Well, that does it. From now on, no matter where I go, I’m carrying a copy of the “Saturday Night Fever” soundtrack. (As if I didn’t already!)
If you haven’t heard, a study from the University of Illinois medical school found that the Bee Gees song “Staying Alive” has the perfect rhythm to help revive a […]
Posted on October 17th, 2008 by Pat
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Musical Memoirs Continue With High School Tragedies and An 80’s Classic
Whenever I hear “I Want to Know What Love Is” by Foreigner, I can’t help but think about the year people starting calling my school Suicide High.
In reality, we didn’t have that many suicides. But the first two occurred within a week, and one had even more […]
Posted on October 16th, 2008 by Pat
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A few months ago, I watched the movie “Rated R: Republicans in Hollywood,” a film made by a Democrat featuring conservative celebrities complaining they had a hard time getting work in liberal Hollywood due to their political orientation.
While it was an interesting movie, I found the claim about finding work a little dubious, especially since […]
Posted on October 15th, 2008 by Pat
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Man, that Abe Lincoln — he sure could debate, couldn’t he?
Of course, he apparently wasn’t convincing enough to win a seat in the U.S.Senate — his foe, Stephen Douglas, defender slavery, defeated Lincoln after their famous debates. But since Honest Abe was so impressive in those debates, he went on to run for president a […]
Posted on October 13th, 2008 by Pat
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Metallica And Chic Are Nominated But No Phil Collins or Quincy Jones?
Maybe the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame should take a year off.
I say this because I just looked at the newest round of nominees and, well . . . it’s not exactly the most impressive list. Check it out:
Jeff Beck
Chic
Wanda Jackson
Little Anthony […]
Posted on October 9th, 2008 by Pat
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I was in the water at Morro Bay this morning when suddenly, in the distance, I saw this huge set begin to form in the distance.
“Oh, (expletive),” I said, and began frantically paddling toward the horizon.
Each time I paddled over a wave, it seemed there was another one farther out — and bigger.
“Oh, (expletive),” I […]
Posted on October 8th, 2008 by Pat
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It probably has a lot to do with the weather. In fact, yeah — that has to be it.
The weather.
But ever since I moved to Caifornia from the Midwest, Christmas seems to sneak up on me. I’ll be walking around, doing what I do, and then all of the sudden I’ll be like, “Whoa — it’s […]
Posted on October 7th, 2008 by Pat
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Charlie Brown.
That’s who I feel like right now. More specifically, Charlie Brown when he goes to kick the football year after year, only to have Lucy cruelly — sadistically — pull the ball away, causing poor ole Chuck to fall on his arse.
That’s how I feel as a Cubs fan. Year after year, I get […]
Posted on October 6th, 2008 by Pat
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