Thursday, December 30, 2010

My Favorite 2010 Music:

A year end, top 10 of personal favorites...

Oceansize - Self-Preserved While the Bodies Float Up
A fascinating and challenging work from a band that just keeps getting better.

The Pineapple Thief - Someone Here Is Missing
Embracing an edgier sound, lightning struck and TPT created a classic.

Anathema - We're Here Because We're Here
A haunting and sonically beautiful career highlight for these dark masters.

Lunatic Soul – Lunatic Soul II
The journey concludes, sounding even better than the original.

Deftones – Diamond Eyes
Some of their heaviest riffs to-date translated into some of their best work ever.

Cynic – Re-Traced
This epic EP reinvents the past to blast off into a new phase for this cutting edge band.

Broken Bells – Broken Bells
A groovy collaboration that worked out to be greater than the sum of its parts.

Slash – Slash
The best straight-up rock album of the year and as classic and anything he has done.

The Sword – Warp Riders
Reminding me of last year’s psychedelic blast from Mastodon, The Sword have ascended.

Nine Inch Nails – Pretty Hate Machine (re-master)
One of the greatest albums of all-time now sounds bigger and better than ever, almost new!


Live Albums\Re-releases

Porcupine Tree – Anesthetize (live) & Atlanta (live)
Amorphis - Forging The Land Of Thousand Lakes (live)
The Cure - Disintegration (re-master)


If The List Was Longer…

All That Remains, Alter Bridge, Black Country Communion, Blind Guardian, Brandon Boyd, Cloverseeds, Coheed & Cambria, Decrepit Birth, Demians, Sully Erna, Fistful Of Mercy, The Gracious Few, Haken, Iron Maiden, John 5, Jónsi, Kamelot, Mnemic, Mutiny Within, Nevermore, The Roots, Sevendust, Silent Civilian, Solution .45, Stone Sour, Jonathan Tyler & The Northern Lights
Live long and prosper. May the Force be with you. Happy New Year. So say we all.

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

watched the Classic Albums Blu-Ray: RUSH 2112 / Moving Pictures and it is required viewing for all fans of rock! (Thank You, Lisa Claus!)

Monday, December 27, 2010

has landed and is already rockin' the tri-state! (now, when is nap time?)
It is WAY too early to be dealing with the airport...but up up and away!

Sunday, December 26, 2010

Flight cancelled, rescheduled for tomorrow morning. More Lisa-time, Yay!!
had the best Christmas ever! Leaving 60 and sunshine for 25 and snow! Happy Holidaze!!

Friday, December 24, 2010

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night! No matter what you celebrate, we wish you the very best holiday and a superb 2011! Rock on!

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment." -Ralph Waldo Emerson

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Sign of the times: the new Christmas candle decorations I bought are not called "battery operated" anymore. They are now... Wireless!!

Monday, December 20, 2010

Friday, December 17, 2010

28 years later, we finally get a Tron sequel...in 3D with a million times more processing power and double the Jeff Bridges! I'm in!

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Random act of jolliness coming up!
It may pass, but for now, this Southern boy is enjoying a little snowfall in the holiday season! Time for random acts of jolliness!

Sunday, December 12, 2010

phase one complete: all is well [;-)
the race is on: getting Lisa to the airport in Huntington and getting back before the winter storm dumps several inches of snow in my path!

Friday, December 10, 2010

Thursday, December 9, 2010

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Monday, December 6, 2010

Fun from Facebook

Games like this circulate the social networks and can be quite revealing! This is how mine turned out:



1) Turn on your MP3 player or music player on your computer. (2) Go to SHUFFLE songs mode. (3) Write down the first 15 songs that come up - song title and artist - NO editing/cheating, please. (4) Choose 15 people to be tagged. It is generally considered to be in good taste to tag the person who tagged you.



Out of 44,996 in iTunes, these were the first 15 from my iTunes DJ



Artist - Title



Mahavishnu Orchestra - One Word

Iron Maiden - The Mercenary

Nina Simone - My Father

Porcupine Tree - Dislocated Day

ABBA - Suzy-Hang-Around

The Cure - A Forest (Live)

Radiohead - The Gloaming (Softly Open Our Mouths In The Cold)

The Producers - Here's To You

Tears For Fears - Mothers Talk

David Gilmour - Coming Back To Life (Live)

The Replacements - All He Wants To Do Is Fish

Garbage - Drive You Home

Anathema - Ascension

The Four Tops - Walk Away Renee

Frank Zappa - Let's Make The Water Turn Black





What does your music library say about you?
For the second time Porcupine Tree have been nominated for a US Grammy in the best surround sound mix category. No Beatles this time! [;-)

Friday, December 3, 2010

Thank you, Trent Reznor, for remastering Pretty Hate Machine! Now, one of the best albums ever recorded sounds bigger than ever!
Snow... Hey Oh!

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

By-Tor and the SNOW Dog!!! Getting our first flurries of the season...too warm to stick but very pretty!

Monday, November 29, 2010

I like Target's new slogan: "Find gift ideas and random acts of jolliness!" I am all about random acts of jolliness!

Friday, November 26, 2010

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Monday, November 22, 2010

New favorite seasonal treats: White Chocolate shake at Steak N Shake and White Chocolate Creme Brulee at The Melting Pot! Highly recommended

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Did anyone get the number of that bus that hit me? Ugggg, not a fan of fighting off the flu...but, I will triumph!

Monday, November 15, 2010

May the force be with you...live long and prosper! (wearing my geek cred with pride!)

Friday, November 12, 2010

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Thank you to all Veterans for your service and sacrifice to keep us free. Happy Veterans Day!

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Scott Pilgrim vs The World on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Copy...oooh, the choices!! Now, I can enjoy it anywhere! HAHAHAHA!
Let's rock...double shots on Two-fer Tuesday...live from www.WKLC.com
Scott Pilgrim vs The World...TODAY!!!

Sunday, November 7, 2010

Saturday, November 6, 2010

Broadcasting live from the Fairplain Yacht Club live from www.WKLC.com
If you can spend a perfectly useless afternoon in a perfectly useless manner, you have learned how to live. -Lin Yutang

Friday, November 5, 2010

back from my fantastic remote at Smoker Friendly and rockin' the airwaves: www.wklc.com
Music is expression of harmony in sound. Love is the expression of harmony in life. -Stephen Bayley

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Time to make the doughnuts! Rock n Roll doughnuts! LOL live from www.WKLC.com
He who learns but does not think, is lost He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger. -Confucius

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Life's too short for dull food. -Chef Paul Prudhomme
Spinning two-fers live from www.WKLC.com
Balance your thoughts with action. If you spend too much time thinking about a thing, you'll never get it done. -Bruce Lee

Monday, November 1, 2010

Sunday, October 31, 2010

Friday, October 29, 2010

Thursday, October 28, 2010

What part of an inverse tangent approaching an asymptote don't you understand? -Sheldon Cooper

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

I am rockin' live from www.WKLC.com
Obviously you're not well-suited for three-dimensional chess. Perhaps three-dimensional Candyland would be more your speed. -Sheldon Cooper

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

I am rockin' two-fers now until 7p, live from www.WKLC.com
Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without. -Confucius

Saturday, October 23, 2010

Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience. -Ralph Waldo Emerson

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Monday, October 18, 2010

Fallout New Vegas tomorrow!!!! Or tonight at Midnight for the hard core vault escapee/wasteland explorers!
Live from www.WKLC.com Rock On!
At the height of laughter, the universe is flung into a kaleidoscope of new possibilities. -Jean Houston

Saturday, October 16, 2010

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Saturday, October 2, 2010

All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make the better. -Ralph Waldo Emerson

Friday, October 1, 2010

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Sunday, September 26, 2010

Rest in peace, Chip DeClue. You will be missed! My deepest sympathies to Marcia and family.
Music is the art of thinking with sounds. -Jules Combarieu

Saturday, September 25, 2010

Friday, September 24, 2010

Kicked off my show with Enter Sandman...it's a great day!! Live from www.WKLC.com
loved stopping at the local GoMart and heard every car and truck in the parking lot listening to Rock 105!!
Music is a readily available, highly effective tool that you use to improve both your cognitive and physical abilities. -Arthur Winter

Thursday, September 23, 2010

having more fun than is legally allowed by the FCC! Haha! Streaming live from www.wklc.com

Monday, September 20, 2010

Thank you for the warn welcome...and for listening today!! Big things are coming and I really appreciate your support! Rock On!!!
Back on the air 3p-7p! Listen live at www.WKLC.com
Who hears music feels his solitude peopled at once. -Robert Browning

Sunday, September 19, 2010

had an amazing day at Hawk's Nest National Park and New River Gorge! Wrapping up the perfect day with Taste of Asia!! Yum!
Today we plan to visit New River Gorge, the Grand Canyon of the East! Looks awesome!! http://www.newriverwv.com

Saturday, September 18, 2010

Spent the day exploring Huntingdon, Charleston and everything in-between with Lisa. There is some beautiful countryside up here!

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

After a year out of radio, I have traded beaches for mountains: I am Program Director/Afternoons at Rock 105, Charleston, WV. www.WKLC.com

Sunday, September 12, 2010

Music is the movement of sound to reach the soul for the education of its virtue. -Plato

Saturday, September 11, 2010

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Wednesday, September 8, 2010

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Friday, September 3, 2010

Wishing everyone safe travels and a rockin' holiday weekend!! Cheers!

Thursday, September 2, 2010

had the top down and the tunes up all day! A beautiful way to spend the time running errands!! [;-)
"Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy." -Ludwig van Beethoven

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Congrats to Jim Parsons (Sheldon) of The Big Bang Theory for winning the Emmy for Best Lead Actor in a comedy! Score another for the geeks!
New music from Disturbed and 10 Years in stores today and tonight Creed returns to South Florida. It's a mainstream rock kinda day! [;-)

Monday, August 30, 2010

20100830 Workout Playlist

A trip last week and some bad weather kept me from the workout for too long. It was rough getting started but when it begins raining and you are a mile and a half from home, you DO pick up the pace! 5.54 miles, the longest yet! Woohoo!

Here is the soundtrack:

Tool - "The Pot"
Soilwork - "Deliverance Is Mine"
Black Tide - "Hit The Lights"
Monster Magnet - "Power Trip"
Sevendust - "T.O.A.B."
Scar Symmetry - "Abstracted"
Disturbed - "Believe"
Metallica - "Fuel"
Rumpelstiltskin Grinder - "Fiends In The Mountain, Ghouls In The Valley"
Spineshank - "New Disease"
Amorphis - "Highest Star"
Obscura - "Universe Momentum"
Mercenary - "Redefine Me"
Queensryche - "Breaking The Silence"
Mystic Prophecy - "Back From The Dark"
Boy Hits Car - "Escape The World"
Stone Sour - "Made Of Scars"
Judas Priest - "Riding On The Wind"


Make your Monday awesome!!!
C'mon Monday...Let's rock!

Sunday, August 29, 2010

As promised, the night WAS epic! Glad to have a lazy Sunday to recover! [;-)

Saturday, August 28, 2010

Tonight will be EPIC! Welcome Home Nicko/The Final Frontier Listening Party! 10pm Live Rock and Smokin' BBQ @ Rock N Roll Ribs Coral Springs

Friday, August 27, 2010

Back in Florida, safe and sound. There is nothing like taking the wrong charger to help you stay "off the grid" for two days! [;-)

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

20100824 Workout Playlist

Using Nike+, you gotta love Lance Armstrong congratulating you on your longest distance yet...4.92 miles!! I am very impressed with the technology that Nike and Apple have come up with and it is very helpful in improving your workouts.

Tuesdays are new release days for music and movies and today is a good one! The final season of LOST hits Blu-Ray and the German band Blind Guardian release their 9th CD since 1988, At The Edge Of Time!

Here is the music that made today's workout possible:

Tool - "Parabola"
Serenity - "Derelict"
Metallica - "Jump In The Fire"
Communic - "Under A Luminous Sky"
Nevermore - "Narcosynthesis"
Blind Guardian - "Another Holy War"
Scar Symmetry - "Deviate From The Form"
Amorphis - "From Earth I Rose"
Decrepit Birth - "Metatron"
Soilwork - "Two Lives Worth Of Reckoning"
Strapping Young Lad - "S.Y.L."
Mnemic - "Within"
Iron Maiden - "Aces High"
Necrophagist - "Intestinal Incubation"


I hope your Tuesday ROCKS!!
Yay, new release day: the Sixth and Final season of LOST hits Blu-Ray today...and Blind Guardian unleashes their epic new CD! Rock On!!

Monday, August 23, 2010

20100823 Workout Playlist

Back on the streets this morning and it is getting a little easier each week. 5.48 miles today! It was a busy and fun filled weekend and I am really looking forward to this week...and the future! Do not look at today as Monday; it is the next step on your life's journey...make it great!


Today's list:

Demons & Wizards - "Heaven Denies"
Rumpelstiltskin Grinder - "Stealing E.T."
Taproot - "Poem"
Soilwork - "Observation Slave"
Sevendust - "Shine"
Racer X - "Lucifer's Hammer"
Queensryche - "Surgical Strike"
Obscura - "The Anticosmic Overload"
Iron Maiden - "Wasted Years"
Diecast - "Hourglass"
Demons & Wizards - "Blood On my Hands"
Blind Guardian - "Another Stranger Me"
Symphony X - "The Walls Of Babylon"
Hypocrisy - "Hang Him High"
Drowning Pool w/ Rob Zombie - "The Man Without Fear"
Scar Symmetry - "The Illusionist"



I hope your day rocks!!

Sunday, August 22, 2010

saw this sticker yesterday: "What Would Yoda Do? Your Ass, Kick It He Would" [;-)
Senseo coffee, yum! Hmmm...whipped cream or no whipped cream? Decisions, decisions!!

Saturday, August 21, 2010

wearing my "Future Evil Ex" shirt! (Go see Scott Pilgrim vs. The World!!)
Go see Scott Pilgrim vs. The World this weekend! You will thank me later!! [;-)

Friday, August 20, 2010

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/movies/2010/08/betsy-sharkey-film-pick-of-the-week-scott-pilgrim.html

20100820 Workout Playlist

Back at it this morning and it was great! Took two days to rest and re-hydrate since I had pushed pretty hard to get to the five mile mark. Shattered that today and I am feeling super! Body and technology are working to actually make this fun...I know, hard to believe!


Today's tuneage:

Queensryche - "I Don't Believe In Love"
Symphony X - "Church Of The Machine"
Iron Maiden - "Heaven Can Wait"
Metallica - "That Was Just Your Life"
Redemption - "Leviathan Rising"
Scar Symmetry - "Carved In Stone"
Serenity - "All Lights Reversed"
Blind Guardian - "Traveler In Time"
Into Eternity - "Spent Years Of Regret"
Lord Divine - "Pleasure (My Own Pain)"
Strapping Young Lad - "Detox"
Tool - "Forty Six & 2"


Have a totally amazing day!!!!

Thursday, August 19, 2010

Finally saw Toy Story 3 in 3D...WOW!! Loved Buzz's Spanish mode!! Another great one from Pixar!
Cannot remember the last time I heard Zeppelin's Kashmir is a mall...if ever! Not Muzak, but the real deal!!
Today will rock...there is little doubt about it!!

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

My New Project

OK Kids,

I have accepted the position of webmaster for Rock N Roll Ribs...the best BBQ joint on the planet!! We are all over the web and you would make me look very good if you would visit, "like", "add" and "follow" the following sites:

http://www.rocknrollribs.com/
http://www.facebook.com/rocknrollribs
http://www.myspace.com/rocknrollribs
http://www.twitter.com/rnrribs

Major updates are coming very soon, so please visit often and keep in touch!! \m/

We are also on FourSquare and will be offering specials and discounts through all of the above.

Whether you live in South Florida or are just visiting, please stop by and enjoy "fall off the bone" ribs, tasty BBQ items and ice cold beverages!

The gentlemen (and I use the term loosely) who have placed their trust in me are Rick Baum, Mitch Tanne, and Nicko McBrain (Yes, that Mr. McBrain!)...their details are below:

ROCK N ROLL RIBS!!

The Men Behind The Mayhem

This man needs no introduction, but lets give him one anyway ...................... Nicko McBrain AKA, "The Rhythm of the Beast", is the legendary drummer for the greatest Metal band of all time IRON MAIDEN! For over 25 years Nicko has traveled the globe playing sold out arenas, selling millions of albums and creating some of the most influential music to date. Nicko brings his vast musical knowledge and powerful name to Rock n Roll Ribs. Now, don't think Nicko doesn't know BBQ, see .....In his travels, Nicko has dined at some of the finest restaurants in the world, and although he appreciates a $200 plate of "Tartar of Kobe beef with Imperial Beluga Caviar and Belons oyster" with a $400 bottle of 1975 "Chateau Palmer", he prefers a fall-off-the bones, sticky rack of ribs and a bottle of Corona.... Yeah see... So, Nicko not only brings his impressive name and experience to the mix but a passion for great BBQ. Oh yeah...this guy is an absolute character too, life of the party is an understatement, this guy IS the party, see!

AND....


The lunatic running this place, Chef/Operator, BBQ and Rock N Roll connoisseur...... "Moby" Rick Baum. Rick has been opening and operating restaurants ranging from BBQ, Italian, American to 4 star cuisine since 1990. His credits include designing and operating a million dollar BBQ catering outfit, traveling the East Coast opening 250 seat Italian restaurants as Executive Chef and leveling parking lots to build Roadhouse Grills. In this time Rick has not only learned all the tricks of the trades to be successful but has developed quite simply, the best BBQ recipes you'll ever taste. He plays a mean guitar too. Rick has traveled, played, and hung out with some of the biggest names in Rock music. This man knows his BBQ and his Rock n Roll!


The 3rd partner is 'Mitch Tanne' He has known Nicko for over 20 yrs... Golf mate & family friend. Mitch has toured and played with many artists since the 80's..even recorded a CD with Nicko, and still plays in a local R&R band. Mitch has also owned and operated a very successful wholesale grocery business for more than 25 yrs. His enduring passion and knowledge for music, food and BBQ makes him the best possible partner for Rock n Roll Ribs.

Too sore to push a workout this morning and risk injury. Plus, I need to get started on a new project that I am VERY excited about!!

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Scott Pilgrim vs The World is the most fun I have had at the movies in a long time! And the soundtrack is quite entertaining, too!!

20100817 Workout Playlist

Another glorious morning and beautiful sunrise, but I will be glad when Fall arrives; some mornings the humidity and heat are killers...even at 6am! That which does not kill us only makes us stronger, right? LOL

Creating a playlist, instead of hitting shuffle on a large group of songs, defeated the "playing in alphabetical order" problem the Nike+ app has. This morning the app sent my data to Twitter but not Facebook; knowing the problems FB has been having lately, I will not blame Nike+ or Apple for this one! [;-)

I made it past 5 miles for the first time this morning and I feel good!!


Here are today's tunes:

Blind Guardian - "I'm Alive"
Amoral - "A Shade Of Grey"
Scar Symmetry - "Detach From The Outcome"
Diecast - "Internal Revolution"
Amorphis - "Silver Bride (Live)"
Pathosray - "Lines To Follow"
Symphony X - "Inferno (Unleash The Fire)"
Stereomud - "Breathing"
Mudvayne - "Pushing Through"
Soilwork - "King Of The Threshold"
Metallica - "Hit The Lights"
Silent Civilian - "Last One Standing"
Blackguard - "In Time"
Obscura - "Desolate Spheres"
Monster Magnet - "Medicine"
Necrophagist - "To Breathe In A Casket"


The new Iron Maiden hits stores today, along with Dexter Season 4 on Blu-ray!!!!

Have a super day!!

Monday, August 16, 2010

20100816 Workout Playlist

Great power walk this morning, another 4.92 miles!! Nike+ is playing songs in alphabetical order no matter what tricks I try, so daily custom playlists will have to be created. In the beginning it would shuffle everything on the iPhone, but no longer. All software is up to date...at least it is tracking my workouts correctly!


Today's musical journey:

Amorphis - "Two Moons"
Cynic - "The Unknown Guest"
Rumpelstiltskin Grinder - "Unleash The Troll"
Communic - "Unpredictables Of Life"
Cynic - "Uroboric Forms"
Ultraspank - "Crumble"
Godsmack - "Cryin' Like A Bitch"
Sevendust - "Damaged"
Mystic Prophecy - "Dark Forces"
Scar Symmetry - "Dark Matter Dimensions"
Redemption - "The Death Of Faith And Reason"
Symphony X - "Eve Of Seduction"
Diecast - "Fade Away"
Blind Guardian - "Fly"
Breaking Benjamin - "Follow"



Have a spectacular day!!

Sunday, August 15, 2010

Scott Pilgrim vs The World totally rocked!! If you have ever been into videogames or comics (or both!) it is a hyperkinetic must-see!!

20100815 Workout Playlist

What a beautiful sunrise this morning!! After a day off and two Christopher Nolan movies (Inception & The Prestige), I was back on the streets this morning shortly before 6am. It felt a little weird going to bed early on a Saturday night but it sure did make this morning easier...4.9 miles! Feeling great and got the whole day in front of me!!


Today's list included:

Sevendust - "Splinter"
Queensryche - "Spreading The Disease"
Soilwork - "Stalemate"
Dio - "Stand Up And Shout"
Andromeda - "Star Shooter Supreme"
Dragonforce - "Storming The Burning Fields"
Godsmack - "Straight Out Of Line"
Scar Symmetry - "Calculate The Apocalypse"
Silent Civilian - "Cast The First Stone"
Cynic - "Celestial Voyage"
Stone Sour - "Come What (Ever) May"
Scar Symmetry - "The Consciousness Eaters"
Metallica - "Creeping Death"
Andromeda - "Crescendo Of Thoughts"
Demons & Wizards - "Crimson King"

The Nike+ app seems to play songs in alphabetical order, even after pressing shuffle. Investigation required.



Your actions speak louder than words...go out a make a difference today!

Saturday, August 14, 2010

Call me a Nolan fan: Inception blew my mind and I loved every admittedly long minute of it! It feels good to be challenged! [;-)
Sorry kids, no workout this morning...still getting used to this level of exercise! After 2 major shows in 3 days, I deserve the rest! [;-)

Friday, August 13, 2010

Ihop will do but where is a Waffle House when you need one?? [;-) Cynic was amazing!!! More pics tomorrow!
At the Culture Room, Ft Lauderdale for Cynic LIVE!

20100813 Workout Playlist

Feeling good this morning, the weather was perfect...aside from the heat and humidity that is an everyday thing in South Florida. Got another awesome show tonight with Cynic, live in Ft Lauderdale!! Really looking forward to seeing them since it is so rare that they tour. We have some mutual friends so it should be a hoot!

Today's tunes:

Rob Zombie - "Scum Of The Earth"
Symphony X - "Serpent's Kiss"
Mystic Prophecy - "Shadows Beyond My Soul"
Black Tide - "Shockwave"
Stereomud - "Show Me"
Drowning Pool - "Sinner"
Amorphis - "Sky Is Mine"
Scar Symmetry - "Slaves To The Subliminal"
Rage Against The Machine - "Sleep Now In The Fire"
Symphony X - "Smoke And Mirrors"
Mnemic - "Sons Of The System"
Godsmack - "War And Peace"
Iron Maiden - "Wasted Years (Live)"
Nevermore - "We Disintegrate"
Godsmack - "Bad Religion"
Thought Chamber - "Balance Of One"



I hope your Friday The 13th Rocks!
is Up, Up and Away! Like Superman...without the flying. Or the cape! (No capes...thank you, Edna!)

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Live well, Laugh often, Love much

20100812 Workout Playlist

Well, after Rob Zombie and Korn last night (a workout in itself!), I started a little later than usual...and it was HOT! But, I am keeping my pace up and shaving time off the 4.77 miles every day!

Here is today's playlist that made it possible:


Stone Sour - "Hell & Consequences"
Blind Guardian - "This Will Never End"
Scar Symmetry - "The Three-Dimensional Shadow"
Dethklok - "Thunderhorse"
Into Eternity - "Tides Of Blood"
Thought Chamber - "Transmigration Of Souls"
Scar Symmetry - "Trapezoid"
All That Remains - "Two Weeks"
All That Remains - "Undone"
Silent Civilian - "Victim Of Fear"
Disturbed - "Voices"
Queensryche - "Walk In The Shadows"
Silent Civilian - "Dressed In Black"
Iron Maiden - "Sea Of Madness"
Dio - "We Rock"
Nevermore - "Ambivalent"




Have an amazing day!!
A slower start than usual this morning but rock n roll is worth it! Have a sensational day!! [;-)
I have seen Rob Zombie & Korn many times but both bands were truly on fire and kicking some serious butt! Will post tons of pics tomorrow!!

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Met Korn! Nice guys! Thanks, Ric & Mark @ Roadrunner!
Ric still rocks! In line to meet Korn!!
Ric Austin rocks!!!! We are in line to meet Rob Zombie!!!!

20100811 Workout Playlist

After a full day of rain yesterday, this morning was glorious. Got a little later start than usual but it is getting easier every day! Feeling great and ready to rock at today's Rockstar Mayhem 2010 Fest!!


Boy Hits Car - "I'm A Cloud"
Hypocrisy - "Weed Out The Weak"
Blind Guardian - "Welcome To The Dying"
Godsmack - "Whatever"
Kamelot - "When The Lights Are Down"
Iron Maiden - "Where Eagles Dare"
Time Machine - "Where's My Heaven?"
Metallica - "Whiplash"
Mnemic - "Within"
Mastodon - "The Wolf Is Loose"
Wolfmother - "Woman"
Austrian Death Machine - "You Have Just Been Erased"
Nevermore - "Your Poison Throne"
Iron Maiden - "2 Minutes To Midnight"
Stone Sour - "30/30-150"
Bruce Dickinson - "Abduction"


Looks like shuffle was playing songs alphabetically...weird!

Have a rockin' day!!
Rockstar Mayhem 2010 Festival today with Rob Zombie, Korn and more! I hope your day rocks as hard!!! Carry on Brothers and Sisters!

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Life moves pretty fast. You don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it. -Ferris Bueller
knew if I posted something about UPS they would arrive faster...less than 29 minutes later: new Demians and Ferris Bueller ($7.99) Blu-Ray!!
I think the UPS man knows when I am anxiously expecting new music and puts me last on his delivery list...on purpose! [;-)
for everyone re-posting the Yahoo story, here is the real Van Halen deal: www.vhnd.com/ (Thanks, John!)
Glad I woke up a little late...I would be finishing my first mile in this storm. The 2nd CD from Demians hits today, you should own both!

Monday, August 9, 2010

20100809 Workout Playlist

Well, everything is syncing up nicely and working great....including me! Nike+ is a really superior way to keep track of your workout progress! It works with iPhones, iPods (touch & nano) and a Nike armband. Using my iPhone 3GS with OS 4.0.1 and a sensor in my shoe, once calibrated, has been amazingly cool!

Here is today's playlist:

Disturbed - "Liberate"
Mastodon - "Quintessence"
Iron Maiden - "Where Eagles Dare"
Rumpelstiltskin Grinder - "Orange & Black Attack"
Rage Against The Machine - "Guerilla Radio"
Dragonforce - "Operation Ground And Pound"
Scar Symmetry - "Ascension Chamber"
Redemption - "The Death Of Faith And Reason"
Stone Sour - "Hell & Consequences"
Novembre - "Triesteitaliana"
Kamelot - "When The Lights Are Down"
Obscura - "Incarnated"
Mercenary - "World Hate Center"
Andromeda - "Inner Circle"

Have an amazing day!!
Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy and wise...still waiting on Wealthy! I know it is Monday but you can make it great!!

Sunday, August 8, 2010

had a delicious late meal at Rock N Roll Ribs tonight!! http://www.rocknrollribs.com/ Thanks, Lisa!! (slipping into a food coma...)
A nasty rainy day in South Florida! Good for music, gaming and generally laying about!!

20100808 Workout Playlist

Now that I have Nike+ calibrated, everything seems to be working...except broadcasting the results to Facebook and Twitter. Ah, another difficulty to overcome...take them one at a time and knock them out; persistence is key! On to the soundtrack of my workout:


Into Eternity - "Diagnosis Terminal"
Mnemic - "Diesel Uterus"
Wolfmother - "Dimension"
Mastodon - "Divinations"
Symphony X - "Domination"
Racer X - "Dr. X"
Mnemic - "Dreamjunkie"
Blind Guardian - "The Edge"
Mnemic - "Elongated Sporadic Bursts"
Metallica - "The End Of The Line"
Nevermore - "Enemies Of Reality"
Sevendust - "Enemy"
Serenity - "Engraved Within"
Iron Maiden - "The Evil That Men Do"
Diecast - "Fade Away"


Thought I was on shuffle...doesn't look like it! LOL

Have a super fantastic day!!
has hit the ground running...well, walking really fast with some speedy tunes! Have a fantastic day!!

Saturday, August 7, 2010

Power is back! Crank up the tunes and the PS3!! [;-)
It is storming so bad here the power just went out! Fun fun! [;-)
already today: 4.7 miles, laundry, PS3 gaming and pool/sun time...think I will take the rest of the day off! LOL

20100807 Playlist

(6:48a-8:16a)

It was a very good morning; using my new Nike Lunarglide+ shoes with the Apple/Nike+ sensor. Will recalibrate tomorrow, Nike+ says 4.18 miles, actual is 4.7 miles!!


Boy Hits Car - "The Rebirth"
Strapping Young Lad - "Relentless"
Disturbed - "Rise"
Time Machine - "Rotten Souls"
Kamelot - "Rule The World"
Black Tide - "Shockwave"
Serenity - "Rust Of Coming Ages"
Scar Symmetry - "Sculpter Void"
Symphony X - "Serpent's Kiss"
Symphony X - "Seven"
Metallica - "Whiplash"
Staind - "Mudshovel"
Breaking Benjamin - "Natural Life"
Scar Symmetry - "Nonhuman Era"
Mastodon - "Oblivion"
Aghora - "Open Close The Book"


Have a spectacular day!!
New shoes, Nike+, killer playlist...this is the way to start an awesome day!!

Friday, August 6, 2010

having to postpone my morning workout to resolve my shoe issue is kind of a bummer. Regardless, the day will be great...or else! LOL

Thursday, August 5, 2010

No matter how many times I see The Lord Of The Rings...I am always moved...and ready to re-read the books!

20100805 Playlist

My Morning Ritual

4+ more miles, more great tunes to keep me going (6:58a-8:21a):

Dio - "Stand Up And Shout"
Boy hits Car - "Lovecore (Welcome To)"
Army Of Anyone - "It Doesn't Seem To Matter"
Scar Symmetry - "Quantumleaper"
Rage Against The Machine - "Renegades Of Funk"
Amorphis - "Towards And Against"
Disturbed - "Stricken"
Spheric Universe Experience - "Septic"
Dethklok - "Bloodlines"
Crossfade - "Death Trend Setta"
Blind Guardian - "When Sorrow Sang"
Breaking Benjamin - "Home"
Scar Symmetry - "Mind Machine"
Andromeda - "Encyclopedia"
Austrian Death Machine - "If It Bleeds, We Can Kill It"
Black Tide - "Shockwave"
Mercenary - "World Hate Center"
Demons & Wizards - "Crimson King"


Make it a super day!!
Hitting the streets like a Kick-Ass superhero...without the coarse language! Have a super day!!

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Hit Girl is my hero!
Steak 'N Shake = yum!

20100804 Playlist

My Morning Ritual

Another 4+ miles, another butt kicking playlist:

6:58a - 8:17a

Symphony X - "Set The World On Fire (The Lie Of Lies)"
Black Tide - "Hit The Lights"
Drowning Pool - "Sinner"
Diecast - "Fade Away"
Sevendust - "Disease"
Symphony X - Evolution (The Grand Design)
Serenity - "Reduced To Nothingness"
Spineshank - "New Disease"
Amorphis - "A Servant"
Stone Sour - "30/30-150"
Kamelot - "Rule The World"
Godsmack - "Bad Religion"
Judas Priest - "Riding On The Wind"
Thought Chamber - "Sacred Treasure"
Dragonforce - "Through The Fire And Flames"
Tool - "Jambi"
White Zombie - "Super-Charger Heaven"

Have an awesome day!!
You know you are cool when you have on a Buzz Lightyear Band-Aid!! (do they even make regular Band-Aids anymore?)
Up and at it...have a superb day!!!

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Kick-Ass: R for Strong Brutal Violence Throughout, Pervasive Language, Sexual Content, Nudity and Some Drug Use - Some involving Children!
there is nothing like a hard rain...when the sun is out! Gotta love Florida weather!!

20100803

My Morning Ritual

This is a new daily blog of workout tunes, mostly so I can keep track but you are welcome to check them out and try them yourself.

During the last year, I worked up from .5 miles to about 2 miles a day…relaxed dog walking miles. This weekend I started “fast walking” with 3.25 miles every morning and today I added another lap for a total of approximately 4.4 miles…if you are not pushing yourself, what is the point of working out, right?

Creating a rockin’ playlist of songs with high beats per minute and a fair amount of aggressive content, guaranteed to not let you slow down, I hit shuffle and I am off.

This morning’s soundtrack 6:54a – 8:16a:

Symphony X – “Domination”
Redemption – “Bleed Me Dry”
Mercenary – “Redefine Me”
Sevendust – “Crucified”
Sevendust – “Praise”
Mudvayne – “Happy?”
Stone Sour – “Made Of Scars”
Drowning Pool – “Bodies”
Lord Divine – “By Myself”
Tool – “The Pot”
Spineshank – “Synthetic”
Godsmack – “Whatever”
Aghora – “Atmas Heave”
Stone Sour – “Hell & Consequences”
Iron Maiden – “Aces High”
Mastodon – “Oblivion”
Scar Symmetry – “Quantumleaper”

Today’s tunes were so good; I am already looking forward to tomorrow.

Have a spectacular day!!
Kick Ass hits Blu-Ray and DVD today...missed it in theaters and cannot wait to see it! Have a great one!!

Monday, August 2, 2010

Every day is a gift...it is what we do with it that can make it great! Get out there and have fun!!

Saturday, July 31, 2010

I have not read the books but watched The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo...wow. Should be interesting to see what David Fincher does with it!
12 Monkeys on Blu-Ray for under 10 bucks...SCORE!

Thursday, July 29, 2010

Thank you for your concern! We would appreciate your respect for our privacy. We only wish the best for each other...and you.

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

shares "Great minds discuss ideas. Average minds discuss events. Small minds discuss people." -Eleanor Roosevelt

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Monday, July 26, 2010

Watching Invictus, I kept thinking three things: Rugby rocks, Clint Eastwood is a great director and racism is, and always has been, moronic
is force-feeding this day some hard rockin' goodness!! Music makes everything better!
"Mornin' Mr. Radio, Mornin' Little Cheerios..." - Al Jarreau

Sunday, July 25, 2010

Digital Music Library revised = 37,038 songs, 116 days, 947.64 GB (99% CDs ripped to Apple Lossless format)
The early bird catches the worm...or in this case, walks the dog! [;-) Have a super day!!

Saturday, July 24, 2010

Music library currently = 36,806 songs, 115.4 days, 942.61 GB (99% ripped from CDs to Apple Lossless format) and growing! Always growing!!
There is nothing like a dip in the pool after a long, productive day to bring you back to center! Ahhhhhh...
Hitting the ground running...it is going to be a superb day!! Cheers

Monday, July 19, 2010

Sunday, July 18, 2010

finally ate at Nicko McBrain's Rock N Roll Ribs and it was more than worthy! He's the drummer for Iron Maiden, but you should know that!

Saturday, July 17, 2010

my creative juices are flowin'! Look out world!!
coffee, definitely coffee this morning. Then, creating a short video on why I am perfect for helping people with technology. Ideas welcome!

Thursday, July 15, 2010

Pop Quiz: do you brush your teeth with warm or cold water? And does it vary from morning to night?
gave up on TV long ago...anything worth watching we catch on DVD/BluRay. This message brought to you by crappy SyFy "reality" ads on Yahoo!
Coffee? Check. Music? Check. Ok Thursday, let's rock!

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

You never know what life is going to throw at you, how you deal with it defines you. Make it great! [;-)

Saturday, July 10, 2010

Cheeburger Cheeburger, you were so double rainbow going down...and so NOT coming out. Again, ask @NathanFillion
My special tacos are so Double Rainbow! Do not ask me, ask @NathanFillion
Nice job, Germany. Tomorrow: Netherlands vs Spain for the final!
Nice tiebreaker, Germany!
Senseo coffee rules! (Oh, and it's Uruguay vs Germany at 2:30p eastern!!)

Thursday, July 8, 2010

Lemonade after brushing is nasty...but before it's like one of those weird new gum flavors you see in the checkout line. Hmmmm...
Saw some nice "newer" BMWs tonight but they are just not as classic looking as mine. Mine and James Bond's, baby!

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

if you need car stereo/electronics in South Florida, I highly recommend my buddies at Sound Blazers Car Boutique! www.soundblazers.com
Congrats Spain...made it to the finals for the first time EVER! They take on the Netherlands Sunday! Sweet!
Nice goal, Spain!!
Wow, what a bright sunshiney day! Make it great!!

Monday, July 5, 2010

THANK YOU for the Good Luck wishes (not knowing what you were wishing for), it did help and I will know more later this week!
today will be interesting...wish me luck!

Thursday, July 1, 2010

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

loves New Release Tuesdays...even better when World Cup is on! Have a super day!!!

Monday, June 28, 2010

Just confirmed: RUSH Beyond The Lighted Stage Blu-Ray pre-order has shipped and will be here Wednesday!!! RUSH On!
Congrats Brazil!
Brazil 3 Chile 0 @ 59th minute
Netherlands vs Slovakia & Brazil vs Chile...it will be an interesting day as the Round of 16 continues. Who are you rooting for?

Sunday, June 27, 2010

Thursday, June 24, 2010

ooh, new iPhone OS is SWEET!
has backed up the iPhone 3GS and begun the OS 4.0 upgrade! This after I had to repair crappy Windows errors! Ah, to live in a Mac OS world!
Congrats John "ironman" Isner!
Goal-fest!!! LOL Slovakia 3 Italy 2!
Goal Slovakia!!! Great game!!
and Italy scores...it is not over yet!
OMG! Slovakia goal #2. Italy is just about out!!
Nice goal, Slovakia!
Paraguay vs New Zealand, Slovakia vs Italy! The 2010 FIFA World Cup continues!!

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Sabastian says, "Meow - Hi!" [;-)
sorry Mexico! South Africa played a great game, beating France, but is still out of the competition. Greece & Argentina at 2:30p eastern!
Good luck to Mexico in their match against Uruguay at 10am eastern today!!

Monday, June 21, 2010

The Book Of Eli was even better the second time! Nearly flawless Blu-Ray!!
is working on tons of vacation pics. Maybe next time we hire a professional for the whole trip instead of just the caves!! LOL
during our visit last week to Isla Roatan, Honduras, the island was buzzing with World Cup excitement! Good Luck to Honduras vs Spain today!
Nice goal, Chile!!!

Sunday, June 20, 2010

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Saturday, June 12, 2010

Nice job, USA! 2010 FIFA World Cup continues 7:30am eastern tomorrow
2010 FIFA World Cup: US vs England 1-1 at the half!
Wow!! Go USA!!!
60 years in the making...it's on!
Great games so far, USA vs England at 1:30p eastern!!
Argentina is looking great, 1-0 vs Nigeria!
2010 FIFA World Cup: South Korea looked great today, 2-0 over Greece. Next match 10:30a...then US vs England at 1:30 on ABC
is up too early for a Saturday! Guess I have to watch South Korea vs Greece in the first of three World Cup games today! [;-)

Friday, June 11, 2010

Great defensive game but no score in FIFA World Cup Game 2. Looking forward to tomorrow: U.S. vs England 2:30pm eastern on ABC
2010 FIFA World Cup first match: South Africa 1:1 Mexico! Next up, Uruguay vs France at 2:30pm eastern on ESPN
Congrats to South Africa (the lowest ranked host team ever) for getting the first goal of the 2010 FIFA World Cup!
The 2010 FIFA World Cup has begun!! Visit FIFA.com for the latest.
FIFA World Cup begins today!! South Africa vs Mexico at 10am eastern on ESPN! (USA vs England tomorrow at 2:30pm eastern on ABC)

Thursday, June 10, 2010

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

"Nation, we're all upset by the oil spill down in the Gulf. And if you aren't upset, it's because you're a fish and it already killed you." - Stephen Colbert
Happy Tuesday!! New music, Blu-Rays, DVDs and PS3 downloads are available today...go have some fun!!

Monday, June 7, 2010

Happy Birthday, Prince (who will party like it's 1999!) and Eric Kretz of Stone Temple Pilots (a band I am glad is back together!)!

Saturday, June 5, 2010

finally saw Alice in Wonderland and was not moved! It looked great but needed to be more whimsical!! Not enough whimsy, I say!

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

FYI: Hurricane Season is now through November 30th. Have a plan and stay safe!
Disney & Tim Burton's Alice In Wonderland hits Blu-Ray today...along with Spielberg's War Of The Worlds!

Sunday, May 30, 2010

To all the men and women, past and present, who put on the uniform to fight for our freedoms: Thank You!!
margaritas, mojitos and BBQ chicken! Oh yea!!

Thursday, May 27, 2010

everything is better with music!
"But am I here? It's kind of hard to tell, I do a good impression of myself, But what's normal now anyhow?" Porcupine Tree - "Normal" [;-)

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Music 2009

I apologize for not being a very good blogger lately. Realizing I never posted my annual year end lists of Music and Games (yet Movies were posted in a timely manner!), I am using this as an opportunity to re-crank up the blog posting machine. (Expect games to follow shortly.) You may enjoy, or ignore, as you see fit!


Like movies, my favorite music has little to do with what is popular; Art is subjective and hits everyone differently. Certain things affect me more than others, for various reasons. These are the tunes released in 2009 that I listened to the most.



My top of 2009:



Mastodon - Crack The Sky

Atlanta's metal rockers created a psychedelic experience like no other before it. Brutally hard hitting yet melodic and thought provoking; a challenging and powerful listen and a brave step forward for the band!


Porcupine Tree - The Incident

My favorite band is tied for the top spot on this year's list, releasing a very ambitious song cycle (not concept album) to near universal critical acclaim; it is a haunting masterpiece.


Riverside - Anno Domini High Definition

Prog rock is alive and well in Poland! After finishing their first "trilogy" of albums, Riverside embarked on a new modern direction. The album clocks in at a mere 44:44 but keeps you glued to your speaker the entire time.


Karnivool - Sound Awake

This Australian band recently released this amazing album stateside so you do not have to import it. Their third release is their best, so far!


Porcupine Tree - Ilosaarirock

A fan club only release but worth picking up if you can find it, this live performance captures the band at their most nimble and accomplished.


Katatonia - Night Is The New Day

One of the many bands I discovered through Porcupine Tree, Katatonia has perfected their dark sound on this very listenable (and even catchy) album. Something must be working; they just announced a rare US tour for Fall 2010!


Kasabian - West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum

The band stretches a bit on their third album and continues to grow in interesting directions.


3 - Live At The Bearsville Theater

Self released and smokin' live set!


R.E.M. - Live At The Olympia In Dublin 39 Songs

The band strips down and goes back to the beginning; the freshest thing they have done in almost two decades!


The Swell Season - Strict Joy

The couple that met on a movie shoot released their second collection of beautiful songs with a live CD and DVD included! Great music, amazing value!


Other releases in my "heavy rotation" in 2009:

OSI - Blood
Nosound - A Sense Of Loss
JR Richards - A Beautiful End
Long Distance Calling - Avoid The Light
Muse - The Resistance
Guilt Machine - On This Perfect Day
Wolfmother - Cosmic Egg (Deluxe Edition)
IQ - Frequency
Flight Of The Conchords - I Told You I Was Freaky
Stream Of Passion - The Flame Within
Giant Squid - The Ichthyologist
Redemption - Snowfall On Judgment Day
Lepolair - tears+sun=
The Black Crowes - Before The Frost...
Them Crooked Vultures - Them Crooked Vultures



Best comebacks of 2009:

Pearl Jam - Backspacer & Ten Redux
Alice In Chains - Black Gives Way To Blue
Depeche Mode - Sounds Of The Universe
The Church - Untitled #23
Creed - Full Circle
Spinal Tap - Back From The Dead



Looking forward:

New sophomore albums from personal favorites Demians and The Third Ending were pushed back to sometime soon, Soundgarden just announced they are back together, Porcupine Tree has a live release coming soon and Anathema is now shipping their new disc; 2010 is turning out to be a very good year for music. Strong new albums from Slash, Godsmack, Sevendust, Broken Bells, Barenaked Ladies and Coheed & Cambria seem to support that theory!
sharing a favorite: "After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music." -Aldous Huxley Have an amazing day!

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

New on Blu-Ray today: True Blood Season Two, The Road and Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog!!!!

Monday, May 24, 2010

OK my Scottish & Canadian friends, we watched Men With Brooms and still do not "get" curling!

Sunday, May 23, 2010

Wow, you really know how to make a guy feel special! Thank you for the birthday wishes...you truly rock!

Saturday, May 22, 2010

Thanks to Lisa, Christine & Chris for the copious amounts of fun, meat and alcohol last night! (Brazilian Steakhouse...what did you think?)

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Hey Gamers: Rockstar unleashes Red Dead Redemption today! GTA-style wild west adventure is a must play!

Friday, May 14, 2010

Mel Brooks' History Of The World -Part1 on Blu-Ray!! It's good to be the king!
hopes your weekend is filled with lots of fun things you WANT to do... and not too many work/chore things you HAVE to do!

Thursday, May 13, 2010

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

upgraded the ps3 with a 250gb HDD...let the downloading begin!!
a "sucker" for offbeat vampire movies, I am excited to see what the Spierig Brothers (Undead) do with Daybreakers...which hits Blu-Ray today

Sunday, May 9, 2010

to my Mom, Lisa and all the Mom's everywhere: Thank you! Have a wonderful Mother's Day!!

Friday, May 7, 2010

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Follow men's eyes as they look to the skies, the shifting shafts of shining weave the fabric of their dreams...

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Sunday, May 2, 2010

spent the first part of the day by the pool, the rest celebrating Nana's 87th birthday. Life is very good!!
A morning without coffee is like sleep!

Saturday, May 1, 2010

To be content with little is true happiness. (our other fortune cookie from last night)

Friday, April 30, 2010

It's not what you know but what you USE of what you know that counts. (tonight's fortune cookie)
thinks Ponyo is classic Miyazaki: simple, lyrical and beautiful!

Thursday, April 29, 2010

...I never drive faster than I can see. Besides it's all in the reflexes. -Jack Burton

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Breyer's Smooth & Dreamy all natural Dark Chocolate Velvet extra creamy...it is half the fat so I can have twice as much, right?
what a glorious day, barely a cloud in the sky!

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

shares, "Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage." -Lao Tzu

Sunday, April 25, 2010

Porcupine Tree's first Miami show ever was "off the hook"! Had a blast with old friends and new, cannot wait to do it again!!

Saturday, April 24, 2010

is so psyched...Porcupine Tree at The Fillmore on Miami Beach tonight!! See you there...

Friday, April 23, 2010

Avatar looks (and sounds) truly amazing on Blu-Ray! Regardless of what you think of the movie, this is your new hi-def demo disc.

Thursday, April 22, 2010

Happy 40th Birthday, Earth Day! (not to take anything away from your big day but every day should be Earth Day!)

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

did I mention Porcupine Tree is playing my favorite venue in Miami this Saturday?? [;-)

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

watched Minority Report on Blu-Ray and really appreciated it better than in 2002. Spielberg was definately ON his game for this one!
if you like your rock HEAVY, please support my buddies from Atlanta, SEVENDUST, and pick up their new CD/DVD Cold Day Memory...out today!

Sunday, April 18, 2010

Saturday, April 17, 2010

Thursday, April 15, 2010

If you are on xbox live or playstation network (or both!) send me your gamertag/name and let's blow some stuff up!
R.I.P. Peter Steele...I only met you once but it was very memorable. Rock on!

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Roger Waters is taking The Wall on the road...this sounds like a horrible idea. What do you think? http://www.livedaily.com/news/21898.html

Monday, April 12, 2010

Here comes the rain again...
is glad it finally stopped raining, listening to a "rain" playlist all day was kind of a bummer. LOL Hooray sunshine!!
it is going to rain all day...time for a playlist that will not leave me soggy! (P.S. 12 days until Porcupine Tree LIVE!!)

Sunday, April 11, 2010

Happy Birthday to The Apple 1, born today in 1976! (typed on my Apple iPhone!!)
power is back, thanks FPL.
neighborhood power is out again, at least it is raining this time. Gee, cannot wait until hurricane season!?!?!?
made a killer baked cheese grits dish from Bon Appetit magazine last night that was awesome! Now to expand the recipe with shrimp/ham!

Saturday, April 10, 2010

power was restored at 5am, it is nice to be in the 21st century again! Have an electrical weekend!!
still without power, hitting the sack. Hoping I turned everything off...

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

what a whirlwind of family and friends!! Thank you Lisa, Gina, Alex, Mom, Charlie, Dwight, Nina, Jim & Shirley...a fun time was had by all!

Sunday, April 4, 2010

tonight's Throwdown with Bobby Flay hit my home state Georgia for shrimp and grits...I am inspired!!

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

thinks Life Is Good!
reminds you Target has the new Barenaked Ladies CD (out today) for $7.99! (yes, I am listening to the copy I bought Lisa. hee hee)
thank you, mother earth! today's weather makes up for all that rain yesterday!

Friday, March 26, 2010

shares, "Do not be too moral. You may cheat yourself out of much life. Aim above morality. Be not simply good; be good for something." -Henry David Thoreau

Thursday, March 25, 2010

shares, "We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give." -Sir Winston Churchill
is cranking Coma Divine for the perfect musical accompaniment to my morning. (PT fans know what I mean!)

Saturday, March 20, 2010

is expecting a clear beautiful 77 degree day for the Coconut Creek Art Festival today!! Cheers

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

it is a release day of guilty (and decidedly male oriented) pleasures: Ninja Assassin on Blu-Ray and God Of War III for PS3. Rock On!
God of War III rocks!

Monday, March 15, 2010

R.I.P. Peter Graves. (And I am REALLY not a fan of Daylight Savings Time!!)

Saturday, March 13, 2010

after 48 hours of rain, the clouds parted on a perfect day! I hope your weekend rocks!!

Friday, March 12, 2010