I am sure that all of you check back daily to see if any comments have been added to my post on the top albums of all time. You may have missed the late-night comments, however, from Ronny-San of Seattle on his top albums in his truck. For those of you who don't know Ronny-San, he may now live in Seattle, be he hails from Rochester, Minnesota and attended the University of Leinenkugles (Eau Claire) and roomed with Jase, Jon and the rest of us. He and I have similar musical tastes, but his tends to be a little harder, faster (Husker Du) where mine tends to be a little more melodic (Replacements). He is the Lennon to my McCartney, the Joe Strummer to my Mick Jones. The Russell Hitchcock to my Graham Russell (who are they? Just click link):
http://www.airsupply-online.com/
Anyway, Ronny-San took the time to send his top albums sitting in his truck, and here they are in case you missed them:
Ronnie-San's current list of 10 most cool albums sitting on the front seat of my truck.
Drive By Truckers- Southern Rock Opera
Husker Du- Zen Arcade
Sonic Youths- Daydream Nation
Pavement- Wowee Zowee
Neil Young- Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere
The Jazz Butcher- A Scandal In Bohemia
Gang of Four- Entertainment
Meat Puppets- Meat Puppets II
Minutemen- Double Nickels on the Dime
Yo La Tengo- New Wave Hot Dogs
and Slayer is still the only metal band that matters.
Good stuff, Ronny-San!
Jeff
Saturday, January 13, 2007
Friday, January 12, 2007
If a tree falls in the forest...
It has been announced that the NBA has suspended Eddie Griffin of the Minnesota Timberwolves for five games without pay for violating the league's anti-drug program. My question is - how will we be able to tell he is suspended?
Jeff
Jeff
Thursday, January 11, 2007
Signs of the Apocalypse
My second favorite sports personality in the Twin Cities is Dan Barriero. He is second only to Patrick Ruesse, who is one of my idols (not Sid, for God sakes). That, however, is a subject to be addressed at a later time. Dan Barriero makes me look like a charter member of Up With People. Every Friday, he has a feature on his KFAN radio show called "We're Done As a Society" in which he outlines events in the world that are signs that The Four Horseman are truly mounting up their steeds and the End of the World is nigh (a good word, by the way).
I can identify with this subject. Every once in a while, something event occurs that makes me wonder if I should load up on water and canned goods, like the Wild winning a road game, or meeting a humble Packer fan. There are other events, however, that if they should occur, the End Of The World could be within minutes. These include:
1. The Cubs winning the World Series.
2. The Vikings winning the Super Bowl.
3. A Hollywood marriage lasting more than six months.
4. Me fixing a broken appliance.
Most of the world-ending events that happen are not of the catastrophic nature, however, and are just stupid deeds done by stupid people. My friend, The Pantless Wonder, sent me a link to one of these events. A family on wing-nuts happened to be vacationing in Disneyland and wanted to have a family picture taken with Tigger. Please watch the video to see what commenced:
http://www.collegehumor.com/video:1734959
Now, the fact that this "story" even saw airtime could be considered a sign of The End. But, come on. An "unprovoked attack?" They interview Dad and he says (upon review) "He clocked him pretty good?" And to top it off, Tigger has been suspended by Disney pending further investigation. This kid didn't even get his glasses bent! What I see here is a family of rubes who is trying to get their vacation paid for by Disney Corporation. If this happened to one of my dudes, I would be embarrassed to even be interviewed. The only question left to be answered is which one of the Four Horseman will make this family pay. Will it be War, or Death, or Pestilence, or...............the other one? I can't remember that last one right now.
Have a good night,
Jeff
I can identify with this subject. Every once in a while, something event occurs that makes me wonder if I should load up on water and canned goods, like the Wild winning a road game, or meeting a humble Packer fan. There are other events, however, that if they should occur, the End Of The World could be within minutes. These include:
1. The Cubs winning the World Series.
2. The Vikings winning the Super Bowl.
3. A Hollywood marriage lasting more than six months.
4. Me fixing a broken appliance.
Most of the world-ending events that happen are not of the catastrophic nature, however, and are just stupid deeds done by stupid people. My friend, The Pantless Wonder, sent me a link to one of these events. A family on wing-nuts happened to be vacationing in Disneyland and wanted to have a family picture taken with Tigger. Please watch the video to see what commenced:
http://www.collegehumor.com/video:1734959
Now, the fact that this "story" even saw airtime could be considered a sign of The End. But, come on. An "unprovoked attack?" They interview Dad and he says (upon review) "He clocked him pretty good?" And to top it off, Tigger has been suspended by Disney pending further investigation. This kid didn't even get his glasses bent! What I see here is a family of rubes who is trying to get their vacation paid for by Disney Corporation. If this happened to one of my dudes, I would be embarrassed to even be interviewed. The only question left to be answered is which one of the Four Horseman will make this family pay. Will it be War, or Death, or Pestilence, or...............the other one? I can't remember that last one right now.
Have a good night,
Jeff
Tuesday, January 9, 2007
More Random Thoughts
I have writer's block. Or maybe blogger's block. So here are some random thoughts that have been in my brain:
1. If there is one thing that I do not like, it is contemporary church services. You know the kind, with the junior high band up front and pastor playing acoustic guitar. The congregation of sober, white people try to be hip and clap and sway to the beat, which is a harrowing experience. Sober, white people should never, ever clap and sway to the beat. We Lutherans have a hard enough time making eye contact while giving our neighbors the Sign of Peace, let along trying to dance in church. The children are usually called to the front and read a peaceful story about Jesus during the contemporary service. The Book of Revelation generally is not quoted. Being thrown into a lake of fire is not mentioned. Puppets are often used to tell a bible story. Now, I find puppets, much like clowns, a little disturbing and they should not be allowed in church. When He gave the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus did not feel the need to get His point across with puppets. I just don't like contemporary church services.
2. My neighbor Dan and I went to Guitar Center to check out bass amplifiers. I can feel in my soul that an amp purchase is near and the time to ROCK is almost upon us. I'm making that "rock sign" with my hands right now. I still have to learn to play notes on the bass, however - a minor detail. By the way, if you ever want to check out some burned-out rockers, visit Guitar Center. I swear I saw Ronnie James Dio in there.
3. There was a recent article in the St. Paul Pioneer Press about kids fishing less than in the past. There was speculation from the DNR as to why this might be. Today, a Michael Bullerman of Woodbury, MN wrote this letter to the editor with his opinion. Here it is, word-for-word:
" After reading 'Fishing's Not Hooking as Many Young People' it's clear to me the DNR and US Fish and Wildlife Service have overlooked an obvious explanation as to why the numbers are declining. That is, our younger generation has evolved. They have learned compassion! More and more, they choose to admire God's creation and take no pleasure in destroying it needlessly. They realize, whether arrow, hook, shot or trap, they all cause suffering. Having compassion and living cruelty-free are admirable traits, as beautiful as the animals themselves."
Wow, Michael. It may be time to exhale and put down the crack pipe. That's all beautiful and everything, but I think the decline in fishing has a little more to do with video games that today's youth living "cruelty-free."
4. Lastly, how did it get to be 2007? 1987 was twenty years ago. Think about that.
Peace,
Jeff
1. If there is one thing that I do not like, it is contemporary church services. You know the kind, with the junior high band up front and pastor playing acoustic guitar. The congregation of sober, white people try to be hip and clap and sway to the beat, which is a harrowing experience. Sober, white people should never, ever clap and sway to the beat. We Lutherans have a hard enough time making eye contact while giving our neighbors the Sign of Peace, let along trying to dance in church. The children are usually called to the front and read a peaceful story about Jesus during the contemporary service. The Book of Revelation generally is not quoted. Being thrown into a lake of fire is not mentioned. Puppets are often used to tell a bible story. Now, I find puppets, much like clowns, a little disturbing and they should not be allowed in church. When He gave the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus did not feel the need to get His point across with puppets. I just don't like contemporary church services.
2. My neighbor Dan and I went to Guitar Center to check out bass amplifiers. I can feel in my soul that an amp purchase is near and the time to ROCK is almost upon us. I'm making that "rock sign" with my hands right now. I still have to learn to play notes on the bass, however - a minor detail. By the way, if you ever want to check out some burned-out rockers, visit Guitar Center. I swear I saw Ronnie James Dio in there.
3. There was a recent article in the St. Paul Pioneer Press about kids fishing less than in the past. There was speculation from the DNR as to why this might be. Today, a Michael Bullerman of Woodbury, MN wrote this letter to the editor with his opinion. Here it is, word-for-word:
" After reading 'Fishing's Not Hooking as Many Young People' it's clear to me the DNR and US Fish and Wildlife Service have overlooked an obvious explanation as to why the numbers are declining. That is, our younger generation has evolved. They have learned compassion! More and more, they choose to admire God's creation and take no pleasure in destroying it needlessly. They realize, whether arrow, hook, shot or trap, they all cause suffering. Having compassion and living cruelty-free are admirable traits, as beautiful as the animals themselves."
Wow, Michael. It may be time to exhale and put down the crack pipe. That's all beautiful and everything, but I think the decline in fishing has a little more to do with video games that today's youth living "cruelty-free."
4. Lastly, how did it get to be 2007? 1987 was twenty years ago. Think about that.
Peace,
Jeff
Friday, January 5, 2007
Funny People and Idiots
When it comes to humor, my favorite characters have always been well-meaning, yet slow-witted individuals. I've always loved characters with grandiose plans to solve the world's problems (or their own), but can't see the forest for the trees. I think I learned this as a child while watching Laurel and Hardy with my dad. This introduction to humor led to my love of Archie Bunker, Barney Fife, Homer Simpson, Sgt. Schultz on Hogan's Heroes, Jeff Lebowski and virtually all other Coen brothers characters. Although these characters are fictional, they are true reflections of our real selves, whether we like to admit it or not.
Once in awhile, however, a real life idiot gets caught on film and rivals anything Laurel and Hardy ever acted out. I happen to have one of those films in this post. Now, I don't think this guy "meant well" like the other individuals that I named earlier. In fact, he was trying to rob a liquor store, and got caught on the security camera. It does my heart good to see things like this once in a while to remind me that in this serious world of violence, war, etc., some things happen that are pretty damn funny. Please watch this in it's entirety for full comic effect.
Jeff
http://www.glumbert.com/media/badrobber
Once in awhile, however, a real life idiot gets caught on film and rivals anything Laurel and Hardy ever acted out. I happen to have one of those films in this post. Now, I don't think this guy "meant well" like the other individuals that I named earlier. In fact, he was trying to rob a liquor store, and got caught on the security camera. It does my heart good to see things like this once in a while to remind me that in this serious world of violence, war, etc., some things happen that are pretty damn funny. Please watch this in it's entirety for full comic effect.
Jeff
http://www.glumbert.com/media/badrobber
Wednesday, January 3, 2007
No Way
Those of you who have known me for more than 1 minute know that I have always been a huge advocate for a new, outdoor baseball stadium for the Minnesota Twins. Baseball should not be played indoors, on plastic. Therefore, for the last ten years, I have sent countless e-mails to politicians, showed up at community hearings, and even testified on behalf of the stadium in front on the Hennepin County Board in August on 2006. I became obsessed by the topic, as many of you know. This is a major reason my wife created this blog.
Every stadium plan was rejected for various evil reasons until last spring, when a bill was finally passed by the Minnesota Legislature to finance a new stadium in downtown Minneapolis. The bill was given the blessing of Hennepin County and the Governor. Beautiful renderings of the outdoor stadium with real grass, blue sky and downtown as a backdrop were made available to the public (and added to this blog). A project team was formed that meets monthly, and famed HOK was named as the design team. The tax to pay for the stadium became official in Hennepin County on January 1st, 2007. Even though the process has taken ten years (easily) off my life, all is good - right? That is what I thought until I sat down last Sunday morning with my cup off coffee, slippers made by Maura and my Sunday paper. I then proceeded to read Sid's column:
http://www.startribune.com/507/story/907211.html
What the hell? Hennepin County is having problems buying the land?? I seriously had to read this six times before I could believe it. Honestly, what the hell? They said "SCRAP the project?"
I have to honestly ask if some evil force of nature is trying to drive me insane. What have I done to deserve this kind of crap? Now, don't worry readers. I don't have this kind of passion for a Vikings or Gophers stadium - just baseball. People have accused me of being paranoid, but I truly will not believe this stadium will be built until I am sitting in it with a beer. Maybe not even then.
Actually, I never expected something as stupid as not being able to buy the land to derail the stadium plan. I expected Chief Hiawatha's bones to be found as they excavated the site, and have it declared holy land and made into a Green Space for the Euphorians. Wait a second - I have to breath into a bag...........
OK. I'm going to save some serious swearing and rage for the day this thing falls through for real. In the meantime, I'm just going to assume that Sid is still bitter about the Twins leaving WCCO for KSTP 1500 AM. Just like he is bitter about the Wild and Xcel Energy Center ending up in St. Paul instead of Minneapolis. After all, Grandpa Sports is getting senile.
Right?
Every stadium plan was rejected for various evil reasons until last spring, when a bill was finally passed by the Minnesota Legislature to finance a new stadium in downtown Minneapolis. The bill was given the blessing of Hennepin County and the Governor. Beautiful renderings of the outdoor stadium with real grass, blue sky and downtown as a backdrop were made available to the public (and added to this blog). A project team was formed that meets monthly, and famed HOK was named as the design team. The tax to pay for the stadium became official in Hennepin County on January 1st, 2007. Even though the process has taken ten years (easily) off my life, all is good - right? That is what I thought until I sat down last Sunday morning with my cup off coffee, slippers made by Maura and my Sunday paper. I then proceeded to read Sid's column:
http://www.startribune.com/507/story/907211.html
What the hell? Hennepin County is having problems buying the land?? I seriously had to read this six times before I could believe it. Honestly, what the hell? They said "SCRAP the project?"
I have to honestly ask if some evil force of nature is trying to drive me insane. What have I done to deserve this kind of crap? Now, don't worry readers. I don't have this kind of passion for a Vikings or Gophers stadium - just baseball. People have accused me of being paranoid, but I truly will not believe this stadium will be built until I am sitting in it with a beer. Maybe not even then.
Actually, I never expected something as stupid as not being able to buy the land to derail the stadium plan. I expected Chief Hiawatha's bones to be found as they excavated the site, and have it declared holy land and made into a Green Space for the Euphorians. Wait a second - I have to breath into a bag...........
OK. I'm going to save some serious swearing and rage for the day this thing falls through for real. In the meantime, I'm just going to assume that Sid is still bitter about the Twins leaving WCCO for KSTP 1500 AM. Just like he is bitter about the Wild and Xcel Energy Center ending up in St. Paul instead of Minneapolis. After all, Grandpa Sports is getting senile.
Right?
Monday, January 1, 2007
Never Underestimate The Blog
Happy New Year to everyone out there! Apparently Joel Maturi, Athletic Director at the U, reads What Jeff Thinks. He fired Glen Mason yesterday, no doubt after reading my last post about Mason being The Single Biggest Fraud in Minnesota coaching history.
http://www.startribune.com/512/story/908025.html
I wonder if Zigi Wilf reads the blog?
Jeff
http://www.startribune.com/512/story/908025.html
I wonder if Zigi Wilf reads the blog?
Jeff
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