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Because The Old Crow Medicine Show makes me happy.

We must hear William Shatner sing The Pulp’s Common People in the Star Trek cartoon because that’s how we swing here at Casa Coma.

I’ve been thinking of the next best thing. You know what I mean, that thing that is just as groovy as the moment that cavemen discovered that that white stuff that comes out of cows could indeed make cheese, which was a very good day if you ask me.

That isn’t really going anywhere but it was on my mind.

I’ve talked about politics a lot this week and I’m sort of tired of it, but I do want to implore you guys who are so inclined to take five seconds and follow the directions of whom I call the Two Steves and join the TNDP.

I also want to say one thing to Frank Strovel, who fought a battle he didn’t want to this week for all of us with the Associated Press. I adore Frank and I have just two words for him.

Thank you.

He didn’t ask for what he got served earlier this week, and he fought the battle admirably with class and style. Go Frank because you proved that one voice DOES make a difference.

On to other things, and that is I’m quite smitten with Hoots this morning. I guess I don’t say that enough but today I’m feeling quite good about my little place in the world other than we need a sushi bar AND a sports bar that shows more than just Nascar. Those are petty issues really but I realized last night as I saw friends and acquaintances and there was an easy comfortable feel to my random meetings last night (not meetings, more like ships passing in the sea) but it made me feel very warm and fuzzy. From the retired fireman who wants me to help an abandoned dog left at his home find her family to talking to Squirrel Queen’s mom who told me last night while she was out of town I could bring bloggers to her house (which is a huge difference from a couple of years ago when she thought the tubes were filled with evil people who wanted to, I guess, get naked with us, take pictures and put them on YouTube.)

I feel warm and fuzzy because I like my friends and I love my family. Sometimes, as I referred to in the opening graph, I keep looking for the next best thing when it was right in front of me the entire time.

So I bid you a lovely Friday, and one of significance, and I leave you with this song posted by GingerSnaps of Dolly Parton getting her religion on (and if you look very closely, you will see Ms. Snaps singing in the choir.)

Image via Monkeys For Helping

Ron Hogan has an extensive guide on Peep Culture.

And this photo cracks me up.

We being with my day where my buddy Dirk Diggler gave me a tiny spy camera. We, of course, found Bigfoot before the first round of the OVC tournament between UT Martin and Tennessee Tech. This camera is little bitty, and Bigfoot was needing on for his vacation later this year.

Then it was time to go to the game.

No, the team is not named the ‘awks. Where’s the H?

There it is.

Trudy, one of the hardest working people I know, who also has to deal with painted college students. It’s part of her job, which amuses me. She also is a superhero.

Gratuitous picture of Matt Maxey, assistant sports director. Some of my Nashville peeps may know Maxey who was wandering the floor after the game.

Rare photo of Squirrel Queen at work with Mr. Hudson

Yes, this would be the voice of the Skyhawks as he was breaking down equipment.

Mabel at 1 a.m. for Captain Kona.

Well, Shaq kind of makes me feel good. I don’t know why but he does.

I think Valentine’s Day is sort of goofy and a corporate holiday of mass proportions but what the hell, if it works for you, have fun with it.

So, here are my favorite cards that you can send me if you are so inclined.

First of all, we have this one that makes me laugh with a Darwin theme.

Then this one that is my kind of Valentine’s Day sentiment:

Now, on to political valentines including this one.

And for you Hoff fans out there:

And go check out Jane’s valentine from her mom. Hysterical!

From the master, Barry White.

Yeah, it’s my Valentine’s Day edition of Feel Good Friday.

This is actually quite beautiful. A camera on a conveyor belt in a Tokyo sushi restaurant. The song is “Lost In The Moment” by shrift.

From the minds of Casualty of Design via Neatorama

This post might be disjointed as Mabel is barking at me. Why she is barking at me, I do not know.

But she has the Corgi portion of her odd genealogical anatomy in full swing with ears held high.

Okay, where was I?

Oh, yeah.

First of all, if they bust Michael Phelps then are they going to bust a ton of folks on MySpace and Facebook. Seriously. My attitude is legalize it, tax the holy hell out of it and move on. I’m also a 70s kid so there is that.

Mabel is still staring. Dang.

Okay, moving on, more friends are being laid off, more friends are being asked to take pay cuts and I keep waiting for the hammer to drop. I keep wondering about the folks that aren’t friends out there that I don’t know. We are all in this together whether we want to be or not. Man, times are tough and I only hope it doesn’t get worse.

I’m afraid it will.

Mabel, who horrendously ate my dinner last night by getting on the table, is barking again. I have no idea what she wants.

Sadcox inspired me and I studied SEO and other stuff today. My google fu is strong. My tech skills are lacking. He’s like a guru or something. My issue is that I’m trying to figure out how to put this tech fu into practical application as I tend to break things. Ask Erin Chapin from KNS. She’ll tell you that I tend to be a monkey in a breakable store.

Mabel has abandoned me and is licking Duff’s eyes on the couch. Why she does this I do not know.

I’ve been running so hard lately that I need to write a post over here that makes me cry. I’ve been quite a bit full lately.

And one last tidbit, Heroes was actually kind of good last night. How is that for a turnaround.

I’m so busy right that I realized if I don’t do mundane things like wash some clothes that you will see me sans pants at work on Monday.

Yeah, that kind of busy.

I’m checking in after spending a glorious 24 hours in Nashville at the ONA which I’ve written about at Newstechzilla. Lots to think about from that day. I learned a great deal.

To all of the groovy folks I finally met in person. You guys are great.

I was off the tubes for a couple of days and here are some things I found for your entertainment.

First of all, go to Squirrel Queen’s right now and see her fabulous video of the Font Convention for you graphic design geeks out there. You will love it.

Calvin and Hobbes on bailouts. Relevant more than you would think. Yes, I laughed.

Southern Beale has a news blooper that may be the funniest thing I’ve seen in awhile.

Cup of Joe has a theory that cats invented the Internet.

You too can Shave The Baby. This is disturbing and yet I cannot look away.

Cathy’s advocacy for her children’s school system is inspiring. I live five hours away and yet I find myself showing her writing to my sister, Homer, quite a bit as they both remind me of each other. She has written an open letter to the Knoxville School System and it’s good.

I’m going to be a Super Bowl slob today which is not vastly different from my normal behavior each Sunday. Just saying.

On to pants washing.

Now for your moment of Weekly World News Zen …

She hates having her picture made as much as this girl …

It’s always dog days at Chez Coma.