A local newscaster noted today last week’s passing of C.W. McCall, born Bill Fries, the man who recorded the song “Convoy” back in 1975. McCall died last week at age 93. During the report, “Convoy” played in the background. And I had to look it up and play it again. Ah, the memories. Driving endless … Continue reading Back in the day
This happened a few days ago and if you’ve been awake, you’ve no doubt seen it already. But for you few who haven’t … try to restrain your schadenfreude. Maybe this is just a matter of perspective. Maybe you have to have been on the ground to fully appreciate what these officers were up against. … Continue reading A no good very bad day in LA
I found this video on YouTube this morning, and if you love Stephen Colbert as much as I do, you’ll enjoy it. He’s a rare human being and I wish we had many more like him. Thoughtful, humble, funny, smart as a whip. A real class act. I could go on, but you get my … Continue reading All hail Colbert
Readers may recall when, not too long ago, I posted screenshots of a guy running the steps at Red Rocks amphitheater. He cleared all the snow off the steps before running in nothing more than briefs and sneakers. This might even be the same guy. Looks like maybe the same dog. However, this time he … Continue reading Seeing is almost not believing
Yep, it’s another story about falling through the ice on a frozen pond, but this one has a happy ending. I love tales with happy endings (don’t you?) and especially happy endings with tails. Way to go, Firefighter Bradberry and South Metro. Way to go, Daisy. (And next time, stay in your yard, okay?) (Douglas … Continue reading Another icy pond story
I guess I’m just an old-fashioned old crone, but commercials like GMC’s latest evoke all kinds of negative responses from me. Please don’t brag about and show off “hands-free” driving capabilities! (That’s GMC and other manufacturers who do the same thing.) Don’t show a guy driving down the highway in a monster pickup taking his … Continue reading Please, GMC, don’t do this
