‘Observations’ Archive

Observations VI: Where lands are green and skies are blue

I heard Spacehog’s “In the Meantime” on the radio the other day. I loved that song (and most of the debut album, especially track 14) when it came out and expected them to hang around for a longtime, but sadly, it was not to be. You can watch a few of their videos, including “In [...]

Observations IV: 8 pack

Recently, a bag of Doritos I bought from a vending machine came with a “prize” from the vending company. I won a coupon for a free eight pack of 12 oz. cans of any carbonated Coca-Cola product. Given that the next time I see an 8 pack of Coke in cans it will be the [...]

Observations III: Gonna Fly Now

Philadelphia is planning on putting the statue of celluloid heavyweight champion Rocky Balboa near the steps to the Museum of Art. Previously, the statue had been at the top of the steps and at the sports complex. It has always been controversial where it resides. Curiously, no word on when a statue of Philly’s REAL [...]

Observations vol. II — No, nay, never

When it comes to going out to hear background music over drinks, there are two kinds of people — those who choose ’80s night and those who choose Irish music.
Lately, the Sprite I have been drinking has tasted different than the stuff I was buying six months ago. There has been more citrus-y flavor, and [...]

Observations Vol. 1: We asked for Mojo Nixon, they said "he don’t work here"

I have been meaning to begin doing random posts about whatever is on my mind for some time. I am calling this feature, Observations, unless/until I come up with a better name. Think of it as the logical successor to Larry King’s USA Today column, only more um, logical.
John O’Hurley (aka Mr. Peterman) was named [...]

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