5 Things I Think

The most nauseating food concoction idea ever comes to us via the Fifth Third Ballpark in Grand Rapids, MI which is polling its fans on what new food item should be added to the menu in 2010.

"Twinkie Cheese Dog - This dog can survive any disaster and it might cause a few of its own. Simple - a hot dog laid in a Twinkie covered in cheese. Yum"

The Pink Panther sounds fairly disgusting also.

More food fun for thought: If you redesign the shape of a hot dog, is it still a hot dog?

In a recent blog post, Stephen Pastis recounts how he would spend the time riding in the backseat of the car on long trips - imaging a man skiing through the fields on the side of the road.

A number of people are commenting on the post and admitting that they used to do that when they were a kid.

I read his post and thought, "Hell, I still do that. Except my guys rides a motorcycle, not a pair of skis."

It always astounds me that teachers can have kids read fun, engaging books and then test the hell out of them on the book and the kids still come out the other end loving the book.

I guess it speaks to the power of a good book.

I still can't quite reconcile these two stories.

Oswego chalks up a 3rd high school for 2014

"A third high school could cost up to $100 million, and District 308 has the money, thanks a successful $450 million building referendum measure in 2006. It could also cost the district an estimated $2 million in additional operations and personnel costs to open the building."

with this:

Facing $5.5 million deficit, Oswego schools plan to cut 87 jobs

I understand that money raised for a building referendum cannot be used for an operating budget, but if the school district is tight on operating cash with only 2 high schools open what makes them think they can properly staff and run a third high school?