alien3 before we got in line. In a moment of generosity, I decided to pay for my friend’s movie tickets. However, such generosity depleted me of enough funds to actually purchase the Lollapalooza ticket! And since my friends didn’t have any extra money either, I was S-O-L. :(  (And hearing my friends comment on how great the experience was didn’t help after the fact…)

Alien: Resurrection (1997)

Meh…mediocre…not worth remembering… :)

Alien Prequel (2011)

With the original director, Ridley Scott, back at the helm, lets hope more special moments can be achieved… :)

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While My Guitar Gently Weeps

October 6, 2010 | 10:05 pm

Sometimes words just don’t need to be said….except for these:
George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Eric Clapton, Jeff Lynne, Elton John, Phil Collins :)

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1970s Theme Song Flavor: Sanford and Son

October 4, 2010 | 7:21 pm

It’s such a shame that the era where everyone knew (and could sing or hum) the popular TV theme songs of the day is long since over. The current generation simply doesn’t know that joy…

So, in an effort to enlighten (and because I recently heard it on my iPod), I figure I’d feature the occasional TV jam from yesteryear :)

Enter the “Sanford and Son” theme! (otherwise known as “The Streetbeaters” by Quincy Jones…yes, Quincy Jones)

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Chicago: Enter diversity

May 31, 2010 | 10:04 pm

I’m a huge fan of diversity. (As I’ve joked, “I’m a walking diversity class”)

I always vowed that whenever I had kids, I wanted them to grow up in as richly a diverse area as humanly possible. Kids aren’t born with race based prejudices…they’re taught them. It’s truly a crime that we, as a whole, let such bullshit penetrate the souls of each new generation.

Fortunately, one way to fight against such nonsense is to give them as much exposure to the variety of the world as possible. Old prejudices seem like utter nonsense when you’ve lived with the opposite.

I was looking forward to being surrounded by such diversity in my new home. So what do I find in my new neighborhood in Chicago?

Orthodox Jewish, Indian, Vietnamese, Caribbean, Italian, Latino, Middle Eastern, Black American

A good start :)

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Egypt Trip: The Great Pyramid of Giza

January 26, 2010 | 11:06 pm

Let’s me start off the return to ze old blog with just a little something…

Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt
Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt

When you reboot, might as well kick some ass in the process :)
(And yes, those who’ve asked/complained…I am working on the rest of the images :) )

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