Thursday, September 22, 2005

It's Fall!

September weakness my hoofs!

 
* News is that the markets rallied today because Hurricane Rita has weakened to a Category 4 hurricane, and is heading slightly east of Houston and Galveston. The markets didn't rally that much, nor have they sold off that much off the bull market highs. Retail, restaurants, and gambling stocks have taken a hit, because higher energy prices have taxed away folks' money.

* I've been reading H-Town blogs on Hurricane Rita, including LMLY's. I link to her on the right, and she has a few interesting entries up on what she's been encountering while getting out of Houston.

* Did you watch the season premiere of Lost last night? Now THAT'S a good show. Hoo. You just never know when somebody who offers you advice regarding your twisted ankle might become an adversary. You never know.

* So long, Summer! Hello, Fall! I think I have some sweaters somewhere... Well, it's CA. Probably won't need those until after Halloween.

* I recorded America's Next Top Model. I was going to watch it tonight, but I'm going to give some respect to the Chris Rock show, record CSI, and watch The Apprentice. I'm in Fall TV mode now!

* The unpopularity of President Bush has been increasing since January. Reasons often given are Iraq, the economy, and Hurricane Katrina. Of course, not much he could've done about the Hurricane. Hindsight is wonderful, though. Iraq is a quagmire, and I can understand folks feeling uneasy about that. I think the economy is pretty strong, and more typical for a bull market; but folks were probably spoiled by the late 90's mania. Almost like an economic hangover.

* I've been eating shelled peanuts like they're going out of style!

* Not much left for the markets in September. September weakness has been the name of the game, but now we're getting close to the month-end strength period. Just something to note.

* I didn't watch or record Martha Stewart's version of The Apprentice. I read the info blurb about contestants having to come up with some poetry, and thought.... Neh.

* Check out the traffic leaving Houston. 100 mile traffic jam! People have been in their cars for 10-20 hours, peeing in cups and tossing it out the window, etc. Wow. (And I'm sure it's all President Bush's fault...)

* HIV in the Porn industry. You know... Well, 'nuff said.

* Hey, the NHL is going to take the ice soon. I don't like hockey, and haven't missed it at all. But some folks may care.

* I read Michelle Malkin daily. In addition to having good columns, she's got a bevy of interesting links everyday.

* Shelled peanuts make a mess.

* I plan on updating some content on the blog soon. Maybe some more toons, and linkage. A little face lift on the header, too.

* I wonder what the members of the B-52s are doing these days?

* I'm bailing out early today. Shhhh.... Don't tell anybody....

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