Tailgate time!
Hope to see you at the World Famous WOLX Tailgate Party at South Rotary Park! It's the closest tailgate to Camp Randall–right across Monroe street. We'll be playing Name That Tune for fantastic prizes in gift certificate form. See, Adam did a news story reminding us all not to bring a big purse or bag–your [...]
Tailgate: Game On!!!
The Badger Football home opener is tomorrow, as is the home opener of the WOLX World Famous Tailgate.What makes it world famous? I'm pretty sure there isn't another WOLX tailgate like it in the rest of the world. (OK, maybe a stretch)In any case Heather and I will be at Madison South Rotary Park (see [...]
My Two Major Problems With This Guy
You've probably heard about the story of this Florida minister that wants to burn copies of the Muslim holy book, the Quran. It's stirring up a lot of controversy and just about everyone is on board condemning Terry Jones.Here's my big issue:What could this possibly achieve, but make people more upset?This guy is giving mustaches [...]
My teddy, Pal
Today is Teddy Bear Day! You know teddy bears are named after President Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt. But do you know how the name came about? After an unsuccessful 1902 hunting expedition with the President, someone brought out a real, live baby bear and suggested that Roosevelt might like to shoot it. Roosevelt refused, of course, as he [...]
Orzo Chicken Soup
Sometimes you just luck out when trying a new recipe and create a dish everyone agrees on...like last night's chicken soup with orzo pasta. Simple, filling and tasty! This recipe makes two servings–double up to feed four (or to have leftovers).1/4 cup chopped white onion1/4 cup each chopped carrots and celery1 tbs butter1 cup [...]
It was "SUPER AWESOME!"
That's how my nephew Ty described his first day of school this week. He just started up 4-year old kindergarten and I'm pretty sure his Dad dressed him for the first day. I, on the other hand provided him with some very fashionable and fine tailor-made threads (below). I guess I could have picked a [...]
P'Ball, Badgers and Fake Viagra?!?
Fall colors abound – glad you tuned in for THAT, right? Color me GREEN; A Powerball ticket worth $1 Million was purchased in La Cross county – and still not cashed in?!? Knowing ‘my luck' - I'd never win...but should the heavens open up with some manna, I'm certain I'd lose my winning ticket before I could cash it! [...]
Redshirting kindergarteners
It sounds funny, doesn't it? Redshirting, as you know, is the practice of athletes being benched for a year to prolong their eligibility. But the idea of holding a child out of kindergarten an extra year is one many parents choose, for a variety of reasons. This article talks about the kindergarten dilemma. My son could have [...]
My Labor Day Weekend Beats Your Labor Day Weekend
It's not that I'm bragging, but it does. Lets compare:Did you:Go to see a seven piece Jug Band perform live;Featuring your mother as the lead singer;Who plays guitar and kazoo;Performing her first paying gig;Whose name happens to be Beverly Hills.I gotta think I was the only person on the planet with those marks for [...]
Movie Review: Machete
Rated R – 1h45Aye dios mio! When it comes to fun trashy movies, you don’t get much better than Machete. Heck, just saying the name is fun.Part action, part Spanish soap opera and a full dose of B-movie mockery Machete exceeds on just about every venture it sets out on. You’re taken on a [...]