The Bruins and the Patriots both won.

The Bruins managed to beat up on the Flyers 5-2 last night.

This put the Bruins 1 point behind the Red Wings. If they win tonight, they'll jump the Red Wings and move into fourth place in the Atlantic

As for the Patriots, they were off today (they played last Thursday) but the Bills played today and they got their ass handed to them by the Colts.

That means the Patriots are now in first place in the AFC east and in third place in the AFC.

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Dinner is done and hockey is on (the Bruins are down 1-0).

Here are some links:

• No thanks, I'll stick with the real thing.



• Merry Christmas everybody!



• Proof that some people have way too much free time.



• And he'll probably get rich.



• Only in Florida.

My lawn looks great

The seeding I did this fall has sprouted nicely and the fact we don't have any more oak trees dropping leaves all over the place mean that when I clear off the few leaves we do have, my lawn looks freakin' great.

Hey, my lawn looks like shit all summer long because I have no shade and no watering system so I gotta brag in the fall when it finally looks nice.

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After the lawn got done, I put on the CME Championship and watched the ladies play golf.

Man, some of those young ladies know how to golf.

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Now it's time for dinner and then hockey

You can enjoy these if you want:

• Key phrase in this story: "I don’t represent causes. I represent clients."



• This is why we need the death penalty.



• If I'm ever in London, I'll pass on visiting McDonalds...



• Some people have too much free time.



• Best name ever for a bald eagle: Eugene.



• Two things jumped out at me when I read this story - 1) People still use CB radios? and 2) "Investigators say both men are in their 60s and have known one another since high school."

Excellent win by the Patriots

The Patriots played great and the Falcons played like crap. The Patriots intercepted the Falcons 4 times during that game and one of those turnovers resulted in a touchdown.

Jones passing was on point although he did throw one interception.

The final score was 25-0 which, in my humble opinion, is pretty much a beat down.

The Bruins are still on vacation. They return to hockey tomorrow when they take on the Flyers at 7:00.

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So the 17 year old kid who shot three protesters in Wisconsin was found not guilty of all counts.

I suspect there will be numerous protests about the verdict but the bottom line is that those three guys attacked him. One smacked him in the back of the head with a skateboard, one brandished a firearm and one pointed a gun directly at him.

I wonder how many murders, lootings, arsons and assaults will happen during the upcoming riots...

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Goofy Joe got his "Build Back Better" bill passed by Psycho Nancy today.

If the senate allows that fiasco to become law, we are all screwed.

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I'm going to watch some news and maybe some DVRs.

Actually, I'm probably going to fall asleep because last nights football game ended way past my bedtime and I'm tired.

Enjoy these links:

• I'm betting that if you plopped that thing on the Thanksgiving table, Grandma is gonna have a heart attack.



• Scotland: Where men wear skirts and do other weird things.



• Ouch...



• Australia: What doesn't try to kill ya, comes back from extinction and tries to kill ya.

I forgot.

How to be a millionaire and never pay taxes:

First, get a million dollars.

Now, when the IRS shows up and says, "Hey, you've never paid taxes!" you need to remember two simple words...

I forgot.

Steve Martin is a funny guy.

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The Patriots are on in a few minutes so here are a couple of links:

• Key phrase in this story with the mug shot of the year: "...similar to Benjamin Moore’s Windsor Cream."



• "You need a license to buy a dog, or drive a car. Hell, you need a license to catch a fish! But they'll let any butt-reaming asshole be a [parent].

Long day

I spent 8 hours of my life sitting through a virtual conference on the future threats and trends in risk management & information security.

Don't misunderstand me. I enjoy my job and I find the work fascinating but that right there is eight hours of my life that I am never going to get back.

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So I went to a wake for an old friend yesterday afternoon (it was not unexpected) and met up with a bunch of living old friends (also not unexpected). We all decided to head out for some beverages and I didn't get home until after 7:00

Suffice to say I was not in any mood to entertain people with drivel and links.

Also, I was informed yesterday that one of my cousins, Mike, passed away in the late morning. He had been diagnosed with a cancer about 3 or 4 years ago and I thought it was in remission but I guess the cancer had other plans.

He was in his 70s and he lived a great life as a farmer in western Pennsylvania. It would have been nice if he got another 20 years with us but we will speak fondly of him at family gatherings.

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I'm pleased to report that John has survived some recent surgery. He is now home, taking numerous naps and watching bad television.

You can click on these links if you want:

• Nissan Altima's are either really strong cars or she is one lucky woman.



• Key phrase in this story: "My behavior was indefensible."



• Australia: What doesn't try to kill ya, may save your live one day.



• This is either a terrible idea or the best invention ever.



• The phrase Liar, Liar, Pants On Fire come to mind.



• Key phrase in this story: "It’s not clear where the cows escaped from."