WML: Represent, Represent

Initially, I felt as though yesterday's state bird link was a subpar effort on my behalf. Not that I still don't feel that way, but upon studying the list I did find some items of interest.

Most surprising state bird fact: Six, count em, six states opted for the Western Meadowlark as their feathered friend of choice. From the cornfields of Nebraska, to the big sky of Montana, who knew she was so revered? I hear in Wyoming, when one is spotted, it's not uncommon for people to throw up the Westside W handside, flip it upside down to make an M and then make an L with their left index finger and thumb. Honest.

Most dissapointing state bird fact: Seven states went the way of the Cardinal. I've got nothing against the redbirds per se, but c'mon, that's about as bold as naming your dog Scout. Sadly, my homestate of Ohio is one of the guilty parties in this testament to creative bankruptcy. I thought I was ashamed enough when we failed to bring home the election, but contributing to the crowning of the cardinal as the most popular state bird may be the kicker that sends me to the closest New York DMV to do away with my Ohio license. Hello Bluebird!

Speaking of Ohio being a red state, I discovered last night while dining with my mother that she's refusing to remove the Kerry/Edwards lawn sign from our front yard. While I think her intentions are admirable, I fear that the ultimate result of her actions leaves our household looking rather silly. I wonder if the neighbors are drawing straws to determine which one of them has to regretfully inform her that things didn't quite work out.

I'm doing the stand up comedy tonight. Here is a link to it: http://localcomedian.com/tbar/
You won't get more bang out of a singular buck, unless of course you go to the dollar slice place on 9th avenue between 40th and 41st-in which case use the hot pepper flakes sparingly as they're extra-potent. Some might argue that self-promotion attempts tend to be more successful when you don't tout superior alternative options. I guess I'm holding out hope that dollar pizza and dollar comedy shows aren't mutually exclusive. You'll be glad to know, as you may have noticed yesterday, that I'm not going to end posts with "I'm out like... what have you" nonsense anymore. C U L8R