Saturday, December 30, 2006

Fair play Paris Hilton !?!

My friends, I never thought I'd say "Fair play Ms. Hilton".
But in the spirit of the holidays she's done gone done something nice and I have to call her on it. Seems according to the Queen of all media (all hail that queen ) Paris spent a bit of time with kids at the Royal North Shore Children's Hospital in Sydney Australia. As someone who spent alot of time at a Kids Hospital a visit by a famous person means alot. So Fair play Ms. Hilton.

(picture is from the Queen of all media)

Friday, December 29, 2006

Saddam Hussein dead.

From www.cnn.com BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) -- Former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein has been executed, according to two Arabic language media outlets.

Hussein was hanged before dawn on Saturday in Iraq, at about 6 a.m. (10 p.m. Friday ET), the U.S.-backed Al-Hurra television reported.

May God have mercy on his soul.

Tuesday, December 26, 2006

Fair play, Kid Rock

My friends, say what you want about Kid Rock and Pam Anderson. But I think his heart is in the right place. While I and most of us had visions of sugar plums dancing in our heads, Mr. Rock was spending time in Iraq. He was there to entertain the troops and has spent the last 5 days in Kuwait and Iraq. so Fair play to him. [tip o' the cap to the queen of all media perez hilton ]

R.I.P. James Brown, godfather of soul

The godfather of soul has gone to meet God the Father. The hardest working man in show business died on Christmas day. Today's rap/hiphop artists would be lost without his samples of music. Thoughts and prayers go out to his friends and family.

Monday, December 25, 2006

Peace on Earth


Happy Christmas

Hope Everyone had a happy Christmas. This video is for the troops at Christmas


Tuesday, December 19, 2006

Pic-a-nic Basket in heaven....Exit stage right


Heavens to mergatroy....Joe Barbera part of the cartoon genius team of hanna barbera, died yesterday at age 95. He was one of the creators behind such cartoons as tom and jerry, scooby doo and of course the great yogi bear. Thoughts and prayers go out to his friends and family. Around Christmas we tend to become more kid like, well this toys R us kid is a little sadder with the loss of Joe Barberra. Sat. morning cartoons won't be the same.

Fair play Mr. Trump

Donald Trump, has the Christmas spirit. When reports came out that Ms. USA was drinking underage and doing drugs Mr Trump could have fired her. Most CEO's would have. But Mr. Trump believing in second chances, goodwill toward folk is giving Ms. USA another chance. She is going into rehab, so good luck to her. And Mr. Trump has a new fan. I wasn't a big fan of his show. Now I'll make it a point to watch. Good on you Mr. Trump!

Friday, December 15, 2006

My brother Vincent is home from the Army

Sorry for being M.I.A., life you know...My friends, my brother Vincent did a tour in Iraq, and now after some down time, is coming home to the states!!!! he of course is bringing his better half and the little one. We are all so proud of him. I can't wait to buy him a beer and say welcome home. Bid you all peace love and understanding.

Tuesday, November 28, 2006

Frank J. Made me a cripple ( a filthy lie )

My friends, by reading Frank J.'s conservative "humor" I became a cripple. Now I get all the good parking spaces, half priced movie tickets & will never get drafted. THANKS FRANK J.
For real folks, Frank is good people. Funny too, with a real cute better half. He is getting his first literary masterpiece out, so I just want to wish him luck.

Friday, November 17, 2006

WRKO fire whole news dept.

Down the dial the folks at 'RKO are getting ready for Baseball season by firing the fine news folks they have. WRKO will be outsourcing the news from now on. I will just cringe the first time some national nitwit mangles "Worcester". Good luck to the former news folks at 'RKO, may these brothers & sisters in the struggle find jobs at places that value their worth.

Wednesday, November 15, 2006

Fair play, George Michael

My friends one of the rules I live by is ALWAYS be kind to your producer and to nurses. The producer will keep you on air, a nurse will keep you breathing air. So this space sends a big " fair play to you" award to British pop star George Michael.He will be performing a FREE show for British nurses, in thanks for what they did for his mom. So George, good on you!

Friday, November 10, 2006

Happy Birthday Marines!


Today is the birthday of the Marine Corps. Where ever you are I lift a glass to you brave men & women and give thanks for what you do. I wish you all a happy birthday!
Semper Fi Marine!

Thursday, November 09, 2006

Ed Bradley 1941 – 2006

An uncle in the struggle, Ed Bradley passed away today. He taught us all how to interview people, brought class to all broadcasters. We will all miss him. My thoughts and prayers to his friends and family. May he rest in peace.

Friday, November 03, 2006

This cripple rocks!!!

From the fine folks at www.break.com

Bill Shannon suffers from a Bilateral Hip Deformity as a result of a disease called Legg Calve Perthes. But that doesn't keep him from dancing better than most people.

I hope my sister doesn't want me to this at her wedding. If she does I'm screwed.


Tuesday, October 31, 2006

Happy New Year / Halloween
















Samhain (Scots Gaelic: Samhuinn) literally means “summer's end.” In Scotland and Ireland, Halloween is known as OĆ­che Shamhna or "the eve before Samhain". Samhain marks one of the two great doorways of the Celtic year, for the Celts divided the year into two seasons:the light and the dark, at Beltane on May 1st and Samhain on November 1st. The Celts believed that Samhain started the new year. To all our our Druid / Wiccan friends, I wish you and yours a happy new year. Athbhliain faoi mhaise dhuit! (A prosperous new year to you!)
Blessed Be.
(for more information on Samhain click here: )
For the little kiddie have fun tonight, and get loads of candy. but be safe.



Monday, October 30, 2006

Mass. is not ready for crippled voters

When it comes to voting in Mass. My friends, cripples seem to be in the back of an inaccessible bus. 28 out of 351 cities and towns will have crippled voting booths. That works out to be 440 out of 1700 polling places. So Lowell, Boston, Springfield, places with a lot of cripples will be hard pressed to meet the need. Now I wont be like some folks bring up the "c" word, you know conspiracy. I don't think because there is a republican in office and cripples tend to vote democrat, the folks now in office did not get machines. I think the foot dragging had more to do with the lack of cash flow for this issue. I will NOT be snide and say " oh, us cripples should be glad to be alive and stop complaining". Not going to do it (sound like Bush I, when I do that).
I will say that after over TEN YEARS with the A.D.A those in power should try to get the job done for '08.

Sunday, October 29, 2006

Poster Girl video, The anti Dixie Chicks

Saw this on Blackfive, this is Australian artist, Beccy Cole who made this song/video after her support of the Australian troops was called into question by anti-war folks. These anti-war folks said they wouldn't support her because of her stand. Kind of like the Dixie chicks.
(digger is a term for Aussie troops, may God bless them)

Saturday, October 28, 2006

Red Auerbach 1917-- 2006

Red bled green. Even if he was born in New York, Red bled Boston Celtic green. He was Coach/G.M./President of a team that won 16 championships. He was GM when he hired Mr. Bill Russell, who became the FIRST black coach in sports. His Celtics, brought forth the first basketball team of 5 black starters. Known for his trademark cigar, which he would light at a win Mr Auerbach was Celtic Pride. My thoughts and prayers go to his family and friends. May Red be high above courtside with the ultimate ref.

Friday, October 27, 2006

It's ALIVE....

My friends, Saturday on channel 56 at 12:00 noon is CREATURE DOUBLE FEATURE. Children of the night, two Monster movies just before Halloween. Plus a crypt keeper like person doing the intros. Doesn't get better than that.
If you live in or around the Boston area, & you love monster movies plus want to get into the Halloween mood. Make an appointment to watch monster movie goodness.

Jeans on TV

My friends call me old fashioned, but if I was on national TV I'd dress up. Last night on the World Series on Fox, Ozzie Smiths son sang the National Anthem in JEANS. The former American Idol, who sang great by they way, should have worn better attire. He wore a World Series jacket, ok plug where you are fine. But jeans? I was taught when you sing the Anthem you show respect, and that includes how you carry yourself. To sing the anthem on TV? Again, I'd think that would call for people to dress up. Maybe I am just old fashioned....

Monday, October 23, 2006

Paul Sullivan is THE MAN!

Paul Sullivan

Every once in a while, folks do things that make you feel really good and really bad at the same time. Paul Sullivan is one of those folks. As posted earlier, Mr. Sullivan, (a brother in the struggle) had a THIRD brain surgery to remove a tumor. Now a mere TEN DAYS later he is going back to work on his radio show. Mr Sullivan, you are the man! I feel great that Mr. Sullivan is back so soon after his ordeal. But now I feel really bad if I call in sick from a cold, or when I'm doing my show from hospital. But I'll deal with it if good folk like Mr. Sullivan do well.

Mr. Sullivan, I am so glad the operation went well, and we the good folk of Boston and the world get the joy of hearing you again so soon. Please stay well.

Friday, October 20, 2006

Rest in Peace Marine.

American hero, 2nd Lt. Joshua BoothAmerican hero, 2nd Lt. Joshua Booth was killed this week in Haditha, Iraq. He was platoon leader in the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Echo Company. Booth who was 23 when killed, leaves
a wife and a 1 year old daughter. 2nd Lt. Booth's wife is also seven months pregnant with a boy to be named Tristan Joshua. Born in Virgnia he moved to Shrewsbury Mass when he was seven. He will be buried in a family plot at a Bedford, Va., cemetery. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife and family. May he rest in peace.

SEMPER FI, MARINE.

Good luck ladies.

As a D.J. in Boston I would like to say "welcome" and "good luck" to a new radio show. Anne-Marie Aigner & Janet Prensky are starting the show called Boomer Broads With Attitude. They won't talk politics or sports, but more on relationships, health and other topics for women 40+. They are on for two hours Sunday from 3-5 p.m. on WBIX AM 1060 . Ladies, as Sisters In The Struggle (fellow D.J.'s) I welcome you to Boston's air waves, Good Luck.

Thursday, October 19, 2006

Not fun my friends

The Mets are down by 2 with 2 men on in the bottom of the 9th. If you're from Boston this isn't fun my friends.

UPDATE : Mets caught looking...RED BIRDS WINS. The birds are going to get eaten by the Tigers though.

Tuesday, October 17, 2006

Welcome Home 883rd!!!

Over the weekend the 883rd Medical Company out of Mass. came home from Iraq.
This space wanted to welcome home these citizen soldiers. They all have my respect, and Thanks.
WELCOME HOME FOLKS! We missed ya!

Monday, October 16, 2006

Love and Marriage.....

My Friends, the song went Love and Marriage go together...yadda yadda. But not it seems in the good old U. S. Of A. At least not as a majority of US folks. The US Census Bureau in its 2005 American Community Survey said 50.2 percent of households were unmarried. It broke it down more with these interesting but not totally unsurprising numbers from an article from yahoo news:

More than 14 million households were headed by single women, another five million by single men, while 36.7 million belonged to a category described as "nonfamily households," a term that experts said referred primarily to gay or heterosexual couples cohabiting out of formal wedlock.

In addition, there were more than 30 million unmarried men and women living alone, who are not categorized as families, the Census Bureau reported.

By comparison, the number of traditional households with married couples at their core stood at slightly more than 55.2 million, or 49.8 percent of the total.



I wonder what ten years from now the Census will look like?

Sunday, October 15, 2006

Ready for American football.....

I'm ready for American football but the Pats in New England have a bye this week...grrrr.
Random note my friends, please check out http://www.superbowlmonday.com/
these great folks have the BRILLIANT Idea to declare Super Bowl Sunday designated as a National holiday. Of course the following Monday will be designated as a day of observation.
the site has the reasons, all which make sense to me. Some facts and points from the site:

-The average number of people attending a Super Bowl party is 17%, over 20 million Americans.

-Two out of five Super Bowl watchers are not even football fans. Even people who will never watch another game all year will tune in to be part of this one national event.

-Super Bowl weekend is the slowest weekend for weddings.

They want to call the Holiday: American Sports Day, National Sports Day, Athletic Day, or even
Lombardi Day ( folk around Boston will want to call it Belichick Day, for in Bill we trust). All good names. My friends please leave in the comments your idea's for the name of the Holiday (please keep it clean) . Also if you can please sign the petition at:
http://www.superbowlmonday.com/

Saturday, October 14, 2006

Get well wish.

Thoughts, prayers and get well wishes goes out to Brother In The Struggle ( a fellow radio host) Paul Sullivan. Mr. Sullivan is in good condition after undergoing his third brain surgery to remove a cancerous tumor. Here at this space we hope Mr. Sullivan gets well soon and gets back on radio.

Friday, October 13, 2006

First Post


Hello my friends, This is my first post so let's start things off with a prayer. This prayer is to St. Isidore of Seville, Patron Saint of the Internet ( yes, there is a Patron Saint of the internet).

Almighty and eternal God, who created us in Thy image and bade us to seek after all that is good, true and beautiful, especially in the divine person of Thy only-begotten Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, grant we beseech Thee that, through the intercession of Saint Isidore, bishop and doctor, during our journeys through the internet we will direct our hands and eyes only to that which is pleasing to Thee and treat with charity and patience all those souls whom we encounter. Through Christ our Lord.
Amen


This blog is dedicated to my brother in the Army.