Texas will probably cut more money from education in the following years due to huge budget debt. Expect to see more signs like this as a result.
Tag: Stupidity
Port of Houston Photos: Artist = A-Okay, You = Terrorist
Splitting my days between work and small, adorable child has been kicking my ass. Both are rewarding, and small, adorable child even accompanied me to work this week. Time was running out, so Z watched while I finished the installation of Houston Center for Photography’s new, great shows…
“Human Nature: Photography by Benjamin Drummond & Sara Joy Steele, Lucas Foglia, Mary Daniel Hobson, Pablo Lopez, Paula McCartney, Travis Roozee, Larry Schwarm, Jay Tyrrell, Lou Vest, and Robert Voit”
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One of the pieces was a video of digital images taken on a ship navigating the Port of Houston. It shows the night-time navigation of the port, sharing the channel with other ships and detailing the activity around it. Which made me smile, for this kind of photography could only be the action of a terrorist. Which explains the policy of Sam Houston Boat Tours, which makes their website both menacing and welcoming…
“…Security regulations also prohibit the carrying of any camera equipment aboard the M/V Sam Houston and the taking of photographs from aboard the ship is strictly prohibited…
…Get ready for an unforgettably spectacular waterborne tour of one of the busiest ports in the world aboard the Port of Houston Authority’s free public tour boat!…
…Embarking from the port’s Sam Houston Pavilion, visiting sightseers can enjoy passing views of international cargo vessels, and operations at the port’s Turning Basin Terminal. Measuring 95 feet in length and 24 feet in width, the boat carries a maximum capacity of 100 passengers with air-conditioned lounge seating and additional standing room on the boat’s rear deck….”
So, have a great time on our free tour (which is pretty cool), but we will be wiping your mind clean. Because if you have fond memories of this experience, the terrorists win!
Housewives and Beer Drinkers of Houston: Reality. Really? Really!
Part 1:
My dream reality show: “Hour of Power with Dave and Rachael,” hosted by Dave Attell (accomplished alcoholic/comedian and former host of Insomniac with Dave Attell) and Rachael Ray (bubbly, bouncy, mini-Martha Stewart and good-time gal). Dave and Rachael pound a shot of beer every minute for an hour and take on various food and strange social quests in a new city every episode. No city has a population more than 200,000 and none of them are in English speaking countries.
Hilarity ensues.
Part 2:
The wife and I were at our respective computers, when she started snickering.
“What?”
She says, “They’re going to be filming the “Real Housewives of Houston.”
Dear God, why?!! Why must we know about more pneumatic, highlighted, shrill, soon-to-be ex-trophy wives and their compulsive consumption and laughable “talents”? The only thing good about the timing of this new show might be how the rich and shallow handle (or don’t handle) the impending economopocalypse (financial meltdown). Oh, the tragedies that will ensue! See how the folks of River Oaks survive with all that they hold dear.
“How can I be seen in a 2-door Bentley? What will the neighbors think?”
*Sigh*
My wife thinks I should try to get on the show, seeing as how I am a househusband and baby wrangler. Let’s look at the show’s Craigslist posting and see how I do…
Veteran Hollywood Reality TV Producer is casting NOW for:
Real Housewives of Houston
Ladies, we are looking for REAL women of Houston.
– Totally sexist!
Requirements:
* 20-50 yrs old
– Sadly closer to 50 than 20 😦
* Group of 4-8 friends
– Hmm… nope.
Looking for fun, outgoing, photogenic, attractive Houston ladies who all lead
real, interesting, lives.
– I blog and surf the internet ALL the time! That would make for great TV!
* A flair for TEXAS styles and TEXAS fashions a must
– When I show up in my denim miniskirt, cowboy boots, a longhorn’s shirt and rhinestone earrings, I’ll be a total shoe-in. What else would a person from California expect a Texan housewife to wear?
Once again I’m sure my feelings about humanity will be reconfirmed when Bravo starts airing this quality new show. But something tells me that there will be some televised entertainment about the men of Houston that will be equally deserving of snark.
Attn: Male Beer Drinkers between the ages of 25-34
We are recruiting for 4hr focus groups, on the 16 December, in the Houston area. In the group you will share your beer drinking experience and expertise. If you are selected you will be compensated for your time. All participation is confidential.
If interested please contact us by emailing leaving:
Your name
Your age
Your Location (City you reside)
Best phone number to reach you:
Best time to call:
Best email to reach you:
Please feel free to pass this on to friends that you think might qualify
I’ll totally do that!
A Legal Question For The Atlanta Peeps
This is a question for the Atlanta people that are still reading. Have any of you used the Georgia Small Claims court?
I need to to start the claim process against Morehouse College for non-payment of services rendered. In October of 2006, I was part of an art installation team that worked for the college deinstalling a show at the Museum of Design Atlanta. I submitted an invoice that month, and I am the only person still unpaid. I’m loath to go the legal route but the formerly helpful contact at the college has stopped returning my phone calls.
So, any suggestions or constructive ideas? Thanks.
Neon Poisoning 