Gumption

This is what you call "maximizing resources". When you just don't feel like flipping back and forth between the hockey game and the AFC Divisional Playoffs, grab another TV! Props to Cam for the stellar idea. Definitely the highlight of a downright bone-chilling night in Ottawa last weekend. A close second was discussing the virtues of "shredsmanship" at the always enjoyable Dominion Tavern. Great times in the nation's capital as always!

As for the NFL playoffs, I gotta say this year's version isn't nearly as exciting as the previous march. But I am truly pleased with how far the Steelers have gone. My heart has been with them the entire time, but I wasn't sure they could really pull it off. However, both wins were truly well-deserved and I'm behind them to snatch the big crabcake. Let's give'r Big J!

In the Year Two Thou-saaaaaand (and Six)

More record-breaking summer heat.

Hottest genre on the indie scene: polka.

A Canadian team wins the Stanley Cup (not that I care too much).

Orange=new purple.

Tool once again dominates the music world.

People begin to access the internet with THEIR MINDS.

Germany as World Cup champions.

New rage: bottled AIR.

More political turmoil throughout the Western World.

More green peppers in Western Sandwiches.

Governments start taking clean, renewable energy more seriously.

The hoverboard makes its debut.

A huge meteor strikes the earth.

OMG Britney's gonna have another baby!

Well, I never said I was a prophet so my relatively predictable calls will stop there. Thanks to all who made 2005 such a memorable year for me. I wish you all the best.

The conquest continues...