Have you been rickrolled yet?
If you haven't before you have been during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade!
Great moment!
~ Glenn
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Saturday, November 29, 2008
Friday, November 28, 2008
Life Is A Highway
The thing I like most about Thanksgiving?
Four days off and nowhere to go.
My vehicle won't move further than a mile from home for the next three days!
We spent all day decorating (after my wife got home from the Black Friday sales) and with just a few touches left to go I'll put some pictures up when we are done!
Enjoy your weekend everyone and be safe!
~ Glenn
Four days off and nowhere to go.
My vehicle won't move further than a mile from home for the next three days!
We spent all day decorating (after my wife got home from the Black Friday sales) and with just a few touches left to go I'll put some pictures up when we are done!
Enjoy your weekend everyone and be safe!
~ Glenn
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
You Light Up My Life
Yeah!
It works!
It works!
Next project? Painting the inside of the house...AFTER Christmas! LOL!
~ Glenn
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
The Beat Goes On
I'm toying with the idea of starting another blog...not an everyday thing, but one that i can place a collection of thoughts on politics today.
If I do it (because, you know, I have so much free time) you'll hear about it here.
But in the meantime one of my main complaints in the Right wing Noise Machine and how they control the messages getting out.
I've always said that the key to any good revolution is to control the media. Luckily the right wing Noise Machine hasn't gotten THAT far yet...but they certainly have a lot of say so.
Thus, stories like this really tick me off!
Read and enjoy.
~ Glenn
If I do it (because, you know, I have so much free time) you'll hear about it here.
But in the meantime one of my main complaints in the Right wing Noise Machine and how they control the messages getting out.
I've always said that the key to any good revolution is to control the media. Luckily the right wing Noise Machine hasn't gotten THAT far yet...but they certainly have a lot of say so.
Thus, stories like this really tick me off!
Read and enjoy.
~ Glenn
Games people play
I'm going to move the NFC Power Ranking to Wednesday...bear with me!
Long day today with the kids getting haircuts after work and that involved running around after work and darn it I don't feel like thinking that hard tonight!
Be back tomorrow!
~ Glenn
Long day today with the kids getting haircuts after work and that involved running around after work and darn it I don't feel like thinking that hard tonight!
Be back tomorrow!
~ Glenn
Monday, November 24, 2008
I'm on top of the world
Welcome ladies and gentlemen to the first ever Glenn Is Turning 40 NFL power rankings!
(And to the suits a the NFL? I ain't using any of your graphics or videos...just the names of your teams...plus I'm not making a dime of this so buzz off!)
More than half-way throughout the season and some teams have started to show their true colors!
We'll break it down by divisions staring with the AFC.
AFC NORTH
1) New Jersey Jets - with Alan Faneca blocking for Brett Favre the J E T S have gone from wannabes to first place in the division and a win over the Patriots. the running came is kicking in and Favre isn't making the big mistakes. This team should win their division and maybe a game in the playoffs. A lucky break or two and the Jets could maybe see the second round!
2) Foxborough Patriots - Wow. Call it the system, call the coach a genius, but whatever you call it the athletes that are stars on this team have stepped it up...on offense. The defense has still looked old and tired at times and Matt Cassel won't throw for 400 yards and three touchdowns every week. Let's remember this past week they beat a Dolphin team playing WAY over their heads this season...so all those stats go with a grain of salt.
3) Miami Dolphins - That said the turn around so far for the Dolphins has been amazing. Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams have shouldered the load that Chad Pennington's weak shoulder can't and they've played within their new system well. Add to that a switch back to the type of defense that make Joey Porter dominate again and you have a potential playoff team...but probably not.
4) The Buffalo/Toronto Bills - After a fabulous start the lack of real superstars has caught up with the Bills. Injuries and some lack luster play has really knocked this team for a loop...and in a division this strong thus year its just not going to be good enough.
AFC CENTRAL
1) Pittsburgh Steelers - Big Ben looks healthy again and is running out of trouble more. The back-up running backs have been doing OK with Gary Russel looking like a good short-yard back. And the receivers have some of the best hands in the league...well Ward and Holmes at least! The defense is #1 in the NFL and Jeff Reed is money virtually every time he's called on to kick. Division and more this year!
2) Baltimore Ravens - The defense is still stellar but is getting old. The offense has looked good to great at times but has folded up against strong defenses. How far can rookie Joe Flacco take them? Maybe a wild-card win? Time will tell, as will a tough stretch at the end of the season.
3) Cleveland Browns - By default because Cincinnati sucks that bad. The team has no leadership from ownership, coaches, or players. A few stars may make them interesting but they were over-rated coming into the season and played down to their own level most of the year.
4) Cincinnati Bengals - Um, 1-9-1? And Marvin Lewis is still there? I know Mike Brown like to give second, or third, or sixth (Hello Chris Henry!) chances...but Lewis has lost this team and the team has lost virtually every game this year. Time for major over-haul.
AFC SOUTH
1) Tennessee Titans - I had to put them #1...they've only lost 1 game...but I'm still not sold. Kerry Collins is using his third 15 minutes of fame and should anything happen to him the head case Vince Young is behind him. the RB's are really good and the defense has stepped up but they're don't seem like a team that is good...but rather a team that peaked already. They're going to take the division, but I don't see a Super Bowl in their future.
2) Indianapolis Colts - Peyton Manning is still Peyton Manning, but he's playing like the Peyton Manning who was at Tennessee, not the one who won the Super Bowl. This team just doesn't seem to have an identity and is so schizophrenic that you don't know who will show up every week. Sorry guys, but unless someone falls off in the AFC East or North its no playoffs for the Colts this week.
3) Jacksonville Jaguars - Is there a reason that Jack Del Rio isn't questioned more? His switch to David Gerard last year was seen as a brilliant move, but the QB has performed this season. His one-two RB punch has been more of a jab than a good combination. The defense has blown up against some good teams.
4) Houston Texans - What can you say about a team that had to have its nickname remind them where they play? Perennial losers they might just get out of the basement thanks to the ineptitude in Jacksonville.
AFC WEST
1) San Diego Chargers - Yeah, I know they have a losing record and they are two game behind the Broncos...but they are STILL the best team in this division! And besides, and 8-8 or even 7-9 record might WIN this division. With the defense reeling since Shawn Merriman went down the first week the offense hasn't been able to pick up the slack. If Phillip Rivers can get hot and LaDainian Tomlinson can find some of that old voo-doo that he do so well this team takes the division...and promptly goes nowhere.
2) Denver Broncos - Jay Cutler can light up the Rookie Mountains...but the team as a whole has lost that magic of the past few years. No longer does seem that a new running back can simply be inserted into the system and run for 1000+ yards. And the defense looks very average. Other than the home-field advantage there is no reason to think the Broncos will go anywhere this season...even if they win the division by default.
3) Oakland Raiders - They are still in Oakland right? Anyway Crazy Al's House of Football is one giant mess...but they have shown glimpses of at least being able to beat the lower tier teams in the league. A new coach (and new owner...if that should ever happen) will go a long way toward determining where this team goes next year. Luckily for them this division seems to be weakening and an average year next year might be good enough.
4) Kansas City Chiefs - If Herm Edwards truly believes you play to win the game what the heck are the Chiefs doing? No QB. No RB. Porous defense. A sad demise for a franchise with a pretty good history. Edwards has to go, and emphasis on the QB and defense next year with some injury issued resolved and who knows? Like I said this is shaping up to be the NFC West of the AFC and a weak division might be winnable for a team that just gets hot enough!
Whew!
Tuesday the NFC!
~ Glenn
(And to the suits a the NFL? I ain't using any of your graphics or videos...just the names of your teams...plus I'm not making a dime of this so buzz off!)
More than half-way throughout the season and some teams have started to show their true colors!
We'll break it down by divisions staring with the AFC.
AFC NORTH
1) New Jersey Jets - with Alan Faneca blocking for Brett Favre the J E T S have gone from wannabes to first place in the division and a win over the Patriots. the running came is kicking in and Favre isn't making the big mistakes. This team should win their division and maybe a game in the playoffs. A lucky break or two and the Jets could maybe see the second round!
2) Foxborough Patriots - Wow. Call it the system, call the coach a genius, but whatever you call it the athletes that are stars on this team have stepped it up...on offense. The defense has still looked old and tired at times and Matt Cassel won't throw for 400 yards and three touchdowns every week. Let's remember this past week they beat a Dolphin team playing WAY over their heads this season...so all those stats go with a grain of salt.
3) Miami Dolphins - That said the turn around so far for the Dolphins has been amazing. Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams have shouldered the load that Chad Pennington's weak shoulder can't and they've played within their new system well. Add to that a switch back to the type of defense that make Joey Porter dominate again and you have a potential playoff team...but probably not.
4) The Buffalo/Toronto Bills - After a fabulous start the lack of real superstars has caught up with the Bills. Injuries and some lack luster play has really knocked this team for a loop...and in a division this strong thus year its just not going to be good enough.
AFC CENTRAL
1) Pittsburgh Steelers - Big Ben looks healthy again and is running out of trouble more. The back-up running backs have been doing OK with Gary Russel looking like a good short-yard back. And the receivers have some of the best hands in the league...well Ward and Holmes at least! The defense is #1 in the NFL and Jeff Reed is money virtually every time he's called on to kick. Division and more this year!
2) Baltimore Ravens - The defense is still stellar but is getting old. The offense has looked good to great at times but has folded up against strong defenses. How far can rookie Joe Flacco take them? Maybe a wild-card win? Time will tell, as will a tough stretch at the end of the season.
3) Cleveland Browns - By default because Cincinnati sucks that bad. The team has no leadership from ownership, coaches, or players. A few stars may make them interesting but they were over-rated coming into the season and played down to their own level most of the year.
4) Cincinnati Bengals - Um, 1-9-1? And Marvin Lewis is still there? I know Mike Brown like to give second, or third, or sixth (Hello Chris Henry!) chances...but Lewis has lost this team and the team has lost virtually every game this year. Time for major over-haul.
AFC SOUTH
1) Tennessee Titans - I had to put them #1...they've only lost 1 game...but I'm still not sold. Kerry Collins is using his third 15 minutes of fame and should anything happen to him the head case Vince Young is behind him. the RB's are really good and the defense has stepped up but they're don't seem like a team that is good...but rather a team that peaked already. They're going to take the division, but I don't see a Super Bowl in their future.
2) Indianapolis Colts - Peyton Manning is still Peyton Manning, but he's playing like the Peyton Manning who was at Tennessee, not the one who won the Super Bowl. This team just doesn't seem to have an identity and is so schizophrenic that you don't know who will show up every week. Sorry guys, but unless someone falls off in the AFC East or North its no playoffs for the Colts this week.
3) Jacksonville Jaguars - Is there a reason that Jack Del Rio isn't questioned more? His switch to David Gerard last year was seen as a brilliant move, but the QB has performed this season. His one-two RB punch has been more of a jab than a good combination. The defense has blown up against some good teams.
4) Houston Texans - What can you say about a team that had to have its nickname remind them where they play? Perennial losers they might just get out of the basement thanks to the ineptitude in Jacksonville.
AFC WEST
1) San Diego Chargers - Yeah, I know they have a losing record and they are two game behind the Broncos...but they are STILL the best team in this division! And besides, and 8-8 or even 7-9 record might WIN this division. With the defense reeling since Shawn Merriman went down the first week the offense hasn't been able to pick up the slack. If Phillip Rivers can get hot and LaDainian Tomlinson can find some of that old voo-doo that he do so well this team takes the division...and promptly goes nowhere.
2) Denver Broncos - Jay Cutler can light up the Rookie Mountains...but the team as a whole has lost that magic of the past few years. No longer does seem that a new running back can simply be inserted into the system and run for 1000+ yards. And the defense looks very average. Other than the home-field advantage there is no reason to think the Broncos will go anywhere this season...even if they win the division by default.
3) Oakland Raiders - They are still in Oakland right? Anyway Crazy Al's House of Football is one giant mess...but they have shown glimpses of at least being able to beat the lower tier teams in the league. A new coach (and new owner...if that should ever happen) will go a long way toward determining where this team goes next year. Luckily for them this division seems to be weakening and an average year next year might be good enough.
4) Kansas City Chiefs - If Herm Edwards truly believes you play to win the game what the heck are the Chiefs doing? No QB. No RB. Porous defense. A sad demise for a franchise with a pretty good history. Edwards has to go, and emphasis on the QB and defense next year with some injury issued resolved and who knows? Like I said this is shaping up to be the NFC West of the AFC and a weak division might be winnable for a team that just gets hot enough!
Whew!
Tuesday the NFC!
~ Glenn
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Imagine...
I'm not quite 40 yet.
But I can remember a time before the Internet.
Before cable television....when our house got 4 channels.
Before CD's.
Before cassettes!
Technology has grown by leaps and bounds during my brief time here on Earth.
I imagine it was like people born at the turn of the 20th century suddenly seeing automobiles and airplanes.
But imagine a time without recorded sounds.
Everything you heard...you heard once.
Nothing saved...ever.
Until the phonograph was invented that was the way it was...or was it?
In 1860, 17 years before Edison's phonograph, a Frenchman recorded an unknown person singing.
218 years later we figured out how to play it back.
That's simply amazing to me.
Click here to read the whole story and to hear the first sounds recorded.
And thing about how many sounds were lost forever.
~ Glenn
But I can remember a time before the Internet.
Before cable television....when our house got 4 channels.
Before CD's.
Before cassettes!
Technology has grown by leaps and bounds during my brief time here on Earth.
I imagine it was like people born at the turn of the 20th century suddenly seeing automobiles and airplanes.
But imagine a time without recorded sounds.
Everything you heard...you heard once.
Nothing saved...ever.
Until the phonograph was invented that was the way it was...or was it?
In 1860, 17 years before Edison's phonograph, a Frenchman recorded an unknown person singing.
218 years later we figured out how to play it back.
That's simply amazing to me.
Click here to read the whole story and to hear the first sounds recorded.
And thing about how many sounds were lost forever.
~ Glenn
Words get in the way
Some days...believe it or not...I have nothing to say.
Today was one of those days.
There was work to do around the house and my dad and I installed an outside lamp post.
Funny story about that:
It was a gift from my mother-in-law...last Christmas.
I promised my wife I would put it up.
Apparently I waited too long! LOL!
It was 19 degrees when I got up...35 when we started and 29 when we finished...but its done!
Well, mostly.
The wires are ran and the base is poured and now its just a matter of waiting a few days for the base to set and then putting the lamp up.
Do you care?
Probably not...but its MY blog! LOL!
They can't all be entertaining!
~ Glenn
Today was one of those days.
There was work to do around the house and my dad and I installed an outside lamp post.
Funny story about that:
It was a gift from my mother-in-law...last Christmas.
I promised my wife I would put it up.
Apparently I waited too long! LOL!
It was 19 degrees when I got up...35 when we started and 29 when we finished...but its done!
Well, mostly.
The wires are ran and the base is poured and now its just a matter of waiting a few days for the base to set and then putting the lamp up.
Do you care?
Probably not...but its MY blog! LOL!
They can't all be entertaining!
~ Glenn
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Radio Gaga
Show 36 Links!
Happy Thanksgiving!
It was tough going on air this week with the Steeler-Bengal game still undecided, but I had faith on my home team and they came through!
By the way...the REFS SUCK! Honestly, can't the NFL afford to hire younger guys who can keep up with the play? How can they make a call when they can't even breath after running downfield!?!?
Still, I have to give props to the fans of the Bengals...they have to go through some really tough times with that team!
So since it was the Thanksgiving show we had some great comedy bits from Lewis Black, Adam Sandler and some wonderful older stuff from Andy Griffith!
After the closing credits it was time for weird news!
1) A cougar attacked! And it wasn't the hot kind of courgar either!
2) A German supermarket chain got caught poisoning their garbage to keep the homeless away. Funny, maybe they could just have GIVEN it to them since they were throwing it away anyway?3) A woman hid a rotting corpse in her bathroom so she could continue collecting the social security for her religious leader. I had two jokes...listen to hear them...they're funnier that way!4) Wisconsin water authority threatned a lien on a blind, 74 year old woman's house because she owed 1 cent from last year. Yea, she never saw that one coming....
NEXT WEEK:
A one hour show!
I'm going back to my love for local radio and playing back a 45 minute program recorded live at a local hospital and performed by my daughters school. Its Christmas carols and musical presentations.
I feel its important to support our local communities even in the age of a global community via the world wide web.
Join me!
~ Glenn
Happy Thanksgiving!
It was tough going on air this week with the Steeler-Bengal game still undecided, but I had faith on my home team and they came through!
By the way...the REFS SUCK! Honestly, can't the NFL afford to hire younger guys who can keep up with the play? How can they make a call when they can't even breath after running downfield!?!?
Still, I have to give props to the fans of the Bengals...they have to go through some really tough times with that team!
So since it was the Thanksgiving show we had some great comedy bits from Lewis Black, Adam Sandler and some wonderful older stuff from Andy Griffith!
After the closing credits it was time for weird news!
1) A cougar attacked! And it wasn't the hot kind of courgar either!
2) A German supermarket chain got caught poisoning their garbage to keep the homeless away. Funny, maybe they could just have GIVEN it to them since they were throwing it away anyway?3) A woman hid a rotting corpse in her bathroom so she could continue collecting the social security for her religious leader. I had two jokes...listen to hear them...they're funnier that way!4) Wisconsin water authority threatned a lien on a blind, 74 year old woman's house because she owed 1 cent from last year. Yea, she never saw that one coming....
NEXT WEEK:
A one hour show!
I'm going back to my love for local radio and playing back a 45 minute program recorded live at a local hospital and performed by my daughters school. Its Christmas carols and musical presentations.
I feel its important to support our local communities even in the age of a global community via the world wide web.
Join me!
~ Glenn
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Across the Universe...
I'm a space geek.
Nerd, dork, whatever.
I've been fascinated with outer space and space travel for as far back as I can remember.
I watched the entire Cosmos series when it first aired...AND read the book that came out afterward.
I would read anything I could get my hands on about the planets and the stars and deep space.
Some of my favorite movies of all time involved other worlds and space aliens and questions that can't be answered!
So it is that lately I have been catching a lot of stuff about the Universe on television.
It helps that with the advance of digital cable I have 100 channels to pick from, but it seems like there is a new show on weekly about the different theories on dark matter, space travel, UFO's, aliens, string theory, etc.
And I have found myself loving it still!
What does that I wonder?
Both of my parents were readers, so I probably picked up something from that.
Some of the earliest books on the subject of space I remember were my dad's. And he has always had an interest in UFO's and aliens also...so I probably got that from him too.
But this fascination also leads to a lot of stress too! LOL!
When you look at how small we (as humans and the Earth itself) is in the grand scheme of things you can get a real inferiority complex!
Plus there are so many things out there that can go wrong and kill us all...and we have no control over it.
If you sat around and focused just on that stuff it would really be a depressing life! LOL!
Luckily there are so many wonderful things in the Universe that you can find enough joy in the beautiful things to over-ride the feeling of imminent doom!
~ Glenn
Nerd, dork, whatever.
I've been fascinated with outer space and space travel for as far back as I can remember.
I watched the entire Cosmos series when it first aired...AND read the book that came out afterward.
I would read anything I could get my hands on about the planets and the stars and deep space.
Some of my favorite movies of all time involved other worlds and space aliens and questions that can't be answered!
So it is that lately I have been catching a lot of stuff about the Universe on television.
It helps that with the advance of digital cable I have 100 channels to pick from, but it seems like there is a new show on weekly about the different theories on dark matter, space travel, UFO's, aliens, string theory, etc.
And I have found myself loving it still!
What does that I wonder?
Both of my parents were readers, so I probably picked up something from that.
Some of the earliest books on the subject of space I remember were my dad's. And he has always had an interest in UFO's and aliens also...so I probably got that from him too.
But this fascination also leads to a lot of stress too! LOL!
When you look at how small we (as humans and the Earth itself) is in the grand scheme of things you can get a real inferiority complex!
Plus there are so many things out there that can go wrong and kill us all...and we have no control over it.
If you sat around and focused just on that stuff it would really be a depressing life! LOL!
Luckily there are so many wonderful things in the Universe that you can find enough joy in the beautiful things to over-ride the feeling of imminent doom!
~ Glenn
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
I hate everything about you...
On my radio show I have a semi-regular feature called "People I hate".
Now "hate" is an awfully strong word, but I REALLY do not like the people who have been feature so far.
Since many of you have never heard my show (and I STRONGLY encourage you to do so) here is a partial list of the people I hate.
In no particular order:
Oprah Winfrey
Tiger Woods
Tom Cruise
Ryan Seacrest
Starr Jones
Rosie O'Donnell
Ben Stiller
Jerry Seinfeld
Just to name a few.
Some of them haven't even been featured yet...but they will be!
~ Glenn
Now "hate" is an awfully strong word, but I REALLY do not like the people who have been feature so far.
Since many of you have never heard my show (and I STRONGLY encourage you to do so) here is a partial list of the people I hate.
In no particular order:
Oprah Winfrey
Tiger Woods
Tom Cruise
Ryan Seacrest
Starr Jones
Rosie O'Donnell
Ben Stiller
Jerry Seinfeld
Just to name a few.
Some of them haven't even been featured yet...but they will be!
~ Glenn
Monday, November 17, 2008
What's going on...
A quick update on my radio show for the next couple weeks!
This weeks its the Thanksgiving show!
Yes, I know its not until next week...
This week comedy bits and thoughts on the purely American Holiday along with the normal crazy talk!
Next week (on Thanksgiving) something special:If the turkey hasn't put you to sleep early stay up.If you caught a nap then stay up! We'll kick off the Christmas season (yes, I wait until after Thanksgiving) with some special stuff that you just won't want to miss!
In this special ONE HOUR version of My World I'll be playing back a Christmas concert given by my daughter's school.
Why, you ask?
Because in the days when I was growing up and developing my love for radio, LOCAL radio stations still existed...not the giant corporate monsters they are today. And they would have carried (and cared about) a group of school kids singing and performing at a local hospital for their "Festival of Trees".
So in honor of that kind of tradition I will re-play the performance uninterrupted and unedited.
Its sports and politics and kids and marriage and funny songs and weird news and all the things that make up my world...every Thursday at 11pm! on My World!
~ Glenn
This weeks its the Thanksgiving show!
Yes, I know its not until next week...
This week comedy bits and thoughts on the purely American Holiday along with the normal crazy talk!
Next week (on Thanksgiving) something special:If the turkey hasn't put you to sleep early stay up.If you caught a nap then stay up! We'll kick off the Christmas season (yes, I wait until after Thanksgiving) with some special stuff that you just won't want to miss!
In this special ONE HOUR version of My World I'll be playing back a Christmas concert given by my daughter's school.
Why, you ask?
Because in the days when I was growing up and developing my love for radio, LOCAL radio stations still existed...not the giant corporate monsters they are today. And they would have carried (and cared about) a group of school kids singing and performing at a local hospital for their "Festival of Trees".
So in honor of that kind of tradition I will re-play the performance uninterrupted and unedited.
Its sports and politics and kids and marriage and funny songs and weird news and all the things that make up my world...every Thursday at 11pm! on My World!
~ Glenn
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Games people play...
Two posts to day to make up for my slacking this week! LOL!
First, my kids...or children as some people prefer.
I used to talk about "kids" before I had them and I knew one person who asked if I was planning on raising baby goats because THOSE are kids...we have "children".
Yes, my friends are a pain in the hind quarters too.
But I digress.
I love my kids.
Veronica is going to be 11 and Joshua is going to be 7, both in January.
When their birthdays roll around around go into detail on the miracle of their births...but today I just wanted to say how happy I am that they get involved in stuff.
When I was 10 I think I had played one season of baseball (I sucked) and that was it.
Roni has played four seasons of soccer and now two years of league bowling. Plus she is involved in school activities like the performance arts.
Josh just started his first year of bowling, but I KNOW I wasn't doing anything like that in first grade!
So here are a couple clips of my KIDS. I love 'em and don't know what I would do without them!
~ Glenn
First, my kids...or children as some people prefer.
I used to talk about "kids" before I had them and I knew one person who asked if I was planning on raising baby goats because THOSE are kids...we have "children".
Yes, my friends are a pain in the hind quarters too.
But I digress.
I love my kids.
Veronica is going to be 11 and Joshua is going to be 7, both in January.
When their birthdays roll around around go into detail on the miracle of their births...but today I just wanted to say how happy I am that they get involved in stuff.
When I was 10 I think I had played one season of baseball (I sucked) and that was it.
Roni has played four seasons of soccer and now two years of league bowling. Plus she is involved in school activities like the performance arts.
Josh just started his first year of bowling, but I KNOW I wasn't doing anything like that in first grade!
So here are a couple clips of my KIDS. I love 'em and don't know what I would do without them!
~ Glenn
Friday, November 14, 2008
Spirit of Radio..
Show 35 Links!
Not a lot going on this week but I found time to make fun of the right wing noise machine to start the show!
The "People I Hate" segement came back with a fury and Ryan Seacrest felt my wrath!
I had a Spike Jones (with an "S" not a "Z") song all cued up for your novelty song this week...but played the wrong one! LOL! Enjoy it anyway!
No weird news, but it will be back next week!
Give the show a listen and give me some feedback...I thrive on the criticism!
And don't forget to add me as a friend everywhere that I am selling myself out on!
~ Glenn
Not a lot going on this week but I found time to make fun of the right wing noise machine to start the show!
The "People I Hate" segement came back with a fury and Ryan Seacrest felt my wrath!
I had a Spike Jones (with an "S" not a "Z") song all cued up for your novelty song this week...but played the wrong one! LOL! Enjoy it anyway!
No weird news, but it will be back next week!
Give the show a listen and give me some feedback...I thrive on the criticism!
And don't forget to add me as a friend everywhere that I am selling myself out on!
~ Glenn
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Family Tradition
I have been studying my family's genealogy for many years now.
In fact there are times when I become obsessed (as my lovely wife will gladly tell me) and it is all I want to do.
But after a while you find that there are no more surprises. You hit one brick wall after another and you lose the will to keep looking.
So it was recently that I was considering ending my memberships and the various sites I use for my research.
But just tonight my daughter said she needed some information on members of our family you served in the military.
And there are more than a few!
My father was in the Air Force and served in Germany during Vietnam.
His brother was in Vietnam in the late 60's.
Their father was in the Army and was station in Panama during World War II.
My other grandfather was also in the Army and was in France during WWII.
I was showing her pictures and newspaper articles...even my grandfathers WWII duffel bag that still has his canteen, sandwich maker and other items he carried with him half-way around the world over 60 years ago.
So as I dug around for information the old genealogy bug bit me and I started going through my old files again.
It was then that I remembered a chance email from this past summer.
A distant relative had turned up doing research and was looking for information that I had. Our common ancestor was long gone, but I had the dates and info she needed. In exchange she said she had pictures of the person in question.
One problem.
She traveled during the summer and would not be to her home state until winter.
I was willing to wait.
Coincidentally, tonight as I was preparing to email her and see if she ever made it home I got an email with three pictures of my great aunt!
Its like finding a treasure!
Pictures of someone that you studied and know so much about, but never knew what they looked like!
My dad had never seen the pictures and didn't recognize his own aunt. He's going to show them to my grandmother (his mother) and see if she knows anyone else in the pictures.
I realize its not Indiana Jones finding the Holy Grail...but it gives me hope that there may be more discoveries and there might be more to my family than I already know after 10 years of research.
~ Glenn
In fact there are times when I become obsessed (as my lovely wife will gladly tell me) and it is all I want to do.
But after a while you find that there are no more surprises. You hit one brick wall after another and you lose the will to keep looking.
So it was recently that I was considering ending my memberships and the various sites I use for my research.
But just tonight my daughter said she needed some information on members of our family you served in the military.
And there are more than a few!
My father was in the Air Force and served in Germany during Vietnam.
His brother was in Vietnam in the late 60's.
Their father was in the Army and was station in Panama during World War II.
My other grandfather was also in the Army and was in France during WWII.
I was showing her pictures and newspaper articles...even my grandfathers WWII duffel bag that still has his canteen, sandwich maker and other items he carried with him half-way around the world over 60 years ago.
So as I dug around for information the old genealogy bug bit me and I started going through my old files again.
It was then that I remembered a chance email from this past summer.
A distant relative had turned up doing research and was looking for information that I had. Our common ancestor was long gone, but I had the dates and info she needed. In exchange she said she had pictures of the person in question.
One problem.
She traveled during the summer and would not be to her home state until winter.
I was willing to wait.
Coincidentally, tonight as I was preparing to email her and see if she ever made it home I got an email with three pictures of my great aunt!
Its like finding a treasure!
Pictures of someone that you studied and know so much about, but never knew what they looked like!
My dad had never seen the pictures and didn't recognize his own aunt. He's going to show them to my grandmother (his mother) and see if she knows anyone else in the pictures.
I realize its not Indiana Jones finding the Holy Grail...but it gives me hope that there may be more discoveries and there might be more to my family than I already know after 10 years of research.
~ Glenn
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
What's your name
So I've been posting my odd thoughts and random ideas for almost a month now...anybody out there?
It would be interesting to know if people are ACTUALLY reading this (other than you dear...I know you're interested)!!
So if you casually happen across here, or followed one of the links I have posted elsewhere...leave a note or become a follower.
Its free and it will be good for my ego!
~ Glenn
It would be interesting to know if people are ACTUALLY reading this (other than you dear...I know you're interested)!!
So if you casually happen across here, or followed one of the links I have posted elsewhere...leave a note or become a follower.
Its free and it will be good for my ego!
~ Glenn
Monday, November 10, 2008
The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald
Today is the 33rd anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald.
Thought you would to know that.
~ Glenn
Thought you would to know that.
~ Glenn
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Here we go...
Frustrating loss for the Steelers today.
Everything seemed to bounce the right way for the colts with a tipped pass going for a touchdown (btw...the most used phrase used during a Steeler broadcast? "In front of Ike Taylor") and another tipped ball completed for a first down.
Add in some untimely Big Ben INTs and it added up to a game the Steelers could have won bu did not.
So now they find themselves tied for first place with the Baltimore Ravens and holding the tie-breaker at this point.
I have two complaints about the game:
1) Bruce Arians calls an awful game. He mixes everything perfectly for about two drives a game...the rest of the time he has a knack for calling the exact wrong play.
2) I spent the better part of 30 minutes explaining to my guests during the game that the left tackle of the Colts was regularly tackling our DE. Yet ZERO holding penalties were called on the Colts.
The inconsistency of calls (especially holding) is very frustrating for me. It seems like certain teams never get called and holding only gets called during plays that go for positive yardage...even if the hold had nothing to do with the play.
But this loss falls on the Steelers who played fairly well despite their injury situation.
They are in the middle of a tough stretch and a win today would have been great...but they are professionals and need to shake it off and get ready for next Sunday!
GO STEELERS!!
Everything seemed to bounce the right way for the colts with a tipped pass going for a touchdown (btw...the most used phrase used during a Steeler broadcast? "In front of Ike Taylor") and another tipped ball completed for a first down.
Add in some untimely Big Ben INTs and it added up to a game the Steelers could have won bu did not.
So now they find themselves tied for first place with the Baltimore Ravens and holding the tie-breaker at this point.
I have two complaints about the game:
1) Bruce Arians calls an awful game. He mixes everything perfectly for about two drives a game...the rest of the time he has a knack for calling the exact wrong play.
2) I spent the better part of 30 minutes explaining to my guests during the game that the left tackle of the Colts was regularly tackling our DE. Yet ZERO holding penalties were called on the Colts.
The inconsistency of calls (especially holding) is very frustrating for me. It seems like certain teams never get called and holding only gets called during plays that go for positive yardage...even if the hold had nothing to do with the play.
But this loss falls on the Steelers who played fairly well despite their injury situation.
They are in the middle of a tough stretch and a win today would have been great...but they are professionals and need to shake it off and get ready for next Sunday!
GO STEELERS!!
Long Day's Night
Its been a long weekend so far!
Went out with friends last night (Friday) and then hand some more friends over tonight (Saturday).
So I'll keep this short and sweet.
Go out and buy a domino game...its alot of fun! LOL!
That is all!
GO STEELERS!!!
~ Glenn
Went out with friends last night (Friday) and then hand some more friends over tonight (Saturday).
So I'll keep this short and sweet.
Go out and buy a domino game...its alot of fun! LOL!
That is all!
GO STEELERS!!!
~ Glenn
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Mexican Radio?
The weekly edition of my internet radio show is up...here is the related information!
Back to reality!
The election is finally over!!
Even though it still dominated the begining of the show I am SO glad to have it finally be done with!I wrote a more expansive blog on my thoughts here.
We discussed how the right wing noise machine hurt McCain more than helped him all the while trying to save their own butts.
And now they are eating their own!
I'd give you links to all of their sites, but why encourage you?
So on to weird news!
1) Farts are good for me! Not so much for you...
2) A kid got sued for damaging a car...that hit him and left him for dead.
3) If you call the police a lot you might get arressted.
4) A hernia operation of a 10 year old angel fish...I can't make up a funny line for that.
Join me again next thursday at 11p for more stuff.
Look me up on Myspace or Facebook and check out my new blog as I count down to my 40th birthday!
Thanks kids!
~ Glenn
Back to reality!
The election is finally over!!
Even though it still dominated the begining of the show I am SO glad to have it finally be done with!I wrote a more expansive blog on my thoughts here.
We discussed how the right wing noise machine hurt McCain more than helped him all the while trying to save their own butts.
And now they are eating their own!
I'd give you links to all of their sites, but why encourage you?
So on to weird news!
1) Farts are good for me! Not so much for you...
2) A kid got sued for damaging a car...that hit him and left him for dead.
3) If you call the police a lot you might get arressted.
4) A hernia operation of a 10 year old angel fish...I can't make up a funny line for that.
Join me again next thursday at 11p for more stuff.
Look me up on Myspace or Facebook and check out my new blog as I count down to my 40th birthday!
Thanks kids!
~ Glenn
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Election Day
So did anyone catch the election results?
I kid, of course.
Last night was truly remarkable as Barack Obama garnered the the most votes ever for one candidate running for president. Breaking the record just set the last presidential election.
Oh and he's black too.
OK, "African-American".
Really he IS African American as he had a father from Kenya and a mother from the US.
Kinda neat since a lot of people who say they are "African American" don't know if they are from Africa or not...just a point I wanted to make.
The best part of the whole thing was to watch the right wing noise machine attempt to spin the win into a future loss.
I actually heard Sean Hannity say he was only hoping and wishing for the best for Obama and that he would not be as mean spirited as the "left" had been against President Bush.
That statement came after his NEW opening that is about three minutes of people like Rev. Wright and a lot of Obama quotes taken out of context implying that he is anti-American and wants to do in every person in the US.
Rush Limbaugh spent 20 minutes explaining how he is now only to let "real, proven conservatives" play and anyone who wants in "the game" will have to prove themselves first.
He also said he was not going to be "bitter" while talking through his teeth or yelling the entire time.
I'll give rush this much though: He set himself up from the start to be a winner. If McCain won it was only because he had decided to back him. If McCain lost it just goes to prove he was right that McCain should not have been the nominee in the first place.
Rose, of Quinn and Rose, was talking with a caller about how she went and prayed after voting.
She didn't say if she prayed for what was best for the US or if she prayed for Obama to lose. I would have called and asked but she seemed upset already...
So its started already.
Obama hasn't even been sworn in yet and pundits are ready to blame every wrong move on him.
Its going to be a long four years.
Or not.
One republican friend told me that they are already looking at the 2010 election to regain some seats in congress...sigh.
~ Glenn
I kid, of course.
Last night was truly remarkable as Barack Obama garnered the the most votes ever for one candidate running for president. Breaking the record just set the last presidential election.
Oh and he's black too.
OK, "African-American".
Really he IS African American as he had a father from Kenya and a mother from the US.
Kinda neat since a lot of people who say they are "African American" don't know if they are from Africa or not...just a point I wanted to make.
The best part of the whole thing was to watch the right wing noise machine attempt to spin the win into a future loss.
I actually heard Sean Hannity say he was only hoping and wishing for the best for Obama and that he would not be as mean spirited as the "left" had been against President Bush.
That statement came after his NEW opening that is about three minutes of people like Rev. Wright and a lot of Obama quotes taken out of context implying that he is anti-American and wants to do in every person in the US.
Rush Limbaugh spent 20 minutes explaining how he is now only to let "real, proven conservatives" play and anyone who wants in "the game" will have to prove themselves first.
He also said he was not going to be "bitter" while talking through his teeth or yelling the entire time.
I'll give rush this much though: He set himself up from the start to be a winner. If McCain won it was only because he had decided to back him. If McCain lost it just goes to prove he was right that McCain should not have been the nominee in the first place.
Rose, of Quinn and Rose, was talking with a caller about how she went and prayed after voting.
She didn't say if she prayed for what was best for the US or if she prayed for Obama to lose. I would have called and asked but she seemed upset already...
So its started already.
Obama hasn't even been sworn in yet and pundits are ready to blame every wrong move on him.
Its going to be a long four years.
Or not.
One republican friend told me that they are already looking at the 2010 election to regain some seats in congress...sigh.
~ Glenn
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Something about you
This was originally posted on my Myspace page.
For some reason it seems to want to screw up the page so I am re-posting it here for the sake of linking it and making my life just that much easier!
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It was brought to my attention that I have never posted anything about me on this page!
I guess I never thought anyone would be interested as my family and “real world” friends already know all about me, but maybe I should.
I am 38 years old and live in PA. I’ve been married to my best friend since October 26, 1996. We met on a blind date (set up by a mutual friend) in 1994. We went out again a week later and then saw each other every day after that until about three months before we got married (and then only because Michelle had to take a business trip).
We have two great kids.
Veronica was born January 27, 1998. She was 3-months premature and scared the heck out of us! After some great medical care we brought her home in April, 1998. She is 10 years old and (knock on wood) has no lingering effects from her early troubles.
Joshua was born January 9, 2002, also 3-month early. He gave us MORE of a scare…as did Michelle as she had some complications that required some great medical care also! Michelle came home in a week, Josh three months later…and he too has shown no (knock on wood) complications from his early adventure.
I’ve had several jobs. My favorite was morning DJ at WPQR-FM in Uniontown, PA. I left there when the checks stopped clearing! I moved to WASP-FM (before they were bought by the conglomerate that is Froggyland) but the pressure of being on call 24 hours a day (and the lack of high pay) was putting strain on my relationship with Michelle. I switched careers completely and went to work for Rainbow Rentals delivering and cleaning appliances and furniture. After a few years I had taken their management class and was given my own store in 1998. Traveling back and forth to Johnstown, PA, Michelle and I were debating a move when I was offered my current job at Craft Tire. I now have a two-minute commute to work and better pay and some freedom when I have to leave for family matters!
Through it all Michelle has been my constant.
Despite the job problems or personal problems I know she’s the one to right my ship…even when I don’t think it’s wrong! LOL! We’re not perfect…we squabble and have our differences just like any couple that has been together as long as we have…but we find a way to work things out and for that I am eternally grateful. I’ve made some good friends over the years. Some I am still in contact with, some I may never see again. None ever supported me the way Michelle has.
That’s about it. I have a wonderful family (that extends to in-laws, parents, my sister and her family, my nieces and nephews) and overall a pretty good life. And I guess that’s all anyone can ask for.
~ Glenn
For some reason it seems to want to screw up the page so I am re-posting it here for the sake of linking it and making my life just that much easier!
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It was brought to my attention that I have never posted anything about me on this page!
I guess I never thought anyone would be interested as my family and “real world” friends already know all about me, but maybe I should.
I am 38 years old and live in PA. I’ve been married to my best friend since October 26, 1996. We met on a blind date (set up by a mutual friend) in 1994. We went out again a week later and then saw each other every day after that until about three months before we got married (and then only because Michelle had to take a business trip).
We have two great kids.
Veronica was born January 27, 1998. She was 3-months premature and scared the heck out of us! After some great medical care we brought her home in April, 1998. She is 10 years old and (knock on wood) has no lingering effects from her early troubles.
Joshua was born January 9, 2002, also 3-month early. He gave us MORE of a scare…as did Michelle as she had some complications that required some great medical care also! Michelle came home in a week, Josh three months later…and he too has shown no (knock on wood) complications from his early adventure.
I’ve had several jobs. My favorite was morning DJ at WPQR-FM in Uniontown, PA. I left there when the checks stopped clearing! I moved to WASP-FM (before they were bought by the conglomerate that is Froggyland) but the pressure of being on call 24 hours a day (and the lack of high pay) was putting strain on my relationship with Michelle. I switched careers completely and went to work for Rainbow Rentals delivering and cleaning appliances and furniture. After a few years I had taken their management class and was given my own store in 1998. Traveling back and forth to Johnstown, PA, Michelle and I were debating a move when I was offered my current job at Craft Tire. I now have a two-minute commute to work and better pay and some freedom when I have to leave for family matters!
Through it all Michelle has been my constant.
Despite the job problems or personal problems I know she’s the one to right my ship…even when I don’t think it’s wrong! LOL! We’re not perfect…we squabble and have our differences just like any couple that has been together as long as we have…but we find a way to work things out and for that I am eternally grateful. I’ve made some good friends over the years. Some I am still in contact with, some I may never see again. None ever supported me the way Michelle has.
That’s about it. I have a wonderful family (that extends to in-laws, parents, my sister and her family, my nieces and nephews) and overall a pretty good life. And I guess that’s all anyone can ask for.
~ Glenn
Monday, November 3, 2008
At this moment
So tomorrow is election day...I should be pretty sure who I am voting for, right?
I always wondered who those "undecides" were in the surveys.
After almost two years of primaries and two months of non-stop ceoverage with 24-hour news cycles EVERYONE should be pretty sure who they are voting for,
But I'm still, well, undecided.
I liked McCain in 200 and thought what Rove and the RNC did to him in South Carolina was a disgrace.
Eight years later I still prefered him to the other Republican candidates, but he's allowed that same RNC to dictate his campaign and he doesn't appear to be himself.
Then he picked Sarah Palin and tall.
How disappointing.
You mean to tell me there was another attaractive, conservative woman who ACTUALLY KNEW SOMETHING in the entire country?!?!
And then there is Obama.
He speaks well, I agree with many of the social ideas he has and his tax plan would benefit me and my family.
But is he ready to serve?
And what happens if he wins to all those people who simply will not like him because of his race? Will we see another uprising?
Something has been brewing for years now and that might push us over the brink.
But then two words keep me from pulling the lever for McCain: President Palin.
So with less than 24 hours left I am one of the idiot "undecided" voters.
Who knows? Maybe something drastic will happen before I cast my vote. If not I hope I have a good idea before I go in.
~ Glenn
I always wondered who those "undecides" were in the surveys.
After almost two years of primaries and two months of non-stop ceoverage with 24-hour news cycles EVERYONE should be pretty sure who they are voting for,
But I'm still, well, undecided.
I liked McCain in 200 and thought what Rove and the RNC did to him in South Carolina was a disgrace.
Eight years later I still prefered him to the other Republican candidates, but he's allowed that same RNC to dictate his campaign and he doesn't appear to be himself.
Then he picked Sarah Palin and tall.
How disappointing.
You mean to tell me there was another attaractive, conservative woman who ACTUALLY KNEW SOMETHING in the entire country?!?!
And then there is Obama.
He speaks well, I agree with many of the social ideas he has and his tax plan would benefit me and my family.
But is he ready to serve?
And what happens if he wins to all those people who simply will not like him because of his race? Will we see another uprising?
Something has been brewing for years now and that might push us over the brink.
But then two words keep me from pulling the lever for McCain: President Palin.
So with less than 24 hours left I am one of the idiot "undecided" voters.
Who knows? Maybe something drastic will happen before I cast my vote. If not I hope I have a good idea before I go in.
~ Glenn
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Its begining to look a lot like Christmas
Well now that Halloween is officially over we look forward to the next big Holiday...Christmas!
What, you thought Thanksgiving was next?
Pshh!
All the local stores had their Christmas displays out a good two weeks before Halloween.
I've seen local people who are starting to put up the christmas decorations since the weather is so nice!
People, please.
It can be 20 degrees below zero that day, but the decorations do NOT go up until the day after Thanksgiving.
Its no wonder people think their lives are so rushed these days...they do it to themselves.
Its still a good three weeks until Thanksgiving.
And Thanksgiving is a wonderful, American holiday that should be celebrated on its own not used as a kick off for the christmas buying season!
Relax...enjoy the fall weather and the time before the maddening Christmas rush.
Enjoy the month of November and each day until thanksgiving and then get ready to celebrate Christmas.,,you'll be happier for it.
~ Glenn
What, you thought Thanksgiving was next?
Pshh!
All the local stores had their Christmas displays out a good two weeks before Halloween.
I've seen local people who are starting to put up the christmas decorations since the weather is so nice!
People, please.
It can be 20 degrees below zero that day, but the decorations do NOT go up until the day after Thanksgiving.
Its no wonder people think their lives are so rushed these days...they do it to themselves.
Its still a good three weeks until Thanksgiving.
And Thanksgiving is a wonderful, American holiday that should be celebrated on its own not used as a kick off for the christmas buying season!
Relax...enjoy the fall weather and the time before the maddening Christmas rush.
Enjoy the month of November and each day until thanksgiving and then get ready to celebrate Christmas.,,you'll be happier for it.
~ Glenn
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Working for a living...
For the past ten years I have worked at a preety good place.
The best part of taking this job was having weekends off.
I always worked weekends from the time I held a job: McDonalds, car wash, hotel, radio stations, rental places...all of them had weekend hours.
So the joy of a Saturday off was pretty cool!
Now I wish I worked! LOL!
OK, not really, but our weeknds are so filled I might as well.
The kids have bowling, they used to have soccer, there are always one get together or another...it just goes on and on.
The worst is housework.
I'm just not the "handyman" type.
Yet I find myself doing all those little things I don't know how to do!
Luckily my dad can do just about anything and today he helped (read as: did it himself) frame our new sidewalk and is coming back tomorrow to mix and pour the sidewalk.
So that will be Saturday and Sunday gone again.
But in the end it will be something done that needed done and it will be over.
Then next weekend I can relax...I think.
~ Glenn
The best part of taking this job was having weekends off.
I always worked weekends from the time I held a job: McDonalds, car wash, hotel, radio stations, rental places...all of them had weekend hours.
So the joy of a Saturday off was pretty cool!
Now I wish I worked! LOL!
OK, not really, but our weeknds are so filled I might as well.
The kids have bowling, they used to have soccer, there are always one get together or another...it just goes on and on.
The worst is housework.
I'm just not the "handyman" type.
Yet I find myself doing all those little things I don't know how to do!
Luckily my dad can do just about anything and today he helped (read as: did it himself) frame our new sidewalk and is coming back tomorrow to mix and pour the sidewalk.
So that will be Saturday and Sunday gone again.
But in the end it will be something done that needed done and it will be over.
Then next weekend I can relax...I think.
~ Glenn
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