And Friday arrives again

I can't properly tell through the clouds, but I think it's a full moon.

That would explain some of the crazy people.

Then again... what explains the rest of the days of the month?

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So, the Interwebs buzz over the latest bit of crazy: J.J. Abrams may direct the next Disney-produced "Star Wars" movie.

I'm already seeing the lens flares.

Honestly, I don't see how it could possibly be worse than the prequels. Abrams does great build-up and I must admit I loved the re-imagined Star Trek (even though I can imagine Gene Roddenberry spinning in his transporter stream). Star Wars is definitely more Abram's style.

I swear TO GOD that if he gets Lindelof involved and there are goddamn ANGELS involved I will learn how to Force choke from across the country...

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I continue to watch "Arrow" and I'm wondering why they didn't just come out and do a "Batman" TV show. I mean, there's precious little difference...

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I have a new quest: I seek beer from Calicraft Brewing Company known as "Oaktown Brown Ale". I've had it on draft a couple times and found it to be tasty, delicious, and worthy of storage in my 'fridge.

There's a few liquor stores reported to carry it bottled. I hit Ledgers Liquors in the People's Republic yesterday to no avail. I plan to continue the quest. There's rumored to be a couple of places east of the Oakland Hills that might have what I seek.

It's good to have goals.

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Today's "Worst Case Scenario" daily calendar lesson is: "How to Survive a Hostage Situation".

Actually pretty germane, what with all the gun crazy shit going on these days. Though I guess there's less hostage-taking and more shooting-people-like-homicidal-nuts.

All the same, here's the advice from the WCS folks:

1. If shots are fired, keep your head down and drop to the floor.

Kind of a 'duh', but people are prone to panic in situations like that and may instead try to run... thus catching the eye of a gunman and bang.

2. Carefully follow your captors' directions.

I've always ceded authority to whomever has a weapon pointed at me.

3. Keep the following tips in mind:
* Do not make any sudden movements.
* Do not attempt to hide your wallet, passport, ticket, or belongings.
* If your captors speak to you, respond in a calm, self-possessd tone of voice. (I can't do that under normal circumstances. How the HELL would I do that with gun-toting nuts?)
* Observe the characteristics and behavior of the hijackers.

4. If you are singled out by the captors, be responsive but do not volunteer information.

And here I was thinking this would be a great time to convert them to the Word of the Flying Spaghetti Monster.

5. If a rescue attempt is made, remain calm and get on the ground.

I love the advice about staying calm. Plus the scenario with more of the shooting.

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Do not taunt Happy Fun Ball.