monk's life

As the month ends this 28 February 2011 I am forced to again look at another aspect of my existence. No this is not where I unzip and search for a measuring tape. I never liked that metaphor it's not just crude it's in accurate. Well of course I say that being on the losing side of things. Then again isn't it the motion of the ocean not the size of the wave that counts as some women would say. Then again you never hear of people complaining the wave is too big on the opening titles of Hawaii Five-0.
So another valentine's day has come and gone and I spend it single. Well I don't have much of anything to offer any potential mate and at this stage of life it really does not bode well for any possible future generations of the Riches family.
I mean that I thought one of my brothers would have brought about a kid before I turned fifty. Well let's just say I live a life like a trucker's mind well stuck following a Buddhist monk's not so stoic life cycle.
If you live a fat lazy lifestyle you have to expect a fat lazy lifestyle to be your life.
What was the Barrack Obama campaign slogan? Yes we can bring about change. I wonder if he knew of my situation could he change it? While I have my doubts change caqn happen.
Until next time stay loose and see you all here.


"the time you enjoy wasting is never wasted time" -- Bertrand Russell

Ground Hog day 2011 part 23 of 23 this year!

It's February 2nd, 2011 and Ground Hog day and this year Chester Mills Cameron of Maine has decided to see his shadow and six more weeks of winter then died in his big glass dome or failing that have Stephen King write more drama. This is the last I will go on about this silly sad day for today.

Stephen King's novel Under The Dome is set in Chester Mills, Maine, U.S.A. and features a ground hog being cut in half by the fictional dome. I hope to finish the novel some week soon as it's massive, compelling, and only 32 of the 2,000 people survive. Biggest body count in years.

Ground Hog day 2011 part 22

It's February 2nd, 2011 and Ground Hog day and this year Buckeye Chuck of Marion, Ohio has decided not to see his shadow and an early Spring or failing that Norman Jewison make another musical for the cinema. What a silly sad day, to think Mamma Mia will be the last cinema musical made to date by Hollywood.

Ground Hog day 2011 part 21

It's February 2nd, 2011 and Ground Hog day and this year Susquehanna Sherman of Mount Wolf, Pennsylvania has decided not to see his shadow and an early Spring or failing that a successful Broadway production based on a hot comic book. What a silly sad day, to think Too
Much Coffee Man The Musical was more successful by far than Spider-Man.

Ground Hog day 2011 part 20

It's February 2nd, 2011 and Ground Hog day and this year Chuckles of Manchester, Connecticut has decided not to see his or anyone else's shadow and an early Spring or failing that some Royal Scandal somewhere. What a silly sad day, to think of a governing lineage.

Ground Hog day 2011 part 19

It's February 2nd, 2011 and Ground Hog day and this year Grady the Groundhog of Chimney Rock, North Carolina has decided not to see his shadow and an early Spring or failing that the best Rustbelt resurgence report in decades. What a silly sad day, to think of manufacturing and agriculture financial predictions.

Ground Hog day 2011 part 18

It's February 2nd, 2011 and Ground Hog day and this year Jimmy the Groundhog of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin has decided not to see his shadow and an early Spring or failing that a permanent retirement for Bret Favre. What a silly sad day, to think of Football.

Ground Hog day 2011 part 17

It's February 2nd, 2011 and Ground Hog day and this year Tumbleweed of Brookfield, Illinois has decided not to see her shadow and an early Spring or failing that a possible resurgence of the Oprah Winfrey Network. What a silly sad day, to think the talk show host could actually retire.

Ground Hog day 2011 part 16

It's February 2nd, 2011 and Ground Hog day and this year French Creek Freddie of French Creek, West Virginia has decided not to see his shadow and an early Spring or failing that another civil war episode or joke on Fox Television. What a silly sad day, to think next year is the bicentennial of the war of 1812.

Ground Hog day 2011 part 15

It's February 2nd, 2011 and Ground Hog day and this year Dunkirk Dave of Dunkirk, New York and Malverne Mel of Malverne, New York, and Staten Island Chuck of Staten Island, New York City have decided not to see their shadow and ensure an early Spring or failing that making New York seem like it's own center of America. What a silly sad day, to think of trade centers and ethno urbanism.

Ground Hog day 2011 part 14

It's February 2nd, 2011 and Ground Hog day and this year Gus of Athens, Georgia and General Beauregard Lee of Lilburn, Georgia have decided not to see their shadow and an early Spring or failing that another redneck comedy tour. What a silly sad day, to think of Larry The Cable Guy as supposed to being funny.

Ground Hog day 2011 part 10

It's February 2nd, 2011 and Ground Hog day and this year Mountain Maryland Murray of Cumberland, Maryland has decided to see his shadow and six more weeks of Winter or failing that an NFL Lockout. What a silly sad day, at least for a major sports organization.

Ground Hog day 2011 part 4

It's February 2nd, 2011 and Ground Hog day and this year Balzac Billy of Balzac, Alberta has decided to see his shadow and six more weeks of winter or failing that send gas prices in such a tizzy that if not for the high price of feed people would go back to horse and buggy. What a silly sad day, that we will look back upon with nostalgia.

Ground Hog day 2011 part 3

It's February 2nd, 2011 and Ground Hog day and this year Shubenacadie Sam of Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia has decided not to see his shadow and an early Spring or failing that cause insane changes in the economy. What a silly sad day, to look for weather forecasting.

Ground Hog day 2011 part 13

It's February 2nd, 2011 and Ground Hog day and this year Sutton Sammy of Sutton, Ontario has decided not to see his shadow and an early Spring or failing that the Toronto Blue Jays fielding a proper team. What a silly sad day, to think of the coming baseball season.

Ground Hog day 2011 part 12

It's February 2nd, 2011 and Ground Hog day and this year Dover Doug of Dover, Pennsylvania has decided to see his shadow and six more weeks of winter or failing that to allow Disney to make more bad afternoon TV. What a silly sad day, to think Regis Philbin crossing over with Phineas and Ferb.

Ground Hog day 2011 part 11

It's February 2nd, 2011 and Ground Hog day and this year Poor Richard of York, Pennsylvania has decided to see his shadow and six more weeks of winter or failing that more poorly marketed Shakespeare films. What a silly sad day, to like literary adaptions.

Ground Hog day 2011 part 9

It's February 2nd, 2011 and Ground Hog day and this year Holtsville Hal of Holtsville, New York has decided to see his shadow and six more weeks of winter or failing that select shortages for the future. What a silly sad day, for weather men and economists.

Ground Hog day 2011 part 8

It's February 2nd, 2011 and Ground Hog day and this year Octoraro Orphie of Quarryville, Pennsylvania has decided to see his shadow and six more weeks of winter or failing that another film based on a TV show that should not happen. What a silly sad day to realize that TV is good when it's in short bursts.

Ground Hog day 2011 part 7

It's February 2nd, 2011 and Ground Hog day and this year Woody the Woodchuck of Howell, Michigan has decided to see his shadow and six more weeks of winter or failing that the remaining Beatles digitally work with the Ghost of Elvis for a new album. The penultimate anniversary of the day the music died. What a silly sad day, to remember That'll Be The Day by Buddy Holly.

Ground Hog day 2011 part 6

It's February 2nd, 2011 and Ground Hog day and this year Stormy Marmot of Aurora, Colorado has decided to see his shadow and six more weeks of winter or failing that Gene Simmons of KISS gets a new film. The penultimate anniversary of the day the music died. What a silly sad day, to think of Ritchie Vallens and his fear of flying.

Ground Hog day 2011 part 5

It's February 2nd, 2011 and Ground Hog day and this year Sir Walter Wally of Raleigh, North Carolina has decided to see his shadow and six more weeks of Winter or failing that Phil specter gets a new wig. The penultimate anniversary of the day the music died. What a silly sad day, to think of The Big Bopper.

Ground Hog day 2011 part 2

It's February 2nd, 2011 and Ground Hog day and this year Wiarton Willie of Wiarton, Ontario has decided not to see his shadow and an early Spring or failing that another fruitless Federal Canadian election. What a silly sad day, traditions show that if the groundhog sees it's shadow, we will face at least six more weeks of winter, if he doesn’t see it's shadow Spring will be rolling in before we know it.

Ground Hog day 2011 part 1

It's February 2nd, 2011 and Ground Hog day and this year Punxsutawney Phil of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania has decided not to see his shadow and an early Spring or failing that Bill Murray will die in Ghostbusters. What a silly sad day, everyone has an opinion.