2006 July Archive Page
MTV is 25 years old - July 31st, 2006
Age is something that just keeps jumping up and biting me. I remember the first day that MTV was on the air. Holy smoke. And that was 25 years ago ! It certainly isn’t the same as it was back then. MTV revolutionized music videos back then, and now they are struggling to survive. Just [...]
Reggie Bush signs with Saints - July 31st, 2006
Heisman Trophy winner Reggie Bush signed a six-year contract Saturday with the New Orleans Saints.The Saints announced this morning that he may not practice today, but should be in practice tomorrow, Tuesday August 1st. The Saints are holding their Training Camp at Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi.
What I heard today about flying - July 30th, 2006
Getting on an airplane… Is the safest way to fly Wow, I had never thought about it like that, lol. I know that is not what the person meant to say, but, it is a provocative thought just the same.
Ready for some Football - July 29th, 2006
It’s that time again. NFL Training Camps are up and running, draft picks are holding out. Old timers are trying to find that new team to help ignite their career one more time.The Top 10 from Draft day are certainly under the microscope, that is, if they showed up to Training Camp yet. 1. Houston [...]
Signs You Have Grown Up - July 27th, 2006
I received an email from my sister, uh, older sister with a list of things that make you realize you have grown up, or at least old. 2 things on this list really stood out to me. You hear your favorite song in an elevator. You watch the Weather Channel. Now here is the real [...]
Clear the Chemo Taste - July 24th, 2006
I am sure each patient and each Chemotherapy is different, but I had a terrible time with how it affected my taste buds. Everything had a metallic taste to it. Things that I loved I could not tolerate with this added flavor.Finding something to drink became an increasingly difficult task. I loved sodas but could [...]
Daddy Wants a Squeezebox ! - July 19th, 2006
I know, you probably remember it like this… Mama’s got a squeeze box She wears on her chest And when Daddy comes home He never gets no rest credit : The Who – 1976 Well, this is the new version Daddy wants a squeeze box He can listen anywhere While sitting on the deck Or [...]
Is it World War III ? - July 17th, 2006
As long as I can remember I have wondered what World War III would be like. Not if, but, when. As I watch the news and see the Media publishing private comments by world leaders that was picked up by a microphone, I can not fathom how anyone can see that as right. No wonder [...]
Nascar Nap - July 10th, 2006
If you ask me, I will tell you I watch Nascar every week. If you ask my wife, she will tell you I take a Nap every week when Nascar is on. Just because I watch some of the race with my eyes closed does not mean I do not know what is going on, [...]
Isolationism as reverse psychology - July 5th, 2006
Sometimes, thoughts just pop in my head and I wonder if they have any possible real value? With all the problems in the world community today and the inability of fixing anything by anyone, I wonder what would happen if all of a sudden the United States just pulled out of every place that is [...]