Jan 31 2008
Kicking ass and taking names
This has been my month, my friends! There won’t be another 1-08 for a century. I started out this month on an insomniac greyhound, spent the middle of it in the pchyc ward and the end on pirates alley. Last night I watched the King of California: now officially my movie. Michael Douglas plays an idiot genius who forces his daughter (Evan Rachel Wood) to search for the long-lost Spanish treasure. Last night I told my love that I was about to kick ass and take names in Hollywood, painting.
“Mis en place” is a French term used in the brigade system of cooking. It means, in it’s place. It is the most important element in line cooking. When a chef has 20 plates to make in the next 10 minutes everything must be in it’s place or he’ll be destined to sink in the weeds.
Kicking ass and taking names was a term my father used. He stopped talking to me recently after I told him I was the messiah. He knows I wasn’t talking about the walking on water type but rather a teacher and writer of clean words. I always found it odd that he used the term “kicking ass and taking names” because the only ass I saw him kick was us-kids. And he already new our names.
One of the last things he told me was that he was done kicking ass and taking names. It looks like it is my turn to start taking names. My kids are only going to get kisses. Maybe soap in the potty mouth though 
[quote]I always found it odd that he used the term “kicking ass and taking names” because the only ass I saw him kick was us-kids. And he already new[sic - should be ‘knew’ - I must have been an English teacher, in a former life …] our names.[/quote]
I’m rotf,lmho! You’re a very funny fellow, Robert! And handsome, to boot! I can just picture his reaction to your declaring yourself the messiah. You know, you do rather resemble the ‘typical’ “Jesus of Nazareth” paintings - you just need the beard! (Funny how such ‘typical’ images usually show a rather fair-skinned, blonde, light eyed fellow. Not many residents of Nazareth, even 2008 year ago, would have had such outward characteristics …)
All organised religions are suspect, Robert.
You and Amanda would make [i]very[/i] pretty kids!! I enjoyed reading Amanda’s Ode to Robert. Interesting imagery! I have a strong preference for poetry that actually rhymes, so Amanda earns special interest, for her effort!
I hope you’ll keep me reasonably informed on your progress along the path you are traveling!
I always assumed that Kicking Ass and Taking Names was a cousin of Shoot First/Ask Questions Later. I will remind my wife in the morning to examine the toast carefully for a burnt image of dear Robert upon the bread. If I’m not mistaken, a cornflake in the shape of Illinois recently sold for $3500.00 on e-bay. I once found a pasta shell that was shaped like a clitoris…..