[Life] 44th birthday

Starting a new tradition. Each birthday I will post a music video for what will be the official song of my birthday; something that 'speaks to me'.

Inaugural video is Honeymoon Suite's Burning in Love. An air-guitar delight. I love the angst. Ironically, the lead singer's first name is Johnnie, but I won't blame him for spelling Johnny wrong. At 3:20 of the video you get to see my name in lights (although, again, it is spelled wrong). Sigh... story of my life.



As a favor to me, feel free to spread the word about Past Expiry cartoon. Send some of the ones you like to your friends (or enemies) using the various share buttons, or even write www.PastExpiry.com on your forehead and leave it there for a few days. If you are a single, attractive lady, you'll be pleased to know that I am very much single and oh yes.... Burning in Love.



Back to more fun and frivolity of cartoons in a few days.

Japan Relief : How to help

On March 11th, a 9.0 earthquake - the world’s most powerful recorded in history - struck Japan. This impact triggered a destructive tsunami.

Since then, the coast has been hit by more than 150 aftershocks.

The effects of these disasters have displaced Japanese families from their loved ones. Now many are missing, fires have spread, buildings destroyed, towns wiped out and over millions left without water and electricity.

But even in the wake of disaster, there’s always hope. Your contribution can provide emergency supplies and relief required to help those in need.

Please give.

International Red Cross

Canadian Red Cross

Canadian list of legitimate Charities

If you are not in a position to give, please forward these links to friends and relatives.

[LIFE] Birthday Number 42

"58 more years to go before I plan to die on my 100th birthday by blowing out my candles, and then collapsing face first into the cake!

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[LIFE] About Me

Over 50 things about me.
I'll keep adding to this whenever the mood strikes me.

1. I've had 49 cartoons published in the US (Rhode Island's Mercury; circulation 10,0000), 78 in Canada (Toronto's 24 Hours; circulation 354,000).
2. I have had a web site or blog, in one form or another, since the year 2000.
3. My first pet was a chicken
4. I ate my first pet (long story)
5. My license plates starts with 'ASMN'. I like to think it is short for ASsMaN.
6. Black Rain is the best cop movie ever!
7. I prefer the toilet paper to roll off the top
8. My name is Johnny! Were you able to guess!
9. I like to program; currently using Visual Basic 6
10. I Google for my name every now and then
11. I was an avid coin collector when I was a kid
12. I am a stock­ings man. Yes, I love a woman in stock­ings.
13. I eat gummy bears by biting the heads off first.
14. I never had braces; my teeth are naturally straight.
15. I don’t believe in reincarnation; its all crap.
16. I will say without equivocation: the theme song and title credits from "Hawaii Five-0" are the greatest in television history
17. In spite of problems, I still think NASA is cool.
18. I collect old autographed pictures of astronauts and space exploration.
19. My favorite scents- vanilla, and 'weekend'
20. I read only non-fiction.
21. I prefer eye glasses to contact lenses.
22. My blood type is O-
23. I’m not “religious,” but will gladly send around a collection plate.
24. I've had my driver's license since I was 16.
25. I once donated blood in highschool just to impress a girl.
26. My full name is an anagram of 'A cinch, Johnny'
27. I’m not sure what I want to do when I grow up.
28. I never get popcorn when I see a movie.
29. I do not own a hair dryer.
30. I don't have anything pierced
31. I had my appendix out when I was a kid. Supposedly it burst during the operation.
32. I look forward to selling out one day. Really. Make me an offer.
33. I think fireflies are the coolest bugs ever.
34. I occasionally work "That's What She Said" jokes into conversations.
35. I'm writing this list for sympathy and attention.
36. Favorite color- metallic gold.
37. I believe there is an appropriate Simpsons quote for every occassion, and that, if someone can quote The Simpsons they can't be all bad.
38. When it comes to technology, I love things that are shiny and new. Gadgets make me very happy, expect the ones with monthly fees.
39. I have NO tattoos.
40. I graduated college
41. I took art up to grade 12.
42. One of my favorite foods ever is Nutella
43. I spoke quite a bit of Croatian before I started Kindergarden. I mostly remember just the bad words now.
44. My ex-wifes birthday is September 11. i.e. 9/11
45. I will watch how absolutely anything is made.  It doesn’t matter.  You show me a show where they are making something, and I’m hooked.  Pencils.  Lawn Mowers.  Light bulbs.  Snickers bars.  Anything.
46. It still know the combination to my locker from 8th grade. 9-50-30
47. I really love weekends.
48. Weird Al Yankovick sings the funniest songs ever written.
49. In grade 2 (or was it 3?) we had to learn to sing songs as a class. I would regularly lip sync and never got caught.
50. I have no desire to jump out of a plane.
51. I prefer recorded music as opposed to live concerts
52. "Google me" to find out more about me

[LIFE] Quitting My Job of 19 Years

"Yesterday I gave my 2 weeks notice to my employer of 19 years. In my various internet searches, I stumbled across a webpage where someone listed his 'soundtrack' to quitting his job. Not to be outdone I came up with my own soundtrack, complete with YouTube videos! Not to be taken too seriously. I'll miss my co-workers and the good times I've had with the company, but sometimes you need to step out of your comfort zone and take a risk.

Soundtrack to Me Quitting My Job [Click Here]




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