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I'm a HUGE fan of Kevin Smith's movies. They're hilarious, tell great stories and contain some of the best dialogue in the biz. And of course no finer characters have ever graced the silver screen then the inimitable Jay & Silent Bob (played by Jason Mewes & Kevin Smith his own self). If I were pressed to pick a favorite movie of all time, it would have to be Chasing Amy. Go rent it.. no ..go BUY it today! You can learn more about Kevin's films at the official View Askew Universe website (named after his production company).

While you're at it, you might want to check out Jay & Silent Bob's Secret Stash - Kevin's own comic book store in Red Bank, NJ and outlet for all sorts of goodies related to his films.

Far & away, the greatest rock & roll band of the 80's (ever in my opinion) was The Replacements. I could go on forever foaming at the mouth about their music and the genious of leader Paul Westerberg. But since a lot of people who are better at this stuff than myself have devoted entire websites to the same principal, I'll guide you toward a couple of them. The Skyway, run by the incomparable Matt Tomich is probably the oldest and most comprehensive Mats website ("Mats" is the band's nickname). Kathy runs the penultimate Unofficial Paul Westerberg Page. Both are well worth checking out.

In my opinion, few things in the world are as beautiful as a 1960 Les Paul TV Jr, a 1959 sunburst Les Paul Standard, a classic Butterscotch Telecaster, or any other quality American-made electric guitar. And when I'm jonesin' to mess around with a new axe or some funky effects pedals, or if I need strings, picks, or an amp tune-up, there's only two places in the Madison area I visit. Greg Ginter's Guitar Shop on Williamson St. in Madison is THE place to find new & vintage guitars, amps, and all the nifty accessories that go with.

I've heard it said that bananas are nature's perfect food. I would have to beg to differ and say that bratwurst takes that honor. But running a close second would definitely be breakfast cereals (especially Peanut Butter Cap'n Crunch!). If you grew up on breakfast cereals like I did, you might also have a fine appreciation and a fond nostalgia for the finer brands of yore and the characters that hawked them. On rare occasions I still run across a box of Quisp but what the heck ever happened to Quake? And didn't Sonny's family have the heart to commit him so he wouldn't blow a gasket everytime he got near some Cocoa Puffs? If these and other cereal-related questions keep you up at night, you should check out Topher's Breakfast Cereal Character Guide.

If you're thinking about getting a dog but don't know what kind to get, trust me - get a Great Dane! This is our family pet Winston. He's a little over a year old and weighs somewhere in the region of 140-150 pounds. Most people ask, "What the heck do you want with such a gigantic dog?" or "Aren't you afraid he might harm your kids?" (we have a 10 year old & a 5 year old). But if you've ever been around a dane you'll know that they are one of the most friendly & gentle breeds there is. They're completely "people-oriented" and quite intelligent too. The only danger Winston poses to people is that he's so friendly, he forgets his size and might knock you over while saying "hello" (but he's starting obedience class soon to remedy that). Yeah, the food bill is a bit higher then say a poodle, but he'll repay you four-fold in love. There are hundreds of breeders across the country that one could purchase a Dane from. But you might consider adopting one from a Great Dane Rescue Orginization. We acquired Winston from the Wisconsin Great Dane Rescue based out of Rose Run Kennels in Cottage Grove, WI (just a few minutes east of Madison). They've always got lots of "gentle giants" looking for a home. And if you don't live near southern Wisconsin, you can find all sorts of breeders & rescue organizations, along with lots of other Great Dane info through their Links page.

MORE TO COME!!

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