South Africa?! Is he getting the Nelson Mandela scared-straight boot camp treatment there?

Because I've been flaking on my bloggerly duties doesn't mean a lack of activity in my life. Quite the opposite. I'll expound in future posts, but here are a few bullet points:

I'm getting married next summer. Here are a couple of photos from the proposal. We've been basking in the joy of it all the last few weeks. Lately, the logistics and budgeting have bogged us down, but things are falling into place early.

The daily emotions we're feeling are truly pendulous. Loved ones have fallen ill, on G's side and mine. My brother-in-law was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's Disease (ALS) about 6 weeks ago. He and my sister have a 6-month-old daughter, their first child. I don't think I can convey the sadness we've all been feeling since we got the news, but I know all I can do is be around and support everyone as best I can; though I can't help but feel powerless in the big picture, I know there are many things I can do here and there.

The job is what it is. Approaching 5 years in August. There have been quite a few changes since the end of last year, and I suspect more will follow. But I hope my own loyalty (or recalcitrance, take your pick) will be rewarded with continuing employment (aka regular contributions to The Wedding Fund).

One good British opinion on why the Disney machine will turn the Muppets into neutered pseudo-funny zombies.

OK, so why has Chappelle's Show season 3 been delayed again? Fuck, Dave, put anything on, will ya? I'm sick of this subpar Blue Collar TV / Distraction / Con bullshit.