I've been listening to a lot of Tom Petty radio on the Sirius satellite system. Truly an amazing channel with a diverse range of radio including Petty himself. Plus, they do a lot of in-depth interviews with him about writing and music. I'm so intrigued listening to writers of all genres explaining their thought process as they write something.
I see where Governor Christie has a 26% approval rating in New Jersey. This guy had no business running for President and probably couldn't get elected dog catcher now!
Trump released a statement earlier this afternoon that he wasn't going to talk about Trump University no more. I just watched him on television talk about it for ten minutes. This guy is a true clown like I've never seen in my lifetime.
Jorge Soler of the Cubs hurt his hamstring so they called up Albert Almora who was a first round draft choice a few years ago right out of high school. His glove is supposed to be the real deal.
I played soccer with Coco today. He's the real deal. I can't believe how good he is. We worked out afterwards and it's going to be a special summer I can tell!
Later
Tuesday, June 7, 2016
Monday, June 6, 2016
Monday Rain
It rained a couple more times today but it was a nice day for the most part. We shouldn't complain considering that Florida looks like it could get hit pretty hard.
The Cubs won another game and continue their winning ways.
I saw the lineup for the Locust Street Festival this Sunday and it looks pretty good especially with RAS Movement playing. They are a fantastic reggae band.
Krissy and I took a walk around the neighborhood after dinner tonight and noticed 2 houses that have been torn down making room for new construction. A church school down the block has also been torn down. I just hope they don't get crazy. We noticed that by one of the houses a series of very old sheds or guest houses along with an ancient airstream. It makes me wonder what else I haven't seen in this neighborhood with obstructed views possible to other hidden gems.
Action in Jackson is Saturday so we'll be heading up there. A few short weeks ago we were there and it was snow flurries!
Later
The Cubs won another game and continue their winning ways.
I saw the lineup for the Locust Street Festival this Sunday and it looks pretty good especially with RAS Movement playing. They are a fantastic reggae band.
Krissy and I took a walk around the neighborhood after dinner tonight and noticed 2 houses that have been torn down making room for new construction. A church school down the block has also been torn down. I just hope they don't get crazy. We noticed that by one of the houses a series of very old sheds or guest houses along with an ancient airstream. It makes me wonder what else I haven't seen in this neighborhood with obstructed views possible to other hidden gems.
Action in Jackson is Saturday so we'll be heading up there. A few short weeks ago we were there and it was snow flurries!
Later
Sunday, June 5, 2016
Grilling In The Rain
Really? There was no rain in the forecast today. So, a rainstorm swept through the area right in the middle of grilling. Luckily, Krissy brought out umbrellas and we finished strong in the rain. Naturally, it quit as we were almost done!
The Cubs lost a close one today with Jake Arrieta pitching. The guy has been so good that you just expect a win.
Erin Andrews has been picked to be one of the people replacing the Most Interesting Man in the world. Listen, I like Erin but she can't even come close to this task. One of the main reasons I started this blog was because of him. No Dos Equis allowed in my house until he is brought back. It worked for me with Burger King and now the King commercials are back!
We went out last night with 3 of my sisters, Sharon, Cindy, Mary and cousin Pam. We had a great time at our house then later at Victors! A really great time like so a big thanks to everyone!!
Have a great week.
Later
The Cubs lost a close one today with Jake Arrieta pitching. The guy has been so good that you just expect a win.
Erin Andrews has been picked to be one of the people replacing the Most Interesting Man in the world. Listen, I like Erin but she can't even come close to this task. One of the main reasons I started this blog was because of him. No Dos Equis allowed in my house until he is brought back. It worked for me with Burger King and now the King commercials are back!
We went out last night with 3 of my sisters, Sharon, Cindy, Mary and cousin Pam. We had a great time at our house then later at Victors! A really great time like so a big thanks to everyone!!
Have a great week.
Later
Saturday, June 4, 2016
What's My Name/Muhammad Ali
The most famous person on the planet died late yesterday. It was said that Muhammad Ali back in the 70's was known by every single person on this great earth. Even if it's just close to being true that is quite impressive. This was before all the cable channels and social media.
After one of his famous fights his entourage drove for miles very slowly in pouring rain. Both sides of the road were three deep as the impoverished people in Africa wanted to catch a glimpse of the World Heavyweight Champion.
I once asked a cab driver if he ever had picked up anyone famous. His eyes lit up as he told me the story of how he picked up the most famous person ever named Muhammad Ali.
Not everyone would accept his name and religious conversion as he started out as Cassius Clay in Louisville, Kentucky. He was fighting Ernie Terrell who kept calling him "Clay." Ali kept punching him but wouldn't knock him out on purpose as he kept beating on him shouting at Terrell, "what's my name?" Terrell wouldn't say it until he couldn't withstand the beating anymore and finally said "Ali." Ali then threw a final punch knocking Terrell out and winning the fight.
It's been said that winning a gold medal at the Olympics is worth a lot of money. Ali returned to Louisville after the 1960 Olympics wearing his gold medal around his neck and promptly went to a nice restaurant where he was promptly refused service for being black. In his case it wasn't worth too much and he actually misplaced or lost it and was given another one at the 1996 Atlanta Games to replace it. He was chosen as the final torch bearer.
Ali actually missed the prime 3 1/2 years of his boxing career. He was stripped of his title and suspended from boxing for not reporting to duty for the Vietnam War. When asked why he wouldn't fight the Vietcong he basically said he had no reason to kill them. They never called him the N-word.
Ali spoke his mind and was a marketing genius before his time. But he also backed it up in the ring once beating Joe Frazier despite having his jaw broke mid-fight. My friends and I would listen on the radio because they didn't televise the fights live back then unless you paid a lot of money and went to see it at a movie theater.
He spent his retirement years battling Parkinson's Disease and working towards peace. Lending his name to causes or attending meetings with world leaders to free hostages. Anybody that needed his help he was there.
Muhammad Ali truly was the greatest. Today, the world is a bit lesser of a place without him.
Later
After one of his famous fights his entourage drove for miles very slowly in pouring rain. Both sides of the road were three deep as the impoverished people in Africa wanted to catch a glimpse of the World Heavyweight Champion.
I once asked a cab driver if he ever had picked up anyone famous. His eyes lit up as he told me the story of how he picked up the most famous person ever named Muhammad Ali.
Not everyone would accept his name and religious conversion as he started out as Cassius Clay in Louisville, Kentucky. He was fighting Ernie Terrell who kept calling him "Clay." Ali kept punching him but wouldn't knock him out on purpose as he kept beating on him shouting at Terrell, "what's my name?" Terrell wouldn't say it until he couldn't withstand the beating anymore and finally said "Ali." Ali then threw a final punch knocking Terrell out and winning the fight.
It's been said that winning a gold medal at the Olympics is worth a lot of money. Ali returned to Louisville after the 1960 Olympics wearing his gold medal around his neck and promptly went to a nice restaurant where he was promptly refused service for being black. In his case it wasn't worth too much and he actually misplaced or lost it and was given another one at the 1996 Atlanta Games to replace it. He was chosen as the final torch bearer.
Ali actually missed the prime 3 1/2 years of his boxing career. He was stripped of his title and suspended from boxing for not reporting to duty for the Vietnam War. When asked why he wouldn't fight the Vietcong he basically said he had no reason to kill them. They never called him the N-word.
Ali spoke his mind and was a marketing genius before his time. But he also backed it up in the ring once beating Joe Frazier despite having his jaw broke mid-fight. My friends and I would listen on the radio because they didn't televise the fights live back then unless you paid a lot of money and went to see it at a movie theater.
He spent his retirement years battling Parkinson's Disease and working towards peace. Lending his name to causes or attending meetings with world leaders to free hostages. Anybody that needed his help he was there.
Muhammad Ali truly was the greatest. Today, the world is a bit lesser of a place without him.
Later
Friday, June 3, 2016
Everybody Sucks 2016
I saw the above title caption on a Presidential yard sign today. I loved it. It pretty much sums up everybody's feelings. However, some candidates suck even worse than their opponents and we all know who the child candidate is!
The Cubs won again today. They are tough to beat. The pitching staff is carrying the team most of the time. Wait until the bats heat up!
Tomorrow is the swim around Key West race. The record is a bit over 3 hours. Now that's a swim!
Today was National Donut Day. I was unaware that I was missing a National Holiday type day or I would have hunted down a Krispy Kreme!
I picked up Coco tonight sleeping on the couch to carry him to his room. All I heard from a dead sleep was, "Dad, seriously." He's a pre-teen you know as he reminds me on a weekly basis!
We had a great dinner at Bosley's with Angela and John and a big thank you!. So nice to have you back in town even if Angelo's Piano Bar has changed a bit!
Later
The Cubs won again today. They are tough to beat. The pitching staff is carrying the team most of the time. Wait until the bats heat up!
Tomorrow is the swim around Key West race. The record is a bit over 3 hours. Now that's a swim!
Today was National Donut Day. I was unaware that I was missing a National Holiday type day or I would have hunted down a Krispy Kreme!
I picked up Coco tonight sleeping on the couch to carry him to his room. All I heard from a dead sleep was, "Dad, seriously." He's a pre-teen you know as he reminds me on a weekly basis!
We had a great dinner at Bosley's with Angela and John and a big thank you!. So nice to have you back in town even if Angelo's Piano Bar has changed a bit!
Later
Thursday, June 2, 2016
Jazz In The Park Opener
Well, Cathedral Square was jam packed for the Jazz In The Park opener. Krissy and I only made it for the final two songs. The band Milwaukee Soul sounded great. Earlier in the day I stopped and bought some Corona in a can. Big ones for the walk down there. Glorioso's doesn't carry the giant Red Stripe anymore. I haven't been there in ages and now I'm wondering if maybe I was the only person buying them.
Anyway, we needed a bathroom stop so we stopped into County Clare and ended up with beers and Chicken Shannon there.
The Cubs won again today with a bunch of home runs. They have the best record in baseball.
Coco had his awards ceremony today. He made Honor Roll and won a couple other awards. Certainly a pleasing way to end the 6th grade.
I remember the 6th grade. Just barely!
Later
Anyway, we needed a bathroom stop so we stopped into County Clare and ended up with beers and Chicken Shannon there.
The Cubs won again today with a bunch of home runs. They have the best record in baseball.
Coco had his awards ceremony today. He made Honor Roll and won a couple other awards. Certainly a pleasing way to end the 6th grade.
I remember the 6th grade. Just barely!
Later
Wednesday, June 1, 2016
Squirrels Gone Crazy
We bought new ferns last weekend and we hung them by the front door as usual. Today, Krissy found a hot dog bun stashed away in the middle. We've found stashed bread products around for a couple years now. Yesterday I saw one looking down the skylight straight at me when I was waking up. Looks like we need to borrow another dog to scare them away!
The Cubs have 4 players leading the All-Star game balloting at their respective positions and 3 outfielders in the top 6 for voting. Plus we should get 2-3 pitchers on the team. I will actually watch it this year.
Billionaire Mark Cuban looked at Trump's financial report and doesn't believe he's a billionaire or anywhere near it.
Coco needs a red shirt for school tomorrow. He's done on Friday and it's that time of year where they mail it in. I let him borrow a old and shrunken Eddie Murphy 1986 Tour t-shirt from my collection. It's really hard to beat my collection I must say. I have hundreds of really cool shirts and rotate them throughout the year.
I was just notified that Jim is coming over for dinner and to measure for the deck addition. Time to get the grill going!!!
Later
The Cubs have 4 players leading the All-Star game balloting at their respective positions and 3 outfielders in the top 6 for voting. Plus we should get 2-3 pitchers on the team. I will actually watch it this year.
Billionaire Mark Cuban looked at Trump's financial report and doesn't believe he's a billionaire or anywhere near it.
Coco needs a red shirt for school tomorrow. He's done on Friday and it's that time of year where they mail it in. I let him borrow a old and shrunken Eddie Murphy 1986 Tour t-shirt from my collection. It's really hard to beat my collection I must say. I have hundreds of really cool shirts and rotate them throughout the year.
I was just notified that Jim is coming over for dinner and to measure for the deck addition. Time to get the grill going!!!
Later
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