It's no secret that Wilco is one of my favorite music groups overall, and certainly one of my favorite live acts. I've seen them about a dozen times in various venues, most recently a great, intimate show at the Pabst in April. LMF took a good look at an earlier Wilco performance back in the day of the lineup including former Wilco guitarist Jay Bennett, in tribute following Jay's untimely death in May. Today, we'll take a look at what Wilco looks like these days.
What makes a Wilco show worth seeing isn't just the interesting and eclectic music that continues to draw critical acclaim and cult-like fan worship, but also the fact that these dudes are all first-rate musicians who can really play. As a result, they sound great every night, on every song that they play. Wilco brings a wide variety of sounds to the stage. With the innovative and meticulous songcraft of frontman Jeff Tweedy, and the contributions of the talented musicians around him, you get something really special.
The clip I've chosen is from Wilco's fairly recently released concert tour DVD, "Ashes of American Flags," primarily because the production quality is incredible. The song, "The Late Greats," isn't a brand new one, but it is from the post-Bennett album A Ghost is Born, and this performance is a really cool arrangement with the horns and some added twists from new guitarist Nels Cline. Plus, it's a great song with some biting commentary from Tweedy about the pseudo-fan/critic bullshit that celebrates only the obscure music nobody has ever heard of, and automatically criticizes good music just because a large number of people manage to hear it and enjoy it. He fails to understand how a song he wrote can be great in 1996, but no good in 2005 just because more people have heard it and like it. So do I. In the end, this bullshit leads to the idiotic conclusion that the only good songs are those you've never heard.
The greatest lost track of all time
The Late Greats' "Turpentine"
You can't hear 'em on the radio
You can't hear 'em anywhere you go
The best band will never get signed
The K-Settes starring Butcher's Blind
Are so good you won't ever know
They never even played a show
You can't hear 'em on the radio
I've also included below the trailer for the documentary film about the making and attempted release of Wilco's landmark album, Yankee Hotel Foxtrot. Sure, it's ear-porn for Wilco fans, but it has also been called one of the greatest music documentary films ever made. At least watch the trailer, and that should be enough to get you to Netflix the damn thing and spend a couple hours watching creative musicians, in all of their absurd and anal-retentive glory, battle to make a record they believe in. Plus, don't forget to look for the shot of the mullet kid eating an ear of roasted corn in the bleachers at Summerfest during Wilco's afternoon soundcheck.
Friday, August 28, 2009
Thursday, August 27, 2009
This could be the greatest video ever
This is a real commercial for MSI laptop. Never heard of them but from the looks of it they have the fastest laptop to butt crack speed available. I think i might get one...in the butt crack!
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I think I may have found another zinger! I dont know whats funnier, the fact that Right Field Bleachers took the time to make this or that I watched the whole thing and thought "man this is fucking awesome!"
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Bringing Home Baby
Well I was going to wait for an offer from People magazine, but with pictures already circulating the Internet I figure it is time to introduce our baby to the world. Adelynn Grace Browe was born on 8/23/09 at 415 PM. She was 9lbs 6 oz and 20" long. Yes she is a lunker.
It was a wild weekend. Friday and Saturday we spent hanging out at home bored and anxious. Waiting for a child to come was very difficult, but she was worth the wait! Saturday night around 1130 Jenny started having contractions, which she has had before, but they were bad enough that the Dr said she should go in. We got to the hospital around 130 AM Sunday morning. She was only about 4 CM dilated so they made us walk the halls. So from 130 to 530 we made laps around the birthing center. Finally at 530 AM we were admitted into our birthing suite. Jenny was in quite a bit of pain at this point so they gave her an epidural and waited for her to dilate to 10 CM. Well this wait was excruciating for Jenny, but also was difficult for me. I was in the birthing suite with three Grandmas, three of Jenny's sisters, a handful of nurses, and myself. All of which were sharing baby stories and anecdotes. Mind you I hadn't slept and was very much worried about both Jenny and my baby, so I was struggling to say the very least. Then around 2 PM we kicked everyone out of the room except Jenny's sister Monica, Jenny of course, and myself. It was time to for Jenny to start pushing.
For the next two hours Jenny pushed as hard as she could and I have to say, i have a new respect not just for her, bt all women that have gone through this process. Words cannot describe the two hours she pushed. Even with the epidural the pain must have been excruciating. Jenny was so tough, and continued to push despite the pain and pressure to her bottom. Finally around 4 o'clock PM a little head appeared then shoulders, and shortly after the most beautiful thing I have ever seen appeared. The Drs quickly cleaned her off and gave the baby to Jenny and allowed me to cut the cord. I was balling my eyes out, it was most emotional thing I have ever gone through, I was so proud of how strong Jenny was and hearing your baby cry for the first time was music to my ears. They wrapped her up and while they were attending to Jenny they gave me my daughter for the first time. What a surreal feeling. Our baby was healthy and finally here, I was a father, and I was the proudest father in the world.
At this point Jenny and I were both exhausted and we had a bunch of family waiting to meet our girl. From about 430 to 930 we showed off our baby, and then everyone left and we were left with a an angry exhausted baby. So we basically were up all night once again. I was able to get about 4 hours of sleep. Jenny maybe got 2 hours at best. Monday we had more friends and family stop by, it was nice to have a little break from baby and get some more sleep Jenny still was not able to. Addy loves to be held like all babies probably do, and when she is being held she sleeps. Throw in the fact that Jenny's milk had yet to come in and the baby was starving, we had another very adventurous night. Around 430 AM we had the nurse take her for a bit so we could get sleep, it wasn't much but it was needed, I again got a little more than Jenny as the nurses woke her around 630 but she was in a great mood Tuesday for our trip home.
We took Addy home around 11 and she was so well behaved, I donut think I heard a peep from her all day yesterday. We had more visitors which was great, and Addy loved all the attention. Last night she only got up twice which was great and both Jenny and I got more than 6 hours of sleep. Today we feel great and baby is doing so well. It is so unreal to finally have our baby home, and part of our family. Raising a child is going to be very challenging it already is, but it is also so rewarding. Like I said she is pretty much the greatest thing I have been apart of, I hold her and kiss as much as I can, and when I lay her down I just want to pick her up again. Anyways DWI readers meet Addy!!!
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Justin Townes Earle
When you're the son of Steve Earle and your daddy named you after his mentor, tormentor and personal friend and co-drunk, Townes Van Zandt, I suppose it wouldn't be surprising if you took a shot at the music business and ended up hospitalized and near death due to drug and alcohol abuse in your early 20s. However, what would be pretty surprising no matter who the hell you are would be coming out of that clean and sober and writing amazing songs like this one. For all my love of live music and dreams of being in a band even in my basement, I really wish I could just pick up my guitar and write a song that means as much as this one, and perform it solo and have even one person give a shit about it. For Justin, the song is about coming to grips and finally admitting to himself that his father is a big influence on his life, but goddamnit, that's not the whole story about who he is and who he can be. There's somebody else that was there to raise him, and that is even more important to who he is. I relate to that for many reasons. With thousands of people coming up to him on tour and talking about him following in his daddy's footsteps, he's been very clear that he wanted to "set the record straight" about whom he takes after. It just took him a few mistakes to figure it out. I can relate on a personal and emotional level, but I think anybody can hear that this is a gutsy, honest songwriting effort and that the kid has a bright, bright future.
Friday, August 21, 2009
LMF - Oasis
Love them, hate them or just don't give a shit, Oasis has one thing down cold. They are rockstars in every sense of the word. They don't piss and moan about their "art," or being misunderstood. The Gallagher brothers set out to become world famous rockstars - period. That, they accomplished with flying colors. Some might say, "So what, Timmay? I don't care 'bout no rockstars, nohow. That don't confront me none."
To that I say that you have never seen rockstars in action. I love live music as much or more than the next guy. I'm not a celebrity chaser. To me, seeing a local band for the 42nd time is a blast. However, there is something electric about seeing a rockstar that makes it a different experience. For example, U2 is not one of my favorite bands, but seeing them at Camp Randall Stadium back in '97, I have to admit, was a rockstar experience. They are just plain larger than life, and everybody in the place can feel it. It's a persona, an attitude and an aura that emanates and infects the most cynical bystander. It makes the lights look brighter, makes the music sound better than it is, and makes the long hairs on your mama's chest stand on end.
Indisputably, Oasis has it. In spades. They are one of the biggest bands on the British scene of the past 15 years and, like it or not, the music is catchy, edgy, accessible and extremely profitable. There was no bigger band worldwide in the late '90s. When Noel and Liam weren't getting drunk and fighting one another, causing thousands of dollars in damage to a local pub, or declaring themselves the "greatest fookin' rock'n'roll band in the world, idn'it?," they were rocking the stage in front of sell out stadium audiences and driving them into a frenzy by simply staring at them with a "fuck off" look, sneering vocals into the mic and generally looking completely bored with playing their songs.
Younger brother and singer Liam recently told Rolling Stone that rockstars are few and far between these days, and that the kids today "are trying too fucking hard and it comes across really fake." On the other hand, the Gallagher brothers just KNEW they are rockstars, even before the world realized it, and if you don't see it, you're just missing it. Rolling Stone asked Liam what he would be doing if he weren't the singer for Oasis. He said, "Buying a ticket for Oasis." Rolling Stone reminded him that he had previously said he would be God, because that's the next best thing to being in Oasis. He then said being in the Beatles would be better than being God, "When was the last time God made a decent record?" The point is, people actually write down this insane, stupid and egotistical shit he says, print it, buy it and read it because the guy is what? A legendary technical singer? An all-time great songwriter? Not in the least. He's a rockstar. Deal with it.
I have proof the rockstar is dead. I saw perhaps the "biggest" touring band in the world, Coldplay, earlier this summer. They looked and acted like a bunch of douchebags who take too long to order their coffee at Starbucks, holding up the line.
Here's what it looked like to be a rockstar in 1997:
To that I say that you have never seen rockstars in action. I love live music as much or more than the next guy. I'm not a celebrity chaser. To me, seeing a local band for the 42nd time is a blast. However, there is something electric about seeing a rockstar that makes it a different experience. For example, U2 is not one of my favorite bands, but seeing them at Camp Randall Stadium back in '97, I have to admit, was a rockstar experience. They are just plain larger than life, and everybody in the place can feel it. It's a persona, an attitude and an aura that emanates and infects the most cynical bystander. It makes the lights look brighter, makes the music sound better than it is, and makes the long hairs on your mama's chest stand on end.
Indisputably, Oasis has it. In spades. They are one of the biggest bands on the British scene of the past 15 years and, like it or not, the music is catchy, edgy, accessible and extremely profitable. There was no bigger band worldwide in the late '90s. When Noel and Liam weren't getting drunk and fighting one another, causing thousands of dollars in damage to a local pub, or declaring themselves the "greatest fookin' rock'n'roll band in the world, idn'it?," they were rocking the stage in front of sell out stadium audiences and driving them into a frenzy by simply staring at them with a "fuck off" look, sneering vocals into the mic and generally looking completely bored with playing their songs.
Younger brother and singer Liam recently told Rolling Stone that rockstars are few and far between these days, and that the kids today "are trying too fucking hard and it comes across really fake." On the other hand, the Gallagher brothers just KNEW they are rockstars, even before the world realized it, and if you don't see it, you're just missing it. Rolling Stone asked Liam what he would be doing if he weren't the singer for Oasis. He said, "Buying a ticket for Oasis." Rolling Stone reminded him that he had previously said he would be God, because that's the next best thing to being in Oasis. He then said being in the Beatles would be better than being God, "When was the last time God made a decent record?" The point is, people actually write down this insane, stupid and egotistical shit he says, print it, buy it and read it because the guy is what? A legendary technical singer? An all-time great songwriter? Not in the least. He's a rockstar. Deal with it.
I have proof the rockstar is dead. I saw perhaps the "biggest" touring band in the world, Coldplay, earlier this summer. They looked and acted like a bunch of douchebags who take too long to order their coffee at Starbucks, holding up the line.
Here's what it looked like to be a rockstar in 1997:
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
I WANT TO MAKE SOMETHING CLEAR
Ok...so yesterday I flew off the handle and probably sounded like a whiny bitch, I can own that. But I would like to clarify some things. I think 95% of Packer fans are boners, huge throbbing boners with pre-cum running down the side and throbbing, did I mention the throbbing ok anyway. I am not one of those packer fans that blames Thompson for everything and thinks the world is coming to an end now that Brett Fuckface is a Viking now. I am a realist and try to look at the big picture before making judgments. I was a huge Farve fan, not huge fan like I own a jersey or have a lock of his hair in plexi-glass box. I was a huge fan because when he was on the field you knew something magical could happen at any given minute. He did a lot for the Packers, he might of arguably made the Packers relevant again. Cripes he was the starting QB for what 16-17 years, he is the only memories of have of the Pack growing up, that is crazy now that I think of it. So yes I am allowed to feel betrayed and all that jizz. But I took the high road, tried to see the bigger picture. I didnt and still dont give a shit that he retired and than un-retired to play for the Jets. I knew it was all a ploy to eventually play for the Vikings. And still I was ok with it. He wants to keep playing and make some more money, awesome go for it. I dont care, he gave me a lot of great memories he doesnt owe me anything. Hopefully he can come back and officially retire as a Packer and have his number retired. That may be one of the things that upsets me most about the whole deal, is that I wont have any closure like in my eyes he is and always would of been a Packer, he will do his thing with other teams, but want to come back. Have his jersey retired every one is happy. I will shed one single tear, catch it in my beer glass than proceed to get hammered on the memories and mumble to myself "...thats just Farve being Farve..." Now I cant, he is too big of a prick.
A first when he was slotted to go the Queens I was like this is going to make amazing TV, I cant wait for that monday night game against the Pack and Queens. I guarantee every fucking TV in the US will be tuned in for that match up. The world might implode or Jesus may come back to earth just to feel the intensity and awkwardness that will be spewing from the field when the coin is flipped. I might even bust out my VHS and tape this son of a bitch the old fashioned way just because it will be so huge. Like I knew it would probably ruin my dreams ( not real dreams, you fag) of him coming back and everything would be ok. But I was like fuck it. It is what it is we had a good run...But now the reason that I am pissed or should I say uber-annoyed is that, he is such a media suckling self righteous prick, ahhhh I could fucking scream he annoys me to no end. How do people let him get away with this shit. Like you would think everyone on earth would be turning there backs on this doosh fitter. I mean look at Heidie and Spencer everyone hates those blond headed ass dicks. But no it is like everyone just tolerates it. WTF!!!! He is such a child running around trumping everyones big news. Vick signs fuck you Im Brett, Jacko Dies fuck you, Im Brett, GM collapses, fuck you Im Brett. I cant stand it. I wish the NFL would of turned their backs on him like the Packers did. I actually have more respect for Thompson and the Packers organization for what they did than ever before. It is all so clear to me now, they couldnt take his shit anymore. It took big ass balls to do what they did and the fact that Brett cant see that they gave him every opportunity to still play and save face and not look like a raging hemorrhoid.
It is like when your buddy first gets his license and he comes to pick you up and just about when you get your hand on the door handle he speeds up and you miss it. Than you laugh and you catch up to the car, your friend stops, you go for the handle...aw fuck good one, he sped up again, except this time he isnt really stopping. He is just slow rolling, so you run up go for the knob...nope fuck you he takes off again. At first it is funny didnt see that coming, second time, ahhh you crafty devil got me again, third fucking time you are just being a prick and in the words of Patton Oswald, I really want to gouge your eyeballs out with your dick that I cut off, poured lacquer all over it, flattened it, sharpened it and made into a envelope opener.
A first when he was slotted to go the Queens I was like this is going to make amazing TV, I cant wait for that monday night game against the Pack and Queens. I guarantee every fucking TV in the US will be tuned in for that match up. The world might implode or Jesus may come back to earth just to feel the intensity and awkwardness that will be spewing from the field when the coin is flipped. I might even bust out my VHS and tape this son of a bitch the old fashioned way just because it will be so huge. Like I knew it would probably ruin my dreams ( not real dreams, you fag) of him coming back and everything would be ok. But I was like fuck it. It is what it is we had a good run...But now the reason that I am pissed or should I say uber-annoyed is that, he is such a media suckling self righteous prick, ahhhh I could fucking scream he annoys me to no end. How do people let him get away with this shit. Like you would think everyone on earth would be turning there backs on this doosh fitter. I mean look at Heidie and Spencer everyone hates those blond headed ass dicks. But no it is like everyone just tolerates it. WTF!!!! He is such a child running around trumping everyones big news. Vick signs fuck you Im Brett, Jacko Dies fuck you, Im Brett, GM collapses, fuck you Im Brett. I cant stand it. I wish the NFL would of turned their backs on him like the Packers did. I actually have more respect for Thompson and the Packers organization for what they did than ever before. It is all so clear to me now, they couldnt take his shit anymore. It took big ass balls to do what they did and the fact that Brett cant see that they gave him every opportunity to still play and save face and not look like a raging hemorrhoid.
It is like when your buddy first gets his license and he comes to pick you up and just about when you get your hand on the door handle he speeds up and you miss it. Than you laugh and you catch up to the car, your friend stops, you go for the handle...aw fuck good one, he sped up again, except this time he isnt really stopping. He is just slow rolling, so you run up go for the knob...nope fuck you he takes off again. At first it is funny didnt see that coming, second time, ahhh you crafty devil got me again, third fucking time you are just being a prick and in the words of Patton Oswald, I really want to gouge your eyeballs out with your dick that I cut off, poured lacquer all over it, flattened it, sharpened it and made into a envelope opener.
Monday, August 17, 2009
GOD DAMN I CANT STAND THIS GUY
I hate you...
Seriously just fucking go away this is so god damn annoying. I hate you more than you could ever possibly imagine. Like you think we (packer fans) are mad but will ultimately turn around and love you once again because well you are Brett Farve. That might of been true, and it was true up until right fucking now! I am over it, I fucking hate you. Die you selfish blow job!
Seriously just fucking go away this is so god damn annoying. I hate you more than you could ever possibly imagine. Like you think we (packer fans) are mad but will ultimately turn around and love you once again because well you are Brett Farve. That might of been true, and it was true up until right fucking now! I am over it, I fucking hate you. Die you selfish blow job!
10 Things From Your 20's You Will Regret When You are 40
I came across this list that I found pretty interesting. Here is the list of top 10 things you could do during your 20's that you will regret in your 40's.
10. Body Piercing Plugs
9. Risque Internet Pics
8. Tattoos
7. Choosing your best friends girlfriend over your best friend.
6. Getting married too young
5. Not traveling enough
4. Not finishing school
3. Smoking
2. Bad credit
1. Not spending more time with your parents.
Linky
I would like start off by saying am not too fond of this list. First of all I think this lists covers about 10% of the population. How many people choose there best friends girl over there best friend? Or how many people have body piercings or plugs or have risque internet pictures? I agree that you may regret doing those things, I know I did, but the fact remains you would probably also regret starting a dog fighting ring, or a methanphetmine lab. I also dont think worrying about bad credit is something most 20 years should worry about, not in this day in age. Hell most people are going to die with bad credit. With that being said I think this list brings up an interesting topic. I am going to be 27 years old in a couple of months, and with a child only days away I feel like my time to make really foolish mistakes because I am young are going to have to be put behind me.
Maybe you can say doing something on this list you will regret later in life, but for the most part most of this list is something you will do once and hopefully learn from your mistakes. Experience is the most important thing in life in my opinion. I regret getting my nipple pierced, but I have a memory of the one of the best bachelor parties ever forever. What I am trying to say is experience has to be taken into account. It is unlikely you are going to regret anything that you try once and learn from, even if it has a negative effect on you in the short term. I would also say that seeing a list like this just reiterates the fact that there are so many things I still want to do. Seeing more of the world, getting married, trying my hand at running a business, I could go on and on.
I honestly dont think I have done anything in my 20's that I will regret when I am 40. I would say smoking but I regret that now. I dont need to wait 20 years to feel regretful for putting that cancer in my mouth. I could also say recreational drug use, but to be honest I had a lot of fun experimenting! Traveling more is something I plan on doing but in reality unless you do it right after school, traveling is something that you most likely need to wait until you are 40 just to be able to afford to do(both time and costs). The only regrets I can say I have are things I didnt do. I mean there are a lot of experiences that I wish I would have had but probably will never have. I wish I would have lived out of state or out of the country for a while. I wish I would have worked harder in college and taken a bit more from my degree and time there. My point is very rarely you will regret things you do, for the most part you will only regret the things you dont do.
Ok that was my little seriously post for the week, you wont see another one (unless we have the baby) for a while. Now I want to open the floor for anyone that has one of the regrets on the list, maybe a regret that isnt on the list that should be, or maybe just a post on how you think I am complete loser for thinking anyone cares about what I have to say.
Friday, August 14, 2009
LMF - Les Paul, RIP
Yeah, I took last Friday off and nobody gave a shit about my Drunk Drivers profile the week before. Well, now I'm back up in your ass with a resurrection, and I have a new inspiration due to the death of a HUGE, HUGE, larger than life legend.
Les Paul died yesterday, August 13, 2009, at the age of 94. Lester William Polsfuss was born in Waukesha, Wisconsin (as was my son) way back in 1915. Seriously. 1915. Later, he adopted the stage name Les Paul. The guy started playing music at a very early age, and by the time he was a teenager he had grown bored with the standard acoustic instruments. What does he do? He INVENTS THE SOLID BODY ELECTRIC GUITAR, I shit you not. He spent many years tinkering with different electric guitar designs to improve tone, and ended up creating many of the guitar effects (phasing, delay) used today and invented the multi-track and overdub recording methods that became standard practice. On top of that, the guy is a guitar playing legend and a pop music star in his own right. His wife, Mary Ford, was a singer and the duo sold millions of records, primarily in the 1950s. He had numerous regular radio and television shows in his prime.
The Gibson Les Paul model has a been a standard-bearer in blues and rock, counting among its owners and players legendary rockers such as Slash, Duane Allman, Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, The Edge, Ace Frehley, Billy Gibbons, Dave Grohl, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Jimmy Page, Keith Richards, Pete Townshend, Eddie Van Halen and Neil Young.
There is likely no other individual who had a more profound effect on guitar rock, jazz or blues, or music recording in general in the 20th Century. Every rock record to come out in the past 60 years has Les Paul's fingerprints on it.
Perhaps what is most amazing is his ridiculous longevity. After being a pop star in the 1950s, he never stopped playing and never stopped having a massive following. Well into his 90s, he continued to perform every Monday night with his trio to packed houses at the Iridium jazz club in New York City. Below is a clip from his 1950s hey-day with Mary Ford and discussing his multi-track recording method, which was novel at the time, and then a clip from him performing his Monday night gig at the age of 91.
The term "legend" is sadly over-used these days. Les Paul is a true legend. Not bad for Waukesha boy.
Les Paul died yesterday, August 13, 2009, at the age of 94. Lester William Polsfuss was born in Waukesha, Wisconsin (as was my son) way back in 1915. Seriously. 1915. Later, he adopted the stage name Les Paul. The guy started playing music at a very early age, and by the time he was a teenager he had grown bored with the standard acoustic instruments. What does he do? He INVENTS THE SOLID BODY ELECTRIC GUITAR, I shit you not. He spent many years tinkering with different electric guitar designs to improve tone, and ended up creating many of the guitar effects (phasing, delay) used today and invented the multi-track and overdub recording methods that became standard practice. On top of that, the guy is a guitar playing legend and a pop music star in his own right. His wife, Mary Ford, was a singer and the duo sold millions of records, primarily in the 1950s. He had numerous regular radio and television shows in his prime.
The Gibson Les Paul model has a been a standard-bearer in blues and rock, counting among its owners and players legendary rockers such as Slash, Duane Allman, Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, The Edge, Ace Frehley, Billy Gibbons, Dave Grohl, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Jimmy Page, Keith Richards, Pete Townshend, Eddie Van Halen and Neil Young.
There is likely no other individual who had a more profound effect on guitar rock, jazz or blues, or music recording in general in the 20th Century. Every rock record to come out in the past 60 years has Les Paul's fingerprints on it.
Perhaps what is most amazing is his ridiculous longevity. After being a pop star in the 1950s, he never stopped playing and never stopped having a massive following. Well into his 90s, he continued to perform every Monday night with his trio to packed houses at the Iridium jazz club in New York City. Below is a clip from his 1950s hey-day with Mary Ford and discussing his multi-track recording method, which was novel at the time, and then a clip from him performing his Monday night gig at the age of 91.
The term "legend" is sadly over-used these days. Les Paul is a true legend. Not bad for Waukesha boy.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
When The Dismissive Wank Goes Wrong...
I removed the embedding because of the autostart function, but you can still catch the video HERE.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Survivor Pool
I am going to be running a survivor pool this year. They are real easy all you have to do is pick one loser out of all the games each week. The catch is you can only pick a team once. This is more difficult than it sounds I assure you but it is a pool anyone can be in without much knowledge of the game. If you are interested see the link below. All you need to do is hit the join group button and put in the league ID# and password listed below. It is $10 to join winner take all. If you know anyone interested that may not read this blog send them the link or send me there email.
Link
League ID#: 5175
League Password: bigtasty
Send your checks to:
Matt Browne
46 Tower Drive
Sun Prairie WI, 53590
Link
League ID#: 5175
League Password: bigtasty
Send your checks to:
Matt Browne
46 Tower Drive
Sun Prairie WI, 53590
A year in the life...
Time flies and little Myles is one year old today. Exactly one year ago at this moment, 9:00 AM on the dot on August 12, 2008, Myles was born. It has really been an amazing year to see how much the little guy has changed, and how much he has changed our lives. He's gone from a helpless, curled-up newborn to a strong and strong-willed little boy who will sprint-crawl across the room, pull all the pots and pans out of the kitchen cabinets, slam the cabinet doors 20 times for good measure and then giggle like a drunken clown when you scold him to stop.
The changes apply to us as well. The good is that he provides a much deeper meaning and purpose to everything we do. I've always gone to work, but I no longer work for my bosses. I work for my son, so that I can provide him with a comfortable life. I also no longer have any of those natural, lingering doubts about who I really am and what I'm really supposed to be doing. Now, I'm Myles's dad, and whenever I'm caring for him or playing with him, I know I'm in exactly the place I belong. In terms of lifestyle, our primary lesson is that when you have kids there is no such thing as free time or time to kill. You are busy all the time. You always have a list of 9 other things that are waiting to be done. On top of that, your family is in love with your kid and suddenly your weekends and nights fill up with visitors that are primarily there to see the kid, meaning you're busier than ever as the kid's driver, butler and social director. When you do get some time where he is sleeping or grandma is babysitting, you'd better damn well take advantage of it. There is no time to waste. Perhaps the most common cliched advice that we received during my wife's pregnancy was to enjoy your free time now. You will never sit down and eat an entire meal, watch an entire 30 minute show, or complete a telephone conversation without being interrupted by something you have to do for your kid. It's not all that bad, as Myles now sleeps from about 8:30 p.m. until 8:00 a.m. every single night, but when he's awake and at home, he pretty much completely occupies at least one of us for every minute of the day.
All in all, without a doubt, it has been the best year ever. I wouldn't trade a minute of it for anything. Tasty, you've got a lot of exciting things coming up in the next year.
That was then, August 12, 2008:
This is now:
The changes apply to us as well. The good is that he provides a much deeper meaning and purpose to everything we do. I've always gone to work, but I no longer work for my bosses. I work for my son, so that I can provide him with a comfortable life. I also no longer have any of those natural, lingering doubts about who I really am and what I'm really supposed to be doing. Now, I'm Myles's dad, and whenever I'm caring for him or playing with him, I know I'm in exactly the place I belong. In terms of lifestyle, our primary lesson is that when you have kids there is no such thing as free time or time to kill. You are busy all the time. You always have a list of 9 other things that are waiting to be done. On top of that, your family is in love with your kid and suddenly your weekends and nights fill up with visitors that are primarily there to see the kid, meaning you're busier than ever as the kid's driver, butler and social director. When you do get some time where he is sleeping or grandma is babysitting, you'd better damn well take advantage of it. There is no time to waste. Perhaps the most common cliched advice that we received during my wife's pregnancy was to enjoy your free time now. You will never sit down and eat an entire meal, watch an entire 30 minute show, or complete a telephone conversation without being interrupted by something you have to do for your kid. It's not all that bad, as Myles now sleeps from about 8:30 p.m. until 8:00 a.m. every single night, but when he's awake and at home, he pretty much completely occupies at least one of us for every minute of the day.
All in all, without a doubt, it has been the best year ever. I wouldn't trade a minute of it for anything. Tasty, you've got a lot of exciting things coming up in the next year.
That was then, August 12, 2008:
This is now:
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Fall Guide to Television Part 1
One major adjustment I had to make with having a baby is not going out as much. It has actually been easier than I thought. I have went to a bar twice in the last month. I am starting to get accustomed to staying in on a Friday and Saturday and either making a nice dinner or odering in. Another thing I have been doing a lot of is catching up some of my favorite TV shows. This first part is kind of a review/preview of shows that have new seasons starting soon. If anyone agrees/disagrees with my review please post a comment.
Mad Men (AMC, Season 3 airs 8/16, 9 PM Central)
I have given this show some props before and have posted some of the shows beautiful vixens for hump day. Yes that is one reason to watch, but the main reason is the show is smart, funny, and incredible sexy. Though it shown on the AMC channel, so it cannot cross the line really, it is able to toe the line in a way that leaves you coming back for more. The show is about NYC ad men, who make there living doing advertisements for a large firm. The show is set in the early 1960's and ties in real history with the themes and plots of the show. The 60s to me was a fascinating time to live in the US and this show is probably the best depiction that I have seen of that era. The lead character Don Draper (played by Jon Hamm) is a mysterious man that is haunted by his past. He is the Frank Sinatra of advertisment and although he is great with the ladies and in his business, at home he has his problems like everyone else. Another aspect I really enjoyed about the show is the struggle of power between men and women. This was a time where women were starting to come into there own in the work place and beginning to be considered equals, though often the men they work with didnt feel that way. It is just very interesting time in US history, with a lot going on. Guys watch one episode and tell me you dont want to be Don Draper. The show does have some slow moments, and the fact that it is not on HBO or showtime gets frustrating, but overall they have wonderful characters, and a pretty good storyline. You throw in the look and style which is as good as any TV show I have ever seen and you truly wonderful television.
It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia (FX, season 5 airs 9/17, at 10 PM Central)
When I first started watching this show, I have to admit I didnt think it was that funny. I caught a couple episodes and yeah they had some slap stick humor but overall I didnt see the genious of it. Then I started watching them from the beginning and now I think it is the best sitcom on television. The show follows a group of friends in Philly who are running a shitty run down bar. The show basically chronicles the lives of five of the funniest losers in Philly. I think my favorite thing about this show is the creators of the show are also the stars, and they have a wonderful chemistry. It gets to a point after you see enough episodes that you can almost finish the lines, because they play these personalities to such a tee. In season 2 they added Danny Devito, and I never knew what type of comedic genious he could be. Devito, plays Frank, who is father to two of the members in the group. Frank is a terrible father, who is famous for his get rich schemes and his crude way of doing business. Just like a Seinfeld or a Curb, I can explain the comedic genious that is this show, you just need to watch for yourself. Season 5 starts in September and Season 4 is due in stores I believe next week. I urge you to go out and rent some of the previous seasons and catch up, you wont be dissapointed.
Mad Men (AMC, Season 3 airs 8/16, 9 PM Central)
I have given this show some props before and have posted some of the shows beautiful vixens for hump day. Yes that is one reason to watch, but the main reason is the show is smart, funny, and incredible sexy. Though it shown on the AMC channel, so it cannot cross the line really, it is able to toe the line in a way that leaves you coming back for more. The show is about NYC ad men, who make there living doing advertisements for a large firm. The show is set in the early 1960's and ties in real history with the themes and plots of the show. The 60s to me was a fascinating time to live in the US and this show is probably the best depiction that I have seen of that era. The lead character Don Draper (played by Jon Hamm) is a mysterious man that is haunted by his past. He is the Frank Sinatra of advertisment and although he is great with the ladies and in his business, at home he has his problems like everyone else. Another aspect I really enjoyed about the show is the struggle of power between men and women. This was a time where women were starting to come into there own in the work place and beginning to be considered equals, though often the men they work with didnt feel that way. It is just very interesting time in US history, with a lot going on. Guys watch one episode and tell me you dont want to be Don Draper. The show does have some slow moments, and the fact that it is not on HBO or showtime gets frustrating, but overall they have wonderful characters, and a pretty good storyline. You throw in the look and style which is as good as any TV show I have ever seen and you truly wonderful television.
It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia (FX, season 5 airs 9/17, at 10 PM Central)
When I first started watching this show, I have to admit I didnt think it was that funny. I caught a couple episodes and yeah they had some slap stick humor but overall I didnt see the genious of it. Then I started watching them from the beginning and now I think it is the best sitcom on television. The show follows a group of friends in Philly who are running a shitty run down bar. The show basically chronicles the lives of five of the funniest losers in Philly. I think my favorite thing about this show is the creators of the show are also the stars, and they have a wonderful chemistry. It gets to a point after you see enough episodes that you can almost finish the lines, because they play these personalities to such a tee. In season 2 they added Danny Devito, and I never knew what type of comedic genious he could be. Devito, plays Frank, who is father to two of the members in the group. Frank is a terrible father, who is famous for his get rich schemes and his crude way of doing business. Just like a Seinfeld or a Curb, I can explain the comedic genious that is this show, you just need to watch for yourself. Season 5 starts in September and Season 4 is due in stores I believe next week. I urge you to go out and rent some of the previous seasons and catch up, you wont be dissapointed.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Baby Update
So August is finally here, and I am just week/weeks away from being a daddy. The Dr. told my girlfriend at her last visit that he believes the new due date is one week from today, so I am getting very excited. Jenny has done so well, she suprised me with her toughness and will power through out this pregnancy. I have a new respect for women after watching what she has gone through. I honestly dont know how they can do it.
With only a few weeks left I am more anxious than nervous. The nerves are gone I am completely ready (well I will probably think different at 4 AM of the first week) to be a dad. Those scary moments that I had in the beginning of this, have subsided and I am just truly looking forward to the next challenge in my life. The baby room looks amazing, we have enough baby stuff to have octuplets, and I am the proud new owner of a video camera to catch all of Adeylnn's firsts. Like I said all I can do is wait, I havent been sleeping hardly at all lately as I can only think about what my life is going to be like just a few months from now. So far this has been the hardest part for me, just trying to wait patiently.
When the baby gets here I am sure all hell is going to break loose. Jenny is measuring pretty big the Dr says so they anticipate a big baby, which has Jenny very scared. Which I am sure all women go through before giving birth. I have been trying to be as reassuring as possible that she can and will get through this, but it is still tough. So needless to say I dont think either of us are looking forward to labor, but it is part of the miracle that is life, so we will deal with it. We have a lot of family and friends that seem more excited than we are. I am sure they are going to want to see the baby as soon as possible which should make the hospital a freaking zoo. i am leaving visitors up to Jenny if she wants them then they are welcome if not, good luck getting past me me.
Some interesting questions have come up with the baby nearing. I have to up my life insurance policies, we have to decide which insurance to put the baby on, whose last name is she going to have, and whether or not she is going to be baptized. I tell you what those things never crossed my mind once, 7 months ago. for the most part all of these things pretty much work themselves out. I have a buddy who has been trying to sell me some insurance for a while, Jenny is fine with our baby being a Browne, and I think at least for the first year, our baby will go on Jenny's insurance. So really those things have worked out. We also plan on having our baby baptized. Yet I do have some issues. What do you look for when trying to pick a church to take your child too? Do the parents have to be members to have there child baptized. I have no interest in joining the church, I mean I would for the sake of our daughter if I had too, but my beliefs dont neccassarily follow in line witht he church. With that being said, I think it is essential that our daughter is baptized and raised with a certain amount of religion. After all I do believe that religion along with family is still the moral backbone of this country, and I am hoping that her faith can help her through sometimes when Jenny and I may not. I also think it provides some very good opportunities to socaliaze with people her own age. Jenny cannot wait to teach sunday school. It is all very interesting and I would love to hear from TK or maybe some of my readers on what they think about getting your child baptized. I think the positives definitely out weigh the negatives, for reasons listed above, what are your thoughts?
With only a few weeks left I am more anxious than nervous. The nerves are gone I am completely ready (well I will probably think different at 4 AM of the first week) to be a dad. Those scary moments that I had in the beginning of this, have subsided and I am just truly looking forward to the next challenge in my life. The baby room looks amazing, we have enough baby stuff to have octuplets, and I am the proud new owner of a video camera to catch all of Adeylnn's firsts. Like I said all I can do is wait, I havent been sleeping hardly at all lately as I can only think about what my life is going to be like just a few months from now. So far this has been the hardest part for me, just trying to wait patiently.
When the baby gets here I am sure all hell is going to break loose. Jenny is measuring pretty big the Dr says so they anticipate a big baby, which has Jenny very scared. Which I am sure all women go through before giving birth. I have been trying to be as reassuring as possible that she can and will get through this, but it is still tough. So needless to say I dont think either of us are looking forward to labor, but it is part of the miracle that is life, so we will deal with it. We have a lot of family and friends that seem more excited than we are. I am sure they are going to want to see the baby as soon as possible which should make the hospital a freaking zoo. i am leaving visitors up to Jenny if she wants them then they are welcome if not, good luck getting past me me.
Some interesting questions have come up with the baby nearing. I have to up my life insurance policies, we have to decide which insurance to put the baby on, whose last name is she going to have, and whether or not she is going to be baptized. I tell you what those things never crossed my mind once, 7 months ago. for the most part all of these things pretty much work themselves out. I have a buddy who has been trying to sell me some insurance for a while, Jenny is fine with our baby being a Browne, and I think at least for the first year, our baby will go on Jenny's insurance. So really those things have worked out. We also plan on having our baby baptized. Yet I do have some issues. What do you look for when trying to pick a church to take your child too? Do the parents have to be members to have there child baptized. I have no interest in joining the church, I mean I would for the sake of our daughter if I had too, but my beliefs dont neccassarily follow in line witht he church. With that being said, I think it is essential that our daughter is baptized and raised with a certain amount of religion. After all I do believe that religion along with family is still the moral backbone of this country, and I am hoping that her faith can help her through sometimes when Jenny and I may not. I also think it provides some very good opportunities to socaliaze with people her own age. Jenny cannot wait to teach sunday school. It is all very interesting and I would love to hear from TK or maybe some of my readers on what they think about getting your child baptized. I think the positives definitely out weigh the negatives, for reasons listed above, what are your thoughts?
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Humpday: January Jones
This is my first part of a few part humpday tribute to one of my new favorite shows. January Jones stars in Madmen which is full of beautiful women. She plays the wife of the shows lead character Don Draper. Anyways, if you like I strongly urge you to check this out. Enjoy!
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
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