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02.02.02

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This has got to be the coolest day to write, this year. (If it isn’t, I’m sure someone will point that out!)
I was watching A&E last night, and there was a show all about Jack Benny. I guess Jack Benny used to always refer to things the same way I do, calling them “the best”, or “the most amazing”, or whatever.
One of his friends said that Jack Benny would come in from a shoeshine, and say, “Would you look at this shine? This is the best shine, ever!”. After eating a lunch, he’d say, “How about this ham and cheese? This has got to be the best ham and cheese I’ve ever had!”
Sounds like he had a mostly postive attitude, and really enjoyed life. I thought that was really cool.
So it came to my attention that today is Brent Spiner’s birthday. Happy birthday, Brent! He must be at least as old as I am, now. Wow.
Neverland continues to be amazing. I will take some pictures and put a few of them up this coming week.
Jane White is getting some RAVE reviews. Check out Box Office Magazine, Entertainment Today, and Indie Rag. We are having more Jane screenings soon, so watch this space, or check the official Jane website for more info. I just love Jane White, from top to bottom. Everything about this movie makes me smile, and I hope you will all get a chance to see it.
I was sent a copy of DHTML and CSS for the World Wide Web, from peachpit press (Thank you, ALEXA!), and I’ve been reading it in all my free time. This site is going to be so badass, I can’t even begin to describe it. Looking at my source makes me cringe, right now, but Roughy and I should have the whole thing fixed RSN. 🙂
Now, I am off to take lunch to my lovely wife, who is over-booked with clients today at the salon (yes, that’s right. My wife is that good a hairdresser. They over-book, baby!).
Thought for today comes again from the Lama:


“Seeking blessings from outsiders is not right. Your life is on your own shoulders.”

Have a good weekend, everyone.

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103 thoughts on “02.02.02”

  1. Spudnuts says:
    2 February, 2002 at 11:32 pm

    I still wanna see Vanna with a hook.

  2. indigosoul says:
    2 February, 2002 at 11:51 pm

    Dont forget, today is ALSO a huge day for us Pennsylvanians..we live all year for this day of fame for our state….yes, thats right-Groundhog’s Day..Punxsutawney Phil Rules (isnt he just the best groundhog ever?!) on this day every year…and for those of you who dont rule your life by the G’hog, he DID see his shadow today…6 more weeks of winter for those people who have winter in this country…

  3. mojo pin says:
    3 February, 2002 at 3:11 am

    If you believe that quote then why do you always ask for mojo?

  4. Beastly_spike says:
    3 February, 2002 at 3:35 am

    Heres a thought for you
    There are old ships and new ships
    Gold ships and silver ships
    But the best ships is friendship.
    Austrailian childrens poem

  5. Beastly_spike says:
    3 February, 2002 at 3:35 am

    Heres a thought for you
    There are old ships and new ships
    Gold ships and silver ships
    But the best ships is friendship.
    Austrailian childrens poem

  6. Tabby says:
    3 February, 2002 at 3:40 am

    Wil, I hear you. Without that book I don’t think I’d have been able to do half the stuff I do with my sites.

  7. eddy says:
    3 February, 2002 at 3:51 am

    Owch! I think my brain is broken…

  8. Kristie says:
    3 February, 2002 at 4:21 am

    A few of you guys keep saying Brent is 34 today, well if I remember correctly, he was *37* when he started on Star Trek TNG, so you guys are way off, lolol. He is 53 today. Entertainment Tonight said he was 47, that isn’t right either, lol. They messed his age up last year too.
    Happy Birthday Brent!
    ~Kristie

  9. Karla says:
    3 February, 2002 at 7:13 am

    Sorry, yeah, I guess Brent could be a lot older than that. It’s just he told me we were the same age when we had that one night…. wait… are we rolling?
    Karla

  10. Karla says:
    3 February, 2002 at 7:15 am

    And Spudnuts, he does have a hook and eye patch. It’s just not everybody gets to see them.
    Karla

  11. hot soup girl says:
    3 February, 2002 at 7:28 am

    screw the hook. i want vanna to turn those letters around with her bare stump.
    her sexy little diamond-encrusted stump. dammit.

  12. kendoka says:
    3 February, 2002 at 7:56 am

    mojo pin said: “If you believe that quote then why do you always ask for mojo?”
    That’s an interesting question, mojo. Now, this is just my opinion, but I believe what the DL was referring to in that quote was seeking approval from other people…sort of like being a praise junkie. I don’t suppose there’s anything wrong with asking for a little extra luck or good thoughts once in awhile. It’s a sign that we’re not perfect and are not too proud to ask for support.

  13. Kaylin says:
    3 February, 2002 at 9:53 am

    *Thinks a few nasty things about Sarah then shakes her head a bit and goes to post something sensible*
    Wow. The lama is ‘The Best’ isn’t he? So full of wisdom. 🙂
    And yes, when you are one your deathbed, you will attain total consciousness. 🙂 NIRVANA!
    Anyways, awsome site Wil. I dig the quotes from the Lama, mainly because they make sense (To me anyways).
    Glad you decided to put the Soapbox back up. 🙂
    Thanks..
    *Hugs*
    ~Kaylin

  14. Roughy says:
    3 February, 2002 at 11:06 am

    Just remember that DHTML is a nightmare for multiple browsers.
    But hey, I’ve just built hundreds of sites…don’t take my word for it.

  15. jbay says:
    3 February, 2002 at 11:08 am

    as long as you only check your work in MSIE you will be conforming properly, citizen
    don’t make us warn you again

  16. Aura says:
    3 February, 2002 at 12:15 pm

    Happy Birthday, Brent Spiner! Data is my second-favourite character on TNG (after a Wesley/Geordi tie). I wish I could see Jane White; I went to the website and it looks awesome.. but theatres in my little town only play the Harry Potter and Titanic-esque films. Argh.

  17. Aura says:
    3 February, 2002 at 12:15 pm

    Have fun at lunch with your wife, Wil!

  18. Spudnuts says:
    3 February, 2002 at 12:35 pm

    hot soup girl freestyled:
    >> her sexy little diamond-encrusted stump.
    I wanna see Vanna scrape her hook menacingly across the letter tiles and hiss…
    “So it’s a dinette set ye be a-hunting, eh, matey? Arggh.”

  19. Alfvaen says:
    3 February, 2002 at 1:57 pm

    “Jane White” has Colin Mochrie _and_ Brad Sherwood in it? Wow! Definitely a must-see.

  20. Fred Fowler says:
    3 February, 2002 at 2:10 pm

    What if these outsiders offer me a delicious ham n’ cheese sandwich?

  21. rob says:
    3 February, 2002 at 3:04 pm

    Happy Birthday to Brent. I hope they dont kill him in the next Star Trek. Just give him a facelift to look as young and dashing as Wil. The whole digital Data thing does not do it for me. BTW, Mr. Wheaton you are much better looking as a man than as a boy…lucky wife you have.
    Peace
    Rob

  22. Amy says:
    3 February, 2002 at 6:22 pm

    Gotta comment on the quote about blessings.
    This year has been tough for me, basically, I am now a single mom of three after daddy decided he doesnt like the responsibility anymore. Searching for blessings this last year was hard, until my 7 year old decided to wise me up. As sappy as it is, she brought home a story called “our heros” from school. I started tearing up as she chose me. I really started to cry when i saw the reasons. Basically in a nut shell she wrote, that no matter how little time mommy has, its always special. And no matter how much we need, mommy always finds it. Mommy is beautiful, and I love her. It ended with her saying she wants to be like me when she grows up.
    All I gotta say to that is… TALK ABOUT BLESSINGS !
    Amy

  23. wil says:
    3 February, 2002 at 6:46 pm

    That’s awesome, Amy. Made me tear up 🙂

  24. JSc says:
    3 February, 2002 at 7:18 pm

    Bah. Patriots.
    This just proves that the Superbowl is rigged.

  25. kendoka says:
    3 February, 2002 at 7:30 pm

    You’re a lucky gal, Amy (:

  26. bellwether says:
    3 February, 2002 at 7:45 pm

    Amy you are doing something right! Being a single parent it one of the hardest and most rewarding jobs you can find.

  27. jw says:
    3 February, 2002 at 8:15 pm

    has everyone seen the Willy feature in People (feb 11 issue)?

  28. MissKittyFantastico says:
    3 February, 2002 at 8:16 pm

    Moms are way kool.
    My own mum is a single mom after ousting the dead weight from our family.
    Actually all parents (step, adopted, whatever) who aren’t self serving wastes are kool in my book.
    I love what my mom told me to explain my adoption and to tell her bio child to sod off after pulling the superiority crap.
    “I picked her out and said that’s my baby- with you… well honey I got stuck with you.”
    ^_^

  29. Don says:
    3 February, 2002 at 8:58 pm

    Hmmm…
    Just found a “free” CSS resource at http://html.about.com/cs/css/

  30. Jon says:
    3 February, 2002 at 8:59 pm

    Being a parent of a 20 month old myself, I could not imagine doing it alone, much less alone with three. All the best to you, Amy!

  31. raethryn says:
    3 February, 2002 at 9:33 pm

    I dunno. It just wouldn’t be a day without me posting something.
    And in other news.

  32. Cera says:
    3 February, 2002 at 10:44 pm

    So, do you think Jane will ever make it to Phoenix? I have read about it and now I want to see it too. Can I please have my cake and eat it too?
    And speaking of Brent Spiner, I just went to see Royal Tenenbaums. He had a minor part in the movie. I thought the movie was rather funny. Didn’t care for the clothes. But the dark humor was good.

  33. Spudnuts says:
    3 February, 2002 at 10:45 pm

    Spiner had a part in Tenenbaums?
    Shit, wasn’t paying attention apparently…

  34. Spudnuts says:
    3 February, 2002 at 10:47 pm

    If Television’s Wil Wheaton ever gets a part in a Wes Anderson film (or Whit Stilman or Jarmusch) THEN I will be impressed.

  35. Fionacat says:
    4 February, 2002 at 12:22 am

    Cooler days this year;
    04/03/02 (at 1am for that) 01:00

  36. Spudnuts says:
    4 February, 2002 at 12:25 am

    I’m going to Level Three Heaven.
    It’s not Level One.
    Or Level Two.
    But it’s not bad.

  37. Spudnuts says:
    4 February, 2002 at 12:30 am

    If you change the letters around in Brent Spiner’s name, it can be changed into…
    Bernt Sniper.
    Do you really want to sit next to THAT guy on a plane?
    Or…
    On a wide open quad whose entire expanse can be taken in from the clock tower?
    Prolly not.
    Prolly not.
    Heh.
    Heh heh.
    Hoo.
    Uh.
    Heh.
    *ahem*
    …
    …
    …
    I’ll shut the fuck up now.

  38. Spudnuts says:
    4 February, 2002 at 12:31 am

    But I’m still going to Level Three Heaven, so…
    EAT THAT, EMPEROR HIROHITO!

  39. hot soup girl says:
    4 February, 2002 at 1:17 am

    what’s in level three heaven?
    clouds, and lots of crappy ‘heaven’ art. air-brushed puppies.
    angels with moogs playing devo songs.
    lots and lots and lots of tinned pineapple.
    vanna wearing a t-shirt that says ‘world’s #1 pirate.’

  40. hot soup girl says:
    4 February, 2002 at 2:59 am

    with the sleeves sewn up.

  41. hot soup girl says:
    4 February, 2002 at 3:01 am

    for modesty. because stumps are considered obscene in heaven.

  42. matt says:
    4 February, 2002 at 4:07 am

    cool times to post:
    20:02 on 20/02 2002?
    only a couple of weeks away, as well

  43. Luna says:
    4 February, 2002 at 7:22 am

    Hey, Wil!
    New reader here. I don’t have any silly newbie questions for ya, just waving and settling in to read. Love this site–never once imagined that you’d maintain a website, and a blog at that, until I tripped across a link to you the other day (search engine). I’m very pleased to have found this site. What I’ve read thus far has made me giggle, and in many places burst out laughing (the faq, especially). Great site. You’ve got a new groupie, heh.
    Have a great day!

  44. Jon says:
    4 February, 2002 at 7:42 am

    Spudnuts-you never cease to have me cracking up! Where the hell does this stuff come from?
    On second thought, maybe it’s best that I don’t know…

  45. ME says:
    4 February, 2002 at 8:19 am

    WIL DO YOU LIKE GOATS PLZ THX

  46. Spudnuts says:
    4 February, 2002 at 11:29 am

    >> Where the hell does this stuff come from?
    Apart from the occasional overindulgence in beer, my youth was remarkably drug-free and rather mundane.
    My mother smoked when I was in the womb as was recommended by most obstetricians in 1966.
    Maybe she partook of a little devil-weed as well, but I don’t think she ever dropped acid.
    Hi, mom!
    My dad lived in Garden Grove and we did take more than a few trips to my favorite ride… Adventure Thru Inner Space.
    http://www.sdwebsite.com/atis/sounds.htm
    Now…
    This ride has long since been paved over and replaced by Star Tours.
    Why?
    Because the Disney Corporation knows full well there are thousands of fucked up mutants like myself who are victims of the shrinking process employed daily at Adventure Thru Inner Space and it is a legacy they just don’t want to deal with.
    What happens when you shrink a six year-old to the size of an atom?
    Over.
    And over.
    And over again?
    Son, that’s going to curdle the chickpeas in any young American’s soup bucket.
    Throw cherry sour balls and popcorn into the mix and you have a recipe for disaster.
    I was supposed to take medication, but I never did.
    It’s hard to focus.
    Michael Eisner — cocksucker that he is — owes me a living.

  47. rachel says:
    4 February, 2002 at 12:25 pm

    movie sounds awesome

  48. Spudnuts says:
    4 February, 2002 at 12:30 pm

    Yes.
    The snowflake has melted!
    But there is no cause for alarm.

  49. Duchess says:
    4 February, 2002 at 12:50 pm

    What does the Spud man take to reach this plane of consciousness? Is it legal in Canada?

  50. Jon says:
    4 February, 2002 at 1:05 pm

    Spudnuts-I can hardly breathe ’cause I’m laughing so hard on that last bit. And to work in a vintage Disneyland ride-I will no longer be able to think of that one again without Spudnuts coming to mind.
    I have only myself to blame for asking in the first place…

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