Quote of the Day

While waiting in line at Jason's Deli, the two guys in front of me were having a conversation about football. From what I could over hear, I guessed that they were only passive fans and not necessarily well informed about football.

"Looks like T.O. isn't going to be around anymore... I think they asked him to leave."

Well... Technically that's true, they did ask Terrell Owens to leave. But another way of saying it, is he was released. And still another way of saying it, is he was dishonorably discharged.

Reflections

First I want to take a moment to thank Mel and The Judge for the gift of pictures from their wedding and the frame to go with it. Looking through those pictures caused me to reminisce about their wedding. Though I've seen each of these photos before, this was really the first time I've had the opportunity to sit down and take a good look at them. An assortment of memories swam through my head as I studied each picture. Among those recollections was one I had with a co-worker just before the wedding. I was telling him how excited I was for my friends, and also how excited I was that I was getting to be one groomsmen. He then asked if I was taking my girlfriend to the wedding. "Of course," I said, "she's excited too." He then said, "You better watch out. You take a girl to a wedding and then that's what all her thoughts will turn to. She's going to start thinking about getting married and that's all she'll talk about. You better watch out."

And as I think back on his words of wisdom, I can't help but appreciate the irony.

100th Post!

On a cool October night back in 2005 I began to jot down a few of my thoughts, and thus, the blog was born. I have used this blog in a variety of ways: for personal reflection, to address social issues, re-tell a personal anecdote, spin a tale of fiction, and cite a quote or conversation which stuck out to me. To commemorate this historic moment of my blog reaching the century mark, I have decided to go back in time and revisit some past favorites. Below is a Top 10 list of my favorite blog post of all time.

The Best of The World According to Kyle Ray

10. How to Be a Good Student (May 11th, 2008) - A recap of my horrendous history final.
9. The Grownup (May 5th 2008) - A drink recipe.
8. Inconspicuously Reach Over and Lock the Door (December 19th, 2008) - You might be a racist if...
7. Conversation of the Day (November 21st, 2005) - "Where did you say you were from?"
6. Aunt Tim (November 17th, 2005) - My mom's aunt is a great aunt.
5. Sad Day (June 2nd, 2008) - I miss Buddy.
4. Having My Cake and Eating it Too (April 15th, 2008) - Sometimes you just have a craving for cake and it doesn't matter what kind you get.
3. Quote of the Day (October 30th, 2005) - Pumpkins and 8 year old's dude.
2. Waiting on the Roof (April 30th, 2008) - An original short story.
1. Projectile Lactation (October 19th, 2005) - The title say all you need to know about this.

Happy reading.