A big day today, I guess, for Beatles fans, as “The Beatles Rock Band” will be officially released. I’ve never played any of those “Rock Band” type games, mostly because I only like a couple of the songs that I’ve seen on them, and I always thought maybe it would be better to put all that time and energy into actually learning to play a real instrument. This one, though, has me tempted, not just because I grew up with the Beatles and their music, but also because it would be fun to pretend to be able to play a replica of John’s Rickenbaccker 325, or to pluck out the bass line in “Rain” on Paul’s Höfner (I used to turn the treble all the way down and the bass way up and crank that song). Sadly, Rain is not in the forecast for the game. I guess I’d have to settle for playing Eric Clapton’s part in “While My Guitar Gently Weeps.”
In more Beatles news, the entire Beatles catalog – freshly remastered – is being re-released today, including a 14 album (though not LP, sadly) stereo box set, a mono box set and individual CDs painstakingly digitally remastered and repackaged with lots of photos, extensive CD booklets, and new liner notes.
Speaking of the Beatles, today is the late Billy Preston’s birthday. 9/9 is also Roger Water’s birthday (he turns 66, which is 99 upside down), and Otis Redding’s as well. It’s also the anniversary of the 1971 release of John Lennon’s “Imagine” album (which coincided with his and Yoko’s appearance on the Dick Cavett Show). On that same day, the inmates took over Attica prison. Chairman Mao Tse-Tung croaked on this date back in 1976, and a fella by the name of Elive Presley made his national teevee debut on the Ed Sullivan Show in 1956.
Of course, it’s also a big day today because President Obama, fresh off of indoctrinating the youth of America with socialist dogma like “listen to your parents,” “do your homework,” “work hard and go to college,” and “watch what you write on your Facebook page,” will attempt to work his voodoo on Congress. I’d really like him to say something to the Republicans, like
And to my “friends” on the other side of the aisle. You know there are no death panels under consideration, and you should all be ashamed of yourselves for the fear and hatred you’ve been fomenting. Shame on all of you. You had your chance to be a part of much-needed health care reform, and you’ve squandered it playing the politics of fear and division at a time when this country desperately needs the courage to come together as one.”
I’d like to hear him send a message to the Blue Dog Democrats, too. But it’s only a two-word message, and probably not appropriate for TV.
Of course, September 9th only means one thing to me. It was 15 years ago today that the phone rang in the middle of the night, and my mom told me that my dad had died. To this day, the sound of a telephone ringing puts me on the verge of a panic attack (fortunately, phone don’t really ring anymore – they kind of chirp or play songs; mine is permanently on vibrate). Fifteen years. Hard to believe. In some ways, it seems like yesterday, and in others, a lifetime ago.
Oh well, back to work again after four days off. This will no doubt be a long one. All I can say is:
Firetruck!
Oh my goodness.
Today was the day I was supposed to learn where I’d be working and set up dates to begin. Didn’t work out that way. The schools in NYC are very disorganized this year and so it looks as if I will be poor but rested for at least a couple of weeks before I find out my schedule.
Mike, we hardly knew ya.
I gues poor Mike didn’t listen to Gov. Sanford who said that God uses imperfect being to accomplish his work. Imperfect ones such as Sanford, that is.
Barry will calm the roiled political waters, sooth the savage beasts,smooth out the wrinkles in the universe, and will :bee: all that he can :bee: tonight
:40: :billcat:
😯
Duvall looks exactly like the pathetic Hugh Hewitt, who also broadcasts out of Orange County. Why do these Rethugs all look the same? Is there some genetic defect involved, or did they evolve out of the same primordial ooze pit?
Wonder if Mike’s wife will kick him out (or maybe she already has) and if his hot babes will dump him now that he :fu: ed up and showed his true arrogant colors AND can’t further their careers. Sounds like they are just as scummy as he is. He deserves every bit of :crap: that comes his way. I love seeing Karma in action, especially when it is with arrogant assholes. :nod:
Too bad we probably won’t here much about the rest of this sleazy soap opera. It’s not like he’s the Governor of New York or anything. :smack:
They ARE primordial ooze. But there are millions who will fight against their own best interests lest some other group share in the wealth
:pup: The emos are back, thanks PJ.
If karma were working optimally, Rethugs would each be having a personal knowledge of illness sans insurance.
I’m glad about. the emos but now the page looks really different on my iPhone and I can’t make the page big enough to read. It also doesn’t show the emos menu:-/
That’s hilarious! I bet he was glad he didn’t mention the other things he did with her! :fist:
Never mind- just exited out of the “mobile edition” :tongue:
KP, How are you doing with the new house?
I LOVE my house! It’s cozy and I love living across from the park, it’s better than teevee. Nellie likes to watch the park too. It’s very busy. I’m trying to get some painting done before I unpack everything and set up shelving. But I’m getting stuck with a $1400 plumbing bill :smack: . Whatever, I’m just happy to have a home. I think this is the best house I’ve ever lived in.