Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
We are the World.....
we are the children....
ok seriously before I go on a tirade about the fact that this song has been REMADE...I must first discuss my new love for Yelp. I will be Yelping alot as I'm obsessed with trying new places across the country! This blog was going to do some of that, which I'm sure it will when I begin my expose on drinking/eating/navigating airports throughout the USA.....seriously, no one does it better than me.
Ok, now usually, I would enjoy any song that has Snoop Dogg AND Santana on it. Brilliant! but Justin Bieber? and that skank from the Pussycat Dolls? Absolutely not. The line up of this rechoke is simply offensive to the memory of the late, great, fabulous, MJ. How can you compare this horrific excuse for a song with the vocal stylings of meth face Fergie, Miley "thank you Dad for your one hit wonder" Cyrus, JONAS BROTHERS, and T-Pain and Kanye both KNOWN for using Autotune. Why don't they just let the surviving member of Milli Vanilli get up there and lip sync the orignal? At least that's funny.
Now, Janet Jackson, Mary J, Usher, Santana, even Celine Dion....I can get behind these vocalists 100% as they have the chops and the creds to be involved with this type of tribute.
I'm just at a loss. The original We Are The World is one of my fav collaborations of all time. How could it not be? Steve Perry, Kenny Loggins, Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, Paul Simon, Kenny Rogers, Ray Charles, Billy Joel, Diana Ross, Willie Nelson, the Boss, Stevie Wonder, Bob Dylan....each ONE of these musicians is an absolute legend in music.
I'm most disappointed in my boy Lionel. Not only did he desecrate his own song that he coauthored with Michael Jackson, but then he let that trollop of a kid of his into the chorus of the remake.
ok seriously before I go on a tirade about the fact that this song has been REMADE...I must first discuss my new love for Yelp. I will be Yelping alot as I'm obsessed with trying new places across the country! This blog was going to do some of that, which I'm sure it will when I begin my expose on drinking/eating/navigating airports throughout the USA.....seriously, no one does it better than me.
Ok, now usually, I would enjoy any song that has Snoop Dogg AND Santana on it. Brilliant! but Justin Bieber? and that skank from the Pussycat Dolls? Absolutely not. The line up of this rechoke is simply offensive to the memory of the late, great, fabulous, MJ. How can you compare this horrific excuse for a song with the vocal stylings of meth face Fergie, Miley "thank you Dad for your one hit wonder" Cyrus, JONAS BROTHERS, and T-Pain and Kanye both KNOWN for using Autotune. Why don't they just let the surviving member of Milli Vanilli get up there and lip sync the orignal? At least that's funny.
Now, Janet Jackson, Mary J, Usher, Santana, even Celine Dion....I can get behind these vocalists 100% as they have the chops and the creds to be involved with this type of tribute.
I'm just at a loss. The original We Are The World is one of my fav collaborations of all time. How could it not be? Steve Perry, Kenny Loggins, Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, Paul Simon, Kenny Rogers, Ray Charles, Billy Joel, Diana Ross, Willie Nelson, the Boss, Stevie Wonder, Bob Dylan....each ONE of these musicians is an absolute legend in music.
I'm most disappointed in my boy Lionel. Not only did he desecrate his own song that he coauthored with Michael Jackson, but then he let that trollop of a kid of his into the chorus of the remake.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Sweet delicious beer
So I had the pleasure of accompanying my favorite married couple out for a birthday celebration and mini beer tasting.
Now, I enjoy a good beer, but to be honest, I'm usually in the Bud Light/Coors Light category. There are few beers I will not drink. Red Dog, Heineken, Hoegaarden, any IPA's, and Sam Adams Lager. Other than that, I've run the gambit on beers in my short drinking career.
On last night's tasting list, Allagash Odysessy, which was absolutely delightful. It's 10% alcohol, and barrel aged. It was delicious cold and even tastier as it warmed up. I really liked the oaky taste to it. Dark beers rock my world.....well most of the time.
I have to talk about Kona Longboard Lager. First of all, I'm into most things Hawaiian. This beer is out of this world crisp and delicious. It has the same color as my preferred Bud Light/Coors Light, but has this sweet summer, fruity almost smell without the overly sweet smell of a fruit beer. This is not a fruit beer by any means, but it has a sweet smell as if it wants to be a girly beer, but it's not. Also of note, it's a tiny bit stronger than your typical lager clocking in at 5.5%. This beer is definitely on my new favorite list. 
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
WHO DAT? my Super Bowl rundown.
Yes, America. Who Dat? The Saints will be marching on the field in Miami this Sunday, and I can't be more excited. Now, as a New England fan, the thought of any Manning in a Super Bowl is utterly sickening. What sickens me more is the fact that that's all we are hearing about. I can't work out at the gym and enjoy my usual treadmill in front of the TV that airs the NFL Network year-round because each time I look up, I see Peyton Manning's cocky face.
Football fans new and old, prepare for less pre-game coverage and media stories swirling around not only the marvelous city of New Orleans and how they have finally made it to the big dance after many hard years of poor seasons and natural disasters, and more talk of Archie Manning. Archie Manning, who yes was a two time Pro Bowler, but the media seems to leave out that he had one of the worst all time records as a QB in NFL history. I refuse to sit through more Manning family coverage of Archie, Peyton, Eli, and the forgotten child, Cooper. What's with the media's obsession of this family?
I'm hoping that these commentators and pregame shows focus on the game facts like Indy actually has a secondary, and that this is no longer a team that relies on a cover-2. Despite the fact that Freeney's condition is still up in the air, even I, the biggest Colts/Manning hater can't take anything away from this team. That being said, the Saints O-Line has been phenomenal this year and has given Brees amazing protection in the pocket allowing him to hit Bush or Henderson deep. Brees and the Saints have a ton of weapons to utilize. Brees takes many chances and this season, has capitalized and crushed opponents. It will be exciting to see this matchup of Saints offense v Indy Defense.
Now the Indy offense v Saints Defense. I won't even talk about the amazing Indy offense. I just can't. Everyone on the planet knows how amaaaaaaazing Manning is. Just ask his boyfriend Greg Gumbel. In all seriousness, you know Manning is going to throw. The Colts offense was 30th in rushing yards this season. The entire Indy offense is centered around Manning's no huddle...which another downside for Indy is that Saints fans are expected to vastly outnumber Colts fans, so noise could be a factor for the all mighty Mr. Manning. He loves to throw to Clark and Wayne. Anyone who has ever watched a Colts game could tell you that. Unexpectedly, rookie, Austin Collie got many throws from Manning during the AFC Championship game and I think New Orleans has prepared for Manning to consider Collie as an additional threat along with Wayne, Addai and Clark.
That being said, the Saints D thrives on their ability to force turnovers. They led the league this year in defensive turnovers....I wish I would have drafted that DEF for fantasy football..in any case. In addition to leading in defensive points, they have 141 points in points after takeaways.....that is just ridiculous. I never expected this franchise to go from being horrifyingly miserable, to barely average, to .500, to NFC champion, and with any luck, Super Bowl champ.
Who Dat? Believe me. I'm hoping for the Saints and their fans to march into Miami and unleash their fury upon the Colts and their smug, "fearless" leader. All in all, this Super Bowl
is probably the best matchup any football fan could have asked for because legitimately the best two teams are playing. As expected, the betting line on this game is even, and the over is high. I'm predicting a win by the Saints. I don't think this will be an entirely close game, although I think it will remain close until about the 3rd quarter where I'm praying for Manning and his infamous and uncreative (thank you Jim Kelly) no huddle offense to make bad decisions and have the fans decked in beads, fleur-de-lis, black and gold on their feet dancing. I'm sure some of them will be wearing Archie Manning jerseys which is just ironic, but I digress.
This will be not a "cinderella" tale like my boys 8 years ago today. (I still love you Adam.) I hope Saints fans get to have memories like I have. The sheer joy that ran through my body when Law intercepted Warner, Vinatieri's kick was good....the look on Brady's face as the confetti fell, Belicheck's grinning face...was unbelievable, unforgettable, and irreplaceable. So Saints fans, bring it to Miami, bring your noise and your years of frustration and scream your hearts out....because the best defense against Peyton Manning is taking his head out of the game. Nothing would make me happier than to see Manning crumble and buckle and to see Saints fans rejoice and enjoy their first Super Bowl victory as I got to 8 years ago today. The sweetness of that night has never gone away for me, and I don't think it ever will.
I'm usually not the type to root for the underdog, I'm a Yankees fan..let's be honest. In this case, I don't think the Saints themselves are the underdog, but their franchise. It would be glorious to see a new chapter in their history book....and to see a blemish on the career of Manning.
Football fans new and old, prepare for less pre-game coverage and media stories swirling around not only the marvelous city of New Orleans and how they have finally made it to the big dance after many hard years of poor seasons and natural disasters, and more talk of Archie Manning. Archie Manning, who yes was a two time Pro Bowler, but the media seems to leave out that he had one of the worst all time records as a QB in NFL history. I refuse to sit through more Manning family coverage of Archie, Peyton, Eli, and the forgotten child, Cooper. What's with the media's obsession of this family?
I'm hoping that these commentators and pregame shows focus on the game facts like Indy actually has a secondary, and that this is no longer a team that relies on a cover-2. Despite the fact that Freeney's condition is still up in the air, even I, the biggest Colts/Manning hater can't take anything away from this team. That being said, the Saints O-Line has been phenomenal this year and has given Brees amazing protection in the pocket allowing him to hit Bush or Henderson deep. Brees and the Saints have a ton of weapons to utilize. Brees takes many chances and this season, has capitalized and crushed opponents. It will be exciting to see this matchup of Saints offense v Indy Defense.
Now the Indy offense v Saints Defense. I won't even talk about the amazing Indy offense. I just can't. Everyone on the planet knows how amaaaaaaazing Manning is. Just ask his boyfriend Greg Gumbel. In all seriousness, you know Manning is going to throw. The Colts offense was 30th in rushing yards this season. The entire Indy offense is centered around Manning's no huddle...which another downside for Indy is that Saints fans are expected to vastly outnumber Colts fans, so noise could be a factor for the all mighty Mr. Manning. He loves to throw to Clark and Wayne. Anyone who has ever watched a Colts game could tell you that. Unexpectedly, rookie, Austin Collie got many throws from Manning during the AFC Championship game and I think New Orleans has prepared for Manning to consider Collie as an additional threat along with Wayne, Addai and Clark.
That being said, the Saints D thrives on their ability to force turnovers. They led the league this year in defensive turnovers....I wish I would have drafted that DEF for fantasy football..in any case. In addition to leading in defensive points, they have 141 points in points after takeaways.....that is just ridiculous. I never expected this franchise to go from being horrifyingly miserable, to barely average, to .500, to NFC champion, and with any luck, Super Bowl champ.
Who Dat? Believe me. I'm hoping for the Saints and their fans to march into Miami and unleash their fury upon the Colts and their smug, "fearless" leader. All in all, this Super Bowl
is probably the best matchup any football fan could have asked for because legitimately the best two teams are playing. As expected, the betting line on this game is even, and the over is high. I'm predicting a win by the Saints. I don't think this will be an entirely close game, although I think it will remain close until about the 3rd quarter where I'm praying for Manning and his infamous and uncreative (thank you Jim Kelly) no huddle offense to make bad decisions and have the fans decked in beads, fleur-de-lis, black and gold on their feet dancing. I'm sure some of them will be wearing Archie Manning jerseys which is just ironic, but I digress.
This will be not a "cinderella" tale like my boys 8 years ago today. (I still love you Adam.) I hope Saints fans get to have memories like I have. The sheer joy that ran through my body when Law intercepted Warner, Vinatieri's kick was good....the look on Brady's face as the confetti fell, Belicheck's grinning face...was unbelievable, unforgettable, and irreplaceable. So Saints fans, bring it to Miami, bring your noise and your years of frustration and scream your hearts out....because the best defense against Peyton Manning is taking his head out of the game. Nothing would make me happier than to see Manning crumble and buckle and to see Saints fans rejoice and enjoy their first Super Bowl victory as I got to 8 years ago today. The sweetness of that night has never gone away for me, and I don't think it ever will.
I'm usually not the type to root for the underdog, I'm a Yankees fan..let's be honest. In this case, I don't think the Saints themselves are the underdog, but their franchise. It would be glorious to see a new chapter in their history book....and to see a blemish on the career of Manning.
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