There Has to Be a Better Way....

I have an issue with the amount of trash generated by fast food restaurants. I'll focus on Buffalo Wild Wings for this blog. Only because that's where my neighbors work and the company is building another store in my town. BWW has a decent sit-down/belly-up sports bar atmosphere, but then serve everything in disposable paper trays and plastic flatware. I assume they then toss everything into the trash. I wonder how many tons of trash per year this adds to landfills? I'm sure this keeps their overhead low by not having to pay as many dishwashers and replacing broken or worn out dishes & glasses but at what cost to the environment? Wouldn't it make more "green" sense to use real flatware and reusable plastic containers? Maybe they do recycle these containers somehow. Maybe the water it takes to wash dishes would be just as costly & harmful to the planet? I don't know. But I know we all have to do our part to "think green" these days. And this just seems the opposite of that. They do build energy efficient stores though, so that's a plus.

Remember the days when burgers came in thin paper wrappers? Now they're served in cardboard boxes. Perhaps this is a business opportunity or area of innovation waiting to be explored. Fast Food Waste Management Inc. sounds professional enough.

Possibly using large type food items to hold loose food. Like a fried potato "bowl" with chicken wings inside of it. Eat the wings and the bowl = no trash to toss out. OR serve your dine-in customers on a plate that can be washed? It doesn't have to be fancy. Just durable and washable. Currently Subway, McDonald's, Arby's, Carl's Jr, Hardee's, Wendy's, etc wrap their sandwiches and fries in some type of paper product and either put the meal on a tray with another sheet of paper or into a bag with napkins. Wouldn't it be great if there were an edible or reusable alternative? We could save more trees, cut down on litter, and reduce the amount of trash sent to landfills.

As with all systems, I'm sure it's more complicated than just these small steps. But there are a hell of a lot smarter, motivated people out there than me.

A Green Rant

I have an issue with the amount of trash generated by a Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant or any fast food place for that matter. I'll focus on BWW for this blog. BWW has a decent sit down/belly up sports bar atmosphere but then serve everything in disposable paper trays and plastic flatware. I assume they then tossed into the trash. I wonder how many tons of trash per year this adds to area landfills? I'm sure this keeps their overhead low by not having to pay dishwashers and replace broken or worn out dishes & glasses but at what cost to the environment? Wouldn't it make more "green" sense to use real flatware and reusable plastic containers? Maybe they do recycle these containers. Maybe the water it takes to wash dishes would be just as costly & harmful to the planet? I just know we all have to do our part to "think green" these days. Remember the days when burgers came in thin paper wrappers? Now they're served in cardboard boxes. Perhaps this is a business opportunity or area of innovation waiting to be explored. Fast food trash reduction.

Possibly using large type food items to hold loose food. Like a fried potato "bowl" with chicken wings inside of it. Eat the wings and the bowl = no trash to toss out. OR serve your dine-in customers on a plate that can be washed? It doesn't have to be fancy. Just durable and washable. Currently Subway, McDonald's, Arby's, Carl's Jr, Hardee's, Wendy's, etc wrap their sandwiches and fries in some type of paper product and either put the meal on a tray with another sheet of paper or into a bag with napkins. Wouldn't it be great if there were an edible or reusable alternative? We could save more trees and reduce trash sent to landfills.

Paralysis.....

I still sleep on the left side of the bed.
And wake up clutching his pillow.
We haven't spoke in seven months.
I convinced myself it was time to let go.
After my birthday, how selfish.

Writing about this brings back memories.
Of turning to him for comfort after my cousin's death.
Of the week long trip to Chicago.
Of sharing the news I would be an uncle.
I really miss him hearing that I'll be an uncle again.

There is at least a daily story that involves him.
Occasionally vague, but often by name.
I told a friend today how much he hated mushrooms.
Never allowing them in spaghetti sauce.
He said they were like tongues, but I love mushrooms.

He'd never pass gas in front of me,
Except in his sleep.
Once, I dried the small of his back
Whispering wet back in his ear.
Completely forgetting the words offensive connotation.

He was rightfully leary of my family.
And I was unfairly protective of them.
He rarely ignored or missed a word I said
Although I often accused him of not listening.
And now I say nothing for fear no one is listening.

I believe he has moved on from the heartache I caused.
I sometimes wonder if I can.

What does it all mean, really?

On most gay sites(chat rooms,IM's,etc )there's a lot of talk about who is a top, who's a bottom, and who's versatile. I consider myself versatile because I like it all. LOL! For some reason there are people out there that say versatile guys are just "glorified" bottoms. I'm not quite sure why there's a connotation about the versatile label. I'll let guys call me whatever they wanna call me. Bottom/Top, Top/Vers, Vers/Bottom, Bottom. I just don't understand the need to categorize every detail of our sexual proclivities. I mean, isn't it more fun to find out on your own with a guy you think is hot? Rather than just posting every single thing you enjoy. When I run across these profiles it's a kind of a turn off. I want to hook up with someone that's open to the experience and will go with me wherever our cocks lead us. Does this make me old fashioned or on the fence? I'm not bi for christ's sake.

Give it a yank for me,

-D

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I Saw Radiohead In Concert!

I was lucky enough to see Radiohead in concert this summer. The two videos posted below are from the show. I filmed from our lawn seats. We saw them at Verizon Wireless Music Center (formerly Deer Creek Amphiteater) Noblesville, IN (Indianapolis) on 8/3/08. I thought audio turned out better than many other videos I've seen on youtube. Enjoy: 15 Step, and Just(Do It To Yourself)

And I Know Him, But Not Really

I received a random add request on myspace a few weeks ago. The first thing I noticed when I hit the link was "Hot House Exclusive" lettering plastered all over the background. So I figured, ugh, another spam porn ad. But once I opened the pics I realized it was a local guy that I'd chatted with online but never had the nerve to say hello in person. So bad was my shyness that he'd kinda tease me about it after we'd see one another at various places around our midwestern city.


Turns out he got into doing porn after getting "discovered" at IML earlier this year. I suppose it would be wrong to mention his real name. He's now known as Ethan Wolfe, Hot House Exclusive. I shoulda jumped on him or let him pounce on me when I thought there was a chance. LOL..... You can check out his blog here... http://www.ethanwolfexxx.com/

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