Monthly Archives: May 2011

Fascinating Fact for Golfers and Lawn Freaks

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Gerry

From Tom DeGrandi, Director of Golf Course Operations at TPC River Highlands: Please remember when applying bug spray, to apply it while standing on the (cart) path.  The mist from the product will burn the top of the grass on … Continue reading →

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Hangin’ on the Holiday

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Gerry

Now that the storms have passed…

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The Walking Man

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Gerry

That’s the nickname attached forever to Eddie Yost, for the number of walks he drew over his 18-year major league baseball career. But consider the holiday weekend schedule of Connecticut’s junior senator, Richard Blumenthal.  According to his office, he will be taking … Continue reading →

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The Funniest Sitcom Scene. Ever.

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Gerry

The death of actor Jeff Conaway revealed a generational split in the newsroom.  Most remembered him as “Kenickie” in Grease. I remember him better as “Bobby Wheeler” in Taxi. This scene is as good as it gets.  Sit, watch, and laugh.

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Thoughtless

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Gerry

That’s me. The beginning of a holiday weekend, and I don’t have a thought on my mind, and I thought I’d share that with you. Oh. Never mind.

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SOL? WTF!

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Gerry

Hyundai is running an acronym-filled television ad that includes an announcer saying “WTF” and “SOL.”  I pity the poor parents who might have to explain what they mean. ——– “Daddy, what does S-O-L mean?” “Well son, it stands for ‘shit … Continue reading →

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The Honorable Who?

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Gerry

Got a news release in the mail from The Supreme Master Ching Hai Association.  Never heard of them, but it was a funky enough name to get me to keep reading. It was addressed to “The Honorable Anchor Gerry Brooks.”   I’d … Continue reading →

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A Bright Idea

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Gerry

Gov. Dannel Malloy’s proposal to finish Route 11 from Salem to New London (possibly in our lifetime) brings to mind one of the funniest, dumbest moments of my so-called career. For the uninitiated, Route 11 is called “The Road to Nowhere.”  The … Continue reading →

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I’d Vote For Him

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Gerry

And until 10 minutes ago, I’d never heard of him. Dan Adler‘s running for Congress in California.  This is a true marriage of politics and show biz.

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Because It was Funny

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Gerry

The Justin Timberlake/Lady Gaga SNL season finale was as good as it gets (circa SNL 2011).  I think Timberlake is one of the next great all-around American entertainers.  And Gaga showed a flair for sketch comedy that suggests she’s much … Continue reading →

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