tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29957510794321620602024-03-04T23:30:06.534-05:00Rise and ShineGood Morning everbody.
Check here for your wake up call every day.
We will have updated traffic, weather and few fun things to get you through the morning.Vince Careyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12549136852723387432noreply@blogger.comBlogger969125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995751079432162060.post-20132313174171416012014-10-07T06:22:00.001-04:002014-10-07T06:22:41.664-04:00My Morning JacketGood Morning and how about this weather?<br />
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I nearly did something yesterday I never do this early in October.<br />
When I woke up, it felt like it was freezing outside. I pulled on a long-sleeve shirt, then opened the coat closet next to the front door.<br />
I stared at my jacket for a few minutes. Thought about it, then left it on the hanger.<br />
Yes, it's much too early (in my mind anyway), to pull that one out.<br />
I realize this is kind of silly. I mean, it's chilly, put on a jacket.<br />
When the boy goes out to the bus stop wearing shorts I half cringe. I mean, it is too cold in the morning for shorts.<br />
His justification: Well, it will be warm when I'm coming home.<br />
So it is.<br />
I left the jacket in the closet and by the time I left work, it was quite warm. I actually felt hot in the car and put on the air conditioning.<br />
So, I feel like I made the right jacket decision.<br />
Now, the heat is definitely not going on for a few weeks no matter how many blankets we need.<br />
Oh year, for those looking for something else this morning, here you go:<br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/AzdoOGUsEKg" width="420"></iframe>Vince Careyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12549136852723387432noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995751079432162060.post-65385530742442810012014-09-30T06:08:00.001-04:002014-09-30T06:08:29.836-04:00Hey, it's nearly OctoberGood Morning and how about we take this day and bottle it up?<br />
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Sitting here this morning, it suddenly hit me tomorrow is October 1.<br />
'Rocktober 1' as certain old-time radio stations used to announce. Apparently, there's something called 'Hawktober' about to start on City Line Avenue. So, no matter what you call it, we are in the home stretch of 2014.<br />
Which, to me, seems too soon, but time does march on. It's funny how you look back on the year and it seems so quick, but those long days at work seemed like a marathon.<br />
I like to see October come rolling in.<br />
It's still warm enough you don't need the heavy jacket, but there is a crispness in the air, right out on the edge. It's the best month for apples as well. Which, I'm sure you really needed to know.<br />
Unfortunately, that means we will be seeing more stores start decorating for Christmas.<br />
I've been able to keep my blinders on so far, but it's soon going to get out of hand.<br />
I'll enjoy October for a couple of days, then the leaves will come down.<br />
<br />Vince Careyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12549136852723387432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995751079432162060.post-68909101350174233482014-09-29T06:23:00.003-04:002014-09-29T06:23:31.797-04:00It was fun to run, but it was still crazyGood Morning and let's hold a revival!!<br />
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I'm going to flash back to the morning of September 21.<br />
The alarm went off at 5 a.m. (yes, that's early for a Sunday), because I (foolishly I thought) was going to run a half marathon downtown.<br />
By Noon, having gone the full 13 miles (the last mile is a blur), I was sitting on the couch wondering how somebody like me could get it done.<br />
Sure, I was able to 'run' the Broad Street Run in May, but that was kind of like a bucket-list thing. I needed a goal to keep exercising and I did it.<br />
I remember the Monday after being a day my legs didn't much like the rest of my body. They actually refused to get up off the couch.<br />
So, I got talked into doing the 13 miles and trained as best I could. The first 10 (what, 10 miles? You are crazy!) went pretty well. The last three, well, lets not talk about that. Anyway, I got it done.<br />
This past Sunday, we were out for a better cause: childhood cancer.<br />
At first, I thought I wasn't going to be able to even walk the 2 miles, but by yesterday morning I was longing to run.<br />
Of course, I think I need a little more than a week recovery, but that's still a good sign to me,<br />
Now, to find something for this weekend...Vince Careyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12549136852723387432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995751079432162060.post-24607060815182211742014-09-16T06:15:00.002-04:002014-09-16T06:15:43.822-04:00Late night hustleGood Morning and how about those clouds?!?<br />
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I used to absolutely hate when the Eagles played on Monday Night Football. All it meant for me was a later than usual night as we waited for the game to end and copy to appear.<br />
Now I don't like it for another reason: There is no way I can stay up until the end.<br />
Last night seemed like it was going to be a pretty good game, but I only made it until the very start of the second half.<br />
I guess I could of have stayed up, but keeping my eyes open today would be a bit of a struggle.<br />
I also realized about 10 last night the Phillies were in San Diego. Guess I won't be seeing any of those games.<br />
Really, though, I don't think I miss out on much. At least I could catch Dancing with the Stars.<br />
You know, priorities.Vince Careyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12549136852723387432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995751079432162060.post-27040556113429852122014-09-15T06:07:00.001-04:002014-09-15T06:07:49.442-04:00Just a little bit nervousGood Morning and here we are again!!<br />
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I decided to try something totally different earlier this year and ran the 10-mile Broad Street Run.<br />
The training was tough considering I had never done any kind of distance run. Prior to starting to train last December, the most I had walked was back-and-forth to the refrigerator.<br />
To say I was out of shape, well, that would be an understatement. I was the poster-boy for couch potatoes. When they talked about how American's didn't exercise enough and ate too many fatty foods, they were talking about me.<br />
So, I was proud of myself for not only turning that part around, but actually completing the run. The fact I found it hard to walk the next day only made it better for some reason.<br />
Two days later, my brother started texting me about running even further.<br />
"You ran 10 miles, 3 miles more won't be so much," he pleaded (at least that's the way I see it). "There's a half marathon in Philly in September. Let's do it."<br />
It took about a month of begging (OK, maybe he wasn't begging but I let myself believe it), I signed up for the Rock and Roll Half Marathon in Philadelphia.<br />
I started my running again and tried (sometimes unsuccessfully) to eat right.<br />
Well, the 13-mile run is this Sunday.<br />
Really, can't you give me a couple more weeks?<br />
<br />Vince Careyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12549136852723387432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995751079432162060.post-84217351742633844152014-09-09T06:17:00.000-04:002014-09-09T06:17:05.987-04:00Reading and no rainbowsGood Morning and welcome back to the 'Net!<br />
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I picked up a Kindle about two years ago. I was heading on a trip and thought it would be better than taking along a couple of books.<br />
In those two years, I've probably read more than I ever have in my life.<br />
I enjoy reading all kinds of different books. When they are well-written, they truly do take you to different places. I'm of the idea now I'd rather read a book than see a movie.<br />
Unfortunately, I don't know if reading is coming across to the next generation.<br />
Most of the time, teachers tell students to read 20 minutes a night at home. I found out a couple of years ago, they can't actually assign that as homework (it would take time away from actual homework, I guess, was the reason), so they "recommend" reading.<br />
For some (and a couple I know in my house), that means they can't be forced to read.<br />
I don't get it. Using the Kindle or the Nook (I have both) makes it so easy to go from page-to-page.<br />
I understand there's now beeps and whistles, but there can be so much more.<br />
I guess it's a battle I won't give up.Vince Careyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12549136852723387432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995751079432162060.post-29618708547817624422014-09-08T06:19:00.000-04:002014-09-08T06:19:09.809-04:00Finding my footingGood Morning and it was nice to open those windows last night!<br />
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Back in the day, I didn't know much or care much about soccer. A couple of friends played in high school. I think I went to one game.<br />
When I got to college, I joined the school newspaper right away.<br />
OK, the sports editor at the time told me, you can cover soccer.<br />
So, I headed to the library and did some studying on the game. I talked to the coach, to the players, to my friends.<br />
When I started I couldn't tell you where a midfielder would play (yeah, it's kind of obvious). By the end, I could call an offside before the ref (yeah, it's kind of obvious).<br />
Throughout my career, I've seen thousands of soccer games. I've watched the World Cup. I've even found the game fun, not boring like so many Americans.<br />
The last couple of years when the children got involved, I've found even more reasons to enjoy the game.<br />
This year, about three days before the season was to begin, I heard there was no coach for my daughter's team.<br />
I jumped right in and, even though it was about 1,000 degrees Saturday, we started the season. I think the players actually had a good time.<br />
Now, I need to talk to those refs about offsides.<br />
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<br />Vince Careyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12549136852723387432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995751079432162060.post-13895326821923149272014-08-28T06:00:00.002-04:002014-08-28T06:00:59.960-04:00Little bit of ramblingGood Morning and it really was summer the last few days!<br />
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Admit it, it's been nice sleeping weather this summer, but you do miss the heat. Right? I mean, we live here because we like the change of seasons. The winter was a pain, but at least it felt like winter. This summer hasn't been hot enough.<br />
I have a prediction, though, when school starts next week, it'll be 98 degrees. Oh well, at least I won't have to deal with overheated youths.<br />
I think in a lot of ways we have, for lack of a better term, lost our way. Our corporate society has decided we are all just robots and don't actually need to be talked to like adults. Send an e-mail. Don't actually look anybody in the eye. Changes are always made, just be up front about them. Hiding behind walls is never the best way to handle situations.<br />
I'll freely admit that once again I felt lost watching the MTV Video Music Awards. It wasn't the music so much, it's just I didn't think MTV played videos any longer.<br />
For some strange reason, I look forward to a new TV season starting. I'm probably justifying the price of cable in my mind, but I like watching the new shows. Sure, I can wait until they hit Netflix. I guess I'm just old-fashioned that way.<br />
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This is still pretty funny:<br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/kQFKtI6gn9Y" width="420"></iframe>Vince Careyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12549136852723387432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995751079432162060.post-9418827577697660362014-08-26T06:15:00.000-04:002014-08-26T06:15:01.433-04:00Watching TVGood Morning and start yelling!<br />
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I watched the Emmy Awards show last night for the first time in a large number of years.<br />
While some of these shows are fun to watch, the Emmys just never really did it for me. The shows I watched were never nominated and those that won, I had never seen.<br />
Don't know why I tuned in last night. Maybe it's because the Phillies are so boring this year or maybe there was absolutely nothing else on.<br />
I think it was a lost couple of hours.<br />
There were not heart-felt speeches. Everything seemed rushed. The host, Seth Meyers, wasn't funny.<br />
When the only highlight is Woody Harrelson doing a Matthew McConaughey imitation, well, maybe the 10th rerun of 'Pawn Stars' would have been a better choice.<br />
Actually, I think going to bed early would have been a better choice, but, you know, that's for another time.Vince Careyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12549136852723387432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995751079432162060.post-10058692184211337462014-08-25T06:17:00.002-04:002014-08-25T06:17:45.819-04:00From the Phillies on downGood Morning gentle readers!<br />
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How far have the Phillies fallen? Well, I had a couple of tickets for last Friday's game and couldn't give them away. Seriously, I was just going to give them to anybody who wanted to go.<br />
Nobody wanted to go.<br />
Just a couple of years ago, I probably could have sold them for double the amount I paid. Now, the market has died. I think it's gone and buried.<br />
There is no market. There are completely empty sections in the stadium. You can sit where ever you want (provided you can sneak past the aisle guards).<br />
The thing is, there's something great about the ballpark on a summer night.<br />
It doesn't matter if the home team stinks. It doesn't matter if the visiting team stinks (the Cardinals are no great shakes this year either).<br />
When you walk through the gates, it's like entering a different world.<br />
The smells are there. The green grass is still there.<br />
I was outpriced by baseball years ago. It's just too expensive to take everybody to the game on a consistent basis.<br />
I remembered Friday night what was so right about the game, though.<br />
<br />Vince Careyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12549136852723387432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995751079432162060.post-45458674693841910802014-08-19T05:55:00.001-04:002014-08-19T05:55:44.765-04:00Ruining the coolGood Morning to the Internet!<br />
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Let's face it, we really don't need to carry a phone with all the latest technology.<br />
We really don't need to have the ability to play Candy Crush while waiting for the light to change. We don't need to be connected all the time. Sometimes, we don't want to answer the phone.<br />
You can admit it, you see the caller-id and let the phone go to voicemail a lot. You can always claim later you were in the bathroom or cleaning the kitchen or sleeping.<br />
We carry these things around because it makes us feel cool.<br />
Anything we want is right there. Need to cheat at Quizzo? Hold the phone under the bar. Need to win a bet? Quick, check Google.<br />
So, when I was semi-excited when I heard Amazon was putting out something called the Fire phone. Great, I thought, everything from ordering sneakers to watching videos will be right there. I won't need anything else. We've finally reached the top level.<br />
Then, I saw the commercials advertising the Fire phone.<br />
Now, I don't feel so cool. I mean, really, a 9-year old telling me how great the thing is?<br />
When does the iPhone6 come out?<br />
<br />Vince Careyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12549136852723387432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995751079432162060.post-57121853851299693702014-08-18T05:59:00.000-04:002014-08-18T05:59:22.858-04:00They don't make them like they used toGood Morning and I can hear the school bells already!<br />
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So, Saturday night, we decided to sit down and watch a movie.<br />
Yeah, I know, real exciting.<br />
Anyway, having watched and enjoyed the Jason Bourne movies series (as well as the books, but that's another story), it seemed like a good night to catch the latest sequel, 'The Bourne Legacy.'<br />
About an hour into the movie, nobody in the room could figure out the story. The characters were boring. There was no action. The only time there wasn't low-level talking was when one character killed off six others.<br />
We were falling asleep, not a good review of an action movie.<br />
So, I checked the listings and asked if it was OK to change to something else.<br />
"Please," came the quick response.<br />
That's when we stumbled upon another sequel. One that was much more entertaining: 'Frankenstein Meets The Wolfman.'<br />
Yes, it was made in 1943. Yes, some of the costumes were laughable.<br />
The movie, unlike the newer one, was entertaining.<br />
That's all we ask from Hollywood. Unfortunately, more often than not it seems, we have to go back 80 years to find one.<br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/L1JBkJ9o78k" width="420"></iframe>Vince Careyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12549136852723387432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995751079432162060.post-85930496833271193422014-08-11T06:04:00.000-04:002014-08-11T06:04:03.698-04:00It's all about the serviceGood Morning and the Phillies should still move Ryan Howard.<br />
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You know, there are a lot of restaurants out there begging for my money. There are those big chains who want to 'See me Tomorrow.' There are others which offer great deals (really, two meals for $20) or e-mail clubs for free stuff.<br />
So, if you want to go out to dinner, there are so many choices you could literally throw darts at a map and hit one.<br />
Most of the places make really good stuff. I can count on one hand the number of times the food was awful. I'd pretty much take my credit card to any place I've tried before.<br />
It really comes down to service.<br />
For instance, a local sandwich place (actually it's a regional chain a certain announcer uses a lot during the broadcast of games), gave me such bad service a few years ago, I vowed to never go back. I ordered a sandwich, then stood there and listened to the workers fight over who was going to make it. Finally, I had to step in and ask about the problem. I mean really, there are plenty of sandwich places. If it's ordered, make it.<br />
So, last night, I tried out a relatively new place in town. I've wanted to for awhile and it seemed like the right time.<br />
The food and the beer selection was great. The service? Uh, let's just say it was below standards.<br />
Look, I won't mention the place because it might have been a bad night, but if I go back and experience the same, well, there are plenty of places.<br />
<br />Vince Careyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12549136852723387432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995751079432162060.post-10190274738123724682014-08-05T06:01:00.000-04:002014-08-05T06:01:00.947-04:00All that's wrong in Atlantic CityGood Morning to all you gentle Internet readers!<br />
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I am old enough to remember Atlantic City before casinos. Well, just barely old enough. I remember going to the old Steel Pier. I remember the diving horse.<br />
When the casinos came in, it was somewhat cool. They were big. They were shiny. They had cool arcades.<br />
There was a very short time in my life when I liked going into the gambling part of the casinos.<br />
After a few losing nights, I realized it was silly to be giving my money away. If I'm giving it away, it's going to something a little more tangible.<br />
This past weekend, I attended the beach concert in Atlantic City and stayed around for the night.<br />
Walking through the casinos, I was quickly able to see why they are failing (at least the ones on the boardwalk).<br />
They are no longer shiny. They are no longer new. For the most part they reflect those taking up the whole row of slot machines: Old and broken down.<br />
The rugs in many of the places were old and dirty. I saw one that had a huge rip right down the middle.<br />
A couple of the elevators had cracks in the fake woodwork. One was missing something (I think a mirror) on the side. Instead, there were glue marks up and down.<br />
While those working were nice and helpful, the owners have let things fall apart around them.<br />
I think the city will have a tough time attracting people as the casinos shut down.<br />
Maybe if they were kept up a little better, this wouldn't be happening.Vince Careyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12549136852723387432noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995751079432162060.post-30434884550881032052014-07-31T05:51:00.001-04:002014-07-31T05:51:50.817-04:00Politics? I need an aspirinGood Morning and here we are again!<br />
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Yes, we have reached that season again. No, not the one you are thinking about (although, I did see an unnamed local store putting up Christmas lights last week).<br />
We have reached the never-ending political season.<br />
I see Tom Wolf attacking Tom Corbett. I see Tom Corbett attacking Tom Wolf.<br />
I get e-mails from Republicans attacking President Obama. I get e-mails from President Obama (well, not really it's some kind of auto-bot) attacking the Republicans.<br />
I get phone calls. I get candidates knocking on my door. I get things in the mail (people still send things through the mail?).<br />
AHHHH. Enough already.<br />
All of this information just turns me off. By the time November comes along, I'll be ready to move to Sweden. (Do they have elections in Sweden?)<br />
Just like I don't want to see Halloween stores popping up in August, I don't want to hear from political candidates until, well, how about late September.<br />
It's all spin anyway.<br />
Yes, we know you hate the other side. You will never work together. Blah, blah, blah.<br />
I'll make my decision on your record, not on your rhetoric.Vince Careyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12549136852723387432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995751079432162060.post-50405386906343507432014-07-28T06:09:00.000-04:002014-07-28T06:09:00.752-04:00To read or not to readGood Morning and how about them Phillies!?!?!<br />
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One of my favorite parts of the summer is to fill my glass, grab the radio, my Kindle and head out back in the fading sunlight.<br />
OK, I could put book in there instead of Kindle, but that's what I read these days.<br />
I download books from the library. Then I dive right in.<br />
I've been reading at a pretty good clip. If it's interesting enough, I'll finish the book in a couple of days. Then I'll get another.<br />
Well, in trying to get the group to enjoy the reading time, I suggested turning off the games and coming outside to read.<br />
"Reading is boring," came the retort as the keys kept clicking.<br />
OK, I said, How about just coming outside to watch the birds.<br />
"Birds are boring." Click, clack, click, clack.<br />
Well, how about if I just take the computer away for a few days.<br />
"You're mean!"<br />
I get it. When I was that age, I didn't read as much as I probably should have. Reading was like work. We were told to do it in school. Free time? Forget about it.<br />
Now, of course, I know better. I'll keep trying.<br />
In the meantime, let me finish this chapter.Vince Careyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12549136852723387432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995751079432162060.post-77559713743610404772014-07-24T06:13:00.000-04:002014-07-24T06:13:07.829-04:00You can't have any pudding if you don't eatGood Morning and here we are again!<br />
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When the children don't want to do their homework, I like to sing the key verse for Pink Floyd's "The Wall"<br />
Everybody knows it: "We don't need no education."<br />
After a couple of minutes, the homework gets done (or at least restarted).<br />
Sometimes, if it gets so bad, I'll play the whole song at top volume.<br />
The other day, I had to use a different part of the song during dinner.<br />
I try to get everybody to eat a healthy meal, but a lot of times it turns into a battle.<br />
The only chip I have is dessert. Usually, something's ready. Their favorite this time of year (really, any time of the year) is ice cream.<br />
So, the rule is simple, eat your vegetables or no dessert. Lately, I've been grilling the veggies, which gives a great taste to squash, peppers, beets.<br />
Now, I don't overload the plate with the veggies. Just a few, sometimes maybe just one piece.<br />
Half the time, they give up the possibility of dessert because they don't want to eat a small amount.<br />
Makes no sense to me, but, I guess, that's how we keep the ball rolling.Vince Careyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12549136852723387432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995751079432162060.post-87803383720402904332014-07-22T06:15:00.000-04:002014-07-22T06:15:16.247-04:00Give somebody a microphone and...Good Morning and how about them Phillies!<br />
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My grandfather was a big fan of pro wrestling. When we were over the house on a Saturday morning, he would turn the TV to wrestling and we would all sit and watch. Well, it was either that or the Three Stooges (my grandmother hated both).<br />
Anyway, there would always be a segment where somebody like Superstar Billy Graham would say something dumb to get the people fired up.<br />
Pro wrestling (although I haven't watched in years), probably follows the same script. Somebody says something, others get mad, a match ensues.<br />
I mean, I'm all for free speech and all, but some people shouldn't have a microphone.<br />
Usually, I'm just shaking my head at people like Sarah Palin (really, Sarah, <a href="http://www.politicususa.com/2014/07/20/sarah-palin-claims-god-president-obama-impeached.html">God wants Obama impeached?</a>)<br />
Uh, maybe it's just me, but there seems to be far more things God would be watching.<br />
Then there's Tony Dungy.<br />
The former Steelers player, Colts coach and NFL TV talking head said in a story published by the Tampa Tribune he wouldn't have drafted Michael Sam (for those who forget or don't care, he is the first openly gay player drafted by the NFL). The reason being because "I wouldn't want to deal with it all."<br />
Deal with it all?<br />
Wait a minute, isn't this the same guy who helped get Michael Vick back in the NFL?<br />
Take the mic away.Vince Careyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12549136852723387432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995751079432162060.post-31202443236985084612014-07-21T06:03:00.000-04:002014-07-21T06:03:26.796-04:00Ugh. Ugh and double UGH while shopping at GiantGood Morning and, yes, it's still summer!<br />
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Last Tuesday afternoon, I ran out of jelly.<br />
Now, obviously, it's not that big of a problem. Still, the brood wouldn't eat their lunch unless there was some jelly to go along with the peanut butter. So, I hopped in the car and drove to the Giant in Havertown.<br />
It's the same store I always shop. I mean, I refuse to go to 3 different stores just to get potato chips a few cents cheaper.<br />
Anyway, while doing the self checkout, a worker was taping up some fall leaves on the nearby pole.<br />
"Really," I said.<br />
"We were told to do this by our regional manager," she said. "I don't want to, but it somehow fell to me."<br />
Hey, at least I know the workers don't always buy into the corporate, uh, bull.<br />
An aside to that manger: We don't want to see fall decorations until, get this, THE FALL.<br />
I became further confused when I went to the beer store and saw a set up for Pumpkin (ie: Fall) beers.<br />
What's next, Christmas decorations in July?<br />
Wait, what?<br />
<br />Vince Careyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12549136852723387432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995751079432162060.post-33320215073280476502014-07-17T06:01:00.000-04:002014-07-17T06:01:11.712-04:00Time to get the beat onGood Morning and welcome back to the Internet?<br />
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Apparently, this is the most hated song on the World Wide Web right now:<br />
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OK. I must admit it's not on the same level as this:<br />
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Really, though, doesn't Weird Al do it best?<br />
Of course, it would be music if it wasn't just a little political:<br />
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Then again, it is summer. So, let's go old school for the anthem:<br />
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/Kr0tTbTbmVA" width="420"></iframe><br />Vince Careyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12549136852723387432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995751079432162060.post-73403103762710456222014-07-15T06:02:00.000-04:002014-07-15T06:02:06.873-04:00Getting back into the grooveGood Morning and watch out for the lightning!<br />
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So, I'm back at work after a week's vacation.<br />
Usually people in here don't ask about vacations. If someone does, I usually say it was "Too short."<br />
Secretively, though, I always look forward to getting back to the routine after a week off. Many times, I need a vacation from vacation (yes, that is weird).<br />
This year, though, I had the most relaxing, fun vacation I can remember ever having.<br />
I didn't want it to end. I wish I could make a sequel to Groundhog Day and make it Groundhog Week.<br />
The kids didn't fight (well, not too much) and spending time with the whole family was great.<br />
As I look back, though, the most relaxing part was I didn't keep up with any of the news. The cell phones were off. The TVs were kept off because there was enough to do without it.<br />
Heck, I didn't even know LeBron James went back to Cleveland until Sunday. The Phillies might as well have won five straight games (They did?). I didn't here the name Tom Corbett. I missed the start of the political attack ad season.<br />
Let's not even get into the bitterness of other things.<br />
It was liberating in a way. I think it's time to do that more often.Vince Careyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12549136852723387432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995751079432162060.post-29295449263367189352014-07-01T06:10:00.001-04:002014-07-01T06:10:23.849-04:00I don't think there are that many choicesGood Morning and the sun is shining bright!<br />
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After getting a bunch of things done early yesterday evening, I sat down on the couch and turned on the television.<br />
I searched through the channels and found there was nothing I really wanted to see.<br />
The History Channel was showing some kind of alligator hunting show called Swamp People. Uh, no thanks.<br />
I turned to the Food Network and was bombarded by the annoying Guy Fieri. Really, does anybody not find Guy Fieri very annoying. Is there ever any meal on his show (or any of those kind of shows) where the host doesn't like something?<br />
Going through the menu, there was really nothing worth watching. I had no interest in the news. I didn't care to hear political pundits ramble on and on about the Supreme Court.<br />
The Phillies were off. Of course, that's a good thing these days.<br />
While waiting for Jeopardy, I saw a couple of cable TV commercials.<br />
Both were talking about the upgraded systems they offer. Get this, you can record 12 shows at the same time for a little more money.<br />
Somebody please tell me when there are 12 shows on at the same time you want to watch. When are there two?<br />
<br />Vince Careyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12549136852723387432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995751079432162060.post-54684182947667692102014-06-30T06:03:00.002-04:002014-06-30T06:03:57.099-04:00What kind of sale?Good Morning and let's enjoy the summer!<br />
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I was listening to the radio yesterday and a chain store (which should stay nameless) was advertising a pre-Back to School sale.<br />
Huh?<br />
It's not even the Fourth of July yet. I'm the first to celebrate the first day of school, but, come on, you have to enjoy the summer a little bit.<br />
I understand some people like to get things done early. I know a person who gets all her Christmas shopping done for the next year by the end of January.<br />
OK, that's a little nuts, but whatever.<br />
Just don't shove it in my face. I don't want to hear the S word (School), until the end of July.<br />
Of course, that's when we'll start seeing the Halloween stores pop up.<br />
<br />Vince Careyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12549136852723387432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995751079432162060.post-71903185433661936482014-06-26T06:54:00.001-04:002014-06-26T06:54:28.422-04:00Moving fastGood Morning and welcome to another steamer!<br />
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Sometimes you feel like frozen shrimp, sometimes you feel like steamed ones. For those complaining about the weather, well, complain somewhere else.<br />
I was looking at the calendar and saw we are almost into July and I haven't been to the beach, swimming in a pool or seen any kind of fireworks.<br />
Better get started this weekend.<br />
<br />Vince Careyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12549136852723387432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995751079432162060.post-52432402688720073882014-06-23T06:13:00.001-04:002014-06-23T06:13:22.031-04:00Remember what Elvis did to that TV?Good Morning and welcome summer!<br />
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I don't watch TV news. It's most likely because I'm inundated with all the news of the day while sitting here in the office.<br />
I don't listen to news on the radio. I mean, the radio is for music and the Phillies. Besides, I get all the news all the time in the office.<br />
The TV in the office is tuned mostly to news all day. It goes on at 5 a.m. and is turned off sometime after midnight. The cycle starts the next day and so on and so on.<br />
One thing you notice is there are few new stories. The same ones are broadcast over and over again, especially if it rains or (HORRORS) snows.<br />
I know, we do the same thing. I'm not making a judgement here.<br />
One thing, though, don't insult my intelligence.<br />
This morning one of the TV people said they put a call into the office of a government official. It hadn't been returned, the reporter said, and this reporter will stay on the story until there are answers.<br />
It was 5:30 in the morning! Barely anybody is awake. I guarantee there is nobody in this particular government office.<br />
I know we are all trying to get the same chunk of the advertising pie, but, come on. My guess is most viewers just gloss over such hyperbole, but it still goes out there and it hurt my ears.<br />
I guess it's time to turn on soap operas.<br />
<br />Vince Careyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12549136852723387432noreply@blogger.com0