General

First This line, then picutre:

This is a test, do you see the photo?

This morning the new PNC bank sign was flown in by helicopter.

Every year, my office generously gives us the week between Christmas & New Year's off. This year included a couple bonus days like today. In anticipation of these fantastic stretches of non-work time I create a list of things to do. Last year, I watched a movie every day of the break. This year's list was more productive:

This might not be news but I just saw Jesse Jackson sitting in the lobby of my office building (aka. The Enquirer building). Is there more to this entry? No. That's why it might not be news.

I want to be Sausage Queen and lead the Bockfest Parade. Please support my bid for the title this Saturday night in the preliminary competition at 10PM, at Milton's Prospect Hill Tavern.

I used to think jet lag was a myth. Especially for domestic travel. It's just a 3 hour difference... cowboy up! This weekend's trip west appears to have had no effect. Unless you count the fact that I've been at least one hour early or late to every appointment since then.

Location

Get ready to experience Cincinnati USA's Brew Ha Ha - a new beer and comedy festival August 24th and 25th at Sawyer Point. There will be over seventy different beers, plenty of food, good music, and of course one million laughs from the funniest local and national comedians. Admission is free and you can purchase beer by the sample or by the cup. Get ready to have a holwin' good time at Cincinnati USA's Brew Ha Ha.

Get ready to experience Cincinnati USA's Brew Ha Ha - a new beer and comedy festival August 24th and 25th at Sawyer Point. There will be over seventy different beers, plenty of food, good music, and of course one million laughs from the funniest local and national comedians. Admission is free and you can purchase beer by the sample or by the cup. Get ready to have a holwin' good time at Cincinnati USA's Brew Ha Ha.

I've decided to go back for my MBA since work will reimburse me for a couple classes each year.

Note to self: Even though the summer catalogue of classes says the class is Tuesday & Thursday, always double check. Lesson learned last night when I arrived for class 24 hours late.

I think this may explain my apathy of late. Please join us at the Northside 4th of July Parade as we march against Profile Fatigue Syndrome.

John from Cincinnati premiered last night after the Sopranos. I loved Deadwood and Point Break so how could this show be bad?

The most exciting part is going, but the best part is coming home. Just in time for the OTR Extravaganza of Fringe, 5K & Tour of Homes.

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