It takes a special breed of people to be up at this time in the morning. I'm hating it.
Why I Could Never Be On “Big Brother”
“Big Brother” housemates aren’t able to whistle or sing while on the show. It has something to do with ASCAP/BMI rights to music. I can’t get through a half hour without humming, whistling or singing some tune. I’d go absolutely crazy without being able to enjoy music.
Don’t get me wrong though, I would love to be stuck in that house with a bunch of other people trying to win $500,000.
extra note: Why I Could Never Work at Howl at the Moon — I know the words to most of the songs but I can’t play piano. Maybe they’d just make me honorary drummer for the show. It’s a fun place to hang out (which isn’t far from my place) and there’s a diverse group of people who frequent there.
Howl At The Moon
Apparently they haven’t made these stickers since the late 80’s. But last night, my aunt’s friends got their own “Follow Me To The Moon” stickers to do whatever they would do with them. I had a great time with “The Westfield Group”. I appreciated the invitation. It was also great to have my aunt and uncle stay with me last night, even if they left waaaay early this morning. Robin, I’ll keep your watch in a safe place. If it’s adjusted a little bit it’s only because I wore it a couple of times.
Now This Makes Me Downright Mad!
You’ve read my article about the new businesses coming to my building. 2020 Martini Cafe Lounge, the Mocha Fusion Coffee Lounge and Market on the Square will all open Friday for business.
The owner, Twyla Garrett’s success story is one any Clevelander or anyone from Northeast Ohio should be proud of.
Just today, Kimberly Gill interviewed her on NewsChannel 5 at Noon. This morning, the Plain Dealer featured her new business and story in the Business section.
This is where my anger comes into play. Read the article and then continue down the page and browse through the comments. One of them you’ll read is from me. I’ve never posted on cleveland.com before but I couldn’t help but put my two cents in on this subject. Brad, I hope you’ll weigh in on the subject as well with your comments. The same request goes for anyone else who’d like to banish the negativity that some people spread around Cleveland.
So what do we have to do to get rid of this sort of problem, support the people who work to change Cleveland with their money, intelligence and sweat. The entertainment complex opens in the old Cantina del Rio this Friday night at 7pm. Stop by and at least have a coffee!
Busy, Busy, Busy
The next few weekend are gonna be busy.
After hosting Jennie & Bruce last weekend, I’m playing host again this weekend. This time my Aunt Mary & Uncle Robin will be checking out Chez Taawd. I suppose I’ll have some of her co-workers up to see the place as well. One of Mary’s friends (and co-worker) won a night at Howl at the Moon. We’re also going to have dinner at Rock Bottom Brewery. (The “c” is burnt out now!) I’m sure I’ll be posting some pictures!
The following weekend is booked. I’ll fill you in on that one after it happens but it’s going to be a good time and I’m going to get to see some friends I haven’t seen for almost two and a half years.
Bruce & Jennie’s Visit
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I’m stealing some of the content (i.e., the words from Jennie’s Blog). Why should I repeat what she’s already written?
It was great to see Jennie & Bruce come down. It was their turn to visit. I’d been up there most recently. When they arrived, they got the grand tour of my apartment, we hung out, discussing politics, ways to change the world (for the better) and how to get rich quick. Honestly, none of those discussions took place but it makes for good blog material.
After we agreed on everything, we headed out with my friends to a local Japanese Hibachi restaurant. Then we checked out the “soft open” of a new establishment in my building.
Jennie claims she and Bruce planned it to be a quick trip “because we are certain that if we stay to long the mystery will wear off and you will be sick of us.”
That wouldn’t happen, they are two of the best and fun people out there,
Take Your Sister To Work Day?
My sister and her husband brought Ayden in to see NewsChannel 5. I’m sure he’ll always remember the tour of the station. They also brought their friends as well. Here they’re pictured with Ted and Danita.
Now that’s “On Your Side”
HD-DVD vs. Blu-Ray
The battle over the next generation of DVD players appears to be over. At this point, it looks like Blu-Ray has won. The nail in the coffin is the fact Wal-Mart will ditch sales of HD DVD discs and players.
The world’s largest retailer said Friday it will exclusively sell discs in the Blu-Ray format. Wal-Mart joins Best Buy and Netflix in the decision. The move will be complete by June.
Now news out just this morning from a Reuters source said Toshiba is planning to throw the towel in on its HD DVD format. The Japanese public broadcaster NHK said the move will cost Toshiba millions of dollars to dump the technology.
Here’s my take on this long going battle. First, let me say, I bought one of the HD DVD players. The picture is stunning. If you take a look at the graphic put together by USA Today, you’ll see with the exception of the disc storage. Toshiba was clearly ahead in the development of their technology.
Sony put the Blu-Ray technology in their PlayStations and helped their cause in this war along by getting the gamers onboard with their format. It clearly is the better format because of the storage.
The problem is the players are so much more expensive than the HD-DVD players and aren’t as functional as the HD DVD. I’m glad the battle is finally over so we can get on with the new technology and there isn’t any more debate on the matter.
The Cold and The Heat
It’s cold outside right now and it’s cold in my apartment. I have two walls of glass. When the sun comes up, I know it. Even with the blinds drawn, it’s hard to shut it out.
Here’s my question, will the heat seep into my apartment in the summer the way the cold comes in during the winter?
It was 68 degrees in my place this morning with the heater knocking on and off during the night. When I opened up the blinds that face east, the temperature shot up three degrees to 71.
Most likely I’ll only get direct sunlight in my apartment for about three hours in the morning (the cooler time of the day). I’m scared I’ll be living in an oven during the summer and the air conditioning bill will be off the hook. By the way, I don’t do heat very well.
Well, at least for now, I don’t have to worry about the heating bill while the sun is out,
Michigan Comes To Cleveland
I’m in for a treat this weekend. Two of my favorite people (probably in the whole world… maybe) are coming to Cleveland. Bruce & Jennie are planning a trek down from the frozen tundra of Michigan to the er, frozen tundra of Cleveland.
Their visit won’t be a long one. Bruce has to work at ‘DIV on Saturday then they’re on their way down here. I have to work at ‘EWS on Sunday so we’ll have about a day to hang out but I’ll take it.
I was part of Bruce & Jennie’s wedding. I helped make the table number cards. I was in the ceremony. I helped with with music. There’s also that little problem of the suddent lack of electricity to the big tent where their reception was held. The best thing is years later, they’re still married and a happy couple.
I can’t wait to see them and to show them around Cleveland together. Bruce has been here before when I lived out in Lorain County. He was driving back from Pennsylvania in a car he bought on eBay. Jennie was here with Olive during one of her many trips to see G. Love (for her benefit, I didn’t type it like I normally say it “Glove”. Their visit was also in my Avon Lake years. This trip will be different. I’m in Cleveland and they’ll be together. It’ll be fun.
I gotta remember my camera and I’ll post some of the pictures,
photo credit: Bruce