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Pumpkin Seeds: Random Edition

Post author:Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
Post published:July 13, 2004
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1. I don't particularly lke Jay Leno, but this was funny and on point: I love that the Department of Homeland Security always tells Americans if you don't fly commercial airlines, "the terrorists have won." If you don't hold the Super Bowl or the World Series, "the terrorists have won." If you don't get out to the mall and do your Christmas shopping, "the terrorists have won." Comes time for the election, "Oh, let the terrorists have that one." 2. Taylor Mali offers the best explanation of the whole NPS/ClearChannel hubbub over in his journal and, if what he says…

Pumpkin Seeds: Anti-Corporate America Edition

Post author:Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
Post published:July 8, 2004
Post category:Personal
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1. In a bizarre turn of events in the Yummy Sandwich saga, I bumped into its President/Owner, Avi, on Tuesday afternoon as I was heading out for lunch and a walk in the park. He was standing out in front of my office building, wearing a Yummy Sandwich t-shirt, and stopped me, asking my name with a gleam in his eye. It took a second for my brain to process everything as I answered, "Guy. Why? Are you kidnapping me?" He laughed and we talked and he apologized for the infamous Powerpoint presentation, "We’re a new company and we’re making…

Post author:Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
Post published:July 2, 2004
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louder than words: reloaded differed from the Matrix sequel I jokingly subtitled it after in two significant ways: 1) It didn't completely and unnecessarily alter its tone from its original incarnation; 2) The turnout was much lower. In fact, the paid turnout was exactly the same as the last show back in May: 21. One difference was that it didn't adversely affect my mood as I wasn't adding up how much money was coming out of my pocket this time, thanks to a renegotiated deal for the door to something more appropriate for a Tuesday night slot. Another was that…

Pumpkin Seeds: Butterflies in my Stomach Edition

Post author:Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
Post published:June 29, 2004
Post category:Personal
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1. Tonight is another louder than words and yes, it's true, it could very well be the last one. That's my attitude going into it, at least. A lot of it is riding on how I feel by the end of the show. 2. Right this minute, I feel like it could go either way. But I'm a cynic, so that's not really saying anything. 3. The major tweak for tonight will be me stepping more fully into the center ring and taking charge from beginning to end. I'm going to treat it like it's MY show this time and…

Pumpkin Seeds: Post-Father’s Day Edition

Post author:Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
Post published:June 21, 2004
Post category:Personal
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1. Isaac, my 3.5 year old son, can't understand why mommy and daddy can't stay in bed with him and watch Noggin instead of going to work. Frankly, neither can I.

Pumpkin Seeds: Fortress of Solitude Edition

Post author:Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
Post published:June 14, 2004
Post category:Personal
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1. The list of things I didn't do this weekend that I wanted to do is annoyingly long and indicative of the mental rut I've been in lately. 2. On the positive side, I somehow got a little bit of writing done and any time we get to spend two full days relaxing at home without interruption is a good thing. 3. This coming Sunday is Father's Day, my fourth, and it's the closest I've ever felt to actually being a father. Not a sperm donor with screwed up priorities, but an actual "Father." 4. Being a "Father" is an…

Pumpkin Seeds: Trickle Down Edition

Post author:Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
Post published:June 7, 2004
Post category:Personal
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1. My earliest "political" memory is of rooting for Jimmy Carter over Ronald Reagan in the 1980 Presidential election. My second is of being disappointed that Reagan didn't die when he was shot in 1981. 2. Reaganomics can kiss my ass. Shit trickles downhill, not prosperity. There is no pony buried under the manure; just more manure. 3. On Tuesday, my boss finally got the boot. Thursday's goodbye lunch was one of the most awkward moments I've ever had to contribute $21 to. What do you say to someone that was justifiably fired and knows it? 4. Realized last week…