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Walking the Walk
8 October 2007 | dog, jeff, photoshop | 2 Responses
In my commitment to randomness here at mrjeffmccarthy.com, here’s a post about the route I take when I walk Jelly and Jam. I turn right as I leave the house, heading north up N. Montana Avenue. The reason I like heading this way is I like to include in my walk the pedestrian catwalk and its cool graffiti. Including this in my route means I have to navigate the worst intersection in No-Po, circled here in yellow. The traffic going east on Rosa Parks has a light, as does the traffic from North Montana. The cars and huge trucks hauling ass from the overpass, however, have NO light, and no idication of when the eastbound traffic is going to get a green and cut off whoever is trying to turn down N. Montana. I think the traffic analysts decided that the solution here was to make the “walk” signal only three seconds long. That way any foot traffic would be in and out of there as quickly as possible, thereby reducing the number of casualties. Coincidently, this is the same intersection that police cornered an armed robbery suspect a few months ago, closing off everything in a 10 block radius. So I like to turn right, and get this out of the way first, and I can enjoy the rest of the walk over to Pennisula Park. When my dogs need to check thier pee-mail, this is how we do it.
Back to Work
24 September 2007 | bacon, fenouil, jeff | No Responses
So I’ll be heading back to work on Wednesday. I’m feeling about 87% arm/wrist efficiency, and 75% arm strength, but 110% readiness to get back to work. I’ll only be part time until mid-November, and will have to look for other ways to generate revenue. A second and third job will be in order to help me get back on my feet, and start saving for Kate and I’s trip Europe in April. I’m hoping to heal up enough for some mid or late season snowboarding as well.
Castless Wonder
20 September 2007 | faithful readers, jeff, pictures | No Responses
Most people will find this picture revolting. I however, seeing metal sticking out of my arm, thought to myself, human modification is real and I’m finally turning into a robot!! When I woke up from that reverie, it was to a reality involving a surly doctor, vice grips, and a disturbing sensation that can only be described as “when metal is extracted from bone.” Anyhoo, the long road to full-recovery has begun, and through the use of complicated excercises should regain full range of motion in my left hand. That, of course, means that I can get back in the kitchen and start synthesizing yumminess ambidextrously once again for my beloved readers. It also means I can finally stop bitching about having a broken arm.
Fuck MySpace.
15 September 2007 | broken arm, jeff | No Responses
I’m tired of my mailbox being clogged with invites to visit random robotic web-cams. I’m tired of silly ads, crappy music, and bullshit cyber-drama. I was happy when I graduated high school. I was happy to leave all that he-said-she-said garbage behind and move into adulthood. Then I inadvertently enrolled in the high school of the web. The fact that I let people’s comments, or lack of pictures, or failure to mention me get under my skin is ludicrously embarassing. I never knew that my girlfiend had a ”weakness for singers in bands.” I had to find out from MySpace. I’ve been holding onto my account for too long because maybe, just maybe, some long lost person from my past will sign up for MySpace, (cue the string section) and joyous reunion will ensue. Want to find me? Try Facebook. Want to chat? Email me (mrjeffmccarthy(at)yahoo(dot)com). Curious about what I’m up to? Check my website. You know where I’m at.
Five Day Mark (dust off the longboard)
14 September 2007 | broken arm, dog, jeff, pictures | No Responses
Well it’s been a long haul with this fucking cast. The past month has been an interesting one. My skateboards have dust on them, and my “Woo-Hoo” output has been at an all time low. Modern technology , however, has shown me just how quickly one can pass the time if one desires to. Additionally, modern hygiene products have shown me just how many days one can go without showering or shaving. So with under five days left with this cast, I can look back and say, wow, I guess it wasn’t all bad. I’ve really come to appreciate some things a little more, which I may not have otherwise. If only I could get Photoshop to pay the rent.
Thanks xkcd…you’ve got it right.
8 September 2007 | jeff | No Responses
Simpsonize Pt. 2…McCarthy Bros!!
4 September 2007 | broken arm, jeff, people, photoshop | 1 Response
It’s a simple equation:
Simpsonizeme.com + Google Images + Photoshop= 10 hrs. closer to getting this god forsaken cast off my arm.
Simpsonize!!
2 September 2007 | broken arm, food, jeff, photoshop | No Responses
The level of energy that goes into something like this is just staggering. Burger King and our favorite show ever have teamed up to show everybody just how easy it is to get in your head. A friend of mine told me he had recieved an email with a drawing of himself, as a Simpsons character. He was a little freaked out. Most of us probably mentally or verbally reference The Simpsons two or three times a week. It’s a true cutural icon. And now you can be more American than you ever dreamed! Simpsonize!!
Personally, I was a little dissapointed in my Simpsons doppelganger, but I did come to a stark realization. They will get you. The combination of media that screams at you everywhere, everyday, is futile to ignore. And nothing is sacred. If they wanted you to…you would eat a greasy egg in a dirty ashtray, the whole time thinking about Mickey Mouse. Clearly, when the machines take over, it will be advertising that is used to control us.
Acute Cabin Fever
20 August 2007 | broken arm, dog, jeff, photoshop, pictures | No Responses
Look, I learned the intricate ways of photoshop and brought forth the ultimate image! Actually this is a real conversation that I witnessed between my dog and my brother’s cat. They often converse in speech bubbles that can only be read with a universal translator. Don’t go looking for intelligent thought here. All you’ll find are salmonberries.
Dogs Rule.
16 August 2007 | dog, jeff, news, pictures | 2 Responses
This is Oscar. He lives in Colorado with his owner Jay, and little sister Ginger. This picture makes me laugh out loud everytime I look at it. Thousands of books have been written about the awesome nature of dogs. personally I can sum it up like this: A dog is the one animal I probably wouldn’t eat. You can check out pics of my dogs, Jelly and Jam, in my new photos section, recently built by Jaybill.