As expected, Wednesday night's show was BORING. Simon said they made a mistake by doing the Beatles two weeks in a row. Well, duh! The Beatles may have been a great band 40 years ago but I suspect even Beatles fans thought their music was butchered last night. None of the contestants showed me a … Continue reading American Idol Results 03/19/08: The top 10
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day
To my fellow Irishmen, I hope you enjoy the day and not too much of the green beer that inevitably flows 😉 (If you do indulge, have one for me 😀 ) And like every year, here are a few words of wisdom. An Irish Prayer May those who love us, love us And those … Continue reading Happy St. Patrick’s Day
American Idol Results 03/12/08: Down to 11
American Idol opened with the comment that like last night, next week's show will feature the Lennon/McCartney Song Book. Well, I guess I'll be bored again. Have to admit I'm not a fan of this particular genre. Plus, with few exceptions, the performers last night had a hard time with the music. Most of them … Continue reading American Idol Results 03/12/08: Down to 11
About those AARP cards
Seems the magic age of 47 is when the AARP decides that they had better start courting folks. Joe is 47 and got one. Grumpy, too. I didn't even bother to open mine. I promptly threw it away. Forty-seven ain't old.
MN smoking ban: “All the world’s a stage”
This is just too funny: All the world's a stage at some of Minnesota's bars. A new state ban on smoking in restaurants and other nightspots contains an exception for performers in theatrical productions. So some bars are getting around the ban by printing up playbills, encouraging customers to come in costume, and pronouncing them … Continue reading MN smoking ban: “All the world’s a stage”
American Idol Results 03/06/08: The Top 12
Thursday night the sixteen contestants on American Idol were reduced to twelve: six guys and six gals. It's really a shame that they want the show to be balanced, as I think the females are much stronger than the males. Oh well. This week's theme was the 1980s and most of the songs were ones … Continue reading American Idol Results 03/06/08: The Top 12
Going to miss you, Brett
Brett Favre, the quarterback of the Green Bay Packers, announced his retirement Tuesday. The 17-year veteran, who started his career in Atlanta, leaves the game as the holder of records for touchdowns and passing yards. I was afraid that he was going to retire this year, which is why I wanted so badly for the … Continue reading Going to miss you, Brett
American Idol Results 02/28/08
DirecTV changed their broadcast of hi-def programming a few months back, requiring me to change out my (expensive) hi-def TiVo box for (a cheap) one provided by them. Since then, I've had nothing but trouble with recording my shows. Tuesday evening, the American Idol guys show started recording 36 minutes in, which meant that I … Continue reading American Idol Results 02/28/08
Netroots Nation
YearlyKos has been renamed Netroots Nation and registration for its third annual convention is underway. The convention will be held July 17-20 in Austin TX. For a limited time, registration is only $375. Later the fee will rise to $450. The conference includes: Panels led by national and international experts, including a virtual panel held … Continue reading Netroots Nation
American Idol Results 02/21/08
Well, I picked three of the four sent home Thursday evening: Amy Davis, Garrett Haley, and Joanne Borgella. The one I missed was the kid from Staunton, Colton Berry. 28 million votes were cast. 20 million people have watched the 19 Democratic presidential debates. Hmm - perhaps we should make the candidates sing? 🙂
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