Can't sleep, but there's nothing to do?

"I like to think that the moon is there even if I am not looking at it.” - Albert Einstein



For all my readers who suffer from insomnia, tonight you are in for a treat! If you happen to be awake around 3:51 AM (CST), hop outside for a quick look up at the night time sky. As you gaze at the moon, you will begin to see a partial eclipse. By 4:25 AM the eclipse will be full, and the moon should be red in color--what the Chinese once believed as the moon becoming consumed by celestial dragons.



The next chance to catch a full lunar eclipse is February 21, 2008, and after that the wait is longer: December of 2010. Who knows whether we'll be alive by then! Time for an early morning or a late night!

“Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth.”
- Buddha

Liverpool Football Club

Though my big sister, Running Bear, may have dubbed me Blue Thunder, when it comes to soccer (football for my international readers), I'm a Red supporter. By that, I mean I support the Liverpool Football Club ("LFC"), the most successful club in the history of English football, and home to the greatest fans in the world (You'll Never Walk Alone).

After Liverpool was robbed by Milan in the Champions League final last May, the club manager, Rafael Benitez, was outspoken in saying that the club needed to approach the summer transfer period with intensity and fervor; signing truly world-class talent. The general consensus was that Rafa wanted the club to sign an elite Striker (or two!), and a left-wing.

Throughout the summer, rumors spread regarding numerous star atheletes. Whispers that Argentine striker Carlos Tevez, or Samuel Eto'o, or David Sevilla were signing with the club all turned out unfounded. One rumor, however, turned out true when word that Fernando Torres, the young and talented striker from Atlético Madrid was heading to Liverpool.



Apparently, mullets are still a rage in Madrid. Supporters of Atlético (whom Torres had played for his whole career) were so overcome with the anger and grief of potentially losing their only true superstar, that they protested in the streets of Madrid.


Ultimately, Liverpool offered £20 million, for the 23-year-old kid to play for Liverpool. On July 4th, 2007, Torres bid farewell to Atlético Madrid fans, and Liverpool officially confirmed his transfer to the club.



Last Sunday, on August 19th, 2007, Torres made a fitting debut appearance at Anfield (home of LFC). In a match of great importance against chelsea ("the blues", one of Liverpools' top rivals for the Premeire League title), Torres received an outlet pass from team-captain midfielder Steven Gerrard, quickly moved the ball past the chelsea defender, and scored a riveting goal past the goalkeeper into to the far side of the net.





Hopefully, we will see more of this world-class finishing that Liverpool has been needing for so many years in a striker. Perhaps Torres will become the next 20 goal scorer for Liverpool?

cherry pie in a bottle...leather sandal...melted asphalt...

By happenstance, I found my browser directed to an article on "why wine writers talk that way." The article is an interesting read, with layers of complexity and a smokey rich aroma; light on the palete with a lingering reminder of freshly cut grass.



It reminded me of a time a few months ago, sitting on my futon with someone special, reading reviews from the Wine Advocate late into the night...

The Pencil Maker

The Pencil Maker spoke to the pencil. "There are five things you need to know before I send you out into the world. Always remember them and you will become the best pencil you can be."

You will be able to do many great things, but only if you allow yourself to be held in someone's hand.

You will experience a painful sharpening from time to time, but this is required if you are to become a better pencil.

You have the ability to correct any mistakes you might make.

The most important part will always be what's inside.

No matter what the condition, you must continue to write. You must always leave a clear legible mark, no matter how difficult the situation.

The pencil understood, promising to remember.

The Cliffs of Moher in Ireland

Sometimes I feel like I'm living on the edge. Sometimes. Then I see this.