Saturday, January 13, 2007

 

Goodbye, Farewell, And Amen

Jim Brown is considered the greatest running back of all time, yet he played only nine seasons.
I say 'only' because his incredible durability (he never missed a game) would have allowed him to play five or six more seasons- and all successfully. Instead, Jim pulled the plug at the apex of his career, going out on top and more importantly- on his terms.

I like Jim Brown.

So, now that I've got the sports reference out of the way, I suppose, for one last time, I should stick to the RadioFree m.o. and quote myself a movie-


"The biggest trick the Devil ever pulled was in convincing the world that he didn't exist. And like that… he was gone."

Thank you all very much.

-K


Thursday, January 11, 2007

 

That Herman Munster Was One Lucky Fella


Although we all remember her as Lily Munster, she had a pretty impressive film resume- including playing the wife of Moses (Charlton Heston) in “The Ten Commandments.”
Yvonne passed away yesterday at the age of 84, and she probably looked like a million bucks all the while.

 

Someone Named Kirk’s Got Himself A Birthday Coming Up…

…and you just may need some gift ideas.
From Bloomberg.com

Beatles `Guitar' Lyrics May Fetch $775,660 at Arizona Auction
By Linda Sandler
Jan. 10 (Bloomberg) -- A handwritten lyric of the Beatles song, ``While My Guitar Gently Weeps,'' will be offered for about $775,660 by Cooper Owen at a U.S. sale on Jan. 15.
George Harrison's words to the song, which was recorded in 1968, reveal the strains within the band at the time, the auction house said in a statement. The lyrics will be sold as part of a memorabilia auction in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Tuesday, January 09, 2007

 

Expect The Unexpected

So I’m getting the logistics down and I’m thinking sometime late this Friday, or early on Saturday.
Check back and stay tuned.

 

Funny You Should Mention

So Corey wrote back to one of my recent posts (of which I don’t feel like linking so you'll just scroll down, work with me here people) and I decided to retort.
What he said (and said very well I might add, he’s a bright guy) is in red, while my words are in blue-

Is your Top 10 Band list "In Order"?If so, I'm pretty sure the guys from the Police and the Who would remind you of a band called the Rolling Stones. If you don't like them I understand, but they can't really be left of a list like this, can they?

Yes, it’s in order, and the Rolling Stones would be on it, if it were titled say, The Top 15 to 20 Bands… Sure Exile On blah, blah, blah Street was one of the greatest albums of all time, but you can’t base an entire career on one album- otherwise “Nevermind” and “Pretty Hate Machine” (and maybe even “Master of Puppets”) would change everything. It’s kind of like why Roger Marris isn’t in the Hall of Fame- not enough good stuff over the whole enchilada.
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again- The Stones were always one step behind The Beatles.


I like the opening lyrics list idea quite a bit.

Gosh, thanks. I’m flattered."

Load Up On Guns and Bring Your Friends, It's Fun to Lose and to Pretend" -Smells Like Teen SpiritIt's been over 15 years for that tune, and whether you like it or not, that song kicked the industry in the nuts, and killed Hair Metal.

Damn well right!!! Only thing is most people don’t know those are the opening words to that song because very few people can understand what the lyrics actually are- almost as inaudible as "Louie, Louie". If I did best chorus or even more importantly, best closing line, this would be number one on both accounts. (oh well, whatever, nevermind).

"She was a girl from Birmingham, She just had an abortion, She was case of insanity, Her name was Pauline she lived in a tree"- Bodies (Sex Pistols)I love the Pistols. I should have probably put the opening to "Anarchy in the UK", but that's too predictable, and honestly, neither should really be in the Top 10.

I almost put “I am an antichrist” but I had to make way for “Rock Around the Clock.” Really, I could go either way.


…so there!!!

 

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When I despair, I remember that all through history the ways of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants, and murderers, and for a time they can seem invincible, but in the end they always fall. Think of it--always.
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi

Saturday, January 06, 2007

 

Expect The Unexpected

Currently, I’m twisting my mustache (figuratively of course, I’d look rater silly in a mustache) and hatching a plan concerning the ranch- that’s Kirkopolis for the un-initiated.
I think you’ll get a kick out of it… so stay tuned.

...I just like to keep y’all on your toes.

Thursday, January 04, 2007

 
The Only Thing Inappropriate About This Is The Poor Quality Of The Video

A few thoughts…
First of all, capitol punishment is NOT a deterrent, but I don’t think (at least in this case) it’s really intended to be in the first place. Rather, it’s sweet justification for victims. Example: a person kills someone I love- smoke ‘em. Sure, murders will continue to take place (are you listening NRA wackos?) but I will feel some closure, if not somewhat justified. Trust me; we’ll get more fascist dictators after Saddam’s execution, just like we did after Julius Cesar, Mussolini, Nicolae Ceausescu….

Next- everyone is making this big hub-bub about the taunting that our buddy received just prior to the drop. Umm, if you’re one of those people then I must say you have some of the most FUCKED UP (no, I’m not going to censor that word this time) priorities I’ve EVER FUCKING HEARD OF!!! Good gravy, what’s the matter with you? In addition you have just heartlessly trivialized every one of the thousands (yup, thousands) of people who are dead because of him. Imagine for a moment you could witness the execution of say, Hitler circa 1940ish. Standing next to you is a Polish Jew. Suddenly the Polish gentleman yells “You’re getting what you deserve you closeted, one testicle, horrible artist, freak!” Would you roll your eyes at him and mutter “how droll and inappropriate, the nerve of some people.”? Well, no you wouldn’t- because that would be stupid, right? Now apply that same train of thought to the execution of the modern day Hitler (which Saddam undoubtedly was).
I hate to throw “bleeding heart liberal” around as a derogatory term, but in this case it suffices.
Nope, the only problem I have with the taunts is that it made him look almost dignified by comparison to the crowd- but let’s keep things in perspective here folks, lest we forget the proceeding thirty years prior to this event.

Lastly, please allow me to get all Oliver Stone on ya.
Everyone seems to be pointing fingers about how cell phone cameras (this isn’t the only video by the way) got past ‘security.’ After all, this was supposed to be a confidential event- right. Anyhoo, all finger pointing seems to be going in a big circle where all blame is perpetually passed, and will continue to do so until this blows over- which given the American attention span should be, oh sometime early next week.
My theory is that someone, be it the Iraqi government, Karl Rove, Deep Throat, the Tri-Lateral Commission, William Shatner, whoever… totally intended for this to be filmed then leaked out.
Frankly, I’m glad someone had the foresight.
Up until a few years ago people still thought Hitler was alive. Why? Well, because they’re nuts, but also because only a few Russian solders saw a body. See, most residents of the happy land we call the Middle East are fairly uneducated, with a jaded mind due to years of totalitarian propaganda. So, given that combination it’s not too much of a stretch for most of the population to think that he somehow made it out, and is only hiding out somewhere, scheming and plotting his next move.
Yeah, pretty sure this was no bungle, but a calculated plan.

So, call the kids and invite the neighbors, pop some corn and watch the man get his just deserts.

Oh, and before you start thinking I’m getting out of moderateville, swaying myself to the right, remember one thing- the Bush administration uses stuff like this very well to make us all forget that they can’t find a 6 foot diabetic somewhere within a 300 mile radius of the Afghan / Pakistani border.
Damn bunch of incompetent, jack-asses- McCain would have that guy toasted in a week.



Monday, January 01, 2007

 

What The F**k Is Going On With My Sidebar?

Just ten seconds ago, everything was fine. Then BAM! All I got on my sidebar is the title of a post I put up today.
If I ever bothered with code this wouldn't be much of a problem. But as it stands, I could care less. Somethimes with Blogger, these things have a way of working themselves out.

Update: Fixed it... that'll teach me to put things in bold, bullet point and center text all in the same post.

 

This One Goes Out To All The CorDawgs In Da House

At one time my friend Corey had one of the greatest web pages of all time- no kidding. It was one of the best pages I’ve ever seen. Anyway he ran a bunch of lists and discussion boards about all things pop culture related, but most of all music.
Well, a few weeks ago I couldn’t sleep so I came up with two top ten lists (much in the way Corey’s page did) and I jotted them down. It made me think of my old friend, and ironically enough he contacted me a few days after. It was good to hear from him again and I decided to post up the lists.
Now, bear this in mind- I wrote these without much sleep and even less thought, ergo these are living documents, that is to say I reserve the right to change my mind at any time. Alter them and flip-flop as much as I wish. However, feel free to comment away on content.
Enjoy- and let the debates begin…

Top Ten Bands in Rock And Roll History
1. The Beatles
2. The Clash
3. The Beach Boys
4. Led Zeppelin
5. The Police
6. The Who
7. Black Sabbath
8. Beastie Boys
9. U2
10. Radiohead


Top Ten Opening Lyrics In Rock And Roll History
1. It was 20 years ago today- Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band
2. Hey, hey mamma say the way you move- Black Dog
3. I read the news today oh boy- A Day In The Life
4. Welcome to the jungle, we got fun and games- Welcome To The Jungle
5. One, two, three o’clock, four o’clock rock- Rock Around The Clock
6. Are you ready- Blind
7. How many roads must a man walk down- Blowing In The Wind
8. People try to put us down- My Generation
9. Warden threw a party in the county jail- Jailhouse Rock
10. We all came out to Montreux- Smoke On The Water

 

Nope, Not Dead

Why is it everyone who’s been off the keyboards for a while feels compelled to let people know they aren’t dead?
I work retail distribution people, I just let go of a piss from mid-October so what makes you think I have time to comment on Saddam’s execution. Dude’s dead- ‘nuff said.

So, a recap-
Got some pretty good loot this Xmas. Oh, BTW the X in Xmas is NOT some sort of ‘taking Christ out of Christmas’ thing. As a matter of fact the X is the Greek Chi which is how the early Christians spelled Christ- so relax folks.
But I digress…
Scored me some pretty good gift cards for Sears and Home Depot- I can always use those. Tools just make me all quivery inside, and with ensuing house projects the domestic muse is upon me. Well, I did spend part of the Sears card on this kick-ass percussion massager (no, not that kind of massager you sicko’s) that is like a little slice of Heaven.
Also got a lot of Under Armor stuff to work out in. Sure I look a little goofy in it, sure it’s trendy, but doggone it, I loooove the stuff.
Mom got me some nice clothes, which being one of the essentials of life are things that I need. She also got me a spatula- seems funny but it’s a really nice spatula. I’m big on cooking.
Dad got me a decorative, handmade bowl. Very chick and will never house bean dip, rather it will go on a shelf for lookin’ at purposes.
Someone else (who? Who else?- wouldn’t you like to know) got me some great hoodies. Good gravy I’m a fan of the hoodies- the perfect, all purpose, winter attire- some nice Polo shirts (the actual Polo brand, not the Polo style) and other various cool things (also got the Under Armor and Sears card, but it had a better flow when mentioned in another paragraph).

I suppose this is the climatory equivalent to talking to a pitcher during a perfect game, but here it is January 1st and I’ve yet to put on my winter coat.
This is swell. I really hate the cold, and especially the snow, but thankfully it’s been a pretty mild winter so far. Usually, ‘round here things tend to warm up around March so essentially the winter is ½ over and it has been quite enjoyable.
It did this kind of rain / sleet thing all day on Christmas, but seeing as if it could have snowed all day instead I was not complaining.
I think white Christmases are over-rated. We can probably all blame that song. Before that we just dreamed of just Christmas, and would probably rather of had them be in the mid-sixties, but then Irving Berlin had to go and write “White Christmas.”
How ‘bout “I’m dreaming of a Dewar’s and water Christmas?” That I’d enjoy.

I just noticed the other day that good ol’ Stiegfried made her way back into the circuit. Glad to see ya girl. For that matter, Jams has been keeping up the good work as well. Oh and for that matter still, Matt has moved his page. I’ll update the link when I get the energy.

Gerald Ford kicked ass. I’m not sure that’s an appropriate statement but dammit, it’s how I feel about the guy. I’ve been expecting this for a while, but none the less I was sorry to see him go.

I’m not going to comment much on James Brown. The guy was just WAY to influential to American music for me to do him any justice. Instead, just read any number of Bio’s on him, I’m sure they’re much better than anything I can come up with.

I realize there’s a lot of bowl games. I mean really, the Chick Fil A Bowl? Doesn’t really have the stoic tradion of say, the Rose or Cotton Bowl. But I don’t really mind. What the hell else are you going to do on New Years Eve Day? You need to rest up for the ensuing night anyway, so you might as well couch it and watch just one more week of NCAA football.

Had a great New Year’s Eve. Me and someone (who? Who you ask? Wouldn’t you like to know) met up with some friends at a Hibachi restaurant. I’d never been. For those of you are doing the “I’ve heard of a Hibachi restaurant, yet I can’t remember what they are,” thing- It’s one of those places where they cook the food in front of you.
Very cool.
Oh, and the food was fantastic. If I didn’t get the dog and pony show I’d still pay top dollar for the food. Man it was good.
After that we went to some other friends’ house and played this DVD based game (can’t remember the name) where they give you clues about movies and you shout out the name of the movie. Good Lord, I RULE at this game. We played guys vs. girls and the men won like 58kagillion to 10- most of which was scored by me. I aint good at much, but a Rainman knowledge of movies is one thing I can always lean on. YEAH ME!!!!

Mom made ham n’ beans today. It’s kind of this redneck thing; although she’s by no means a redneck, I don’t think Mexicans can be rednecks. Anyway, beans on New Years are supposed to bring you good luck. I hear cabbage does the same thing. Either way I’ve yet to see the correlation between culinary transporters of explosive flatulence and good luck.

Hummm, that’s all I got for now. I know it don’t seem like much but with all that I’ve been working the above is all that really happened.
Anyhoo, there are some big things afoot for Kirkopolis. I’m chewing on the details now, but stay tuned and expect the unexpected (ohhhh, intrigue. Exciting huh?).

More soon…..

 

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"Long December and there’s reason to believe maybe this year will be better than the last…"
A.D.

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