...and run as far away from the radio as you possibly can while U2's new song is playing.
Run, run and run some some until you are out of earshot of this song.
U2's first single from No Line on the Horizon (out March 3rd), Get on Your Boots was released last week, and to say that I'm a little less than enthused about it is an understatement. We waited for over four years for this - yuck. Forgive me if I say I haven't heard this before, as I have - wasn't this on the 'Pop' album that came out in 1997? It wasn't, well it should have been.
It would have fit right in. Was 'Get on Your Boots' one of the discarded 'Pop' outtakes that they've rehashed, re-recorded and are trying to pass off as a new release. If so, shame on Bono and the rest of the boys. The rest of the album can't be this bad - can it? If it is then Bono needs to go back and help third world countries get out of debt and forget about writing music for awhile. Even the first release off 'Chinese Democracy' - Chinese Democracy, was better that 'Get on Your Boots'.
One thing I'm excited about it is this. The anticipation is building for the arrival of the almighty Chickenfoot. Oh yes, it's coming. Here's a small taste http://www.chickenfoot.us/.
What a heavy intro. Hopefully, the rest of the album sounds like this.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Friday, January 23, 2009
25 Things About Me
Since some of my friends on Facebook have written "25 Things About Me" notes, I figured I'd go along with the cool crowd and do the same thing. Because I really liked my list 25 of things, I thought I would post it here as well (especially since Blog posts have been pretty light, okay non-existant as of late).
So here are 25 Things About Me.
1. Shhhh, don’t tell anyone, but I once killed a man and no one knows as I’ve kept it a secret all these years.
2. I get very honest while drinking and will truthfully answer any question, or offer up an unedited opinion of how I really feel about things after a couple of beers. So, if you want to know my uncensored thoughts about Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness get a couple of Bud Light tall ones into me and be prepared to fire away with your questions.
3. I really wish I could play an instrument, piano or guitar, either one would be fine with me. I used to play (if you want to call it that) guitar and I wasn’t very good, so I stopped after about a year.
4. I read the internet, send or read e-mail way too much while driving. I’m addicted to looking at my Treo while driving. I can’t help myself. I will soon move on to playing games on my iPod touch while driving so watch out.
5. I once tried to write a novel while in college (all 180-plus pages worth) and every once in a while I’ll develop an additional couple of pages to the story in my mind. I should sit down and put it all together, but I suck at writing dialogue and multiple character development scares the shit out me.
6. I wish I could go back in time (DeLorean anyone????) and have my current self kick the living shit out of my old self at various times of my life and beat some sense into me. Man, I was stupid and did some really stupid things that to this day I am embarrassed about.
7. I learned a long time ago both on a personal and professional level never to overreact to what some perceive as a “crisis situation”. Always take a step back, take a deep breath and never let your emotions get the best you. Only then are you adequately prepared to handle the situation. I always find it funny when watching others overreact.
8. Despite what the calendar says and what my body looks like and feels, I’m really only 7 years old and will be for the rest of my life. It’s more fun to go through life with the mentality of a 7-year-old. ‘I don’t want to grow up I’m a Toys –R-Us kid.’
9. I look at my son Dylan and think of the life of endless possibilities that he has ahead of him, and I’m a little envious. Though, I look forward to imparting all of the wisdom that I have gained to help him decipher those possibilities.
10. Dylan’s name comes as a result of the coolness of Dylan McKay on Beverly Hills 90210. I always thought if I had a son, he would have a cool name and the name Dylan is pretty bad ass.
11. Some of my favorite winter things: Watching the snow fall, seeing all the lights at Christmas time.
12. Some of my favorite spring things: A cool spring rain, Taking in the scenery (and by scenery I mean hot chicks) that the businesses in and around Copley Square have to offer on the first real warm spring day of the year.
13. Some of my favorite summer things: Watching a baseball game at Fenway Park, eating/drinking at an outdoor restaurant/bar. Going to the beach after 4 p.m., as that’s the best time to go – less people and the sun’s not beating down on you.
14. Some of my favorite fall things: Driving with the convertible top down (which is pretty much a good thing from May-October), Halloween, and having Baseball, Football, Basketball and Hockey being played pretty much at the same time.
15. I’ve been a part of many cool things and experienced a lot of fun times in my life and I have my friends to thank for that. I am deeply indebted to all of them in that regard.
16. I like Mac’s better than PC’s. I like Pepsi better than Coke, Burger King runs circles around McDonald’s and Whole Milk rules over any of that low-fat/no-fat crap.
17. I’ve sung karaoke once in my life (which was once too many) and realized that Stairway to Heaven might not have been the best song choice. Though at the time (and many beers) it made a lot of sense. How better to make my karoke debut than being up on stage for 8 minutes, singing a classic? That’s how I rationalized my choice in my mind.
18. There’s nothing better than a good meal and a nice glass (or two) of wine to accompany it, at least I think so.
19. After two years (and 10 classes), I’m finally ready for Grad school to end. These final three classes can’t end fast enough. It’s all repetition at this point. Though it would make me really happy to see The Streak last three more classes.
20. I think that the music from the 80’s and early/mid 90’s is still the best music out there.
21. Of all the books I’ve read to Dylan in his nearly four years of life my favorite quote is from ‘One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish.’ “Today is gone. Today was fun. Tomorrow is another one. Every day, from here to there, Funny things are everywhere.” I love that quote. That’s going on my tombstone.
22. I really like my current job and the people whom I now work with, which hasn’t always been the case at prior employers. It’s made going to work everyday for nearly the past three years a lot easier.
23. I go for long drives on windy back roads, which usually aren’t heavily traveled, to relax and work out any problems in my mind that I may be dealing with. I find driving (along with listening to the radio really loud) very therapeutic.
24. “I Am McLovin.”, “Chicks Dig the Long Ball” and “Awesome Mornings Beat Boring Nights” all come together in perfect harmony as a result of my Blog site : http://chicksdigthelongballl.blogspot.com/
25. I was JUST KIDDING regarding Item 1. I have a strange sense of humor. If I kid you, or give you a hard time, that means I like you. I have my Dad to thank for this trait, because he did the same thing.
I’ve enjoyed reading the 25 Things About Me lists that some of my friends on Facebook have done. I’ve found them really interesting. Hopefully, people will read my list and think the same thing. I’ve enjoyed putting my list of 25 together. And now my story is all told.
So here are 25 Things About Me.
1. Shhhh, don’t tell anyone, but I once killed a man and no one knows as I’ve kept it a secret all these years.
2. I get very honest while drinking and will truthfully answer any question, or offer up an unedited opinion of how I really feel about things after a couple of beers. So, if you want to know my uncensored thoughts about Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness get a couple of Bud Light tall ones into me and be prepared to fire away with your questions.
3. I really wish I could play an instrument, piano or guitar, either one would be fine with me. I used to play (if you want to call it that) guitar and I wasn’t very good, so I stopped after about a year.
4. I read the internet, send or read e-mail way too much while driving. I’m addicted to looking at my Treo while driving. I can’t help myself. I will soon move on to playing games on my iPod touch while driving so watch out.
5. I once tried to write a novel while in college (all 180-plus pages worth) and every once in a while I’ll develop an additional couple of pages to the story in my mind. I should sit down and put it all together, but I suck at writing dialogue and multiple character development scares the shit out me.
6. I wish I could go back in time (DeLorean anyone????) and have my current self kick the living shit out of my old self at various times of my life and beat some sense into me. Man, I was stupid and did some really stupid things that to this day I am embarrassed about.
7. I learned a long time ago both on a personal and professional level never to overreact to what some perceive as a “crisis situation”. Always take a step back, take a deep breath and never let your emotions get the best you. Only then are you adequately prepared to handle the situation. I always find it funny when watching others overreact.
8. Despite what the calendar says and what my body looks like and feels, I’m really only 7 years old and will be for the rest of my life. It’s more fun to go through life with the mentality of a 7-year-old. ‘I don’t want to grow up I’m a Toys –R-Us kid.’
9. I look at my son Dylan and think of the life of endless possibilities that he has ahead of him, and I’m a little envious. Though, I look forward to imparting all of the wisdom that I have gained to help him decipher those possibilities.
10. Dylan’s name comes as a result of the coolness of Dylan McKay on Beverly Hills 90210. I always thought if I had a son, he would have a cool name and the name Dylan is pretty bad ass.
11. Some of my favorite winter things: Watching the snow fall, seeing all the lights at Christmas time.
12. Some of my favorite spring things: A cool spring rain, Taking in the scenery (and by scenery I mean hot chicks) that the businesses in and around Copley Square have to offer on the first real warm spring day of the year.
13. Some of my favorite summer things: Watching a baseball game at Fenway Park, eating/drinking at an outdoor restaurant/bar. Going to the beach after 4 p.m., as that’s the best time to go – less people and the sun’s not beating down on you.
14. Some of my favorite fall things: Driving with the convertible top down (which is pretty much a good thing from May-October), Halloween, and having Baseball, Football, Basketball and Hockey being played pretty much at the same time.
15. I’ve been a part of many cool things and experienced a lot of fun times in my life and I have my friends to thank for that. I am deeply indebted to all of them in that regard.
16. I like Mac’s better than PC’s. I like Pepsi better than Coke, Burger King runs circles around McDonald’s and Whole Milk rules over any of that low-fat/no-fat crap.
17. I’ve sung karaoke once in my life (which was once too many) and realized that Stairway to Heaven might not have been the best song choice. Though at the time (and many beers) it made a lot of sense. How better to make my karoke debut than being up on stage for 8 minutes, singing a classic? That’s how I rationalized my choice in my mind.
18. There’s nothing better than a good meal and a nice glass (or two) of wine to accompany it, at least I think so.
19. After two years (and 10 classes), I’m finally ready for Grad school to end. These final three classes can’t end fast enough. It’s all repetition at this point. Though it would make me really happy to see The Streak last three more classes.
20. I think that the music from the 80’s and early/mid 90’s is still the best music out there.
21. Of all the books I’ve read to Dylan in his nearly four years of life my favorite quote is from ‘One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish.’ “Today is gone. Today was fun. Tomorrow is another one. Every day, from here to there, Funny things are everywhere.” I love that quote. That’s going on my tombstone.
22. I really like my current job and the people whom I now work with, which hasn’t always been the case at prior employers. It’s made going to work everyday for nearly the past three years a lot easier.
23. I go for long drives on windy back roads, which usually aren’t heavily traveled, to relax and work out any problems in my mind that I may be dealing with. I find driving (along with listening to the radio really loud) very therapeutic.
24. “I Am McLovin.”, “Chicks Dig the Long Ball” and “Awesome Mornings Beat Boring Nights” all come together in perfect harmony as a result of my Blog site : http://chicksdigthelongballl.blogspot.com/
25. I was JUST KIDDING regarding Item 1. I have a strange sense of humor. If I kid you, or give you a hard time, that means I like you. I have my Dad to thank for this trait, because he did the same thing.
I’ve enjoyed reading the 25 Things About Me lists that some of my friends on Facebook have done. I’ve found them really interesting. Hopefully, people will read my list and think the same thing. I’ve enjoyed putting my list of 25 together. And now my story is all told.
Monday, January 12, 2009
The Apocalypse is Upon Us
We'll start off 2009 (with our first post of the year), telling why for the 10,325,679th time the world as we know it will end soon.
One word will be the death of all civilized society.
Mantyhose.
WTF????? Who thinks this is a good idea? -Obviously Mack the construction worker who is so freely ready to admit that he goes around wearing Mantyhose on the construction site and has done so for the past 4 years. Is there any doubt that Mack the construction worker is a made up persona?
Reason 10,325,670 why the world will end soon is because smart people like myself can't control our laughter at stupid people, like the one in this video.
GODDAMMIT, OHHHHHH - SMACK!!!!!
Kid Suffers Faceplant and Screams - Watch more Free Videos
One word will be the death of all civilized society.
Mantyhose.
WTF????? Who thinks this is a good idea? -Obviously Mack the construction worker who is so freely ready to admit that he goes around wearing Mantyhose on the construction site and has done so for the past 4 years. Is there any doubt that Mack the construction worker is a made up persona?
Reason 10,325,670 why the world will end soon is because smart people like myself can't control our laughter at stupid people, like the one in this video.
GODDAMMIT, OHHHHHH - SMACK!!!!!
Kid Suffers Faceplant and Screams - Watch more Free Videos
Monday, December 29, 2008
Things I've learned
Even at the ripe old age that I've reached I'm still learning every day and here's a few things that I've learned recently.
- New England Patriots fans were all suckers for thinking that Brett Favre could lead the New York Jets to victory over Miami on Sunday to get the Patriots into the playoffs. Favre can never be trusted to play well in a big game. He's more likely to have a three-interception game (like he did yesterday) than play well.
- Brett Favre is the most overrated player in the NFL, see the fact that he was voted to the Pro Bowl this year and Matt Cassel was not.
- One thing for Patriots fans to remember this morning as they cry over the fact that an 11-win team didn't make the playoffs. The Patriots went 1-4 against teams who reached the playoffs in the AFC, and got blown out in three of the losses. That doesn't bode well for your argument.
- The Patriots now hold the distinction of being the best team to lose the Super Bowl one season and not make the playoffs the following season all within the same calendar year.
- The was no chance in hell that Mark Teixeira was going to sign with Boston, even if the Red Sox had offered him $180 million as the New York Yankees did. If Boston matched New York's offer, they would have just offered more and Teixeira would have taken it.
- All the callers who have dialed up WEEI since Teixeira signed with New York and have taken the stance that Teixeira wouldn't have made the Red Sox better because they still have Mike Lowell, David Ortiz, Kevin Youkilis and Jason Bay in the middle of the lineup are idiots. Teixeira WOULD have made the Red Sox a much better team in 2009 and beyond and if you think otherwise, take off the Red Sox-colored glasses because you're stupid.
- After experiencing another fun-filled, festive Christmas, I have to agree with Michael Felger, who on Wednesday of last week was advocating for Christmas being every two years. I just want to say, 'Christmas every two years - sign me up'. There's no need for it to be every year. It's supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, and many people are going around miserable because 'there's so much to do'. Well, if it doesn't all get done, who cares.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Great Last Minute Gift Ideas
With Christmas Day rapidly approaching I know that there are many of you out there still scouring the stores, looking for that perfect gift for that special someone.
I too have been in that situation, up against that 6 p.m. Christmas Eve deadline when all the stores at the Mall are closing, leaving you no choice but to head down to the local convenient store to buy a bunch of scratch tickets and cheap wine to give out as gifts.
So I'm here to help. Guys, here's the best gift you can give to the little lady in your life. All it takes is some imagination, a box, some wrapping paper and a bow.
Not to forget the ladies out there, here's something to get the man in your life, is something that is right up your alley, and fun for the whole family - the Ball Buster.
Thought to be around since the dawn of time (or at least the days of Adam and Eve), the Ball Buster game made it's debut in 1975. Before the days of cable TV, the internet, cellular phones, and personal computers this is how women spent their free time with their husbands - busting their balls. So if there's a special set of balls out there that you want to bust, pick up the Ball Buster game.
There's even a young girl shown busting some pre-teen kid's balls - get used to it son, it only gets worse as you get older.
And finally with the last minute Christmas gifts out of the way, Happy Festivus everyone. I hope all of you have plenty of grievances to get off of your chest.
I too have been in that situation, up against that 6 p.m. Christmas Eve deadline when all the stores at the Mall are closing, leaving you no choice but to head down to the local convenient store to buy a bunch of scratch tickets and cheap wine to give out as gifts.
So I'm here to help. Guys, here's the best gift you can give to the little lady in your life. All it takes is some imagination, a box, some wrapping paper and a bow.
Not to forget the ladies out there, here's something to get the man in your life, is something that is right up your alley, and fun for the whole family - the Ball Buster.
Thought to be around since the dawn of time (or at least the days of Adam and Eve), the Ball Buster game made it's debut in 1975. Before the days of cable TV, the internet, cellular phones, and personal computers this is how women spent their free time with their husbands - busting their balls. So if there's a special set of balls out there that you want to bust, pick up the Ball Buster game.
There's even a young girl shown busting some pre-teen kid's balls - get used to it son, it only gets worse as you get older.
And finally with the last minute Christmas gifts out of the way, Happy Festivus everyone. I hope all of you have plenty of grievances to get off of your chest.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Inspiration
Okay, I know, the blog posts have been coming in dribs and drabs the past few weeks, and you're saying to yourself 'What the hell is up with that'?
I admit, I've been lacking the inspiration to write on a consistent basis over that time, but on this dark, dreary, cold pre-winter day, I've found that inspiration.
With Brad Pitt as a Menacing Lion and Mikey from Swingers as a Big Bear leading the charge, pleading to me to dash off to my keyboard and polish off another blog post, I am so inspired and ready to accept their challenge.
So I offer up to you this bit of inspiration, 40 times over, to move you to do whatever you need to do to get through your day.
I admit, I've been lacking the inspiration to write on a consistent basis over that time, but on this dark, dreary, cold pre-winter day, I've found that inspiration.
With Brad Pitt as a Menacing Lion and Mikey from Swingers as a Big Bear leading the charge, pleading to me to dash off to my keyboard and polish off another blog post, I am so inspired and ready to accept their challenge.
So I offer up to you this bit of inspiration, 40 times over, to move you to do whatever you need to do to get through your day.
Monday, December 8, 2008
Celebration
I'm a long time follower of sports and have seen my fair share of strange sporting event celebrations in my day, from Joe Horn placing a cellphone in an endzone and pulling it out after he scored, to Terrell Owens signing a football and giving it to his agent after scoring and even Chad Johnson's gotten in the mix by diapering the football like a baby after reaching the endzone.
Those crazy European soccer players have made the act of celebrating an art form. They make professional football players look like the junior varsity while they are the varsity.
I admit I played soccer growing up and I liked the sport. I have a good understanding of the game. What I don't understand is why Cristiano Luceralli is performing the Missionary position on his jersey after scoring a goal? And why are his teammates running up to hug a topless player who is in the middle of performing a sexual act on his clothing? Wouldn't seeing that cause you to stop and make you re-think any thoughts you may have of joining his pigpile?
And what does Luceralli break out the next time he scores a goal? How do you top the tried and true Missionary? Do you try a different position - the doggie style, perhaps, maybe a little '69? Does he get a teammate to join in for a threesome? The possibilites are endless but is the imagination and creativity there for Luceralli?
What is wrong with the Europeans? Can you imagine what NHL commissioner Gary Bettman's reaction would be if a hockey player did this? His head would explode. If Bettman's going to suspend Sean Avery six games for saying "Sloppy Seconds" then how quickly do you think Bettman would impose a lifetime ban if someone pulled this while on the ice?
After watching that video it makes SNL's Andy Samberg want to Jizz in his Pants.
Those crazy European soccer players have made the act of celebrating an art form. They make professional football players look like the junior varsity while they are the varsity.
I admit I played soccer growing up and I liked the sport. I have a good understanding of the game. What I don't understand is why Cristiano Luceralli is performing the Missionary position on his jersey after scoring a goal? And why are his teammates running up to hug a topless player who is in the middle of performing a sexual act on his clothing? Wouldn't seeing that cause you to stop and make you re-think any thoughts you may have of joining his pigpile?
And what does Luceralli break out the next time he scores a goal? How do you top the tried and true Missionary? Do you try a different position - the doggie style, perhaps, maybe a little '69? Does he get a teammate to join in for a threesome? The possibilites are endless but is the imagination and creativity there for Luceralli?
What is wrong with the Europeans? Can you imagine what NHL commissioner Gary Bettman's reaction would be if a hockey player did this? His head would explode. If Bettman's going to suspend Sean Avery six games for saying "Sloppy Seconds" then how quickly do you think Bettman would impose a lifetime ban if someone pulled this while on the ice?
After watching that video it makes SNL's Andy Samberg want to Jizz in his Pants.
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