Josh Madagan » Thoughts

What is it About Stevie Nicks?

Josh — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:39:56 +0000

Something about Stevie Nicks makes her incredibly sexy. But I don’t know what it is exactly. If you look at the different elements, one by one, she is not “all that.”

Her hair has always been long and crazy wild, dyed, over styled and kinky. She is getting pudgy, if not outright fat. Her face is bland and if she didn’t wear makeup she would be homely. Her voice is scratchy and not a wide range.

None of these things make her sexy or star material. But somehow when you put it all together and watch her videos, she comes across as incredibly hot, especially if you are into cougars.

Welcome 2012

Wendy — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 12:30:35 +0000

Hard to believe that today is the first day of another year. Wow! Last year was so busy and filled with so many historic events. There were crazy weather happenings, a royal wedding, sports leagues going on strike and all kinds of political stories. I am a little relieved that 2011 is over and gone. I hope 2012 is kind to us all and that we see many good things coming our way.

No Politics Here

Josh — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:55:31 +0000

This blog is about me and my thoughts, but I don’t want to get into politics here. I don’t mind talking about it at the bar or in the locker room at the gym. But I don’t think it is a good idea to talk about it online or at work. So, please respect that and don’t try to bait me with questions.

Word Play

Josh — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 19:41:48 +0000

Have you noticed how some companies use words to disguise their reality? Like instead of saying that they sell used cars, they call them “previously owned” or “pre-loved”?

I was reading a listing for a job with a company that calls itself a “consumer finance business.” I wish they would cut the crap and just call themselves a title loan company. Seriously.

Dont Poke Me

Josh — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:53:52 +0000

Why does Facebook have a “poke” feature? I think poking is a bad thing. It is rude. It is pain. It is not something I welcome. I won’t use their poke feature and don’t want anyone to poke me, either.

Getting Rough

Josh — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 02:57:42 +0000

I am thinking there are some parts of town in most cities where this sign would be real and not a joke. I know in this state it is against the law to cover your face with any kind of mask when you go into a gas station, convenience store or bank. Its sad that they have the need to pass laws like that.

Post Office Blues

Josh — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 13:02:54 +0000

I had a box of toys that I bought for my nephew’s birthday gifts and since I can’t attend the party, I wanted to mail them to his house. I bought them in plenty of time to wrap and box them for shipping. Would you believe that this little box of plastic army men weighed less than 10 pounds but cost me $22.59 to ship them? Holy smokes! That costs too much!

17 Decisions

Josh — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 05:12:35 +0000

When you play a game of Spades, you need a good partner and the ability to make up to 17 decisions each hand. First, you have to choose a good partner – someone who has basic skills and can work with you as a team.

Then when the cards are dealt, you have to decide what to bid. If you are playing a pass 2 game, you have to decide which two cards to pass to your partner. Then, as the cards get played out, you have to decide 13 times which card to play. If you are to the left of the dealer, you also have to decide which card to lead out for the first trick.

So, that adds up to 17 decisions. If you make a wrong decision on any of those, you can lose the game. I always try to make the good decisions and be ready to take advantage of the opponents when they make a mistake. That’s how I like to win games.

Thursday Discount

Josh — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 18:33:49 +0000

Ever notice that Tuesdays are when all the new movies come out on DVD? All the posters at WalMart are always promising these great new movies coming out – NEXT TUESDAY. All the new Redbox rentals come out on TUESDAY.

I say, equal time for THURSDAYS! There is nothing to do on a Thursday night- it is too early to start the weekend partying, and its the day before payday so no one has any money to spend. I say, let Thursday be the new movie night!

Lipstick Sunset

Josh — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 03:26:34 +0000

The sun was so red tonight I had to stop the car and snap this picture on my way home. I wish I had my camera with me instead of just this cell phone. It was glorious.

The National Aquarium

Josh — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 09:21:56 +0000

It still amazes me to this day that I can discover new things to do that I never knew existed. For example I found out that the National Aquarium in DC is located right inside the Federal Department of Commerce Building. I had no idea and I love aquariums!

The discovery came because I have relatives in town and we are searching for activities to do. Also I found out that there are two small museums located close to where I live. There again, I had no idea.

I am so excited to get out and discover these places and hopefully find more along the way.

Looking Back

Josh — Fri, 22 May 2009 15:38:40 +0000

Lately I’ve gone back and read over some of the blogs I have written. I noticed one thing in particular and that is that they sound a little negative. I think part of the reason is that I am obsessed with the news. It’s the first thing I put on when I get home from work and it’s the first thing I look at on the computer. CNN has become my obsession. Which isn’t that bad considering it’s good to know what is going on in the world. But now it is time for a change. I am going to make a conscious effort to be more positive and upbeat in my blogs. No more horror stories about the Craigslist killer or anything of the like. We’ll see how far it goes and how many funny, positive blogs I can write before going back to my obsession with CNN.

The start of May

Josh — Wed, 06 May 2009 15:24:24 +0000

Okay I understand that it is the beginning of May which usually reminds us of the beginning of Summer. Not to mention the end of the school year. So why is it so cold out still! I am still wearing my heavy winter coat to work. I know exactly what you are thinking- global warming. Well it seems a little weird to me to have the temperatures in the 40′s during May and in the 70′s during November. Does global warming mean pretty soon we are going to be celebrating Christmas in our bathing suits on our decks and patios?? Does it mean we will never again see a white Christmas? This global warming stuff is a little too strange for me. That’s all I have to say have a nice day and stay warm if you can.

Swine Flu

Josh — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:41:48 +0000

The new problem that has hit the news is the flu. Not only is this a new flu but it is one that has already killed a number of people. The world seems to have gone crazy since the news broke about the swine flu. People have been shown wearing masks around, avoiding shaking hands and physical contact, and taking precautions when it comes to flying or traveling to other countries. The outbreak seems to have occurred in Mexico and has now traveled across the world. It seems weird to have such an epidemic happen in such a short period of time. The good news is it seems to have slown down in the rate at which it is effecting people. We’ll see as the days go by as to how many people this flu will actually hit.

April

Josh — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 17:08:41 +0000

This has been a strange month for weather. It has rained a lot which is normal for the month of April, but the changes in the temperature are so unusual. It has been extremely cold for this time of the year. I was still wearing my winter coat up through the first two weeks of the month. Then all of a sudden the weather was beautiful. It was in the high 80′s yesterday. Unfortunately, today we woke up to rain and of course cooler temperatures along with it. The temperature has dropped 30 degrees from yesterday. Hopefully over the next week or so warm weather will be here to stay. At least for a few months.