Superman . . .

I just need to find Clark and Kent streets and my set will be complete!

The Song Of The Day - Superman (It's Not Easy) by Five For Fighting

God Makes No Mistakes . . .

June is Gay Pride Month and this past Friday New York State passed the historic Marriage Equality Bill by a 33 to 29 vote which allows for same sex marriage.

Across the country, on Sunday morning San Francisco held its annual Gay Pride Parade.

Celebrity Grand Marshals included Academy Award winning actress Olympia Dukakis.

Chaz Bono, a gay rights activist and the transgender son of celebrity entertainers Sonny and Cher.

Yigit Pura the winner of the first season of Bravo TVs Top Chef: Just Desserts.

Carmen Carrera from the third season of RuPaul's Drag Race.

The parade is almost four hours long and is filled with cheer, costumes, song, dance and all around joy!  There are children, adults, and animals and everyone is having a good time.

The Song Of The Day - Born This Way by Lady GaGa

Blown It Again . . .

Warning - this post may offend some people as it falls into the "borderline tacky" category!

It's street fair season in San Francisco which means that throughout the summer different boroughs in the city hold giant block parties with local and national vendors selling food and products.

A few weeks back at the Union Street Fair there was a large stall devoted to Kashi food products.  At the stall patrons could sample the many products manufactured by Kashi.

Kashi is known for making "good for you" cereals.

It was here that I tried Kashi Go Lean Crunch.  It tasted like a "Kids" cereal but for adults!  Sweet and crunchy and delicious!

The next day I went out and bought two boxes of Kashi Go Lean Crunch.

Now for a little personal disclosure.  I am a self proclaimed hypochondriac.  With the invention of the Internet I have been granted the opportunity to quickly and easily self diagnose numerous "ailments."

Recently, I began to question whether I was lactose intolerant.  My already sensitive digestive tract was beginning to have violent aches from bloating and gas.

I was well on the way to declaring myself a lactard when it occurred to me that the latest havoc on my digestive system started when I began eating the Kashi Go Lean Crunch.

On a whim I went to the computer and started to Google "Does Kashi Go Lean" and before I could fill in the rest of the question the auto population search feature filled in the rest for me "Give You Gas."  

To my pleasant surprise I was not the only person afflicted with the Kashi "Go Fart" Crunch syndrome!

The website I landed on had 272 stories that people shared about their horrible gas experiences as a result of eating Kashi Go Lean Crunch.   The site has become a support group for people who have explosive gas.  

Reading the stories I was laughing so hard I made my stomach hurt more!  

So for your reading pleasure, and what might possibly be the funniest online thread I have ever read; please go read the stories of the brave, the mighty, and the explosively gassy souls who shared their pant splitting stories!

1 Cup Kashi GoLean Crunch + 1/2 Cup Milk = Endless Stomach Churning Gas

The Song Of The Day - Blown It Again by Daniel Bedingfield

Do You Know . . .

So my co-worker Danilo is the biggest San Francisco Giants fan I know!

So big in fact that every Friday during baseball season he wears a Giants Jersey to work in support of his team.

In last year's trivia contest at work; my knowledge of the team was minimal.  Everyone knew to go ask Danilo what the answers to the questions were.  (And he didn't even need to cheat by looking them up on the Internet!)

Recently, I shared with Danilo that I had bought (a much less expensive version) of a Giants Jersey for myself.

Danilo then put out the challenge for me to wear my Jersey to work too.

I said I would do it only if we took our picture together for this blog.

I figured a chance at fame with all 19 of my official Loyal Readers was worth that trade right?

So for all the fame and glory of an individual post on Just Jon; I share with you the photo of Danilo and I in our Jerseys.

Now, here is the thing I have learned about wearing sports team paraphernalia.

If you wear a Jersey or t-shirt for a sports team out in public you better be prepared for random strangers to come up to you and inquire about your opinion on said team since it is clear from your choice of clothing that you are a super fan.

I first learned this lesson when I purchased a Michigan State t-shirt on a trip to Michigan to visit my friend Wendy.  Every time I wore that shirt in public someone would come up to me.

"What year did you graduate from Michigan State?"

"Ummmm, I didn't."

"What do you think of the team this year?"

"Ummmm, I don't."

"What do you mean you don't?"

"Well, I kind of just liked the green word 'Michigan' on the grey t-shirt."

As you can imagine conversations like this don't go very well.

When I moved to San Francisco I realized I had better do my best to learn about the local team so that awkward moments like "Michigan State" didn't repeat themselves.

So last Friday I sported my Giants Jersey and baseball cap proudly.  When the cashier at Rubio's asked, "Wasn't it a tragic loss last night?"

I already knew that we had lost, and I was sad.

(Insert genuine look of sadness here)

Then, later walking down the street when someone asked if I was going to the game.

I knew that the game was being played in the East Bay.

"No, I don't have tickets for the game over in Oakland tonight."

Sometimes, I even impress myself.

The Song Of The Day - Do You Know (What It Takes) by Robyn

Happy Up Here . . .

What a pleasant surprise yesterday morning when I got an email from one of my friends from high school who I haven't seen in close to 18 years!

Kristi had flown into town from Texas and was visiting relatives.

We were able to meet up later that night for a fun chat about the past and get to know a little about what has gone on in our lives over the last two decades.

What a treat!

Kristi also packed the sunshine and heat from Texas in her suitcase because it has broken 80 degrees here in the City the last two days!   That is not normal for a San Francisco June.

The Song Of The Day - Happy Up Here (Boys Noize Remix) by Royksopp

It's All Yellow . . .

And Poets Would See Love In The Parking Of A Car,

Love In The Rear-View Mirror, Love In The Slowing 

Of Tires Between Yellow Lines.

"Stay With Me In This Parking Lot," The Driver 

Would Say.  "All My Life, I Have Held This Space

For Someone Like You."

Meanwhile Back At The Curb,

We Were Waiting.

Excerpt From Crossing With The Light, Dwight Okita

The Song Of The Day - Yellow By Coldplay

Day 25 . . .

Day 25 - A Song That Makes You Laugh

Eminem's Without Me