The great Leonard Cohen once remarked that he felt no urgency as far as his writing was concerned. It was his opinion that mankind would not be damaged if he never put out another record or wrote another book.
Now here was a dude whose works could talk gravity into another million years worth of bubbles. And he’s speaking as if he’s a high school newspaper editor. His point, however, is inviolable. The best part of us, as writers, is the part that can never be taken away.
Speaking of . . .
Urgency, there seems to be a little more of the stuff when it comes to Bryce Harper and the Phillies. And I’m rooting like hell for them to ink the slugger before Brian Cashman sweeps in with a drunken sailor offering that ties the Yankees to a .240 hitter through a third Trump term (Spoiler Alert!). These “Till Meth Do Us Part” unions in sports are onerous for the fans more than anyone. Because in eight years, the fans will be paying Fabulous Bryce Hair prices for Bald Bryce production. Simple as that.
Speaking of . . .
Bald men, the Oscars are tonight. And I’m sorta/kinda excited for the first time in a while. If only because of Queen.
Speaking of . . .
Queens, they’re making a biopic about Elton John. Which is a little strange seeing as how he’s still alive.
Speaking of . . .
Bad jokes (such as the one I just made), Trump and Kim Jong (Pizzeria)-Un will be holding their second summit this week to discuss UN sanctions, nuclear disarmament and Adam Sandler’s curious lack of Oscar hardware.
Speaking of . . .
Oscar, I only saw one Best Picture nominee (Bohemian Rhapsody) and I am only halfway interested in seeing A Star Is Born. I definitely will see Black Klansman when it comes out on video.
Speaking Of . . .
Movies? I tend to gravitate to the flicks that have no blessed chance of winning gold. Take yesterday for example, when I went to see Happy Death Day 2 U. Not as good as the original, but man . . Jessica Rothe is going to win an Oscar for something, some day. And I do not plan on being wrong about that. Girl’s got game.
Speaking of . . .
Game . . I am rocking the Casbah after a two month hiatus from my Fitbit. A week and a half in, and the results are sweetly plucked juiciness. Lost a few pounds already, and am up to three and a half miles. I truly enjoyed my vacation from the the wrist candy, but the reunion is Peaches and Herb righteous.
Speaking of . . .
Righteous deeds, big props to the Ole Miss basketball players for taking a knee during the National Anthem. They knelt together in response to a confederacy rally near their home arena in Oxford, Mississippi. It was the right thing to do.
Speaking of . . .
The right thing, I’m down with Terrance Howard’s support of his former co-star Jussie Smollett. Howard isn’t taking the easy road by staying in Smollett’s corner, but it’s where he started out and it’s what he’s sticking to. Howard isn’t interested in the optics, and that’s commendable in a profession where too many peeps run for higher ground when the shit hits the fan. Come what may, Smollett has a corner man. Emphasis on man.
Speaking of . . .
Yesterday, I was turned onto this cat with the cool threads and the space age folk songs. He’s got a voice that could skate on the icy rings of Saturn and come back hotter than Fortuna’s pocketbook after a Vegas jaunt. His musical roam fits the proverbs of a lazy Sunday afternoon just fine.
And the hat, that’s just bonus round.
They pay people too much money to play The Sports. That’s all I know about the baseball situation. I haven’t seen any of the award contenders and probably won’t. I gave up on them a few years ago when I did watch, like, three back to back and they were all AWFUL. It’s a shame Leonard’s gone, though — he could make the telecast more watchable by reading all of the nominees and categories in that voice of his.
You could have put Elton in the bald men speaking of. Speaking of those bald hollywood types, I wonder if John Travolta will be on tonight’s red carpet sans his bald head carpet?
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Could you imagine? Leonard as host would be amazing! Or at the very least, yes . . just reading off all the nominees in that signature baritone. That would be something else.
And yes, The Sports is out of whack. But hey, the market sings its song. We are in the second age of Bread and Circuses . . .
I still ain’t used to Bald Travolta . . .
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Bald Travolta isn’t used to Bald Travolta either, I’m sure. So no worries. 🙂
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Buahahaha!
Do you think Bald Travolta and Vinny Barbarino Travolta ever compare notes?
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Heh. Wha?….. Whehr?
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Ba ba ba . . Ba Barbarino.
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From the Sweathogs back to The Beach Boys and Stamos! Well now we’ve come full cirlce!
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All in the same day! We rock!
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A biopic on Sir Elton,huh? Interesting. Good on Ole Miss. We need more of that. A lot more. Keep up the good work with the Fitbit. While it’s always nice takin’ a breather, there’s some satisfying counting the steps, miles, circles or whatever jam makes you…well jam. Happy Sunday.
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Monika,
Rocket Man. Due out this summer.
And yes we do. Solidarity and kids who lead by example. Their teammate was planning on doing it, so the rest of them joined him in support.
I just love my Fitbit, and I will.
Muchas gracias and Happy Sunday to you and the gang!
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Not about Kim Jung-un?
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LOL. I know right?
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B,
Great post as per! I feel a bit of Mr. Cohen’s way of seeing things re writing, in your talented self.
I’m kinda sorta looking forward to the Oscars myself as I’ve actually seen 5-6 movies nominated! (First time in a dog’s age.) And this afternoon, after my open house is over (which is going on as we speak – and I to which I did NOT get kicked out, so I am able to exchange here witcha – and finish my own post…
I can’t picture Travolta sans hair. No, please don’t make me.
I’m sorry. Sir Elton should not get a movie biopic whilst he lives.
Kudos on the getting back on track, or rather having taken a hiatus and now rocking the “taking care of your bod”! A few pounds? 3.5 miles? Woot!
I bow to Ole Miss. Nice… very nice!
Yes, Smollett did a stupid – a big stupid – but hat’s off to Howard. A true friend stands by his friend’s idiocies… and you’re right. It is no easy task.
Thank you for the intro to J.S. Ondara! I like.
Q
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Q,
Now don’t get me wrong, because I know I got palenty of game. But Leonard wrote his own stratosphere. There ain’t nothing wrong with essence though, and I admit to plucking from his inspiration here and there.
I tend to stick to horror and B movies when I go to the movies. That way I can worry more about sneaking in contraband and goofing off.
Travolta without hair is like Elton John with a biopic on the A side. Nah.
Moving in the right direction fo shiz. What a difference less than a week makes. Energy level improved, waist line hedging to the groove back and the back is cooperating. Triple threat!
Props to Ole Miss for bringing civility and common sense to the South!
Howard really impressed me with his show of support. Because plenty of peeps will bash him for it, and because he ain’t care about those plenty of peeps.
This kid rocks it! Listened to him all morning.
Buena suerte on the open house!
B
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You do indeed have palenty of game, without a single solitary doubt. And you are an adept plucker – and not just of the late great.
Yes, you do enjoy your genre – and some of us, with large purses and considered not the type to sneak in the goodies, do even for the good stuff!
Nah to both. Agreed!
So very happy for you. I am trying to do the same. Haven’t succeeded to your level – yet.
Props!
Seriously, he is very courageous to stand by his man, so to speak.
If I didn’t have people traipsing through my house willy-nilly, I’d be listening to him with a proper amount of volume!
Gracias! (It is already sold… just some shizzle to take care of)
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It’s all about confidence. I don’t believe in showing it, because why?
Movie theater contraband is one of the great joys of the free world. I could never live in a place that ended with a -stan. Because the idea they might search us going in is too much to take!
You’ll get there. It’s a process, not a bingo game. It takes stick to uitiveness and a short memory on those days when you ‘cheat’. But not short enough that you don’t hold yourself accountable the NEXT day.
I do agree, the man succeeds with proper volume.
BOOM!
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You don’t need to toot your own horn – we all do it for you 😉 And yes, there is more grace to just putting it out there and leaving it for others to find.
Absolutely the tastiest! Oh hells no. Bad enough during New Years Eve in Old Montreal, they were checking our bags for booze. Really? It’s freezing outside, we are in party mode, get outta here!
Stick-to-itiveness (you really are not a fan of hyphens, eh?) is something I might have a problem with. All jokes aside, yes, it is a process of change. And I do hold myself accountable. Why, right now, I would be walking off my bottle of wine from last night if it weren’t raining cats and dogs.
😀
Chakka lakka!
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I take it quite seriously when I tell someone what I’m about. I am nothing if not certain, which is a rare commodity any longer.
We snuck in cheeseburgers. The most they would have done is steal ’em, LOL.
I ain’t done shite today .. a reward. And it feels fan-fucking-tastic, LOL.
When the beat goes boom!
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I should hope you do. And yes, it is a rare commodity nowadays.
Cheeseburgers! You are a wild thing!!
It’s Sunday. Day of rest. Ain’t nuthin’ wrong with that!
😀
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Oh yeah baby, wilder than the deepest jungles of the Amazon!
This is the truth.
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It is.
MWAH!
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MUAH!
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😘
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Yeah, I do the Apple watch. It keeps reminding me to breathe and stand up straight. You gotta love anyone who sticks with a jerk because right or wrong that jerk is his friend. Good on Terrence Howard. Had to laugh out loud at the third term spoiler alert. Nice job, Marc
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I compared notes with an Apple watch peep yesterday. It’s really quite excellent, and I was duly impressed. But I do so love my Fitbit all the same.
YES! Howard is doing right by his pal, and I find that to be so damned old school commendable.
Yikes John! I hope I’m wrong about that . . .
Gracias Boss!
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I hope you are wrong.
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You and me both, good man. You and me both.
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😁
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Because the alternative equals King. And I ain’t down with royalty unless its Megan Markel or Pippa Middleton!
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I agree. King is not what I would want.
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Nor I.
Leave the King, but Pippa can stay . . .
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Yes she can.
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I knew you would agree.
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Shove a pretty woman at me and I’ll agree to anything.
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You go Boss.
It’s the preferred kryptonite if you ask me . . .
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I agree.
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I don’t think you have to worry about Cashman looking to grab Harper. I really don’t think they interested. But they might pull the trigger next year when Arenado from the Rockies comes available. He’s a special kid.
The Oscars re tough to watch but I’m looking forward toothed Queen opening with Adam Lambert. The guy can sing.
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I don’t either, and thank God. We need pitching over all else. Bats we got.
Arenado I wouldn’t mind. But that’s if he doesn’t re-sign with Colorado. He may take his chances. In spite of what the players say, I think the slow market is more the result of owners not wanting to tie themselves to long contracts with aging stars when they can have controllable assets instead.
Me too! This should be fun.
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I’m with the owners on the long term deals. I think it’s crazy to pay 20-30M a year for 3-5 low or non productive years. It happens much too often and as a Yankee fan we have been there and still are with Jacoby’s deal.
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A fellow Yankees fan!
Yes, we lost big time on Jacoby. In every conceivable way. Unlike with A-Rod, where they made it up in other ways, Jacoby ain’t selling merch or anything else.
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He’s an albatross and he’s not going away.
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I say we trade him to the Patriots for Brian Hoyer, who can work out of the bullpen. Elsbury will catch 80 balls and win Super Bowl MVP.
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Lol…sounds like a plan.
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I guess Arenado is off the table now…heck of a deal he received.
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I’m glad he stayed in Colorado. When these players ink deals in that stratosphere, there’s already enough pressure. New York is thankless if you don’t live up to it.
He does have an opt-out after his third year, but that is a TON of money to play in a good baseball city where he can hit a boatload of homers. I am not familiar with ownership, but the situation ain’t horrible and it’s a beautiful place to live.
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I like this … reminds me of Colbert’s Meanwhile … make it a series! Meanwhile … Am I looking at a new template? Meanwhile … Maybe Harper and Kimbrel will play in Japan … Meanwhile … I couldn’t resist. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJ9r8LMU9bQ
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Meanwhile … Will probably watch Oscars tonight, but disappointed that NBC is competing with an Elvis special … Meanwhile … You wanted a post about shopping carts, currently planned for Tuesday night. Meanwhile … I am resisting another link.
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I’ll miss the end, but I want to check it out for the Queen intro.
As for the shopping carts . . I will be in . . wait for it . . attendance. Okay, that was a LONG way to go for cart attendant. See? I’m just NO good at this sarcasm business.
And really? No chance at a link?
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Know what you mean as I just made sure to put the channel on to make sure I didn’t miss it.
I feel for you with the sarcasm thing because I can’t get it either!
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What channel IS it on? Crap . .I better look, LOL
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CBS
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ABC!
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NO … ABC
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LOL
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Who knows? Maybe I will.
And yes, new face. And I’m probably going to want to change it up again at some point. This was just the initial venture.
Harper and the Phillies are thisclose. As for Kimbrel, he wanted way more than a reliever is gonna get in this market.
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Phillies see Harper as the piece to put them over the top – and he could be … but hey – baseball is a long season, so much can happen. Meanwhile … I’ve got a good feeling with this series … right in your wheelhouse.
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I don’t doubt Harper can hit a ton of HR’s there. But baseball still relies on chemistry as much, if not more, than any sport. Sometimes you can throw a bunch of names in a locker room and it works, but sometimes it’s just a bunch of names in a locker room.
And thank you, you might be onto something.
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Phillies have come a long way. Not long ago they were as bad as the Reds.
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Hey, the Reds could be interesting.
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First time in a long time I have a glimmer of hope.
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Let’s hope.
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BTW … I thought Queen selections could have been better.
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Without Freddie, it’s just not going to be the same. Lambert was good, but you’re right . .
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LOL. I forgot how funky that video WAS.
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My two (one) cents:
✔Watched the Oscars only to see Queen. Stayed for Lady GaGa and Brad Cooper.
✔Just put my Fitbit back on after a year hiatus.
✔Saw “A Star is Born”, only half interested in seeing “Bohemian Rhapsody”, will watch “Black Klansman” when it comes available on video.
Footnote: 𝐿𝑜𝓋𝑒 𝒬𝓊𝑒𝑒𝓃, 𝐿𝑜𝓋𝑒 𝐹𝓇𝑒𝒹𝒹𝓎 𝑀𝑒𝓇𝒸𝓊𝓇𝓎! 𝒥𝓊𝓈𝓉 𝓌𝒶𝓃𝓉 𝓉𝑜 𝓅𝑒𝓇𝓈𝑒𝓇𝓋𝑒 𝓂𝓎 𝓂𝑒𝓂𝑜𝓇𝒾𝑒𝓈 𝑜𝒻 𝐹𝓇𝑒𝒹𝒹𝒾𝑒.
✔Ole Miss…perfect!
✔💙 J.S. Ondara – love all the music you are introducing me to.
Thank you for the twitter shoutouts! 💕💕
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Ella!
That is a ton of checks! I have always had a simpatico with Chi-town peeps, not gonna lie.
And de nada! Although the music streak has taken a hiatus with my latest post, in which I take the way back machine to fetch some Manson. He ain’t for everyone, but he fit my post-Oscars mood just fine.
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