Got a “new” band I heard on Conan a while back. Give them a list over on Blarg Radio to the right! I would classify it as “Bubblegum Pop Punk.” That’s not an official category by any means, but simply a made up Blarg category. I can do that because it’s my website.

One of my favorite radio commentators is Larry Elder. As a black conservative he is able to share views that I can’t, and speak with an authority on Black America that I can’t. If you’re still deciding who you want to support, listen to the values Larry Elder talks about. When he talks about things like personal responsibility, that is what makes me a conservative. When he mentions Barack Obama’s plan to fix everything via government programs, that is why I am not a liberal.

Edit: I went ahead and threw all three songs on The Blarg radio over to the right. Now you don’t even have to leave this page to listen to the music! Oh WoW!

Some music I like a lot. Stuck in my head mucho.

Anarbor – I’ll Stay to the West

Parade the Day – American Dream

Over It – Caught Up In A Rundown

The last few days have been a little tough, but that’s all part of learning how to be a parent.

We really want to make breastfeeding successful, and not because we’re crazy and think baby formula is radioactive (let’s see how many radioactive jokes I can make in a week!). Learning how it works on a daily basis has been tough, but we’re finally figuring it out. Luke has been super hungry to the point where the previous two days he wanted to eat almost every hour. But in the last 24 hours I think our milk supply has finally caught up to his demand, and it’s really clear to me now why so many women give up on breastfeeding. Even when it seems like it’s not working you have to keep trying, because the minute you slow down or stop everything can come unraveled. Bet you didn’t know you’d be getting a breastfeeding lesson today did you? Most people will probably just skip this part and go straight to the pictures below.

Pictures!

Father and Son got in some quality R&R this afternoon. And no, I’m not sleeping. Some of the most comfortable positions are just lying on the couch with him tucked in your arms.

This weekend he’ll be two weeks old, so I figured it was about time he start learning the important things in life.

And on a side note, Panic at the Disco has a new CD out!

I’m supposed to be working on the book, but I’m watching Yellowcard in HD from Letterman from over a year ago instead. The violin is so cool. I want more music in HD.

It’s been almost a week since my last post, which is pretty bad for the blarg. I apologize. Not a ton has happened since the last post. Went to Turlock over the weekend for Grandma’s 89th birthday. It was fun going up there. Got to see three of her brothers that I’ve never really met before. Got some good video of them and the almond orchards. Haven’t gotten around to editing it, but I just need to make time.

I finished my second league in The Show ’07. I went 11-3 this season, same as the last, but once I again I lost in the World Series! As someone else accurately said, I am the Buffalo Bills. The new game comes out in less than two weeks. I’m not sure how, but I promise to myself to make time to play. One game a week!

Now I’m watching the “Brothers Forever” guy from American Idol this season. It’s so hilarious, I love it. Not only is the song catchy and gets stuck in your head, but he says a bunch of funny stuff.

Funny Part 1

Paula: “Why is Simon’s name on your hat?”
Guy with funny hat: “As long as there is free media, television, radio, people will speak the name of Simon.”

Funny Part 2

Guy with funny hat: “You are heaven’s chosen, to give chance to any talent…for free of charge.”

I love that this guy is such a supporter of capitalism, it’s great. OK, off to write the book now. Go Dodgers.

This could probably be two posts, but that seems like cheating.

I’ve been looking a little at rechargeable batteries and found this super cool technology. Apparently a problem with regular Nimh rechargeables is that they self-discharge extremely fast. Yes, I said self-discharge on the blarg for the first time. What happens is you charge the old style batteries, put them in your digital camera, and when you go to use them a month or two later, they’re almost dead! Well there is a newer technology that maintains the charge. They’re super cool looking too. One of the more popular brands is Eneloop by Sanyo. There is a great review here and sure to please all the techies.

My second topic is about Romney and Huckabee. I was listening to some talk radio tonight and they were discussing his immigration stance, and I’ve had a big breakthrough in who I’m considering voting for. Huckabee supports a pathway to citizenship for the illegals already here, and Romney doesn’t, and for right now that is giving Romney the edge. Here is another Presidential calculator to try. I got a 0% match with Obama. Haha. Overall this website, On the Issues, is pretty neat. They have a lot of information on all the candidates, including their sources.

I’ve been slacking on my posting of new bands I’m listening to. One of the newest is a band called Cute is What We Aim For. They’re a little more mellow than some of loud stuff I like, so take a gander on the right at Blarg Radio for a listen. If you like it there are a couple more tracks at their purevolume page.

It’s time for Dodgers Baseball! Right now the Dodgers third spring training game is on 980 AM. It’s great to hear Charlie and play by play. La Roche just threw out a runner from third. The first broadcasted game is two weeks from today, and I think they’re only airing spring training games on the radio on Saturdays and Sundays.

Last night I was hot and I put on sandals. I also hooked the Xbox back up and played some MVP Baseball. All of the aforementioned activities have reminded me how much I love Spring and Summer.

My parents came over last night for dinner which was nice. It’s a very interesting life transition going from living at home to living elsewhere. Instead of seeing them everyday sometimes weeks go by. I have a feeling this will change a lot whenever we start making babies, but I have a much greater appreciation for them now that I’ve left the roost. When I saw them everyday and had never lived on my own, I think I took them for granted. But now that I’ve been out on my own and started our own family I appreciate more the role they’ve played in my life, and the role I want them to continue to play in our “new” family’s life.

Please don’t misconstrue all the sentimental talk as foreshadowing of an imminent baby birthing. Not quite yet.