Happy Memorial Day...

 

i hope everyone has a good Memorial Day.

i sort of had this blog planned in my mind and then of course, life gets in the way. i was sort of stunned when i got the news today that Bill Walton had died. the true definition of being one of one. rest in peace big man. thank you for all the laughs.

the New York Rangers won yesterday at Florida, 5-4, in OT. they are now up 2-1 in the series. Game 4 is Tuesday night.

the New York Yankees lost yesterday at San Diego, 5-2. they are off today and start a series tomorrow night at the Angels.

here are your highlights from the NBA playoffs last night:

The Chi was very good last night.

the finale of The Sympathizer was excellent last night.

the finale of The Jinx Part 2 was very interesting last night.

enjoy some music:

and now some of this and that:

on the DVR tonight will be Monday Night Raw.

i'm sure i will watch some of the NBA and NHL playoffs tonight.

i did watch some of the Indy 500 and NASCAR race yesterday.

i'm getting better sleep in my chair than in my bed. my pinched nerve doesn't go as crazy when i'm in the chair with ice on my back. fun times.

i have no clue when i will be on here tomorrow. 

until then kids...

fight the power.

fuck racism.

fuck hatred.

fuck war.

fuck the police.

black lives matter.

stay healthy.

wash your fucking hands.

stay off the fucking streets.

get the fucking shot.

feliz día conmemorativo

be well. be creative. be cool. be quick to send me CASH, panties, hate mail, love letters, broken promises and dirty pennies from heaven.

peace and chicken grease...

music:

Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit - Decoration Day (Live)

John Prine - Sam Stone

John Mellencamp - Pink Houses

Lynyrd Skynyrd - Sweet Home Alabama

Van Halen - Summer Nights

"You don't win championships by just being normal, by just being average." 

                                                        - Bill Walton (November 5, 1952 - May 27, 2024)

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Happy Memorial Day

 

i hope everyone has a great Memorial Day.

i actually nearly slept until noon today. of course, i didn't go to bed until after 6 AM. good times.

the Yankees won yesterday against the Padres, 10-7. they start a series tonight in Seattle.

i did watch some of the Indy 500 yesterday.

NXT Battleground was excellent last night.

the series finale of Succession last night was great.

the series finale of Barry was fucking amazing.

the two episodes that ended the season for Somebody Somewhere were excellent last night.

the season finale of Yellowjackets was crazy last night.

the season finale of Power Book II: Ghost was really good last night.

Ghosts of Beirut was very good last night.

enjoy some music:

and now some of this and that:

on the DVR tonight will be Monday Night Raw.

i will probably watch a good amount of the NBA (Game 7) and NHL playoffs tonight.

i did go to Big Lots yesterday and get some baseball and hockey cards. one the cards in the hockey packs is a rookie going for over $25, so that maybe very happy.

Manchester United won 2-1 yesterday at home against Fulham. they finished 3rd in the Premier League and face Manchester City June 3rd in the FA Cup final.

i did listen to episode 449 of Notsam Wrestling today. you can hear it by going here:

https://www.stitcher.com/show/sam-roberts-wrestling-podcast/episode/the-usos-end-the-bloodline-notsam-wrestling-449-303809280

i did catch some of the NCAA Lacrosse national championship game today. Notre Dame defeated Duke, 13-9, to win their first national championship.

i should be on here in the morning tomorrow before my mother has physical therapy.

i hope everyone had a great weekend.

i guess i should go eat some lunch now.

until tomorrow kids...

fight the power.

fuck racism.

fuck hatred.

fuck war.

fuck the police.

black lives matter.

stay healthy.

wash your fucking hands.

stay off the fucking streets.

get the fucking shot.

feliz dia conmemorativo

be well. be creative. be cool. be quick to send me CASH, panties, hate mail, love letters, broken promises and dirty pennies from heaven.

peace and chicken grease...

music:

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit - Decoration Day / Dress Blues (Live)

Bettye LaVette - Talking Old Soldiers

P.M. Dawn - Set Adrift on Memory Bliss

Cowboy Junkies - Powderfinger

Jimi Hendrix - Machine Gun (Live)

"You know you're getting old when the candles cost more than the cake." - Bob Hope

and your whatever the fuck i wanted you to see video of the day:

happy Memorial Day

 

i hope everyone has a safe and happy Memorial Day.

yesterday was one of those days where nothing went my way.

the Yankees got swept by the shitty Detroit Tigers, 6-2. they start a series this afternoon at home against Tampa. they are 4 1/2 games behind them in the division.

the USMNT lost to Switzerland yesterday in a soccer friendly, 2-1.

here are your highlights from the NBA playoffs yesterday:

here are your highlights from the NHL playoffs yesterday:

i did watch some of the Indy 500 yesterday and the Coca Cola 600 as well.

the finale of Mare of Easttown was fucking great last night.

The Chi was really good last night.

Black Monday was pretty funny last night.

Flatbush Misdemeanors was very good last night.

Ziwe was brilliant last night.

to top everything off for yesterday, the bread i bought on Wednesday already had mold on it. good times.

enjoy some music:

and now some of this and that:

nothing on the DVR tonight. i'll be watching Monday Night Raw for most of the evening.

i do plan on watching some of the NBA and NHL playoffs tonight.

i will probably watch some of the NCAA Lacrosse national championship today. Maryland will be facing Virginia.

i did some work outside this morning. i got the new birdfeeder station up. mom doesn't remember it being as tall as it is. but, i've got it pretty close to our front window, so she should be able to see the birds pretty good when they are on the feeders. i also watered the tomatoes in the back and took some old chairs to the front of the house. i think we're throwing them away since a good portion of the wood is rotted out. i picked up some weeds and filled the rest of the bird feeders. so, i'm done outside for the rest of today. 

i'm going to take a shower here shortly and probably get to icing my back down for the rest of the day.

at least i know i will have 1 drink tonight. 

team USA won at the Hockey Worlds this morning, 2-0 over Germany. i'm pretty sure they are guaranteed to make the quarterfinals now.

https://teamusa.usahockey.com/news_article/show/1166835

i should be on here in the afternoon tomorrow.

i hope everyone had a great weekend. i hope your Memorial Day is even better.

until tomorrow kids.

fight the power.

fuck racism.

fuck hatred.

fuck the police.

black lives matter.

stay healthy.

wash your fucking hands.

wear your mask.

get the shot.

Nunca olvides a los soldados caídos

be well. be creative. be cool. be quick to send me CASH, panties, hate mail, love letters, broken promises and dirty pennies from heaven.

peace and chicken grease...

music:

Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit - Dress Blues (Live)

John Prine - Sam Stone

Simon & Garfunkel - America

John Preston - Before I Am Gone

"I exist as I am, that is enough." - Walt Whitman

and your whatever the fuck i wanted you to see video of the day:

not how i wanted to start the day...

first off, Happy Memorial Day to everyone.

i woke up in pain at 5 this morning. joy. i put on some CBD oil, hoping it would help me get some more sleep. eventually, along with some ice, i got a couple more hours out in my massage chair. that's the only place in the house where i can sleep on my back. when i'm in bed, i'm always on my side. that should paint the picture of how bad my back actually is. good times.

the New York Yankees were down 7-1 yesterday at the Royals. they fought back to make it 7-7 but eventually lost 8-7 in 10 innings. oh well, they were due for a stinker. they start a series at home this afternoon against San Diego.

the Indy 500 had a great finish yesterday.

i did watch some of the NASCAR race last night.

Finland defeated Canada yesterday, 3-1, to win the gold medal at the World Hockey Championships.

Our Cartoon President was hilarious last night.

Billions was very good last night.

The Chi was excellent last night.

enjoy some music:

and now some of this and that:

nothing on the DVR tonight. i'll be watching Monday Night Raw for most of the evening.

Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final starts tonight. i will watch some of that as well.

in my only Memorial Day tradition any more, i'll be watching the NCAA Men's Lacrosse national championship this afternoon.

i hope everyone had a great Sunday. hopefully, your holiday Monday is a good one.

that's all for me kids. i'll be on here tomorrow after i take mom to see her financial planner south of town. if all goes well, we will be eating a late lunch down there as well.

cuando un beso nunca es solo un beso

be well. be creative. be cool. be quick to send me CASH, panties, hate mail, love letters, broken promises and dirty pennies from heaven.

peace and chicken grease...

music:

Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit - Dress Blues (Live)
The Band - The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down
Bruce Springsteen - Born in the U.S.A.
Jamey Johnson - In Color

"We've mastered the art of making pretty music that makes you want to die." - Sean Kinney

and your whatever the fuck i wanted you to see video of the day:

Happy Memorial Day

i remember when i was younger, Memorial Day actually meant something. now in my 40's, Memorial Day is a reason to buy a new car or a mattress. but, that's what capitalism will do, so i'm not surprised. hell, even the asshole that runs this country made the day about himself. my thank yous to everyone who gave their life to this country. you'd be saddened beyond belief to see what you gave your life for is being used for now. of course, the majority of you would have been the dumb fucks that voted this asshole would-be king into office.

the New York Yankees won yesterday, 3-1 over the Angels. the Yankees start a series with Houston this afternoon.

i did watch the last few minutes of Game 7 last night between Boston and Cleveland. one day the haters of LeBron are going to realize what they actually missed when he is gone from the league.

Westworld was fucking great last night.

Billions was very good last night.

I'm Dying Up Here was excellent last night.

Drop the Mic was pretty funny last night.

Total Bellas was pretty good last night. i do love how awkward a drunk Brie makes things.

enjoy some music:

and now some of this and that:

on the DVR tonight will be John McCain: For Whom the Bell Tolls. i'll be watching Monday Night Raw for most of the evening.

the men's national team plays a soccer friendly vs. Bolivia tonight. hopefully the USA wins.

Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final starts tonight. i'll probably watch some of that.

Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals is tonight. the Warriors at the Rockets. i'm kind of hoping Houston wins, mostly because i don't want to see Cleveland vs. Golden State for the fourth year in a row.

i hope everyone had a great weekend. it is hotter than shit here on this Memorial Day. when i went out to get the paper, it was definitely the air you wear. joy.

that's all for me kids. enjoy your holiday.

con suerte, tus recuerdos no se desvanecerán

be well. be creative. be cool. be quick to send me CASH, panties, hate mail, love letters, broken promises and dirty pennies from heaven.

peace and chicken grease...

music:

Grateful Dead - Stella Blue (Live)
Creedence Clearwater Revival - Born on the Bayou (Live)
Elvis Presley - If I Can Dream (Live)
Robert Earl Keen w/Joe Ely - The Road Goes On Forever (Live)
Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit - Decoration Day (Live)

"If I wait for the genius to come, it just doesn't arrive." - Ian Fleming

and your whatever the fuck i wanted you to see video of the day:

happy Memorial Day

i hope everyone has a very happy Memorial Day. my thanks to everyone who has died for this country. my hope is that no one will have to die for it again, but i know that's not possible. at least not until humans no longer exist.

i sent out 16 poems this morning; 6 to The Chicago Record and 5 each to Easy Street and Otoliths. when i hear back from these places i will pass along the verdicts.

the New York Yankees got the first career grand slam from Aaron Judge yesterday to beat the A's 9-5. they start a series at Baltimore this afternoon.

i did watch a little of the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 yesterday.

Silicon Valley was hilarious last night.

Veep was even more hilarious last night.

Twin Peaks was an excellent mindfuck once again.

enjoy some music:

and now some of this and that:

on the DVR tonight will be Gotham. i'll be watching Monday Night Raw for most of the evening.

the Stanley Cup Final starts tonight. i might check out a little bit of the game.

my one Memorial Day tradition is watching the NCAA Men's Lacrosse Finals. i will be watching that later today and for the first time ever, Ohio State will be playing in it.

my mother actually got some good sleep for a change. i know she's really looking forward to the bandages coming off. maybe then she'll feel good enough to sleep in a bed instead of the recliner.

i don't mind having my sister here, i'm just concerned if she actually knows there is something other than Golden Girls on the television. you would think she wouldn't continue to watch it after i bought her every episode for Christmas a few years ago. oh well.

i hope everyone has a wonderful Memorial Day. if you are actually enjoying the long holiday weekend, take it easy. for the rest of the world, hope you have a good Monday.

be well. be creative. be cool. be quick to send me CASH, panties, hate mail, love letters, broken promises and dirty pennies from heaven.

peace and chicken grease...

music:

Alabama Shakes - You Ain't Alone (Live)
Lucinda Williams - Change the Locks (Live)
Rachael Yamagata - Money Fame Thunder (Live)
Aimee Mann - The Scientist (Live)

"Those who dare to fail miserably can achieve greatly." - John F. Kennedy

and your whatever the fuck i wanted you to see video of the day:

happy memorial day...

first off, a happy memorial day to everyone that has served our country... regardless of my feelings about war or government or other bullshit about this country, i will always honor your service, commitment and ultimate sacrifice for this nation.

it's going to be another hot one day. i think they said it was going to be in the 80's. it's not so much that but the 90% humidity that has me feeling like i'm in hell. plus, my stomach isn't feeling great (i'm guessing a bad salad is the culprit) and i know if i go outside i will shit all over myself. enjoy that visual.

the New York Yankees only got 1 hit yesterday. thankfully, it was a 2 run home run to help win the game in Tampa 2-1. that was the first time they have won a game with 1 hit since 1914. they start a series tonight in Toronto.

the Sunday night shows were good last night. House of Lies was hilarious. Silicon Valley was very funny. Veep was excellent, mostly for using the word cunt countless number of times last night. and finally, Penny Dreadful was simply fucking amazing. the ending was a tension filled holy shit moment that was great. i simply love this show.

enjoy some music:

and now some of this and that:

nothing on the DVR tonight. i will be watching Monday Night Raw and some stuff on WWE Network afterwards. John Cena comes back tonight, so i'm getting my voice ready to boo the shit out of him.

if i do have a Memorial Day tradition, it's watching the NCAA Men's College Lacrosse finals. that happens this afternoon.

i believe the Stanley Cup Final starts tonight and there is Game 7 between Golden State and OKC tonight as well. i will probably be in and out of those games most of the night.

i listened to the latest Sam and Cathy podcast this morning. a very interesting one that i highly recommend.

you can find it by going here: http://notsam.com/srshow/2016/5/30/sam-cathy-013-imacro

i did see where Marcus Rashford signed a new deal with Manchester United today. that made me extremely happy. hopefully Mourinho plays him and he continues to score at will.

i hope everyone that is observing Memorial Day today has a good one. for those of you outside of the USA, i hope you enjoy your Monday.

be well. be creative. be cool. be quick to send me CASH, panties, hate mail, love letters, broken promises and dirty pennies from heaven.

peace and chicken grease...

music:

Joe Cocker - When the Night Comes
Jeff Buckley - Last Goodbye
Jim Croce - You Don't Mess Around with Jim
Johnny Cash - Hurt
Jimi Hendrix - Machine Gun (Live)

"The snake will always bite back." - Jake Roberts

and your whatever the fuck i wanted you to see video of the day:

ye of little faith

i settled in for the New York Rangers game expecting the worst. thankfully, the exact opposite happened. The King stopped 38 of 39 shots. and two fuckers who have mostly been absent from the playoffs FINALLY showed up:

another big game from Keith Yandle and Chris Kreider and we're going back to New York all tied up at 2. it's now a best of 3 series. and let me just say, a victory beer after a 5-1 win in the playoffs taste so damn sweet. enjoy the highlights:

the pivotal Game 5 is Sunday night at MSG.

the Yankees got down 7-0 early last night. figures, they had their best pitcher on the mound. so, as usual, the offense exploded for 9 runs in the game. the problem was the pitching and shitty defense allowed Texas to score 10. and there are no damn moral victories in sports. that's 4 losses in a row and i'm pretty sure they are no longer in first place. they play again this afternoon. there's a good chance i'll be out with mom shopping. that's how much i don't like this team at the moment. i'd rather be out in public with people.

i did watch a little of the basketball game last night. i'm kind of shocked that LeBron has Cleveland 2 wins away from the NBA Finals. given the amount of injuries the team has, it's more or less him and a bunch of role players. if he pulls a championship off with this team, i don't think anyone can doubt how great he truly is then.

mom and i are going out to take advantage of some of these Memorial Day weekend sales. just basic shit for the house, for the birds, etc. plus, i think she wants to start cleaning out the garage this weekend. oh joy.

on the DVR today will be ROH. it should be another great episode. and i believe i will be able to watch it this afternoon. that would make it great. i might actually get to sleep tonight.

i will probably be on here tomorrow morning before Manchester United plays. if not, expect my lazy ass to show up in the afternoon.

hope everyone has a great Saturday. enjoy the weather. enjoy the sales. enjoy a cool drink or whatever your vice happens to be.

be well. be creative. be cool. be quick to send me CASH, panties, hate mail, love letters, broken promises and dirty pennies from heaven.

peace and chicken grease...

music:

Todd Snider - Beer Run (Live)
Jason Isbell - 24 Frames
Reverend Tall Tree - Light My Candle
Butthole Surfers - Pepper
Placebo - Pure Morning

"To attempt to advise conceited people is like whistling against the wind." - Thomas Hood

and your pro wrestling video of the day:

Memorial Day on the farm

the weather was amazingly much better than i thought today so i got off my ass and took some pictures. here are 7 of the 38 i took. the rest of them can be seen on my Google+ page.

personally, not feeling much better than i did last night when i spent most of the night on the toilet. not sure if it was food poisoning or impending death. either way, it's not much fun.

i'll be flipping mostly between The Voice and Monday Night Raw this evening. so the Yankees and playoff hockey and basketball will get just glancing views. of course, if the Yankees are whipping the shit out of the Mets, i will watch it like i would a car wreck. hoping for more carnage.

music today:

John Hiatt - The Best Of

"Flowers grow out of dark moments." - Corita Kent

memorial day

i was going to turn this post into some rant about my father but i have decided against it. he's chosen to not speak to me for nearly 20 years so i will respect his ignorance. i'm not going to waste my energy on him any longer. i will simply do the one thing he never could do

BE SUCCESSFUL

a happy memorial day to every man and woman who have served and/or died for this country. i thank you for your service.

i remain hopeful this morning, for what i reason i do not know.

i'm hoping for rain as my crops are dying of thirst.

i'm hoping my friend is ok after our phone call last night. may this be a time where prayer actually works.

a little morning music

Van Morrison - Moondance
Ted Hawkins - The Next Hundred Years

supposed to get in the 90's again today. being a fair skinned fucker, the summer is when the hermit in me rejoices.

i'm hoping the pains in my left leg are simply phantoms. given my history with blood clots, i may be dancing on egg shells for the next few days.

i hope everyone has a great day. if you happen to stumble upon this blog and like it, tell a friend. a fond farewell with a quote from someone it seems like i watched nearly every saturday as i was growing up.

"If you love life, don't waste time, for time is what life is made up of." - Bruce Lee