Last Thursday, I left grandpa home and stayed out late. I went to see the screwball show that Kim set up at The Bug Jar. Both acts happened to be travelling through and available on the same day. The first one -- Malachi Constant from St. Paul, Minnesota -- was described as metal but more like power rock, or "rock plus" as I said to distinguish it from the 1970's power rock. Following them was Miranda Stone, an urban folk soloist. Quite the transition, I must say. Miranda finished up around 1 and I hung out and chatted with both bands for a while -- right past closing time (and at The Bug Jar of all places). I got home around 2:30 and didn't get much sleep (probably 2 hours) before heading to work on Friday and I survived it!

Now Sunday, well that's another story ... I headed to The Bug Jar around 6 because that's when I thought the show started ... it was when the doors opened. Great. I had a Harp Lager (which I believe was skunked but finished it anyway.) The first act, Fake Brain, was supposed to start around 7 but didn't until 8:30 or so. They were pretty good ... they had a decent stage show too. The Earthlings (of local fame) were up next but I was talking to Kim at the bar through their act.

The Frogs finally started around 10:30. I stood toward the middle of the room because there were these girls who were sitting in the middle of the floor. Anyway, there are three Frogs. The drummer was in black face, the bass player was in a tight fitting orange suit, and the guitarist/singer had giant green sequined wings. They looked good, but they sounded like an old band that hasn't been taught any new tricks. The drummer kept trying to fix the wings, which may have been part of the show ... it seemed like they intended it to not look like part of the show ... got it? Anyway, I headed out after their third identical sounding song. Too bad I was so tired.

Remember last October when I mentioned the New York State Consumer Protection Board? I didn't think so. What about that service that starts in April 2001 where residents can sign up to be on a list of "do not call" for telemarketing companies? I didn't think so. Regardless, the pre-registration period ends on April 1, so get over there and sign up. After that point, I guess you'll be blandly registering since the law takes effect then.

One other thing of personal non-note: I stopped at Wegmans on the way home on Monday and bought some mozarella for a pasta casserole with elbows and spaghetti sauce. In all I thought it came out alright ... I just cooked the pasta right in the oven, but I didn't add enough water and it came out rompere i denti ... ok, well maybe not that bad, but it's pretty chewey. Kinda like super thick crust pizza ... mmm ...

• Memento - Massive Headwound Harry can't remember what the heck happened 7 seconds ago, but he knows he's out for blood. In all honesty this looks pretty good.
• Someone Like You - A woman gets dumped and sets out on the magical journey to figure out why men behave the way they do only to become a heroine for single women along the way.
• Spy Kids - Parents are lame. Parents are spies. Parents are cool. Comedy ensues.
• Tomcats - Finally, the movie you've all been waiting for: soft porn on the big screen. And they said it wouldn't happen. Phooey on them!
• The Tailor of Panama - Tailor is lame. Tailor is a spy. Tailor is cool.

• TSUNAMI SALMON ROLL - consisting of tempura salmon skin, Japanese mayonnaiseand seaweed salad ...
• LOBSTER ROLL - consisting of lobster, avocado Japanese mayonnaise & scallions ...
• HOT MAMA ROLL - consisting of smoked pepper tuna with asparagus, tomato &Japanese mayonnaise ... lemon

• Futurama : Cyber House Rules - Leela is reunited with an orphan-turned-plastic surgeon who offers her the appearance of two eyes.
• King of the Hill : Hank's Choice - Bobby moves into Ladybird's newly built doghouse after developing an allergy to the family dog.
• Simpsons : Simpson Safari - Homer's quest for food leads him to a box of 30-year-old animal crackers that contain a winning ticket to Africa.
• Malcolm in the Middle : Bowling - Malcolm and Reese go to a bowling party where they vie for the attention of a cute girl.