fine whine

Would you believe that some four hundred stories about the Oscars (at least as tracked by Google news) even before the show ended? Some of them have titles like “Lord of the rings: six statues so far” while others veiled their in-progress-ness somewhat more. I just wanted to know who’d won (particularly for Best Film) and happened to turn on the show just after all the envelopes had been opened. I’d like to have a list of every winner, darn it, and have it now. I don’t need a story or jokes, just give me a list. I will find one sooner or later, though; I’m not too hung up on it. It’s all politics anyway.

Speaking of politics, evidently John Kerry decided to toe the party line on same-sex marriages in Massachusetts—the Republican party line. I can’t say I’m surprised; how better to steal a guy’s voters than to emulate him. Why I have chosen this as a pet issue right now I cannot say, but I’d feel better to have a politician in charge who is willing to stand up for the quiet majority instead of caving in to (or belonging to) the much louder minority. I’d like to see a politician who stands for freedom and equality over prevailing morality, and one who leaves responsibilities to the states and churches as need be. So what’s Nader doing this year, anyway?

Jessica and I dropped by Scott and Carina’s place today for a spot of food and hanging out (and some backyard soccer). It was great, though Scott and I didn’t get much time in on our LEGO film. Much was discussed about a pair of ideas I’ve been tossing around for a future feature or perhaps story or novel. Naturally I cannot mention specifics ‘lest we see a raft of movies and books about the robot submersibles revolting and holding the world hostage. Sounds like a great idea, right? We certainly plan more visits if they’ll have us back, though I should probably leave my cleats at home…

Oh, and Return of the king swept some eleven categories, including Best Picture. Woo hoo. Now I can go to sleep. I’m not finished writing, I’m just hanging up my keyboard for the night.