I have no idea what to write about, but I have been itching to write something. So prepare for completely mindless comments.

The last few years have seen a proliferation of products (particularly hair-care) claiming to have pro-vitamins, complex or otherwise. I did look it up and learn that a provitamin is a vitamin precursor, something that your body can convert into a vitamin … but is it actually helpful, or is it just one of those things that sounds impressive and is included only for marketing value?

I have watched “Aloha Scooby-Doo” for the third time today and am ready to scream. It’s time to take it back to Blockbuster. We did rent National Treasure as well, which I’ve already written about.

I feel for people who aren’t using a tabbed browser … you are forced to live in a world where a link like the one above will either replace the page you are on, or open a completely new window which clutters your taskbar and your life.

You don’t know the power of the dark side.

I bought a copy of The Ladykillers. Kathy looked at me strangely, like she often does when I come home with new movies. I really enjoyed this movie, and look forward to the next Coen Brothers project. They are responsible for other gems, like Raising Arizona and O Brother Where Art Thou.

I would really like to find a way to be independently wealthy. I don’t mind working, but I do wish it wasn’t required.

I am teh captain of the carpet ship.

Earlier today I read about new research into new blue-ray optical discs that can hold 100GB. I wonder whether my grandchildren will look at me in horror and say “How could you possibly manage to DO anything with such small storage?” Then I will REALLY scare them by attempting to explain text-based games and the commandline interface …