Monthly Archives: April 2010

Gonna Be a Good Weekend

Posted on April 30, 2010 by Gerry

So how about a good weekend song? Enjoy. (Click on video, then ‘Watch on YouTube.’)

Posted in Weather | Tagged Creedence Clearwater Revival, Down on the Corner | 8 Comments

The man who designed the so-called “Anthora” coffee cup has died. From the New York Times article: The Anthora has spawned a flock of imitations by competitors over the years, but it was first designed by Mr. (Leslie) Buck for … Continue reading →

Posted in Noticed, People | Tagged Anthora, coffee cup, Kensington, Leslie Buck, Sherri Cup Company | 7 Comments

Don’t Spare the Rod

Posted on April 29, 2010 by Gerry

Rod McKuen, adopted for a time as poet laureate of the boomer generation, is 77 today. McKuen is a co-conspirator in inflicting one of the worst pop songs of our generation on our eustachian tubes. But as it turns out, … Continue reading →

Posted in Diatribes, Living in the Past, Noticed, People | Tagged Billy Don't Be a Hero, Bo Donaldson, Rod McKuen, Seasons in the Sun, Terry Jacks | 20 Comments

Did Your Parents Ever Have Sex?

Posted on April 28, 2010 by Gerry

The general manager of the Miami Dolphins has apologized to former Oklahoma State wide receiver Dez Bryant, for asking if his mother was a prostitute. You just can’t make this stuff up. Read all about it.

Posted in News, People, Sports | Tagged Jeff Ireland, Miami Dolphins, NFL< Dez Bryant | 20 Comments

A Man of Dignity

Posted on April 27, 2010 by Gerry

The “Core Four” of the New York Yankees makes the cover of Sports Illustrated this week. Mariano Rivera, Derek Jeter, Jorge Posada, and Andy Pettitte. So this seems to be a good time to come out of the closet with … Continue reading →

Posted in Noticed, People, Sports | Tagged Andy Pettitte, Canali, Derek Jeter, Jorge Posada, Mariano Rivera, New York Yankees, Sports Illustrated | 21 Comments

Lucky to Be Alive

Posted on April 27, 2010 by Gerry

From our 11pm news, as last seen on the teleprompter: NEW RESEARCH SUGGESTS THAT HAVING 4 COMMON BAD HABITS CAN AGE YOU BY 12 YEARS. THE BAD HABITS ARE SMOKING, DRINKING TOO MUCH, NOT GETTING ENOUGH PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND A … Continue reading →

Posted in Diatribes, Health, News, TV Stuff | Tagged diet, drinking, exercise, smoking | 16 Comments

Street Sweeping Season

Posted on April 26, 2010 by Gerry

It’s that time of the year. Always happy to see winter’s grime swept away, but today, on a state road (not a highway), I saw the street sweeper flanked by two dump trucks. I’m all for safety (“Let ’em work, … Continue reading →

Posted in Diatribes, Noticed | Tagged Elgin Broom Bear, street sweeper | 6 Comments

Yesterday Was Better

Posted on April 25, 2010 by Gerry

Sometimes I just like stating the obvious.

Posted in Noticed, Weather | 27 Comments

If You Insist…

Posted on April 23, 2010 by Gerry

I am guessing that you are seeing someone else. So be it. This is the last time I write to you. I have nothing more to say. Have a good life. So ends the latest missive from a woman who … Continue reading →

Posted in It's all about me, People | 10 Comments