Oh Brother

I was getting ready to post yesterday when I was pulled away on family business. Actually it was more like a family debate. It didn't involve "Wife" or "Daughter", but my extended family. Anyone who has siblings will be able to, as the kids say, feel me.

I have four brothers. That should start to explain things right there. We are trying to plan something together, which may make things even clearer. Trying to get all of us to agree on something is like trying to bring peace to the Middle East. You could say that it's because all five of us have different personalities, different priorities and strong opinions. You could say that, but you'd be way off. I think the problem is that all of us want to be chiefs. That makes for a restless tribe.

When we were kids, this used to manifest itself in daily blood letting in the yard. Sports and other games were the way we communicated our feelings and, like dogs, cemented our place in the pack. Usually in packs, some of the animals become submissive. Our problem is we are all alpha dogs. As adults, it's rather unseemly for us to settle our disagreements by playing a spirited game of "Kill The Guy With the Football" on the side of our Ma's house. Now instead of punching each other, we just stew in our own juices. I'm sure things will work out, I just needed to vent and I didn't have a football or anyone to tackle.

How bout that Britney Spears? She finally strapped on a pair and kicked K-Fed to the curb. It's too bad she waited until he had planted his demon seed in her twice to do it. I don't get what women see in guys like that. He had loser written all over him. He must have a huge crank or something, because she couldn't have loved him for his conversational skills. Now it's back to Fresno and his backup dancer school. She dumped him by text message too. Oh baby, that's cold. Who'd have thought she could type? She's got herself back in shape, she's single again, can Playboy be far off?

If you're up late tomorrow night, check out the big show on WGN from 1-5 am. It's always a good time. Here's another shameless plug. The holidays are coming, and what better way to show someone you care that by getting them one of my fabulous CDs. Go to www.briannoonan.com and pick up a copy of "Protect the Children" You'll laugh so hard, you'll forget your family squabbles. Have a great weekend. Later....Brian