Watching The Source tonight

I don't usually watch much CNN except for election nights. I've been pleasantly surprised with Caitlin Collins.... Interviewing Jim Jordan the douchebag. She's showing clips of him complaining about Hunter Biden traveling with President Biden. But of course he has no trouble with the Trump kids tagging along to China. Also pointing out gas prices and inflation; Jordan said the American people like a president who does what he says he will. She responded that he said he would get gas prices under $2 a gallon. He's just a pathetic suck-up, as all Republicans are these days.

The Onion: Sam Altman's Dreams

List of Things Needy Amin has named after himself

I was glancing at Yahoo this morning and saw that DeSatan was signing something to re-name Palm Beach Airport after Needy Amin. Apparently a road nearby is already named after him. Then an article about his obnoxious future Library--to which he can fly his new 747. I found this list--I'm sure it's growing everyday--about this asshole and those attempting to kiss his ass---of things he/they're doing in tribute of him:

The Offspring: Gone Away

One of the most powerful songs about loss that I know of 😭

My battery died

After 28 months. Had a 24-month warranty from BJ's 😠 . Some type of Interstate battery, which I thought would be good. I've never had a battery die that fast... My other car had a alternator that was fading out and its battery still running strong after fixing the alternator.

They were unsympathetic. After a quick Google search... and another jump.... I ended up at the nearby Walmart, even though I hate Walmart. Supposedly their batteries are decent and it has a 3-year warranty. We shall see.

26 year old Ford truck, the other car is a 29 year old Toyota with 400k+ miles 😮

Just got back from Chicago

5 day work trip. I tried to cram in as much as I could since I have never been to Chicago before. Tried a Chicago dog at Chicago House (veggie), deep dish pizza at Lou Malnati's near the Wrigley Building, went to Lou Mitchell's for breakfast one day (a diner that is over 100 years old) because I like diners... Especially New Jersey diners... but this was not particularly great. Had much better food at a place that was closer to my hotel.... called Wildberry. That was the best breakfast I have had in a long time! Went to a Bulls game, witnessing their 11th loss in a row I think. Finally, did an architectural river tour which was very very interesting. I walked through Millennium Park to Daly Park and along the lake.

My verdict: I like Chicago! Seems pretty clean, the lake water looked almost emeraldy, and tons of good food. Didn't care for Lou Mitchell's and I'm not a big enough hot dog fan to ever have another Chicago dog... But it was nice to try. My favorite experiences were the deep dish pizza, Wildberry, and the river tour. The airport was good and the Blue train was super convenient to get into the city. I would visit again!

Green Day (some more love)

Not sure if American Idiot or Holiday is more appropriate for our times, but I want both tonight 🎸

My favorite Christmas song

O Holy Night. Kris Allen did a great version. In 2017, I won tix to see him in Wilmington (a radio call-in contest) and had no idea who he was. I was afraid it would be all pop-BS (which I'm too old for). But it turned out to be a Christmas-themed tour and it was amazing.

Father John Misty: Real Love

Just saw the Heavy Heavy cover this in Philly....great song!

Just got back to DE from Seattle

My second trip there in 7 months. Went with a friend who is a Saints fan--to watch the Seahawks pound them. But I enjoyed the Snoqualmie & Twin Falls, the Public Market (Pure Fish, Lowells), Beecher's cheese curds, a quick trip to Bainbridge after the game (where we had some good food at Ba Sa), and took in a Billy Idol and Joan Jett concert at the Climate Pledge Arena. Also took some killer pix from the top of the Columbia Center (which makes the Space Needle look like an amusement park ride). Stayed at the Paramount Hotel and loved it.

I love the light rail from the airport (stops about 2 blocks from the hotel) and the monorail to the concert. Also took the light rail to the Seahawks game.

Seattle is a great city, good transit, great food. People were nice and helpful. Absolutely no complaints.

Concert was a last-minute decision---I had wanted to see the Heavy Heavy b/c I knew they were in town, but it was a cruise concert that sold out. So I looked up who was in town and found Billy Idol. When I found out Joan Jett was with him, it sealed it and I snagged a ticket. It was a great concert!