2023-12-22 00:35
I think it's pretty clear I'm a guitar guy, and there has been plenty of guitar on this list, and today we are adding more.Joel Paterson : "Hi-Fi Christmas Guitar"Paterson is an exception gu… Read More
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2023-12-21 02:45
We're back with volume 9 of the best Christmas albums and we're going with an album full of oldies and goodies! A Christmas Gift For You From Phil Spector : Various Artists Since t… Read More
2023-12-18 02:08
It's been a busy week or so and I haven't been able to get back to the list, but Christmas is fast approaching so it's my duty to get you the quality Christmas tunes! With number 8 we're goi… Read More
2023-12-08 01:41
Well for volume 7 we are going back...Back to my youth, back to Cleveland, Ohio. The Singing Angels is a Cleveland youth choir that was formed in 1964. My parents had a Christmas album of th… Read More
2023-12-07 02:30
We're onto volume six and if you're a Jazz fan like me, and enjoy that big band style, you'll enjoy this.The Count Basie Orchestra: A Very Swingin' Christmas!We'll start off with "Good Swing… Read More
2023-12-05 02:12
We are onto volume 5 and this one is all old standards done by some of the great crooners. You can thank my parents for this one, as this was one of my father's went to when decorating or wr… Read More
2023-12-04 02:12
So, our latest edition of Getting in the mood: Best Christmas Albums we're going a different direction. This is the first on our list that isn't an album full of standards. JD… Read More
2023-11-30 02:19
Here we are again, getting in the mood. Be sure to check the previous two posts, as well as the Getting in the Mood posts from 2020. Today we are on number three of my picks of the best Chri… Read More
2023-11-28 23:41
We're back with the second installment of Getting In the Mood: Best Christmas Albums. Today's pick is from a legendary Jazz guitarist. One of my all-time favorites, and one of Jimi Hen… Read More
2023-11-28 02:36
In 2020 I did a series of posts titled "Getting in the Mood," all about some of my favorite Christmas songs. This year we are going to be talking about Christmas albums. It's easy to put out… Read More
2023-10-17 02:03
Well, I came back for a second week in a row. A little late this week, but I'm trying to make myself go through this exercise. I was pondering what to write about, my … Read More
2023-10-10 01:45
@chaotic_philosopher I'm tired of workers' rights not being prioritized in this country. And we're entitled for suggesting it should be different... I don't think so. #workersrights #empl… Read More
2023-10-09 03:02
Yep, it's 2023 and I'm still starting a blog off with some eye-candy! Why? Because clickbait works. Always has, always will. Doesn't matter if it's a bullshit headline, or an attentio… Read More
2023-03-12 22:27
I haven't posted in a long time. As a matter of fact, back in December I realized I hadn't posted anything for all of 2022. That depressed me. I loved… Read More
2021-12-17 15:56
I recently started resharing my "GETTING IN THE MOOD" posts from last December where I was sharing some great and some of my favorite Christmas/Holiday songs to try and boost my h… Read More
2021-09-23 16:46
That's a beautiful picture isn't it?The Autumn leaves. The incredible sky. Old Glory. In this image I see the American flag but I quickly shift my attention to everything el… Read More
2021-09-10 18:11
"Never Forget" has long been a battle cry in the United States and after September 11, 2001 it became cemented in our minds. After the 9/11 attacks Americans and even our politicians s… Read More
2021-08-31 19:56
Today the New England Patriots cut their presumptive starting quarterback, Cam Newton. No matter how the Patriots try to spin it, or whatever short, monotone, annoyed response Bil… Read More
2021-08-29 19:42
There is a mess of things I need to get off my chest and I'll start with the mess in Afghanistan. The Republican party and the media, both Left and Right leaning outlets have been shit… Read More
2021-08-23 01:49
Today we dropped our oldest daughter off at college. Normally a BIG moment in people's lives and for families. But it didn't have that exact feel that you expect, because like so much in the… Read More
2021-08-11 01:54
I've been a heavy Twitter user for many years. I would guess since 2008. I can't tell you for sure because that original account was shutdown. So was the second and third and fourth and the… Read More
2021-08-09 21:39
Last week ESPN put out their list of "best college football uniforms" and it wasn't that surprising. They are the "world wide leader"...Leader of lazy sports coverage. You could see th… Read More
2021-08-02 19:02
As a kid growing up in the suburbs of Cleveland, I was an oddball. I paid attention to our own losing baseball team, the Indians, but I was a fan of baseball's loveable losers, the Chicago C… Read More
2021-04-05 20:47
Recently I have seen people on Facebook and Twitter, as well as in person, shit-talking President Biden about gas prices going up. Well folks, it's long overdue to clear some some shit… Read More
2021-04-02 06:34
I just had my cry at 1:00 AM. I had to get it out of the way because later today I have to be the father and husband and rock. We'll be taking our dog Payton to the vet for the last ti… Read More
2021-03-17 18:56
So with 50% of my ancestry being from Ireland, I often get riled up about St. Patrick's day and all the bullshit that surrounds the guy. I get the day is all about Irish pride and real… Read More
2021-03-15 20:24
It seems to be a quarterly event that Twitter gets upset and tries to attack and "cancel" comedian Bill Burr. What did he do that was so bad? Nothing! He got a gig announcing Grammy wi… Read More
2021-03-10 16:19
This map shows the territories that were or are under British rule at one time. The Royal family made it's fortune stealing from people. Rape, Pillage and Plunder was their busi… Read More
2021-03-09 05:57
Bruce Springsteen, Rock & Roll icon and foolishly, a hero for the Blue Collar-Working Class. Democrats love to prop him up as one of theirs and how he speaks for the little guy. Re… Read More
2021-03-07 02:27
Yes, this is last weeks news, but the fact of the matter is, it hasn't been said properly yet. After a New York Times documentary on Britney Spears, of all the problems in this wo… Read More
2021-03-06 20:45
I hate the TV show, The Walking Dead. I think it's stupid, stupid and annoying, simple minded and crap! My wife and oldest daughter are big fans and put up with me mocking it. I don't… Read More
2021-02-22 21:35
The short answer to that question in my opinion, a lot!First problem and most obvious, they aren't scoring. Their Power Play is the worst in the league.Second, the Rangers had the #1 p… Read More
2021-02-20 17:26
United States Congresswoman from New York, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez who is constantly attacked by Republicans including this week by all Texas GOP members, has raised $3.2 million to h… Read More
2021-02-19 21:08
Rush Limbaugh died this week and I had no intention of posting about it. My good friend BOB posted a rant about people trolling and celebrating his death online, a point… Read More
2021-02-17 19:44
Texans love to use that old line, that "Everything is bigger in Texas." What's actually bigger in Texas is their, arrogance, their hypocrisy and their lies...Their bullshit!For two day… Read More
2021-02-15 20:53
A group of Capitol officers sat, defeated, crying, talking about what had just happened, one saying, "What the fuck was that? What the fuck? Is this America?"That was January 6, 2021 a… Read More
2021-02-08 21:07
Tom Brady, back were he belongs...On Top!It's been awhile since I did a sports blog. Odd since the first ten years I wrote blogs they were 90% sports blogs. But here we are, the day af… Read More
2021-02-05 20:24
Yes, that's Marjorie Taylor Greene on the campaign trail, she brought that cardboard cutout of Trump up to the podium, and then caressed it's crotch. That's the "Family Values" party g… Read More
2021-02-02 21:33
Last night Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez had an Instagram Live where she discussed the events of January 6th from her point of view. She shared a great deal of personal information and insi… Read More
2021-02-01 16:04
I have to get this off my chest. Yes, I know SNL has always based much of their content around social and political issues. I'm 45 years old, I remember when the show was not only… Read More
2021-02-01 03:31
Yes, my campaign to inform people that the biggest podcast around is a problem has not stopped. Back in June I posted THIS about Joe Rogan and had a FOLLOW UP in Se… Read More
2021-01-25 21:24
I’m not going to share the link because Fuck Josh Hawley! But I want to point out his ignorance. (Again) Hawley wrote a column form the New York Post where he cries about being c… Read More
2021-01-21 21:03
Last night, President Biden signed Executive Orders, reversing Executive Orders Trump had signed into place and of course, suddenly Republicans are against the use of Executive Orders… Read More
2021-01-18 06:46
While polls are showing Trump's approval ratings are at an all-time low, those polls are nation wide and include people from all parties. In a poll of just “Republicans” Tr… Read More
2020-12-31 22:48
It's New Year's Eve and it seems like a lot of people are hanging their hats on 2021 being a better year. Kind of hard to do worse right? I don't know folks. The U.S. is sitting a… Read More
2020-12-30 21:50
Republican Senator Josh Hawley from Missouri has spoken up and made it clear he has chosen Authoritarianism over Democracy. He has left the Republican Party and is all in with Trumpism… Read More
2020-12-26 05:47
Christmas has come and yes, it ended up being a white Christmas. Very white. Snow started falling here on Christmas Eve around 5:30 PM and as I post this at 11:30 PM Christmas night it… Read More
2020-12-24 21:32
Christmas Eve! All the gifts are wrapped. We've decorated home baked ornaments. I made a Chewbacca Gingerbread man/Wookie, my son made Sans (from Undertale) gingerbread man. my daughte… Read More
2020-12-24 16:44
Well, It's Christmas Eve and I'm really trying to feel the mood. Most of the presents are wrapped. Some of the food is prepped. Shit is decorated. My youngest (with my help) baked… Read More
2020-12-23 22:07
Just two days away from Christmas. I still don't have my snow, but they're hyping up a Winter storm for Christmas Eve, so there's hope for the White Christmas.But we all know Christmas… Read More
2020-12-22 23:13
Well, we're almost there. Time got away from me today and I almost forgot to post this. Was busy doing my Santa Claus duties. There's this myth that moms do all the Christmas stuf… Read More
2020-12-21 22:05
It's hard to not get the Holiday Blues, especially in this COVID era when everything is so messed up. I'll always get a touch of the Blues after Christmas is done. come the 26th when Christm… Read More
2020-12-20 17:20
There's the wife, in the white room, on the white loveseat, by the white Christmas tree asking for her white Christmas and I love giving her the white...Every day, not just Christ… Read More
2020-12-19 21:20
Her in our build-up to Christmas, it's Saturday, so let's have some fun. A classic rock Christmas song that's fun. At least many viewed it as funny and comical. It does have that vibe… Read More
2020-12-18 21:40
So today I'm feeling another traditional Christmas tune. A true classic. There are many versions but I think the most well known version is due to A Charlie Brown Christmas. Yep, today… Read More
2020-12-17 21:00
This is something I did back in 2012, and it was definitely time to update. The short little Rankin/Bass specials aren't on here. This is just straight feature movies.1. "A Chris… Read More
2020-12-17 19:22
Here we are, day three of this ten day build up to Christmas, with some of my favorite Christmas songs. Our first two days we went non-traditional, but after getting some snow last nig… Read More
2020-12-16 22:50
Today, I'm still not feeling super Christmassy. I blew some money at the Hallmark store and hit the liquor store, but I'm not quite there yet. Still haven't gotten my snow either and t… Read More
2020-12-15 15:44
We all know 2020 has been a big-ole bag of shit and I would say a large number of us are in a battle with anxiety, stress and depression. Personally I have been feeling on edge for wee… Read More
2020-12-02 20:58
I have been waiting to post about the post election bullshit that has been going on. I was hoping to see cooler heads prevail. I was hoping to see people who call themselves leaders, t… Read More
2020-11-30 21:04
No, that's not Eric Clapton. It's a much more attractive guitarist, Aurore Ounjian, who I first heard with a band out of Boston called Mean Creek. They are no more, but now she's with… Read More
2020-11-18 21:25
I know this may bother some people but, tough shit. Remember back when 9-11 happened? This whole country mourned the loss of life that happened. We were one and we were pissed and sad… Read More
2020-11-11 19:16
For the last four years the Trumper, Republicans, Fox News and Trump have repeatedly pushed the slogan "Fuck Your Feelings." You can buy Trump hats, shirts, signs and flags with the sl… Read More
2020-11-04 21:43
It is the day after the election here in the United States and we don't know who won yet. As stressful and annoying that is, it's okay. I want every single person who voted, to have their vo… Read More
2020-11-03 06:35
Honestly, I could just leave it with that, but I just thought I would share a few more things. A month and a half ago I did a post the MEME NATION we have become and I though… Read More
2020-11-02 03:42
My longtime friend, blogger and former partner in YGS, B.O.B. posted a blog Sunday posing questions about PREPARING FOR A BIDEN WIN. We don't always agree on politics, and he open… Read More
2020-10-29 20:57
Yeah, gotcha with a nice piece of eye candy...Barstool Sports' newly demoted, former Editor In Chief loves to brag about the hits and pageviews he racked up. Easy thing to do when you post "… Read More
2020-10-26 16:55
Have I got your attention?How about now? Good...One of the great things about social media is communicating with people from other places...Not just me in Pennsylvania shooting the shi… Read More
2020-10-22 15:18
A now former “friend” posted some dumb shit on Facebook...A video of some crooked Republican politician, preaching the word about how evil socialism is...And if "we allow t… Read More
2020-10-22 14:42
Trump came to town this week...They had attendees for the rally at the airport stage at the parking lot of Waldameer Park, not far from my home...Beside the idiotic Erie residents tha… Read More
2020-10-08 04:58
It's a proven fact that my blogs get more views if I start off with some eye candy, and with the state of our country, I feel more people, especially the dolts need to be reading what… Read More
2020-10-06 19:13
Welcome to my third installment of Lying, Asshole, Trump is using COVID as a Campaign Ad...The FIRST was Friday...The SECOND was Sunday...Now here we sit, me… Read More
2020-10-04 16:54
Yes, it's Tim Foil Hat Time...Get it? My name is Tim? Whatever... Trump’s doctors say he's doing well, may even be released tomorrow...Yet someone on his staff yesterday, wh… Read More
2020-10-02 18:13
My true feelings is he’s lying...that’s all he does...and he’s it helps him numerous ways...3 hours after we here that cunt say “give me a fucking break”… Read More
2020-09-30 18:47
While I have spent waaaaay too much time on social media today, pointing out what a piece of shit Donald Trump is...I have had moments of distraction...Not just keeping up on my kids v… Read More
2020-09-30 01:06
So I missed this “National Daughter Day” stuff and I guess it was followed by “National Son Day”...I don’t know...I remember when every single day of the… Read More
2020-09-29 19:30
Yes the Trump Tax news has broken and has people excited and angry...Angry would be the proper response, but of course Trumpers and Fox News are still out there defending the Trump for… Read More
2020-09-27 14:41
In 2007 I started blogging at The Sport News, in the "blogging community"...It was a mix of people who wanted to be sports journalists, that thought The Sporting News would notice them… Read More
2020-09-23 22:34
Back in June I pleaded with Americans to STOP LISTENING TO JOE ROGAN ...Really that should be for the whole world considering the digital age we live in...I stand by that pos… Read More
2020-09-23 15:21
So we have the Trump on tape saying he knows just how "deadly" COVID is...We have him on tape saying he "Downplayed" how 'serious' and "deadly' COVID is...We have have over 201,000 Americans… Read More
2020-09-20 16:07
Republican Congressman Doug Collins tweeted this on the passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg..."RIP to the more than 30 million innocent babies that have been murdered during the decade… Read More
2020-09-17 17:10
Once again my good friend posted a question on Facebook, as she does almost daily...You can see my previous post talking about this...Well, she did it agin...Asked a simple question th… Read More
2020-09-15 17:56
I have a very dear friend who almost every day asks a question of her friends on Facebook...During this COVID, quarantine time it has been something I've enjoyed and I think many other… Read More
2020-09-14 14:06
I've spent the last week in yet another Twitter suspension...What did I do? I called James Woods and Travis Tritt rednecks...Didn't even call them fucking rednecks...These two clowns p… Read More
2020-09-11 12:52
The NFL kicked off it's 2020 season last night in Kansas City...The two teams quarterbacks got together and decided to get both teams together, locking arms...The asked for a minute of… Read More
2020-09-10 17:35
This picture sums up who the First Family...Who the Trumps really are...They don't care about kids they had ripped from their parents and locked up in cages...They don't care about the… Read More
2020-09-10 00:42
Ok, thanks to a friend, I just read THIS article about the Oscars setting new "Inclusion Standards" for films to be considered for the "Best Picture" Award...1. The Oscars… Read More
2020-09-01 16:50
Since August 15th numerous members of the Boston sports media have been shitting on Bruins goalie, Tuukka Rask...Also that gas-bag, jackass Milbury...Rask decided to leave the NHL… Read More
2020-08-29 15:22
So the four day Republican HATCH ACT violating, liar-fest has ended...and there was two continuous themes for all for...Lying...Every single speaker dropped at least one lie… Read More
2020-08-27 04:15
Now some asshole will see this and tweet at me, "then leave"...Or 'murica, love it or leave it'....Well, first off you redneck-fucktard, IT'S AMERICA...You people make me sick with you… Read More
2020-08-24 03:22
Yep, that's what continues to go on with many,(not all) but many, way too many Republicans...While "Regular Joe" Republican can really piss me off for being so ignorant, blindly loyal, stubb… Read More
2020-08-22 20:14
This look of frustration seems to be happening more and more these days...I was up early this morning because the dogs were barking and wanted out and my dementia riddled Mother-in-law was w… Read More
2020-08-20 01:58
So today, Idiot Trump launched an attack on the tire company Goodyear...The true king of "fake news' got some fake news whispered into his ear that Goodyear has banned employees… Read More
2020-08-18 17:49
Old time baseball fans and dummy talking heads are bitch, moaning and complaining that Fernando Tatis Jr. broke Baseball's sacred "Unwritten Rules" for swinging at a 3-0 pitch in the 8… Read More
2020-08-15 21:47
In the five years or so that we have lived in Erie, a number of people have asked me what it's like or how is it different from my lifetime growing up and living in Cleveland...I often… Read More
2020-08-13 15:48
This idiot, Donald Trump...I use to refer to Presidents as "President _________" because while I may not have liked the guy, I respected the Office...But I don't respect him and how he… Read More
2020-08-13 14:37
WOW! That's right, UMass football coach, Walt Bell, said the cancellation of the MAC College Football season was tougher than the day his father died, and tougher than the day wh… Read More
2020-08-12 01:17
So we saw the MAC cancel their season this past weekend...Then Monday the Mountain West cancelled theirs...Then the rumors started swirling about the Big-10 canceling with the PAC-12 f… Read More
2020-08-10 18:14
Kate and I are back with another edition of Monday Moaning...I'm going to try to avoid talking about Lying, Asshole Trump and Idiot Republicans, but if you want to read about those top… Read More
2020-08-08 00:46
Yesterday night it broke that Trump made his next move against the Constitution and the 1st Amendment as he signed an "Executive Order" to ban the app, TikTok in the next 45 days… Read More
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