Ode to My Car

While driving to an appointment this afternoon in clost to 90 degree weather with no air conditioning, I got to thinking: "Why do I like this car?" or better yet "Do I like this car?" The answers: a resounding "I don't think I do" and "No." But, since I can't afford a new one, I figured the best I could do was to write an epic Haiku inspired by the wonder that is my 1997 Chevy Cavailer--



Chevy Cavalier
You are my one and only
Why do you hate me?

Cracks in the windshield
Are they from semis or rocks?
I can see-- almost.

Air Conditioning
Why have you forsaken me?
Blows air-- just not cold.

Paint rusting away
Does it give it character?
Gold sucks anyway.

Fan belt whistling
It sings such a chirpy song
Lets me know it's there.

Chevy Cavalier,
You are my one and only.
At least you still run.

--ry

PS. That isn't actually my car. It looks much worse than that...

Because I'm tired of working today...

After a bit of a hiatus, here I am again for your reading pleasure...

-- Summer TV Fave: "My Life on the D-list" with Kathy Griffin. Even though Kath is a little crazy, she always cracks me up. I especially liked when her niece and nephew came to visit. It's carrying us through until the new season of Project Runway starts tomorrow!

-- David Hasseloff wants you to Jump in my car, but whatever you do, do not, under any circumstances, hassel "the Hoff."

-- Are J and I the only ones who thought that the girl in "Nacho Libre" was Penelope Cruz? We didn't see the movie, but we were both convinced from the previews that it was her. Apparently, not. The following was our exchange this AM:

R: I think Penelope should sue that girl for making her look bad- I'm sure people all over town were like, "WTF is Penelope Cruz doing in that stupid Jack Black movie?" If I were Pene I would take out an ad in the newspaper like, "I may be a bad actress, but I'm not an idiot. No, that is not me in Nacho Libre."

J: No joke, if I were her manager, I would suggest putting that ad, word for word in USA Today, Variety, LA Times and NY Post. And also schedule a high profile appearance coiniciding with the Nacho Libre premiere.

-- Eva Longoria does NOT look good without makeup.

-- Stay tuned for a Post-All Star Game- post about the Tigers. Yippee!

-- Song of the day: "Chasing Cars"- Snow Patrol

-- ry