so, what is this blog?a handy collection of random thoughts, links, observations, proclamations, obsermations, and proclervations and…a quicker, simpler, linkier, more frequently updated alternative to my online home and archivepicsmusicfacebooktwittere-mailthe bill colrus quickie linky blogTumblr (3.0; @billcolrus)http://billcolrus.tumblr.com/is watching a doc on the cinematic turd, “Heaven’s Gate,” while I edit copy.<p>is watching a doc on the cinematic turd, “Heaven’s Gate,” while I edit copy.</p>http://billcolrus.tumblr.com/post/297300094http://billcolrus.tumblr.com/post/297300094Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:04:58 -0500“Clint Eastwood was the only one who ever said ‘no’ to (Michael Cimino).”...<p>“Clint Eastwood was the only one who ever said ‘no’ to (Michael Cimino).” #YetOneMoreReasonToLoveClintEastwood</p>http://billcolrus.tumblr.com/post/297300052http://billcolrus.tumblr.com/post/297300052Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:04:56 -0500To all my Twitter friends: May the taste of the bass be in your face this Christmas. |...<p>To all my Twitter friends: May the taste of the bass be in your face this Christmas. | <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFtA7IHZgzw">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFtA7IHZgzw</a></p>http://billcolrus.tumblr.com/post/297127276http://billcolrus.tumblr.com/post/297127276Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:46:46 -0500…and if you’ve never heard “Open My Eyes,” well, then, I just don’t...<p>…and if you’ve never heard “Open My Eyes,” well, then, I just don’t know what to say. #thenazz</p>http://billcolrus.tumblr.com/post/297127246http://billcolrus.tumblr.com/post/297127246Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:46:45 -0500is currently celebrating The Nazz’s entire catalog. “Forget All About It” = Pure...<p>is currently celebrating The Nazz’s entire catalog. “Forget All About It” = Pure rock genius.</p>http://billcolrus.tumblr.com/post/297127261http://billcolrus.tumblr.com/post/297127261Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:46:45 -0500Wow. In 1963, roughly 3 out of 4 doctors in the United States were members of the AMA. Today, less...<p>Wow. In 1963, roughly 3 out of 4 doctors in the United States were members of the AMA. Today, less than 20 percent are members.</p>http://billcolrus.tumblr.com/post/296964748http://billcolrus.tumblr.com/post/296964748Wed, 23 Dec 2009 11:29:54 -0500is conducting his monthly mass unfollow. It’s not you, it’s me.<p>is conducting his monthly mass unfollow. It’s not you, it’s me.</p>http://billcolrus.tumblr.com/post/296964757http://billcolrus.tumblr.com/post/296964757Wed, 23 Dec 2009 11:29:54 -05002005 called. It wants its “I like the British version of ‘The Office’...<p>2005 called. It wants its “I like the British version of ‘The Office’ better” back.</p>http://billcolrus.tumblr.com/post/296964732http://billcolrus.tumblr.com/post/296964732Wed, 23 Dec 2009 11:29:53 -0500One thing women will never do as well as men? Impressions of gay men.<p>One thing women will never do as well as men? Impressions of gay men.</p>http://billcolrus.tumblr.com/post/296964721http://billcolrus.tumblr.com/post/296964721Wed, 23 Dec 2009 11:29:52 -0500Local politicians make sure bad news is slipped through on Friday nights or on weekends. National...<p>Local politicians make sure bad news is slipped through on Friday nights or on weekends. National politicians? Major holidays.</p>http://billcolrus.tumblr.com/post/295479199http://billcolrus.tumblr.com/post/295479199Tue, 22 Dec 2009 14:56:24 -0500OK, lunch, you don’t have to twist my arm.<p>OK, lunch, you don’t have to twist my arm.</p>http://billcolrus.tumblr.com/post/295479189http://billcolrus.tumblr.com/post/295479189Tue, 22 Dec 2009 14:56:23 -0500All I want for Christmas is my two frontal lobes back. #somuchwork #officegettingsmalleragain<p>All I want for Christmas is my two frontal lobes back. #somuchwork #officegettingsmalleragain</p>http://billcolrus.tumblr.com/post/295320706http://billcolrus.tumblr.com/post/295320706Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:47:43 -0500Dear Earth: If you are striving to be famous or a star in order to make yourself feel better, you...<p>Dear Earth: If you are striving to be famous or a star in order to make yourself feel better, you are only going to wind up feeling worse.</p>http://billcolrus.tumblr.com/post/295320669http://billcolrus.tumblr.com/post/295320669Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:47:42 -0500sincerely hates politics. It’s a never-ending game of “gotcha” and hypocrisy, and...<p>sincerely hates politics. It’s a never-ending game of “gotcha” and hypocrisy, and I’m ashamed to have ever been sucked into any of it. #sigh</p>http://billcolrus.tumblr.com/post/295320686http://billcolrus.tumblr.com/post/295320686Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:47:42 -0500It’s important to me that you know you are free. ‘Cuz I never want to make you change...<p>It’s important to me that you know you are free. ‘Cuz I never want to make you change for me.</p>http://billcolrus.tumblr.com/post/295320632http://billcolrus.tumblr.com/post/295320632Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:47:40 -0500I support “War and Peace.” I’ve never read it, and don’t know much about it,...<p>I support “War and Peace.” I’ve never read it, and don’t know much about it, but I’ll support it. Especially if you give me a lot of cash.</p>http://billcolrus.tumblr.com/post/295187184http://billcolrus.tumblr.com/post/295187184Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:52:51 -0500is worried that his worrying about global warming has compromised his immune system, making him more...<p>is worried that his worrying about global warming has compromised his immune system, making him more susceptible to illness this winter.</p>http://billcolrus.tumblr.com/post/295187178http://billcolrus.tumblr.com/post/295187178Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:52:51 -0500I once watched my friend Stan eat an entire case of these. | http://tinyurl.com/35glu<p>I once watched my friend Stan eat an entire case of these. | <a href="http://tinyurl.com/35glu">http://tinyurl.com/35glu</a></p>http://billcolrus.tumblr.com/post/295187155http://billcolrus.tumblr.com/post/295187155Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:52:50 -0500Christmas Shopping Alert: The Big Lots on Brainerd Road has a TON of decent cut-out DVD’s on...<p>Christmas Shopping Alert: The Big Lots on Brainerd Road has a TON of decent cut-out DVD’s on sale. $10 for 4. Middle aisle. Two huge bins.</p>http://billcolrus.tumblr.com/post/295187168http://billcolrus.tumblr.com/post/295187168Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:52:50 -0500wishes Copenhagen made a Pakistan-favored snuff.<p>wishes Copenhagen made a Pakistan-favored snuff.</p>http://billcolrus.tumblr.com/post/295187163http://billcolrus.tumblr.com/post/295187163Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:52:50 -0500