On a few Political Shorts
Given all the hubbub of the White House’s tax deal with the Republicans, I appreciate these three op-eds: David Broder, Peggy Noonan, and David Brooks.
Speaker-to-be John Boehner (R-OH) gets tearfully emotional when relating his only-in-America journey to the challenges today’s youth face. I wonder if his tears are also a realization of the obstacles his party provides to that dream.
Both Sarah Palin and Glenn Beck book signing tours have recently stopped in Cincinnati … both not far from me. Sorry to say, I missed both.
On No-Brainer Sports
I believe Brett Favre will finally step away from the football field. Instead of gracefully retiring, his ego got him hurt … well, plus more money … and tarnished the end of his good career. In his prime, a rocket launcher as an arm.
With the signing of Cliff Lee, I believe the Phillies have the best starting rotation in baseball – Bar none!
I believe most of the upcoming bowl games do not grab the attention of viewers beyond the fans of the participating teams.
On Music
I have a difficult understanding why the Moody Blues are not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Is Congress somehow involved?
Happy Birthday (240th) today to Ludwig von Beethoven. Here’s an interesting tribute.
On a Blogger
Checkout Jim at O>w/hole>1.
On a Strange One Indeed
For those who missed this, here’s Vladimir Putin rendition of the Fats Domino classic Blueberry Hill … or in the words of the WriteChic, “Putin on the Ritz”. Another oddity is the Hollywood stars in the crowd at this Russian fund raiser for breast cancer research. Think of this video in terms of the old Lays Potato Chip slogan – Bet you can’t watch it more than once.
Have a safe weekend. I’ll be back on Monday for your Monday Morning Entertainment.
A Frank Angle 
Beethoven is my boyfriend…even though he’s really old. 🙂
He said, “When fate conspires against me, I seize fate by the throat.” And he did.
His love letters make women faint.
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Melissa,
Whoa … This is the second time this week that I’ve received Beethoven quotes! You soft side is showing! :)Thanks for sharing & have a good weekend!
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Hi Frank,
Melissa shares my admiration for Beethoven too!
Thanks for the message at Al’s place!
Have a fabulous weekend folks!
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Meesh,
You are very welcome … thanks for commenting & have a safe weekend.
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Psst Frank,
Here’s some mood -y moosic for ya!
This was a new sound for the Moody Blues. What a great song originally written on white satin sheets by Justin Hayward of the band.
You can ask Mooshy1 Ha! I often refer to this song as one of my favourites. I too love the Moody Blues too!
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Meesh,
Thanks for the link … great video … thus I encourage others to see this. Plus, it’s a great song, and glad to hear that it’s one of your favs.
I’ve been lucky to see the Moody Blues about 3 times. I simply can’t believe they are not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!
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Hi Frank!
I fully concur with Mooshy2, ha! (she’s really number 1 in my book). Good to see you have great taste in music too, Frank. Have a great week!
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Al,
I stand in awe when I think about the amount of music in the world … let alone how much has passed us by. Yet, I’ve only heard a small sliver of it, and knowingly appreciate even less … and the two Mooshies seem quite happy! Thanks for commenting.
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Frank,
You saw them three times?! That must have been an awesome experience to remember!
In some of the longer versions of that song…
I love the poem that was recorded separately called “Late Lament” written by their drummer, Graeme Edge.
The poem was read by keyboard player Mike Pinder. The focus on the unanswered question… why are we here? And what are we going to do with our time here?….
Simply bee-yoo-tiful. Yes, I am also surprised the Moody Blues have not fared better then what they have.
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Thanks, Frank! In re: the goodbye at the end of your post:
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Oh my …. a good one by one of the great one’s from the classic age. Thanks for sharing.
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Yay Beethoven! I was just playing his Moonlight Sonata the other day. 🙂 He wrote beautiful music.
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Mckenzie,
Beethoven seems to be crossing my path each day this week. I read Leonard Bernstein quote in a book this morning:
Beethoven … turned out pieces of breath-taking rightness. Rightness – that’s the word. When you get the feeling that whatever note succeeds the last is the only possible note that can rightly happen at that instant in that context, then chances are you are listening to Beethoven. …. Our boy has the real goods, the stuff from Heaven, the power to make you feel at the finish: Something is right in the world.
Thanks for visiting.
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