From the Way Back Machine

For whatever reason I was thinking about this performance by this artist, Raul Midon, on David Letterman about four or three years ago. He happens to be blind, and I'm just amazed; very impressive. This performance makes me sad my oldest brother stopped playing the saxophone - because he would of been a legend! Also, we are in the early stages of naming our fall coed softball team. So please, leave suggestions!



Also, here are my last few posts on 100percentofnothing.com.
Entourage Final Season
Film Project
James Franco's post GH days (nice comments!)

Any and all posts are welcome.

Song of the Afternoon

I have a thing for female singers, so here's a a song by one.

Here's What You Missed

I'm back from my mini vacation and here's a really quick a recap of what happened.

I put close to 700 miles on a rental car. When swimming in the pool with seven kids under the age of five i was jumped on, scratched, bit, punched and kicked, however, it was a lot of fun. I drank beer, ate food, gained weight, and got a sunburn on my face. I got motion sickness when the wife and I went kayaking. I drove to Topeka, watched more little kids run around and scream. I got caught up on Friday Night Lights! Hung out with my parents, ate pizza and went to Henry T's for burgers. Did I mention that at one point the temperature in Kansas was 109 (that's what my car said the outside temp was)? Overall. it was a great trip and I can't wait to do it again next year for the entire week.

Now back to business. Here's some new Arcade Fire that I listened to during the many hours in the car.

Välkommen Back To the Blog That Does It All

Welcome back, Tory! We are back at full-strength so the posts won't just be me rambling anymore!



For the record, I imagine - even though, yes, Tory doesn't drive to work - that his is how Tory returned to work this morning. Pulled up to his office and greeted the parking lot security guard* who checked his I.D. The guard said, "Tory, are you happy to be back?" Tory says, "You tell me" and pulls his glasses down on his face to reveal his new tan. They exchange fantasy football tips, their Netflix queue, and "Friday Night Lights" - but Tory cuts him off because he hasn't seen it yet. The guard gives a standard, "don't work too hard" all while Tory's radio blares because he refuses to turn down the music. Why? Because the radio is playing this song.


*in my story, I imagine the security guard stealing loose change from Tory's and everyone else's car during the day.

Just Like Frasier Crane's Apartment, This Stuff's Eclectic

Happy Friday! I'm a little backed up this week. I haven't even listened to new Arcade Fire yet - I need to get on that. But all motivation is pushed by music. So, I'm going to throwh some jams at you, and hope you catch it. It's all over the map today and that's the best way. Hope you enjoy this stuff.

Sometimes good music can become great music by time and place. So, I've decided to help set the scene on some of these songs so you can experience them to their potential.

-Nighttime, balcony, discussing favorite 'West Wing' episodes, miller lite, swisher sweet: Josh Rouse - Sweet Elaine

-Last few miles of a long road trip, empty corn nuts bag: Titus Andronicus - A More Perfect Union

-Getting ready, drinking Jungle Juice, Will J fixing the fireplace: Handsome Furs - I'm Confused

-This one is very specific, but if accomplished, most likely to have a good night. Riding in the penalty box of a ford escape en route to Red Lyon (lawrence, kan.), friends arguing about Cindy Self, someone texting an ex, a big-back, and one person wanting to go to "It's Brothers": Lupe Fiasco - The Instrumental

Wait Till They Get a Load of Me

Our softball league ended Monday with some good showings - my third base skills need improvement - but I think I found our secret defensive weapon for next time!



That guy will play the entire outfield with ease. Now, just Roger Dorn at 3rd and we'll be champs!

Very Cool Short Film

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