Weekend Review

Weekend Ball: Martin Luther king Jr. stood for civil rights and diversity. In honor of this great man I think it is appropriate to give the weekend ball to a man who exemplified the spirit of diversity this weekend—Todd Grandominico. Todd threw a party on Saturday in which he was able to get Nancy, Ed, and Mrs. Krogmeier all in the same room. That is an extremely diverse group from all walks of life and personalities, and one in which I believe MLK would be proud.

Weekend Goat: This goes out to Julie, I, and Todd who all contributed to making Todd’s beautiful set of 4 crystal wine glasses a sad set of 1 beautiful crystal wine glass

Quote of the Weekend: In a shocking first, Todd has managed to get himself placed in all three of the beginning segments of the weekend review. During the beginning of 24 last night as President David Palmer was looking quite concerned and the tension could be cut with a butter knife Todd says “He’s thinking about his Allstate Insurance.” (the actor who plays David Palmer is also the spokesman for Allstate).

Honorable mention: “Your blog has power” said to me on Saturday night.

THUMBS UP, THUMBS DOWN SEGMENT:

THUMBS DOWN: John Fulcher for trying to frame me as the one who spilled on a beautiful white tablecloth at Shabbat dinner.

THUMBS UP: Scott, for becoming a MOT. Welcome, we’re glad you’re a member.
THUMBS DOWN: John, for not being able to keep his yamukah on his head. He’s got a long way until he can become an honorable MOT like Todd.
THUMBS UP: John and Julie to having their first Jewish experience.

THUMBS UP: Adina, Scott, and Stacie for cooking a delicious meal.
THUMBS DOWN: MichelleS (now we’ve got another one!)
THUMBS DOWN: Tony Soprano’s right hand man, for claiming da Bears would cover the 3 point spread (they lost the game)

THUMBS UP: Me, for bringing a rum cake to dinner on Friday night…
THUMBS DOWN: on a plate I got from the Dollar Tree

THUMBS UP: Mac and Brian for willing the Longhorns Basketball team to a victory over No. 3 Villanova
THUMBS UP: Levi Stukes, for hitting a three pointer at the buzzer to carry UGA to a victory over South Carolina
THUMBS UP: Kari Lehtonen for goaltending a shutout for the Thrashers against the Blues.

THUMBS DOWN: Howie, for being a chicken and not buying a new car.

THUMBS UP: Me, for showing up to Todd’s party in fashion wearing a “Peru” hat

THUMBS UP: Jenny Park for showing up to the party stag, electing to leave her partner at home.

THUMBS UP: Mrs. Krogmeier for being the first Krogmeier to invite me to Iowa
THUMBS DOWN: Michelle for not being the first Krogmeier to invite me to Iowa

THUMBS UP: Me, for laying a Ray Lewis like tackle on Todd
THUMBS DOWN: Me, for laying a Ray Lewis like tackle on Todd… a second time

THUMBS UP: Amanda Sapp for agreeing to marry me
THUMBS DOWN: Amanda Sapp for dumping me 5 minutes later when she found out I couldn’t make Tiramasu
THUMBS UP: Nancy, for talking smack to Howie about Penn State and actually enjoying it!

THUMBS UP: Marshall for spending his Saturday doing charity work

THUMBS UP: Mom, Dad, and Sam Ohsix for getting me Longhorn National Championship memorabilia (this should serve as a precedent to others)

THUMBS UP: Jack Bauer—he’s back!

THUMBS DOWN: Cassy, for harassing me and making me sneeze.