October 26, 2012: Your input would be greatly appreciated!

Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to explain the difference between “goofy” and “kooky” to my Japanese girlfriend.  I have already tried – and failed.  YOU are now our only hope.  Please leave your superior explanations in the comments section.  Thanks.

Whew! That was a close one. (AP Photo/Shuji Kajiyama)

To those of you wondering (which, I’m sure, is almost everyone), my Snow Monkeys eked out a close-shave three-point victory last weekend to creep up to a record of 3 wins and 4 losses in Fantasy Football League play.  Unimpressive admittedly but good enough for seventh place in our 14-team league and a playoff spot if the season ended today.  This week, the team faces a tough match-up against PasswordIsLawren but we’re off to a good start thanks to Doug Martin’s spectacular 33.40 point performance last night.  Now, all I need to do is choose the right RB2 compliment.  Trent Richardson is dinged up but is expected to start.  Andre Brown is the clear back-up in New York but Bradshaw is looking gimpy.  Ballard was my first choice, assuming running duties in Brown’s absence, but there is talk that Brown will suit up this weekend.  So, who do I go with?  Please leave your expert opinions in the comment section.  Thanks.

I mean, honestly – how am I expected to keep updated on late injury reports and set my line-up?  With the help of the internet – and a two a.m. Tokyo time wake-up, that’s how.

I’ll be out and about (“galavanting” as my father used to say) for the next little while but, upon my return, I’d like to check out one of the new Fall shows.  THE best one, of course.  And that would be…..? Please leave your pick in the comments section.  Thanks.

And since I’ll be off-continent, I’m going to miss out on the upcoming presidential election.  Who will emerge victorious?  Obama?  Romney? Virgil Goode?  I’m DVR’ing the election night coverage so no spoilers until I get back!

Planning to hit the amazon store tonight and download a couple of fantastic reads to my kindle.  Any suggestions?  Fantastic reads only, please.  Leave your recommendations in the comment section.  Thanks.

Why is my French Bulldog, Lulu, so hungry tonight?  I’ve given her two extra handfuls of kibble and she continues to park herself under the dog food cupboard.  What gives?  Please post your explanation in the comment section.  Thanks.

Hey, Michael Vick, check it out!  Dog fighting!

Well, dog-wrestling anyway.  Oh, forgot.  Michael Vick isn’t into dog-fighting anymore.  Or, it would seem, scoring touchdowns.