#1
I know that National Ice Cream Day was Sunday, but that's ridiculous. Ice cream gets one single day. What is better than ice cream? I don't, but I could eat ice cream every single day. There are a few kinds of ice cream too. Good, really good, great, fantastic, and amazing. I don't care what kind I am eating.
I am a cup and bowl guy though, and yes I am anti-cone. Traditional cones taste and look like asbestos, or insulation. Sugar cones, though better, are still a calorie waster. Then there are waffle cones, in a pinch where there is a much dreaded bowl shortage, will do, but still there is a decision, if I am going to eat the waffle cone, or get out a spoon and go to work right out of the tub.
I, for one don't need a bunch of mumbo jumbo on ice cream either. Just roll it up, and slap in the bowl. Small spoon too make it last longer. Perfect rolls are fine or SQUARE as you can see from the pic, that's the Idaho way. And BTW, do you really need a "sample?" Maybe if you're like.....9. But it's ice cream, order, pay and keep the line moving.....
Long live ice cream.
#2
I have been going to Indians games for many, many years. I have been a 20 game season ticket holder for the past 3 years. I remember when going to a Tribe game was exactly that. Going to a ball game. Now it is so much more - and it's better.
Long gone are the days of 5,000 in old Municipal Stadium for Banner Day, or Grandstand Managers Day, with soggy hotdogs, a scoreboard that looked like Pong, and the dreaded troughs. When you go to Progressive Field now, it's a blast from the moment you walk in. The music, the food, the great smells, the sun, the shows, the well....everything. The Indians are a first class operation who give you a fun, family friendly experience from start to finish.
I mean, where else where else can you see live hot dogs starring in a hot local band?
#3
When we walked on the moon in 1969, I was very young, but I do remember my parents making sure we all watched Neil and Buzz make world history. I am glad of that....
I remember wanting to be an astronaut too. And although my life went and continues to go in a different direction, I would have done what they did all those years ago. And if I had the chance, I would do it now. I get it, there are a few obstacles in my way, but the chance to walk on the moon, or sit on top of a Saturn V Rocket on Earth is something I would do in a heartbeat.
Windy and I saw Neils spacesuit from all those years ago this week on the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, and we both had to take a pic. And even though neither one of us will be suiting up soon and riding the Orion into space, it's nice to dream we would.
So Cool!
#4
Another weekend of few releases, as there are plenty of HUGE movies to see right now, ass studios are waiting for them to blow over. But this is well timed. With all the animation, superhero and Disney stuff out right now, it seems right for a Quentin Tarantino flick to find an crowd. A behibnd the scenes Hollywood story set in 1969.
This stars Leo and Brad. Plus, Margot Robbie, Kurt Russell, and an ton of other very big stars. I am a huge fan of Tatantino flicks, and though they aren graphic and tough to watch at times, they are highly original.
Monday, July 22, 2019
Monday, July 15, 2019
blog week 12
#1
Sometimes things happen that reminds us that there are good people in the world, and not everyone is out to take advantage of someone.
Windy and I were in Island Park, Idaho last week. It is about as out there as you can get. 4 hour drive at 80mph from Salt Lake City. There is not a lot there. We rented a cabin and drove to Yellowstone a few times, and on the day we were go back to SLC, we had a rental car whose rear right tire was about flat. 8am!
There are three things in Island Park near our cabin, a Phillips 66 gas station, a whole lot of high country, and a place called The Repair Shop next door to the gas station. I had no clue where the next ...anything was, and we had a long, remote, high speed drive ahead.
Enter Tayson at the Repair Shop. He knew our problem, and he fixed it right away. No wait, no fuss, and only $20 to get us going when it would have been easy to charge us $100. I am pretty handy, but now one is when it's that much of a road game.
We will never forget the kindness given to us that day from good people, from good country!
#2
I love to find funny businesses and sometimes the diverse things one place can do. Years ago in my hometown of Berea, there was the Berea Laundromat and Deli. And this week when Windy and I were on vacation in Idaho, we found this gem in Lava Hot Springs, population 407. The Royal Hotel and Pizzeria.
Its about perfect. Delicious pizza, and then a place to lay down after! Now before you think this could not possibly be good, it was. VERY good. And it's been there for 105 years! In small towns you have to be many things to many people, and that is what this was! Place was packed and the pie was great!
Plus, we learned that a small squeeze of lemon on a pizza slice is delish! And it was. When in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho, do as they do!
#3
Why is it that there are some things you just have to do? While out west on vacation, we saw a bevy of Sinclair Gas Stations. Windy and I were getting ready to take a tour of Salt Lake City, and I saw the station with it's iconic green Brontosaurus Dinosaur! (It's actually a Apatosaurus) She immediately got out her phone, smiled and rolled her eyes.
Yeah, I wanted a pic and I got one. I know it wasn't Mount Rushmore, or the Grand Canyon, or even The Bob's Big Boy. But it had to be done. And truth be told if there was a Big Boy handy, I would have done that too. We all seem to like taking pics at certain areas for unknown reasons. Like the new Cleveland signs, You see one, you take one, it's just as simple as that. And as you can see, I have one of those too.
And that's all well and fine, but it's no Sinclair Green Dinosaur....
Sometimes things happen that reminds us that there are good people in the world, and not everyone is out to take advantage of someone.
Windy and I were in Island Park, Idaho last week. It is about as out there as you can get. 4 hour drive at 80mph from Salt Lake City. There is not a lot there. We rented a cabin and drove to Yellowstone a few times, and on the day we were go back to SLC, we had a rental car whose rear right tire was about flat. 8am!
There are three things in Island Park near our cabin, a Phillips 66 gas station, a whole lot of high country, and a place called The Repair Shop next door to the gas station. I had no clue where the next ...anything was, and we had a long, remote, high speed drive ahead.
Enter Tayson at the Repair Shop. He knew our problem, and he fixed it right away. No wait, no fuss, and only $20 to get us going when it would have been easy to charge us $100. I am pretty handy, but now one is when it's that much of a road game.
We will never forget the kindness given to us that day from good people, from good country!
#2
I love to find funny businesses and sometimes the diverse things one place can do. Years ago in my hometown of Berea, there was the Berea Laundromat and Deli. And this week when Windy and I were on vacation in Idaho, we found this gem in Lava Hot Springs, population 407. The Royal Hotel and Pizzeria.
Its about perfect. Delicious pizza, and then a place to lay down after! Now before you think this could not possibly be good, it was. VERY good. And it's been there for 105 years! In small towns you have to be many things to many people, and that is what this was! Place was packed and the pie was great!
Plus, we learned that a small squeeze of lemon on a pizza slice is delish! And it was. When in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho, do as they do!
#3
Why is it that there are some things you just have to do? While out west on vacation, we saw a bevy of Sinclair Gas Stations. Windy and I were getting ready to take a tour of Salt Lake City, and I saw the station with it's iconic green Brontosaurus Dinosaur! (It's actually a Apatosaurus) She immediately got out her phone, smiled and rolled her eyes.
Yeah, I wanted a pic and I got one. I know it wasn't Mount Rushmore, or the Grand Canyon, or even The Bob's Big Boy. But it had to be done. And truth be told if there was a Big Boy handy, I would have done that too. We all seem to like taking pics at certain areas for unknown reasons. Like the new Cleveland signs, You see one, you take one, it's just as simple as that. And as you can see, I have one of those too.
And that's all well and fine, but it's no Sinclair Green Dinosaur....
Monday, July 1, 2019
Blog week #11
Over the weekend I was lucky enough to attend a party in Canfield and man was I glad about that. Windy had an aunt that was retiring and it was a really nice affair.
They hired this amazing company called Roxbury Pizza to make brick oven pizzas out of a mobile set up right there at the house. And It was incredible. Pizza in 90 seconds in a real brick oven that was as delicious as any I have ever had.
What a great idea, fresh pizza on location for a special occasion. These were really nice, dedicated pizza makers that helped make this party really fun. Windy and I and EVERYONE there loved this pie.
I think I are like 10 pieces. Delish!
#2
Just to prove there is nothing that has not been invented, look at this!
OK, as in true Morning Show fashion, let's break it down. Chocolate = Good! Tabasco= Good Spicy= Good. So I'm assuming this is good.
Do you know any other strange combos?
#3
Wednesday on the show, we asked you to post pics of your grill, and/or grilling and we got tons of them. They all were great, and we got some amazing grill ideas for the Holiday Weekend!
But my long time friend from Florida Ray sent me a pic of his grill, and I have to say as great as my grill is, Ray wins! Holy cow! In fairness, he does some big parties as a side hustle. And he's darn good at it.
So as most will be salivating over the food prepared on regular grills, some of us hard core grillers will be salivating over that amazing grill.
They hired this amazing company called Roxbury Pizza to make brick oven pizzas out of a mobile set up right there at the house. And It was incredible. Pizza in 90 seconds in a real brick oven that was as delicious as any I have ever had.
What a great idea, fresh pizza on location for a special occasion. These were really nice, dedicated pizza makers that helped make this party really fun. Windy and I and EVERYONE there loved this pie.
I think I are like 10 pieces. Delish!
#2
Just to prove there is nothing that has not been invented, look at this!
OK, as in true Morning Show fashion, let's break it down. Chocolate = Good! Tabasco= Good Spicy= Good. So I'm assuming this is good.
Do you know any other strange combos?
#3
Wednesday on the show, we asked you to post pics of your grill, and/or grilling and we got tons of them. They all were great, and we got some amazing grill ideas for the Holiday Weekend!
But my long time friend from Florida Ray sent me a pic of his grill, and I have to say as great as my grill is, Ray wins! Holy cow! In fairness, he does some big parties as a side hustle. And he's darn good at it.
So as most will be salivating over the food prepared on regular grills, some of us hard core grillers will be salivating over that amazing grill.
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
Blog Week 11
#1
Had a fantastic time at Cedar Point this weekend. I hadn't been there in a few years, and I had a great time. Many changes, and new rides, Windy and I really a fun weekend as we stayed the night at the Breakers.
We rode tons of rides including a bunch of coasters. But one thing still has not changed over the years with me and the park. I can ride any roller coaster on the planet, but I don't like to ride the "buckets". You know, the thing on the string. I just can't get past the wire maybe snapping thing, and going over the towers thing.
I know, it's the most boring ride on earth, slowest too. I know logically it's probably the safest ride in world, but I'll stick to the Valraven -
For....Some...reason...
#2
This week, I had the chance to play in a great gold outing at the wonderful Bunker Hill Golf Course in Medina. It was a fundraiser for a terrific agency in Medina and Lorain County called The LCADA Way. They are here to help those who are affected by drugs and addiction.
As I learned they are great people who do amazing work. And it was good to support them and our sister radio station WNWV The Wave as they were the radio sponsor.
Kudos to the very professional staff too at Bunker Hill who ran a fantastic outing, and had the course in tip-top shape.
We here at WQMX are proud to support charity golf tournaments, so let us know if you would like us to maybe be a part of your charity outing.
#3
The past three years I have been a 20-game season ticket holder with the Indians. I have chosen the Monday and Wednesday package for various reasons, one being the abundance of Wednesday afternoon games.
I am not a Cubs fan at all in any way. But for decades at Wrigley with NO LIGHTS they played only day games there. Now with lights, the can do both. Be clear, I am not saying we should take the lights off Progressive Field, but I do love me some day baseball. I love the 1:10 start. I know, you'll say because I get up at 2:30 AM to do the show is one of the reasons, and you would be right. But the day games I've gone to this year and past years are the best.
Nice weather, sun, and an overall good feeling buzzes through the park that's different than a night game. Maybe it's a different person that can go to an afternoon game. Could be many are thrilled to not be at the office, and maybe the sun has something to do with it too. There's a different feel, and vibe that you can actually feel.
Love Live Day Ball! GO TRIBE!!
#4
New Flicks This Week!
Annabelle Comes Home
More Annabelle. This is clearly the season for scary movies as there is no shortage of them out right now with more on the way.
Always great to get a jolt at the movies on a late summer night. We've been down this particular road before a few times before, but we seem to want more.
Yesterday
This is on my list as one of the most anticipated movies of the summer. What a great idea in theory. Seems no one alive knows who the Beatles are in this movie and our star sings and performs all of thier songs and gets worldwide acclaim doing it with the masses thinking they are his songs.
This has the chance to be really, really good with a solid script and done by skilled film makers.
Had a fantastic time at Cedar Point this weekend. I hadn't been there in a few years, and I had a great time. Many changes, and new rides, Windy and I really a fun weekend as we stayed the night at the Breakers.
We rode tons of rides including a bunch of coasters. But one thing still has not changed over the years with me and the park. I can ride any roller coaster on the planet, but I don't like to ride the "buckets". You know, the thing on the string. I just can't get past the wire maybe snapping thing, and going over the towers thing.
I know, it's the most boring ride on earth, slowest too. I know logically it's probably the safest ride in world, but I'll stick to the Valraven -
For....Some...reason...
#2
This week, I had the chance to play in a great gold outing at the wonderful Bunker Hill Golf Course in Medina. It was a fundraiser for a terrific agency in Medina and Lorain County called The LCADA Way. They are here to help those who are affected by drugs and addiction.
As I learned they are great people who do amazing work. And it was good to support them and our sister radio station WNWV The Wave as they were the radio sponsor.
Kudos to the very professional staff too at Bunker Hill who ran a fantastic outing, and had the course in tip-top shape.
We here at WQMX are proud to support charity golf tournaments, so let us know if you would like us to maybe be a part of your charity outing.
#3
The past three years I have been a 20-game season ticket holder with the Indians. I have chosen the Monday and Wednesday package for various reasons, one being the abundance of Wednesday afternoon games.
I am not a Cubs fan at all in any way. But for decades at Wrigley with NO LIGHTS they played only day games there. Now with lights, the can do both. Be clear, I am not saying we should take the lights off Progressive Field, but I do love me some day baseball. I love the 1:10 start. I know, you'll say because I get up at 2:30 AM to do the show is one of the reasons, and you would be right. But the day games I've gone to this year and past years are the best.
Nice weather, sun, and an overall good feeling buzzes through the park that's different than a night game. Maybe it's a different person that can go to an afternoon game. Could be many are thrilled to not be at the office, and maybe the sun has something to do with it too. There's a different feel, and vibe that you can actually feel.
Love Live Day Ball! GO TRIBE!!
#4
New Flicks This Week!
Annabelle Comes Home
More Annabelle. This is clearly the season for scary movies as there is no shortage of them out right now with more on the way.
Always great to get a jolt at the movies on a late summer night. We've been down this particular road before a few times before, but we seem to want more.
Yesterday
This is on my list as one of the most anticipated movies of the summer. What a great idea in theory. Seems no one alive knows who the Beatles are in this movie and our star sings and performs all of thier songs and gets worldwide acclaim doing it with the masses thinking they are his songs.
This has the chance to be really, really good with a solid script and done by skilled film makers.
Monday, June 17, 2019
Blog #10
#1
This is getting a bit old. I am not one to complain about much of anything, as it solves nothing, and I am a results guy. But this rain is really getting a bit old.
I lived through a 2 and half year drought in Florida when I worked there and I swore then I would not ever go off about rain again. Droughts are terrible. But this ain't real great either.and being honest, droughts are worse.
Rain can be frustrating, and the lack of outdoor stuff, and of course golf gets old, but this too will pass. All I ask is thing. Can we just get back to a regular pattern. Some sun, some warm, some rain
You know. The basics.
#2
Still not complaining, just commenting. But, I do miss the long shadows that the sun can cast. Have you found yourself, as I have found myself, in disbelief that it is late June? It just hasn't felt very June-y. And thinking back, it didn't feel very May-y either. Or April-y.
But it is, and we have to think that the best of Summer 2019 is still ahead. And I have tried to keep the perspective, that is it not yet summer. It is still technically Spring.
Hang in there. Summer is coming.
#3
Social Media has made it fun to look back on Throwback Thursdays and see how we used to be. It's maybe run its best race, but I think it is cool at times to look back and see a different version of ourselves.
The changes in me, and my career have been many, and as I look back, it seems that was not me, but it was. And in essence, still is.
Because one of the best ways to learn why things are the way they are, is to remember why they were, the way they were.
# 4
New movies out this week!
Toy Story 4
Well this is certainly NOT going to be a flop. This is going to be a gigantic hit, and seemingly everyone is excited to see this. This franchise has an incredible universal appeal. Everyone had or has toys. Everyone relates, and everyone loves the main characters.
There are some new characters here, and enough time has passed to make this fresh yet again.
Anna
If you watch this trailer, it may may become painfully clear to you, that you have seen this movie 100 times before in one way shape or form.
This will get lost in the shuffle.
Child's Play
These kind of slasher movies always seem to find a nice opening weekend, and then comes the huge exhale.
The wave will come in, and then go out.....way out....
This is getting a bit old. I am not one to complain about much of anything, as it solves nothing, and I am a results guy. But this rain is really getting a bit old.
I lived through a 2 and half year drought in Florida when I worked there and I swore then I would not ever go off about rain again. Droughts are terrible. But this ain't real great either.and being honest, droughts are worse.
Rain can be frustrating, and the lack of outdoor stuff, and of course golf gets old, but this too will pass. All I ask is thing. Can we just get back to a regular pattern. Some sun, some warm, some rain
You know. The basics.
#2
Still not complaining, just commenting. But, I do miss the long shadows that the sun can cast. Have you found yourself, as I have found myself, in disbelief that it is late June? It just hasn't felt very June-y. And thinking back, it didn't feel very May-y either. Or April-y.
But it is, and we have to think that the best of Summer 2019 is still ahead. And I have tried to keep the perspective, that is it not yet summer. It is still technically Spring.
Hang in there. Summer is coming.
#3
Social Media has made it fun to look back on Throwback Thursdays and see how we used to be. It's maybe run its best race, but I think it is cool at times to look back and see a different version of ourselves.
The changes in me, and my career have been many, and as I look back, it seems that was not me, but it was. And in essence, still is.
Because one of the best ways to learn why things are the way they are, is to remember why they were, the way they were.
# 4
New movies out this week!
Toy Story 4
Well this is certainly NOT going to be a flop. This is going to be a gigantic hit, and seemingly everyone is excited to see this. This franchise has an incredible universal appeal. Everyone had or has toys. Everyone relates, and everyone loves the main characters.
There are some new characters here, and enough time has passed to make this fresh yet again.
Anna
If you watch this trailer, it may may become painfully clear to you, that you have seen this movie 100 times before in one way shape or form.
This will get lost in the shuffle.
Child's Play
These kind of slasher movies always seem to find a nice opening weekend, and then comes the huge exhale.
The wave will come in, and then go out.....way out....
Monday, June 3, 2019
Blog Week 9
Blog Week #9
I am very proud to say over the next few weeks I'll be telling you about all the incredible things that Habitat For Humanity of Summit County does for us all.
I have been associated with them for a number of years as the Honorary Chair for the Annual Fundraising Golf Tourney and I am proud of that. But when I was talking with Annie Boyer and others from Habitat a few weeks ago about ALL that they do, and it dawned on me that you never stop learning about all the incredible things they can do for you, and in the end for us all.
The time is right for Habitat. They, of course believe in doing well for those who need help, but they reuse, recycle, and redo and have been for years. If you take a few minutes and click on their website, you can learn of many things that may benefit others, maybe even you. They provide outstanding things I never knew before that can help you save money and lots of it. And it's free.
I am very proud to endorse and be the voice of the great people there and all the fantastic work they do.
#2
One of the best parts of my job is when you do right. Over the weekend was the 18th annual WQMX Pet Expo. I work this event every year in conjunction with lots of amazing sponsors.
With a goal of adopting out as many animals as we can in a single day, it always feels good to give a voice to such a worthwhile day.
If you came out and were a part of this incredible event, thank you, and put it on your radar for next year. And if you adopted a new family member - Thanks again!!!
#3
Yesterday on the show, we had a lot of fun with this. Someone calculated that on Memorial Day itself, 818 hot dogs were eaten EVERY SECOND! Got us thinking, about the big eaters in our lives. The three of us all love to eat.
So we opened up our phone and text lines to tons responses that made us laugh. One guy ate 11 dogs at a Dollar Dog Night with the Tribe. Another ate 38 pizza slices at a pizza buffet! And still another 4 big plates of shrimp at an Asian joint.
And these guys went after this pizza at Mr G's! - NICE!
I am a big eater, and yes hot dogs are on my radar. In could knock down probably about 7 in 10 minutes.
It's eating season. So let's get on the grill!
#4
New flicks out this week! Pets, Pavarotti and Phoenix
Dark Phoenix (Preview)
Here comes more Marvel, and this time it's serious. This should do well, even though Marvel has really been front and center recently. Ran across a new study too that says, fans are NOT getting burned out on superhero genre in general.
So prepare for more from Marvel and DC.
Pets 2
You know, the original was a hit, and there were things I really liked about it. But there were also moments i thought weer borderline inappropriate as well. And I was NOT the only one I know of that felt the same.
Will be a bit hit, animation, pets, Kevin Hart. Nice trio.
Godzilla:King Of All Monsters
Godzilla still has it, and this is the continuing story of the movie from 2014. This time Godzilla is forced into battling numerous Titans, including the horrible Monster Zero that he has been battling for thousands of years. What this does well, is give you plenty of monster action, and much of it well generated.
What this does poorly is our human story that is just silly. This would have been more engaging if the "story" the reason the Titans have been released on the Earth was better. The story they came up with is easy, and lazy and unimaginative. Godzilla should be mad about that.
But this is a monster movie in every regard. Like Godzilla? Like this movie. You get plenty of him.
Ma
Octavia Spencer stars in a very disturbing movie about a middle aged woman that is out of her mind! She befriends a bunch of high school kids and gives them a place to party at her house. But she clearly has in-pure motives, and goes on a jealous killing and maiming spree.
This is very short at 1 hour 32 minutes and that's a blessing. You are ready for this to end. But this is not a bad movie. Yes, predictable, yes formulaic at times, and overly original. But Spencer is very good, and that is the saving grace.
This is very intense at times, and will be disturbing to some as there are some very graphic moments. Great:? No. It is what it is, and if you are in the mood for this type of thing, go to it!
#5
Last Friday I played in the Junior Achievement Golf Outing at Chenowith Golf Course in Akron and it was a great time!
I know, playing golf is fun, and spending the day with workmates on the course, eating good food and the rest of it doesn't sound like tough duty, and it's not. But there is something good about supporting people that are worth supporting and Junior Achievement is one of those groups.
Everyone made us feel son welcome, and the day was so great. Feel free to support JA in the Akron area. This outing has been going on a long time, and with good reason
Good people!
#6
Fair question. Was I ever this young?
Ran across this pic a while ago, and I think I was about 11 or so. My sister took this pic for a senior photography class in high school.
Who that is in the background is a mystery, and so is why I was posing like the Sears catalogue kid. Why was I wearing a collared shirt while playing football too? Times have changed, and son have I too I guess.
Seeing a pic like this reminds us on how long of a journey life really is. That is me, but that's a few decades and life phases ago.
Life is great!
I am very proud to say over the next few weeks I'll be telling you about all the incredible things that Habitat For Humanity of Summit County does for us all.
I have been associated with them for a number of years as the Honorary Chair for the Annual Fundraising Golf Tourney and I am proud of that. But when I was talking with Annie Boyer and others from Habitat a few weeks ago about ALL that they do, and it dawned on me that you never stop learning about all the incredible things they can do for you, and in the end for us all.
The time is right for Habitat. They, of course believe in doing well for those who need help, but they reuse, recycle, and redo and have been for years. If you take a few minutes and click on their website, you can learn of many things that may benefit others, maybe even you. They provide outstanding things I never knew before that can help you save money and lots of it. And it's free.
I am very proud to endorse and be the voice of the great people there and all the fantastic work they do.
#2
One of the best parts of my job is when you do right. Over the weekend was the 18th annual WQMX Pet Expo. I work this event every year in conjunction with lots of amazing sponsors.
With a goal of adopting out as many animals as we can in a single day, it always feels good to give a voice to such a worthwhile day.
If you came out and were a part of this incredible event, thank you, and put it on your radar for next year. And if you adopted a new family member - Thanks again!!!
#3
Yesterday on the show, we had a lot of fun with this. Someone calculated that on Memorial Day itself, 818 hot dogs were eaten EVERY SECOND! Got us thinking, about the big eaters in our lives. The three of us all love to eat.
So we opened up our phone and text lines to tons responses that made us laugh. One guy ate 11 dogs at a Dollar Dog Night with the Tribe. Another ate 38 pizza slices at a pizza buffet! And still another 4 big plates of shrimp at an Asian joint.
And these guys went after this pizza at Mr G's! - NICE!
I am a big eater, and yes hot dogs are on my radar. In could knock down probably about 7 in 10 minutes.
It's eating season. So let's get on the grill!
#4
New flicks out this week! Pets, Pavarotti and Phoenix
Dark Phoenix (Preview)
Here comes more Marvel, and this time it's serious. This should do well, even though Marvel has really been front and center recently. Ran across a new study too that says, fans are NOT getting burned out on superhero genre in general.
So prepare for more from Marvel and DC.
Pets 2
You know, the original was a hit, and there were things I really liked about it. But there were also moments i thought weer borderline inappropriate as well. And I was NOT the only one I know of that felt the same.
Will be a bit hit, animation, pets, Kevin Hart. Nice trio.
Godzilla:King Of All Monsters
Godzilla still has it, and this is the continuing story of the movie from 2014. This time Godzilla is forced into battling numerous Titans, including the horrible Monster Zero that he has been battling for thousands of years. What this does well, is give you plenty of monster action, and much of it well generated.
What this does poorly is our human story that is just silly. This would have been more engaging if the "story" the reason the Titans have been released on the Earth was better. The story they came up with is easy, and lazy and unimaginative. Godzilla should be mad about that.
But this is a monster movie in every regard. Like Godzilla? Like this movie. You get plenty of him.
Ma
Octavia Spencer stars in a very disturbing movie about a middle aged woman that is out of her mind! She befriends a bunch of high school kids and gives them a place to party at her house. But she clearly has in-pure motives, and goes on a jealous killing and maiming spree.
This is very short at 1 hour 32 minutes and that's a blessing. You are ready for this to end. But this is not a bad movie. Yes, predictable, yes formulaic at times, and overly original. But Spencer is very good, and that is the saving grace.
This is very intense at times, and will be disturbing to some as there are some very graphic moments. Great:? No. It is what it is, and if you are in the mood for this type of thing, go to it!
#5
Last Friday I played in the Junior Achievement Golf Outing at Chenowith Golf Course in Akron and it was a great time!
I know, playing golf is fun, and spending the day with workmates on the course, eating good food and the rest of it doesn't sound like tough duty, and it's not. But there is something good about supporting people that are worth supporting and Junior Achievement is one of those groups.
Everyone made us feel son welcome, and the day was so great. Feel free to support JA in the Akron area. This outing has been going on a long time, and with good reason
Good people!
#6
Fair question. Was I ever this young?
Ran across this pic a while ago, and I think I was about 11 or so. My sister took this pic for a senior photography class in high school.
Who that is in the background is a mystery, and so is why I was posing like the Sears catalogue kid. Why was I wearing a collared shirt while playing football too? Times have changed, and son have I too I guess.
Seeing a pic like this reminds us on how long of a journey life really is. That is me, but that's a few decades and life phases ago.
Life is great!
Thursday, May 23, 2019
Blog Week 8
We do tons of charity shows here at WQMX, many of them annual events, like tonight's Ones To Watch Concert, at the historic Tangier in Akron. And should be noted, this concert raised over $7200 for NEOPAT - helping veterans. Well done!
Jimmy Allen, Hardy, and Matt Stell starred on stage, bringing their newfound fame to the intimate stage and setting in front of a sold out crowd. Each have songs on the charts and each is very different from the other, making this a nice microcosm of today's country.
Allen, an easy to listen to voice and style, reminiscent of some to the strong balladiers in our format. He has a #1 already with Best Shot. When you first hear him, you get what you get, but you also get the feeling that there is more in reserve, and that you better be ready for real versatility, and that's what you get. There is also real star power here.
Hardy, has a remarkably popular song out, Rednecker, that core WQMX listeners just love. It's what I call a "list" song. It lists off the reasons why he is more redneck than you. It's a playful, fun tonge-in-cheek number of course that comes from a guy and a voice that makes it totally believeable.
Matt Stell has a hit single, Pray For You, a powerful, honest ballad that gives thanks to the new found love in his life. As I talked with him it's a song he wrote and is autobiographical. Highly relatable, and to the point. Listeners love it, and even though it's early this has the potential to be a big hit.
These charity shows are a rare chance for listeners to get close to those that are the new blood in our format. And all of our stars were amazingly engaging both on stage and back stage with those lucky enough to meet them.
Overall this was a terrific show! Seems the ones we watched, are the ones to watch.
#2
I have lived in my house for about 18 years now, and I have these bushes here that have been there way longer than that. I have no real idea what these are, and for the most part they are nice and green.
They do bloom once a year though, and are very pretty. For about 15 minutes. Or so it seems. The bloom is very short, but nice. But would it be too much to ask for a longer bloom. And who the made the decision all those decades ago. "Hey honey, let's plant something that's a major focal point of the house that blooms about 15 minutes a year?" "OK, sounds great..."
I guess I should be thankful for the pretty bloom ans enjoy colors....for about 10 more minutes. Good thing I was home.
#3
This week we celebrate National Hamburger Day. Might be the best holiday ever! I don't know if this is you, but it sure is me. I could eat hamburgers every day. EVERY day! Breakfast, lunch, snack, dinner, wake me up at 3am and tell me the burgers are ready, I'd come downstairs and eat one - or two.
It's perfect. Ground up steak, pressed together, grilled and bunned! The beauty of the burger is there is no real wrong way to make it. Or wrong way to eat it! Cheese? OK! And whatever you want me to throw on it, I'm good with it.
But if I had to choose a favorite way. Big burger - grilled - Swiss cheese - onion bun - tomato slice - Vidalia onion slice - Dukes Mayo.
Word is Akron is the birthplace of the burger, and I'm good with that too. If it was - great! If it was invented in Bob McGee's kitchen in Boise, Idaho - I'm good with that too. But whoever it is, he or she should be in some Hall Of Fame somewhere.
Oh wait the Inventers Hall Of Fame is also here in Akron.
#4
The Beautiful Windy and I went to the Tribe game over the weekend. And as we were devouring hot dogs, and BBQ, we decided to go Tribe fan all the way and participate all the rest of the off field fun.
So we Tweeted to the Tribe as they ask you to and send a pic in hopes of getting on the huge scoreboard. And we did. Almost. As we #Tribefan, our pic made it up there, sans half my face, and virtually all of Windy's head.
As we howled every time it came back up on the screen, we resigned ourselves that true stardom would have to wait for another day.
Almost as much as we laughed at Windy's hashtag later #wheresmyhead
GO TRIBE!
Jimmy Allen, Hardy, and Matt Stell starred on stage, bringing their newfound fame to the intimate stage and setting in front of a sold out crowd. Each have songs on the charts and each is very different from the other, making this a nice microcosm of today's country.
Allen, an easy to listen to voice and style, reminiscent of some to the strong balladiers in our format. He has a #1 already with Best Shot. When you first hear him, you get what you get, but you also get the feeling that there is more in reserve, and that you better be ready for real versatility, and that's what you get. There is also real star power here.
Hardy, has a remarkably popular song out, Rednecker, that core WQMX listeners just love. It's what I call a "list" song. It lists off the reasons why he is more redneck than you. It's a playful, fun tonge-in-cheek number of course that comes from a guy and a voice that makes it totally believeable.
Matt Stell has a hit single, Pray For You, a powerful, honest ballad that gives thanks to the new found love in his life. As I talked with him it's a song he wrote and is autobiographical. Highly relatable, and to the point. Listeners love it, and even though it's early this has the potential to be a big hit.
These charity shows are a rare chance for listeners to get close to those that are the new blood in our format. And all of our stars were amazingly engaging both on stage and back stage with those lucky enough to meet them.
Overall this was a terrific show! Seems the ones we watched, are the ones to watch.
#2
I have lived in my house for about 18 years now, and I have these bushes here that have been there way longer than that. I have no real idea what these are, and for the most part they are nice and green.
They do bloom once a year though, and are very pretty. For about 15 minutes. Or so it seems. The bloom is very short, but nice. But would it be too much to ask for a longer bloom. And who the made the decision all those decades ago. "Hey honey, let's plant something that's a major focal point of the house that blooms about 15 minutes a year?" "OK, sounds great..."
I guess I should be thankful for the pretty bloom ans enjoy colors....for about 10 more minutes. Good thing I was home.
#3
This week we celebrate National Hamburger Day. Might be the best holiday ever! I don't know if this is you, but it sure is me. I could eat hamburgers every day. EVERY day! Breakfast, lunch, snack, dinner, wake me up at 3am and tell me the burgers are ready, I'd come downstairs and eat one - or two.
It's perfect. Ground up steak, pressed together, grilled and bunned! The beauty of the burger is there is no real wrong way to make it. Or wrong way to eat it! Cheese? OK! And whatever you want me to throw on it, I'm good with it.
But if I had to choose a favorite way. Big burger - grilled - Swiss cheese - onion bun - tomato slice - Vidalia onion slice - Dukes Mayo.
Word is Akron is the birthplace of the burger, and I'm good with that too. If it was - great! If it was invented in Bob McGee's kitchen in Boise, Idaho - I'm good with that too. But whoever it is, he or she should be in some Hall Of Fame somewhere.
Oh wait the Inventers Hall Of Fame is also here in Akron.
#4
The Beautiful Windy and I went to the Tribe game over the weekend. And as we were devouring hot dogs, and BBQ, we decided to go Tribe fan all the way and participate all the rest of the off field fun.
So we Tweeted to the Tribe as they ask you to and send a pic in hopes of getting on the huge scoreboard. And we did. Almost. As we #Tribefan, our pic made it up there, sans half my face, and virtually all of Windy's head.
As we howled every time it came back up on the screen, we resigned ourselves that true stardom would have to wait for another day.
Almost as much as we laughed at Windy's hashtag later #wheresmyhead
GO TRIBE!
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