Thoughts...

Food Review- Charlie Parkers Diner, Springfield Illinois

2009-04-03T12:52:00.000-07:00

Charlie Parkers Diner is located in Springfield Illinois. It is set up in an old quonset building and the atmosphere and the food are fantastic! It is an old-school 1950's Diner theme that is really cool. The food was great and the atmosphere promotes a friendly and family-like approach to food service. I want to thank Deana for taking me there, it was a real treat!

9/10 Stars

Being too Politically Correct....

2009-04-01T06:52:00.000-07:00

I think we need to all go back and listen to George Carlin talk about the entire over usage of euphemisms in our language. We are too over-dramatic and too politically correct. what ever happened to just being honest and truthful? Why does everything that we say get magnified ten times? We over-analyze everything and everyone is "offended" by something... I wonder why we can't get along as a people? We are too focused on our differences and always being on the lookout for reasons to get offended by what people say....I also do not like it when people play their certain "cards" in order to justify them being "offended." Life is too short for petty arguments. Enjoy yourselves.........

Angie Harmon is sooo hot and cool!

2009-03-31T12:22:00.000-07:00

I completely agree with what Angie Harmon said. Just because someone disagrees with Obama (myself included) do not mean that they are a racist! I hate people that try and play certain race or sexuality cards. You never hear me say, "You are prejudice against bald people because you disagree with me." Angie, kudos for you babe. You go girl!

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,511470,00.html

Movie Review- The Last House on the Left

2009-03-31T06:43:00.000-07:00

The Last House on the Left is not a film for everyone. Some people will find it offensive and grotesque. These people must be reminded that it is a movie and that it is "fake" and "make believe." This film is a remake from a 70's Wes Craven horror flick. I was not only impressed with the acting and the cinematography, I thought that the movie worked quite well. Although we are desensitized as a culture, this film does take a lot of risks and the risks payed off in the end. The film is a typical "home invader" movie with several twists. The Last House on the Left is a movie that all young girls should watch. It is terrifying as it is suspenseful and wicked. It combines the aspect of being and having a family with that of helplessness and defensiveness. The ability for people to watch this movie with an open mind is key. The movie is not only acceptable, it is risky and in the end, it worked quite well for me. You're emotions will run high when you watch this film. Be careful not to take yourself too seriously when you watch it. I highly recommend this film.

8/10 Stars

People who drive in the rain without their headlights on.....

2009-03-31T06:39:00.000-07:00

When it rains outside, people driving their cars should always have their headlights on. People who don't drive with their headlights on when it rains should not be allowed to drive! I thought it was against the law to not have your headlights on when your windshield wipers were on? Anyways, don't you want people to see you when it's raining? If I were a cop, I would pull over anyone who was driving in the rain without their headlights on....Some people are stupid......

Happy Man Can

2009-03-24T10:15:00.000-07:00

Happy Man Can has unofficially suspended all contract negotiations with Solarium Productions and Bob Bartel. Unforeseeable circumstances during contractual negotiations have suspended the production part of Dinner with the Mafia pertaining to the dinner theatre. HMC still reserves the right to the casting call and the actors that were a part of it. Thank you.

Temperature

2008-12-16T11:07:00.000-08:00

Have you ever noticed that both extreme cold and extreme heat produce the same anxious, angry and (to a certain degree) neurotic tendencies?

Movie Review- Stepbrothers

2008-12-16T08:24:00.000-08:00

Do you know that feeling you have when you are laughing so hard, tears stream gently from the corners of your eyes and your stomach cramps? Perhaps you might even keel over from laughing too hard? The movie Stepbrothers will make you feel that way. It takes about 15 or so minutes to pick up, but once it does, it will leave you laughing until it hurts. The movie stars Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly as two 40-year-old men that live with their respective parents, Mary Steenburgen and Richard Jenkins. Once Steenburgen and Jenkins marry, they move in together with their sons. At first, Reilly and Ferrell do a very good job of acting like 12-year olds that hate each other, but once they make an alliance together, they have you laughing the entire movie. The movie is full of 20’s, 30’s and 40’s age-related humor, compounded with quick one-liners and angry parent comedy. The movie is funny on several different levels.
Be certain to watch the “one-line” outtakes, gag reel and deleted scenes, because those are also side-splittingly hilarious. Stepbrothers is a comedy feast that you can enjoy to watch with anyone in the family. There is no nudity, but there is some foul language. I recommend this film anytime you are feeling blue and need a good laugh. Although Ferrell is a “hit-and’ miss” comedian, he hits a home run in this film. John C. Reilly just continues to astonish me. Not only is he a terrific actor, he is a powerful and convincing comedian in his films as well. These two will make your Christmas Eve or those snowy Sundays very, very enjoyable. I highly recommend this film.

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Steven D. Snyder

The Big 3

2008-12-05T10:23:00.000-08:00

We do not need to bail out the big three auto companies and here is why...

1.) They make poor products
2.) Their CEO's are flying around in their own private jets
3.) Their unions drive up their wages and it is costing us more money
4.) Toyotas and Hondas are better products
5.) Will the money really make a difference?

Movie Review- Quarantine

2008-10-29T14:17:00.000-07:00

I just saw a matinee showing of the new movie Quarantine. Although it has not received as much publicity as other movies, this movie still deserves respect from all of us. Let me explain a bit further.
I love the fact that no one has really"over hyped" this movie. Yeah sure, we see the advertisements etc, but we still don't have it crammed down our necks like other films.
Quarantine hits a new level of terror. It makes you ill, your stomach hurts, you feel nervous as you are terrified all at the same time. Quarantine is not your typical movie and I will not be a spoiler here, but I will say that it takes patience and a good understanding of what is actually happening for this movie to work. It works for people who are intelligent and creative enough to place themselves in positions like the ones these characters are in. Quarantine delivers a solid knock out punch for it gracious share of horrifying moments. It is scary on so many levels that I don't want to ruin it for any of you by writing anything more..... Just go see it......

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Baseball Players

2008-03-19T06:00:00.000-07:00

Baseball players make entirely too much money. Baseball is also a very slow sport to watch. I'll admit to cheer on the Cubs when they are playing and hoping that they win, but that is as far as it goes. Baseball is not the same as football. Football players should be paid more than baseball players, primarily because the toll that football takes on one's own body. Baseball players make too much money for such a boring sport...

p.s. Go cubs, (I still want you guys to win!). =)

Steven

McCain

2008-03-06T06:00:00.001-08:00

I am voting for John McCain because he has more experience that Clinton or Obama.

Just a thought...

Steven

My Foot

2008-03-06T05:57:00.000-08:00

I have always had problems with my feet, specifically my ankles. the other night while playing a simple pickup game of basketball; I stepped back and made a pass to a teammate and when I did, I heard a snap in the arch of my foot. It felt as if someone was ripping open the arch of my foot. I believe that I have plantar fisciitis. For everyone that has never had this, I have sympathy. It is very painful and it will take some time to rehab.

Just a thought...

Steven

Welcome!

2008-03-05T09:17:00.000-08:00

I hope you enjoy my page!

Cordially,

Steven D. Snyder