Seriously. I think I'm the guy who shouts "BI-CYCLE!" in the Queen song "Bicycle Race."
I do love riding my bicycle, so i think it's pretty cool that Madison was named the 5th Most Bikeable City in the Country. It's based on a score taken from the availability of bike lanes and infrastructure, 'hilliness,' road connectivity, nearby amenities and the percent of people in the area who bike to work.
The only better cities; Minneapolis; Portland, Ore.; San Francisco and Boston.
It's a long ride there, so I'm gonna go hit the Lake Monona loop again.
Note, the original video to the song features naked bike riders which can easily be found on YouTube. Are they from the Madison Naked Bike Ride? I don't think so. Here's a Simpsons video instead.
Like many things in my life, I often see them through the filter of movies.
I was saddened to hear about the passing of Donald 'Duck" Dunn over the weekend, because he was involved in what I consider to be one of the coolest things film can do.
I think that The Blues Brothers movie,in which Dunn played himself, achieved something not a lot of movies can claim:
1) It was a movie about music. Some of the best film (in my opinion) revolve around music.
2) The movie pulled off the balance between comedy and passion for music.
3) Dunn and all The Blues Brothers acted, played themselves and performed great music in it.
That's a trifecta homerun for me. Thanks for the music Duck.
Happy Mother's Day to all the Moms out there. Honestly, If I had it my way, mothers should get one of these days once a month. Then again some people have described me as a "Momma's Boy."
To them I say "stop it or I'll tell my Mom."
Here's the annual obligatory Top TV Mom's list. Way to go Marge.
1. Marge Simpson
Show: The Simpsons Why she made the list: Any mother who can deal with Bart and Homer for 23 years has to be a pretty good one. She is the thread that holds the family together.
Show: Married With Children Why she made the list: Probably the poorest of the bunch, Peggy had to deal from episode to episode with a deadbeat husband, a deadbeat son and a dumb daughter. How they didn't all kill themselves is still amazing to me.
Show: Family Guy Why she made the list: Her infant son is always trying to kill her and her dog is trying to sleep with her, yet she still loves them. A fine mother indeed. BONUS: She is hot.
Show: That 70's Show Why she made the list: She would keep secrets that would get Eric in trouble with Red, she was aways making sure everyone was well fed and let everyone hang out in the house (this includes letting Stephen move in) to keep them out of trouble.
Show: Full House Why he made the list: After Pam was killed in a car crash, Danny was left to watch the girls. Sure, he had the help of Uncle Joey, Uncle Jesse and some others, but in the end it was always him running the show and raising those girls to be the best they could be. BONUS: The only dad to make the list. DOUBLE BONUS: He had a full-time job and still managed to be so great.
Show: Home Improvement Why she made the list: Stereotypical mother. Did everything every mother should do. She wasn't bad but she wasn't that great either. Probably the most average mom here.
Show: The Fresh Prince of Bel Air Why she is on the list: "My nephew is getting into too much trouble in Philly? Sure send him here I'll take care of him!"
10. Carol Foster Lambert
Show: Step by Step How she made the list: Another step family matriarch, she handled 7 kids better than anyone I know (on tv).
A heartfelt congrats going out to The Browns. Dave and Rachel of Madison were the $1,000,000 winners on The Amazing Race last night.
If you've listened to the station for a while, than you also know at one point I also applied to be on The Amazing Race in the 14th season. The season that just wrapped up was the 20th season. No call back yet, but that's OK.
Even though it wasn't me, I'm glad that the winner was from Madison. Way to represent!
I can't tell you how much this image is burned into my head, but that's a good thing.
Tomorrow I'm heading back to my alma mater Sennett Middle School in Madison. The staff have invited me to take part in a the 8th Grade Career Fair.
I'm interested in how this is going to go. The prep sheet the organizers gave me, said kids of groups of 2-3 will be coming around to a table I'll be at. They're supposed to introduce themselves and give me a business handshake. Uh oh. That handshake thing could get out of control quickly.
No worries. I'm 6' 1" with a mustache. I'll be surprised if any of the kids muster up enough courage to even say hello.
I'm looking forward to it and I hope the kids will get something out of it too.
This story first was reported by a Tulsa, Oklahoma news station about Tanner the Golden Retreiver and Blair, his new best friend. It's about a dog, who now has a guide dog.
After it first aired, a flood of offer to adopt them came in, but Tanner and Blair are still looking for thier permanent home. I hope they find one.
When you think of driving songs, you think of things like Steppenwolf's "Born To Be Wild," Commander Cody's "Hot Rod Lincoln," or Golden Earring's "Radar Love." Right?
They all have a driving theme to them.
That's not exactly the case in a new Top 25 list from Paste Magazine, who not only chooses good driving songs, but takes it another step and says when and where they are good for driving. Rather specific isn't it?
The number one song? The Beach Boys "Wouldn't It Be Nice." Picked #1 for driving to work while sipping the morning coffee.
Also on the list: Otis Redding's (Sittin' on) The Dock Of The Bay. They say it's good for driving at any time. I'd say anytime or anyplace.
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Incorrect Guesses: take a break, bringing in treats
Correct Answer: leaving the building for lunch.
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I can't tell you how much this image is burned into my head, but that's a good thing.
