Catan Lacks the Infrastructure to Sustain Itself

The task at hand is "updating". I have a lady friend, let us call her "Spoon", who I suspect will actually bother to read this. This is because she, for a reason I am not quite certain, "cares" for me. Moreover, and perhaps more shockingly, she actually "wuvs" me. Thus, largely for her benefit, I will be updating this blog as frequently as possible for the duration of her absence. And while it might seem that a social butterfly such as myself would have very little free time, the actual truth of the matter might just surprise you (hint: I have started using the phrase "my shows" with regard to television programs that I watch daily, some of the titles will be revealed later).

Unfortunately, as the amount of content increases, the quality of content will surely diminish. I realized earlier today that the reason my updates were infrequent is that in previous months, I actually considered whether readers would find my material relevant and interesting.

No longer.

From now on, we are serving Matthew's opinions, observations and vague attempts at wit. Be warned: I will not be bothered to spellcheck. Moving on.

Daniel Radcliffe is coming under fire from some parents for taking a role in a production of "Equus". Apparently they're taking issue with the play's sexual content and are worried that it comes in conflict with Radcliffe's established role as "Harry Potter" in the eponymous films. Most annoyingly, ABC news called it a "new play" rather than a "new production" (but that will be my whiny theatre complaint for 2007). Personally, I'm happy for Radcliffe. Apparently he's done quite a bit of stage work, so I'm glad that the Harry Potter thing is opening further doors for him. "Equus" is also one of my favourites, so I hope the show works out.

Back to "24". I finished Season Three, and I found the conclusion very satisfying. Good suspense, excellent acting (particularly from Gina Torres, a perennial favourite of mine) and a fine resolution. I may rent Season Four, but I may hold off for the return of my Dark Continent-bound paramour.

I have found myself staying up later and later, which is not really by choice. I keep getting distracted by the incredibly-addictive "Settlers of Catan" java game. Sometimes I wish the actual board game let me just hit "Quit" when things take a real turn for the worst. And those artificial players are "vengeful". They know how to kick you when you're down. They'll rip a brick card out of your hand, even though you just traded four sheep to get it. It's heartbreaking enough to induce me to swear at them in the chat window, even though I'm aware that they cannot understand my rantings, nor respond.

I'll turn to the subject of "my shows" on tomorrow's post.