Wednesday, December 25, 2013
Another Reason Hockey Is Better
I really like how the NHL does not schedule games over Christmas so players can be where they should be: with their families. The greedy NBA on the other hand, forces players and arena employees away from their families on Christmas. Fuck you David Stern. No game or TV revenue is that important.
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
Monday, December 23, 2013
Sunday, December 22, 2013
Gets Me Every Time
I have a confession. I have been in a very bah humbug mood this year. For whatever reason, I just cannot get into the spirit of the holidays. I've baked cookies, listened to Mannheim Steamroller, wrapped presents for my nieces and nephews and I still feel like I want to stay in bed until December 26. However, despite my lack of enthusiasm this holiday season, there is one song which tugs at my heart strings every time I hear it. I can't help but tear up during each listen. The song is "Old City Bar" by Trans-Siberian Orchestra. For those of you unfamiliar with the song, the message is about helping a neighbor or even a stranger purely out of kindness and compassion. The story told throughout the song truly brings to life what Christmas is supposed to be about and there is no religious aspects whatsoever. So I ask you all (Christian or not) to take a few minutes and watch the video below. Thank you. :-)
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Monday, December 9, 2013
Happy Birthday To ME! And also...
Happy birthday to John Malkovich, Kurt Angle, Judi Dench, McKayla Maroney, Donny Osmond, John Milton, Kirk Douglas, Simon Helberg, Redd Foxx, Dick Butkus, Michael Dorn, Deacon Jones, Steve Taylor and Jakob Dylan.
That is an impressive list to share a birthday with, don't ya think? :-)
That is an impressive list to share a birthday with, don't ya think? :-)
Sunday, December 8, 2013
My 12 Days of Christmas...
12 Steelers tickers
11 coffee flavors
10 Yankee Candles
9 Cooking pots
8 new tattoos
7 zombie movies
6 fifths of Jager
5 naughty flings
4 Cthulhu statues
3 Korn shirts
2 Pirates caps
...and an autograph of Crosby
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11 coffee flavors
10 Yankee Candles
9 Cooking pots
8 new tattoos
7 zombie movies
6 fifths of Jager
5 naughty flings
4 Cthulhu statues
3 Korn shirts
2 Pirates caps
...and an autograph of Crosby
Twitter: @jtlovecraft
LIKE on Facebook: www.facebook.com/jtlovecraft
Saturday, November 30, 2013
Sorry if I Don't Get All Teared Up...
The death of Paul Walker means one less awful actor in the world. End of story.
Thursday, November 28, 2013
Things For Which I Am Thankful
I'm back home after a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner. Now I would like to share a few things for which I am very thankful.
1. My family and friends... your love and support means so much and it never, ever wavers
2. Alastair, Loki, Gabriel and Phoenix and the unconditional love and all the smiles you bring to me.
3. I'm thankful for rock n' roll... that music has helped keep me (reasonably) sane and provides me peace of mind and solitude when nothing else does
4. Coffee... this sweet elixir of hot goodness helps me to function every day.
5. I am thankful for being employed. My job may not be ideal for how my brain wants to operate, but I have steady income, health insurance and a 401K.
6. Knowing how to cook has also been a blessing. For as much of my adult life as I have lived alone, it has been nice not having to survive on Ramen and Stouffer's. That is something for which to be thankful.
7. I am also very thankful my mind is strong enough to not be a blinder wearing Obommunist. I am very proud of that.
8. I'm thankful for my creativity. Even though it comes and goes with much more frequency these days, when it is active, it is a blessing.
9. Baseball was my first love and will always be my favorite sport. I am thankful to have developed such a love for a truly classic game.
1. My family and friends... your love and support means so much and it never, ever wavers
2. Alastair, Loki, Gabriel and Phoenix and the unconditional love and all the smiles you bring to me.
3. I'm thankful for rock n' roll... that music has helped keep me (reasonably) sane and provides me peace of mind and solitude when nothing else does
4. Coffee... this sweet elixir of hot goodness helps me to function every day.
5. I am thankful for being employed. My job may not be ideal for how my brain wants to operate, but I have steady income, health insurance and a 401K.
6. Knowing how to cook has also been a blessing. For as much of my adult life as I have lived alone, it has been nice not having to survive on Ramen and Stouffer's. That is something for which to be thankful.
7. I am also very thankful my mind is strong enough to not be a blinder wearing Obommunist. I am very proud of that.
8. I'm thankful for my creativity. Even though it comes and goes with much more frequency these days, when it is active, it is a blessing.
9. Baseball was my first love and will always be my favorite sport. I am thankful to have developed such a love for a truly classic game.
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
One of those random thought posts
Sorry I've been away. Netflix added the first four seasons of Dexter and all seasons of CSI: NY. I've been distracted.
George Zimmerman is a fool. Does anything more need to be said?
Why now, after decades or the same nickname, is Redskins such a big deal? There are far more important things for this country to be upset about that an NFL team's nickname.
I say we give Ted Nugent a few gallons of water, a plate of burgers and some Ex-lax and lock him in a room with Martin Bashir.
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford is hilarious. He just might be the best news story of 2013. One day last week, I spent my entire 20-minute commute laughing because of him.
I'm not one to call for boycotts, but if you have ties to Pittsburgh stop eating at McDonald's. They no longer serve Heinz ketchup.
My iPod now has 2300 songs. Song number 2300 was "Going to Hell" by The Pretty Reckless.
I did not give in to peer pressure or jump on the bandwagon. I am note posting something I am thankful for every day on Facebook.
My thoughts are with all those affected by the storms in the midwest.
I will be posting more often here on out. I have a list of music related topics to work on for your reading pleasure. Until the next time, if you cannot be a poet, be the poem.
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George Zimmerman is a fool. Does anything more need to be said?
Why now, after decades or the same nickname, is Redskins such a big deal? There are far more important things for this country to be upset about that an NFL team's nickname.
I say we give Ted Nugent a few gallons of water, a plate of burgers and some Ex-lax and lock him in a room with Martin Bashir.
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford is hilarious. He just might be the best news story of 2013. One day last week, I spent my entire 20-minute commute laughing because of him.
I'm not one to call for boycotts, but if you have ties to Pittsburgh stop eating at McDonald's. They no longer serve Heinz ketchup.
My iPod now has 2300 songs. Song number 2300 was "Going to Hell" by The Pretty Reckless.
I did not give in to peer pressure or jump on the bandwagon. I am note posting something I am thankful for every day on Facebook.
My thoughts are with all those affected by the storms in the midwest.
I will be posting more often here on out. I have a list of music related topics to work on for your reading pleasure. Until the next time, if you cannot be a poet, be the poem.
LIKE on Facebook: www.facebook.com/jtlovecraft
Twitter: @jtlovecraft
Thursday, October 31, 2013
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