Election season over. Life resuming.

November 7th, 2008

*sigh* Finally.

My candidate did not win and to my surprise I’m not mega-bummed about it. I surely anticipated that I would be, but more than anything I’m just happy that we’re all moving forward from here — atleast half of us with a sense of hope, and perhaps a dash of anxiousness thrown in for good measure.

I’m actually quite hopeful about the future of the country…again, to my surprise. Not that I was pessimistic at all, I love this country and think we’re pretty great regardless or despite any mistakes we might have or will make as a nation.

Despite the fact that nobody likes to lose, I realized the other day that in the end, I’m solely responsible for myself, the direction I go in life and my general well being. I like it that way.

In the words of ‘Wooderson’ — “You just gotta keep livin’ man. L-I-V-I-N.”

That’s what I fully intend to do. I’ve got hope, Marvin brand™ hope


Of miracles.

October 15th, 2008

No, I wasn’t really witness to a miracle — least if I was I didn’t realize it. However, I did recently finish up the invites for The Miracle Foundation’s 2008 fundraiser. I must say, I’m very pleased with how they turned out — way better than what I made for them last year…I guess I’ve learned some things since then. What’s more is that my sister told me that she personally addressed invites to: Lance Armstrong, Sandra Bullock (and Jesse James), Dennis Quaid, Rick Perry, Robert Early Keen, and others of note. Needless to say I’m pleased as punch about the whole deal.

Also got some more furniture. My apartment really looks nothing like it did in the video tour I did some posts back…may have to revisit that one.


It doesn’t take much.

October 9th, 2008

Sometimes a random Star Wars diorama depicting a hostage situation is all it takes to brighten up an otherwise hectic day.

Credit goes to Chris and his moment of boredom.


Video Blog: 9-21-08

September 21st, 2008


Video Blog: 9-21-08 from marvin on Vimeo.


My co-workers are funnier than yours — Part 1.

September 7th, 2008

Sometimes funny happens.

So i hear it was a big house with a big flaming problem?

It was like an angry hemmorhoid, yes.


I’m bored. The City Manager needs to call me back.

Damn right.

I mean, I’m Chris frickin’ Porter.


I should like to see a “How It’s Made” segment on urinal cakes.

What are they made of? Where does it come from? Are they mined from the Earth’s crust?

All good questions.

You should write the show and ask.

“Urinal Cakes: What the F**k?”