It’s midweek and my mind is fried. Between preparing two online presentations, dealing with packing, and not sleeping well, my mind is fried … so I hope your week is a good one. But, I took care of myself on Tuesday by joining a friend at this bar that serves fantastic burgers! See the menu options here (and the Burgundy Mushroom is awesome!)
In the last Opinions in the Shorts I mentioned announcing the next act to Life: The Musical. A big oops on my part as my mind is elsewhere.
My mind is so wired that I can’t think of much to write, so it’s on to the mid-week dose of satire from The Onion to move you to toward the weekend. For those who dare, use the info in the headlines below to create your own headline … and as always, my combo is at the end (which doesn’t met the standards I set for myself). As tempting as it was, I avoided using “eating” as my keyword. Have a good rest of the week!
Local woman takes 15-minute break from being radical feminist
Photos unclear if grandpa having a good time
Inconsiderate woman on bus eating live tuna
Red Lobster welcomes back “Defrosted Shrimp Days”
Hip-hop man enjoys making musical rapping sounds
Dad’s tough exterior hides angry, resentful center
Delusional man somehow thinks he’s going to get Oscar nomination
Nation surprised it wants more John Travolta
Pee Wee hockey player wishes dad cared enough to fight at games
Netflix Instant thinking of adding good movie
My Combo: Musical man thinking of making rapping sounds to local woman at Red Lobster
A Frank Angle 
My week sucked from the very beginning … and today was the worst! I hope yours turned out better.
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Made,
Welcome first-time commenter, but please excuse me for taking so long to greet you. I normally respond in a timely manner, but my life is a bit swamped at the moment. Hope your days are getting better!
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Is it wrong to say that I want more Travolta too?
My brain is also fried. And it’s Tuesday. Tuesday. I don’t understand this, but I would feel better if the sun were shining. I think. Thanks for the laughs as always, Frank.
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Trent,
You have hit the reason for why I do the mid-week satire … gotta have that pick-me-up! Meanwhile, Your cry for more Travolta crossed the border because I could here it in the cold wind.
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Travolta. Like Nic Cage. Good actor or bad actor? Who can say?
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I’ve never made that connection … good one!
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Hip-hop lobster grandpa resentful of pee-wee tuna.
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Jim,
Grandpa must appreciate good eating!
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Inconsiderate woman resentful at thinking John Travolta “Welcomes Back Lobster”.
Add me to the Tuesday Brain-Fried musical….I’ll sing alto or close to….
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No one got this but me…Welcomes Back Lobster?
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I initially caught it … but OH CRAP … I see I never responded! … thus evidence of my brain’s fried status! Welcome done!!!
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Dad’s tough exterior hides angry grandpa eating live tuna
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Bulldog,
Wow … dad must have issues!
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You have a lot on your plate, Frank. I admire your dedication to posting when you have so much going on. Pee Wee hockey player wishes John Travolta would eat live tuna on bus. Take care of yourself!
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Amy,
Thanks … but there will be the day when I have to stop posting during this madness. Meanwhile, darn kids want the craziest things!
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Poor old grandpa!
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GFB,
I imagine most of us can relate to those pictures.
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Oh yes!
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My week so far has not been fun, I’ve been fighting a bug. The eldest daughter has cheered me up by asking for my help learning WordPress (self hosted).
I’m sorry your week has not been great. Your choice for the burger, is actually the same that I would have chosen, so good one chap. The peanut butter and jelly one, lets just say, would never be in my house as a choice.
I hope the rest of your week improves Frank. I’m sure once your wife returns, life will be fabulous. 🙂
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Catherine,
Ah ha … good for you looking at the menu. I’ve tried many of the items, so one can’t go wrong with a choice. Yep …. I’ve had the PBJ Burger …. it was good, but not my favorite.
Cheers to your eldest asking for help with anything!
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Having a burger with a pal is an excellent way to de-stress!
Happy hump day Frank.
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Audra,
Absolutely … and a good craft beer, too!
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Take a deep breath and think, over and over, – no lawn to mow, no grass to fertilize, no bushes to prune . . . . .
Also thanks for the Burgundy Mushroom Burger recommend at Gordo’s. It must be good given your experience sorting out the real deals from the sliders.
From what may be your all-time leanest list of Onion Headlines (I ranked last week’s your all-time best) I’m picking “Red Lobster welcomes back “Defrosted Shrimp Days” because of the last time I ate there.
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Tim,
Gordo’s has great burgers … FYI: My friend tells me that it’s crowded in the evenings. In terms of The Onion headlines, like any endeavor, sometimes you have it, and sometimes you don’t.
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good luck with everything Frank. It’ll come together at the end, but getting there isn’t fun. This one made me chuckle:Pee Wee hockey player wishes dad cared enough to fight at games
my parents got really worked up and I always hoped they would just chat with the other parents and not watch. the grass is always greener.
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TBM,
Thanks for the best wishes. Today was a better than the other day because the project is off my plate. But, yes … it will be over soon.
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Hang in there, Frank. I’m thinking about you. Know how stressful packing and moving can be. Good for you for going out and doing something fun!
Hugs from Ecuador,
Kathy
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Kathy,
Everything is a matter of perspective, so yes … I have thought, “How did Kathy do this to move to Ecuador?” … (We’re moving about 7 miles) … so thanks for the positive vibes.
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You managed a fun post despite your constraints! 🙂 I can relate to “My mind is so wired that I can’t think of much to write” Frank. The year kind of started out like that for me. Just about trying to get back to a regular routine. Take care Frank.
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Madhu,
Isn’t it crazy how life gets in the way of blogging! The gall of it all! 😉 Thanks for the encouragement … and for stopping by.
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Great video find, but a tough bunch of onions.
angry radical feminist tough exterior Defrosted, woman enjoys having a good time
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Fasab,
Wow … great use of adjectives!
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Delusional feminist thinks sounds of eating on movie break inconsiderate.
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Jim,
She must not be part of SAG.
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Sounds like you could use some major downtime, Frank. Perhaps on a beach with no cell phones, laptops, or any decision-making requirements. 🙂
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Dr. Carrie,
Well done on the diagnosis and the recommended treatment! 🙂
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A burgundy mushroom burger and a craft beer sound great to me, Frank! This week I’ve been spread very thin, but at what I have going on is puny compared to you having to pack up and move. I hate packing and moving so much that has a lot to do with why I’m a barnacle to my apartment. A below market rent is also much appreciated.
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Lame,
Ah ha … so if you ever make it to Cincinnati, that’s where we will eat! Great stuff … but they no longer serve my favorite … the chocolate stout burger … that was awesome!
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Was the chocolate stout a marinade?
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Good question … maybe … but I think it was a sauce … wow … really good! But they weren’t selling enough of the beer to keep it in stock for the burger.
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I always hate it when something I like is kicked off a menu! Or worse, when a place I like shutters. To this day, my pal, Martini Max, laments a small coffee shop we used to go to on payday Fridays back in the 90s where we’d get this fantastic million calorie apple turnover and a barrel-sized English breakfast tea with milk (it was so long ago, yeah, I could still drink milk without suffering noticeable agony). The tea was not in a bag. It was a cute little ball with a string. We loved that ball. Then, Starbuck’s opened across the street. Cooper’s closed about ten seconds later. What a bummer.
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… and I recall your fav watering hole closed in the past year. (sorry to reminder you)
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It reopened very close to where I live, but it’s not the same. Milton and I have been going elsewhere. Oh well, nothing lasts forever, right?
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It’s tough to recapture what was … but at least you found a suitable replacement.
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Frank, hope your mind’s feeling less fried now!
Here’s my headline:
Delusional Hip-hop man thinks he’s John Travolta…
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Tom,
Less fried? Yes …. still overly fried? Yes …. and then after moving, I get to unpack a lot! Woo hoo!!! Oh my … Saturday Night Hip-Hop Fever must be in the movie works! Thanks for stopping by … especially because I haven’t been over.
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“Inconsiderate Defrosted Shrimp welcomes Oscar nomination to fight John Travolta having a good time making rapping sounds.” I hope by now you are feeling better. Remember there is someone across the ocean who understands and sympathizes!!! Remember to rest! 🙂
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Marina,
Well done on the combo … It has a twisted nature to it that I like! Thanks for the positive thoughts because I remember your recent move. So I can feel your positive energy across the ocean!
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🙂 🙂
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I cringe at the irony of a place with burgers like that, named Gordos. The wife is wasting time on a sunny beach, when she could be popping bubble-wrap?? POP, POP, POP!
Inconsiderate feminist tans, while delusional man thinks he can pack all alone. 😉
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Archon,
Oh that’s too funny! Truth is she (and her sister) had this trip booked before we were even considering a move … besides, after losing their mother in December, timing is good for them … but yes … I pay the price. Speaking of bubble wrap, have you see this? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77dx5rlVP70
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My minds always somewhere else, so to me this changed Frank is normal.
In this country, bars in the traditional sense are pretty much as scarce as bookstores.
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Hudson,
Really … traditional bars are scare in Canada? I know better!
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The entire menu looked pretty good, I would have ordered just like you. That one, yumm.
Personally Frank, I am still awaiting your dance on the Bubble Wrap. Just think, stress relief and amusement all at once.
Good luck on the presentations.
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Val,
I will only dance on the bubble wrap after unpacking because I have to pay for the stuff! After unpacking, it’s fair game! The presentations went well, so at least that’s off my plate. … Gordo’s is a great bar with good food …after all, the owner was an an assistant to one of the best chefs in the city.
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Oh, you went to Gordos! It looked scrumptious! (I would probably order a “Pub” with fries….but that mushroom burger…..mmm).
Sorry your mind is fried, Frank! You have so much going on. Hopefully, life will settle down and you can relax for a few days!
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Hood,
Gordo’s is simply fabulous … and (arguably) has the best burger in the city. Meanwhile, thanks for the positive thoughts to keep me sane!
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You’re a busy bee. Glad that you found a break away. That Gordo’s menu looks delish!
LOL on the headlines as always. A special LOL to the hockey related one – as my two daughters play the sport. Both are squirts right now. But – in the fall – Alexandria will be a PeeWee. 🙂 🙂
My combo: Pee Wee hockey player making musical rapping sounds to get Oscar nomination.
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RoSy,
Gordo’s is wonderful! Glad you can relate to the hockey headline …. meanwhile, that hockey player better concentrate on the game … not the Oscars!
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LOL – True dat!
The girls had a hockey tournament game tonight
End result 1-0 in our favor
My two held their own at defense quite well. 🙂
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Hooray for the girls and their defensive prowessness.
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Packing… moving… yuk!
How about:
Pee Wee [Herman] thinking of adding good movie.
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Mudge,
Moving is no fun … especially after 27 years … but YouTube shows me how! … Meanwhile, Pee Wee Herman could use a good movie on his resume.
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Grandpa having a good time while making musical rapping sounds together with John Travolta at the Oscars.
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Viveka,
Now that’s funny! Well done!!!!
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Thanks, I’m not really good at things like this … but I have to give it a go!!!
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😀
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