when the Rangers got down yesterday 4-1 against the Islanders, i wasn't happy. but, i didn't give up hope yet either. now, no team had ever come back from a 3 goal deficit while playing in one of the outdoor games. the Rangers coach had never won one of these games. but, the franchise is undefeated in outdoor games. thankfully, the Islanders made the mistake of putting the Rangers on the power play. the Islanders penalty kill is the worst in the league. honestly, it is worse than most teams i have seen in the lower leagues. the Rangers came all the way to tie the game at 5 in regulation. then, 10 seconds into overtime, Artemi Panarin ended it with one of the craziest endings in a long time. Rangers won 6-5, in OT. they are now 5-0 in outdoor games.
a delightful trip into the dark mind of an evil genius or simply the musings of an asshole
Monday, February 19, 2024
a comeback for the ages...
Sunday, February 18, 2024
a cold Sunday morning...
apparently, 5 hours of sleep is my new normal. the last two nights has been get tired and then fall to sleep like a snap of the fingers. now, i wish i just felt like i was actually rested and revived. baby steps i suppose.
the Dayton Flyers won yesterday at home against Fordham, 78-70.
Saturday, February 17, 2024
about 4 inches of snow...
we got around 4 inches of snow yesterday. i was a little surprised when the city was plowing the roads last night around 11 or so. the snow shouldn't last long as we will be in the 60's by the middle of next week.
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Friday, February 16, 2024
well, here comes the snow...
i guess i picked a good day to do my laundry. and thank god the mail came before the fucking snow. by tonight, we should have around 4 inches of it. oh boy. i don't think i need to go get anything, so that's good.
the New York Rangers won last night at home against Montreal, 7-4. they next play on Sunday outdoors against the Islanders.
observe and remember
my poem "observe and remember" has been published at The Beatnik Cowboy. you can read the poem by going here:
https://beatnikcowboy.com/2024/02/15/j-j-campbell-41/
Thursday, February 15, 2024
quite the busy day...
i know when i'm finally eating lunch and it is close to 5 PM, i have had a pretty busy day. i made it to the bank and Rite Aid this morning. after that, i had to ice my back down as the weather was truly fucking with me today. very windy, some rain, miserable. i took mom to her doctor's appointment. after that we drove to her bank to get some money out of the ATM. and them we drove past the old farm on the way home. for some reason, we didn't get any mail today. my guess is the mailbox will be completely fucking full tomorrow. tomorrow will be laundry day for me as it is supposed to snow.
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my 5 poems at Synchronized Chaos...
my poems "gets longer each year", "on a wednesday in january", "longer to mature", "the phone sex buddy" and "followed by thunderstorms" have been published at Synchronized Chaos. to read the poems, you can go here:
https://synchchaos.com/poetry-from-j-j-campbell-99/
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Happy Valentine's Day...
so, i really wanted this blog to be a happy one, but i forgot what fucking world i am living in. i didn't have a mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs victory parade on my bingo card. just fucking crazy...
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
i suppose sleep won't be a problem when i'm dead...
i am running on fumes it seems. i really could use a coma. or just a really good night of sleep. but, considering i have been like this for over 30 fucking years, that boat has sailed. good times.
i did get mom to her appointment with the back doctor today. they are going to continue with her shots and probably start back up physical therapy soon. the shots do seem to help her. and she has done a decent job with her physical therapy at home. sad thing is she doesn't sleep worth a shit either. and being a fall risk... now you see my problem.
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rambling to yourself
my poem "rambling to yourself" has been published at The Rye Whiskey Review. you can read the poem by going here:
https://ryethewhiskeyreview.blogspot.com/2024/02/rambling-to-yourself-by-jj-campbell.html
response from The Rye Whiskey Review...
i heard back from John at The Rye Whiskey Review on my recent poetry submission. my poems "rambling to yourself", "a few brushes with death", "quite the impression" and "drinking in a reggae club" have been accepted for publication.
Monday, February 12, 2024
at least i made a little money...
i made a bet back in August last year that the Kansas City Chiefs would win the Super Bowl. after last night, i wish i would have been able to put more on that bet. but, the one rule i stick to when gambling is only bet what you can afford to lose. so, i put $1 down on it and won $9 last night when the Chiefs won in overtime over the 49ers, 25-22. i thought the game eventually got good. halftime was really good. the commercials were sort of hit and miss for me, but there were more hits than misses. add in the nachos i made for dinner and all in all, it was a pretty good night.
Sunday, February 11, 2024
here's hoping the game will be better than the commercials...
all my bets are in for the Super Bowl. i am leaning towards the Chiefs winning a close one. i'm tired of losing money to Patrick Mahomes. hopefully i'll win a few bets and have good things to say tomorrow. of course, if Manchester United loses before the Super Bowl today, i won't be in a good mood regardless. they play at Aston Villa.
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Saturday, February 10, 2024
poetry update
i just sent out 18 poems; 5 poems to Lothlorien Poetry Journal; 4 poems to The Rye Whiskey Review; 3 poems each to Disturb the Universe Magazine, Cajun Mutt Press and The Beatnik Cowboy. when i hear back from these places, i will pass along the verdicts.
it rained all night long...
at least that is what my body is telling me. i didn't sleep worth a shit and i still ache. joy. i did write 3 more poems last night. i know where i'm sending 18 poems to, most likely later today.
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