WITHOUT A FILTER

George Carlin Passes Away

noreply@blogger.com (N:O3) — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:53:00 +0000

Sad day today. Words can't express how much George will be missed. I just saw him last weekend in Vegas. It was his last show. Ill never forget it. We will miss you George!

Tiger, Tiger, Tiger...

noreply@blogger.com (N:O3) — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 17:54:00 +0000

... what did a little bit of ice do to you? Is it the fact that it's white? I mean seriously.. for a public sports figure to make such an ignorant comment is just ridiculous. If you don't know what Im talking about, you can peep this. Last Monday, Tiger was asked who he thought would win the Stanley Cup... his response : "I don't really care. I don't think anyone watches hockey anymore, do they?"

First off, Hockey may not be as popular in the U.S. as other sports like football or baseball, but this years Stanley Cup ratings show that many people indeed still do watch hockey. NBC had the highest ratings since 2003 for the cup finals this year.

Second, take that sport you call golf and take it to Canada, Europe or Asia and see how many people care. Bet more care about hockey in those places than they do about people hitting a ball with a crooked stick.

Third, as a public sports figure and someone who makes their living off sports, don't you think you should pick your words a little more carefully? No matter if the statement is true or false, you have an image to uphold. And if you don't try to maintain that image by silencing your run-on-mouth, then you are basically giving the sports world a big old middle figure, while patting yourself on the back with the other hand.

Its ok Tiger, the laugh will come when the NHL invited you to a game next year, and you make a public comment apologizing for your remarks.

Great Opening Week

noreply@blogger.com (N:O3) — Mon, 12 May 2008 00:03:00 +0000

Not bad for an aging rock band in their mid- late 40's.
Def Leppard's new Songs From The Sparkle Lounge has debuted at No. 5 on the Top 200 Billboard Album Charts for May 17, 2008. As Billboard points out it is the 11th straight Top 20 album for Def Leppard and the highest charting album since 1992's Adrenalize album which debuted at No. 1.

TOP ROCK ALBUMS
#1 Songs from the Sparkle Lounge - Def Leppard

TOP HARD ROCK ALBUMS
#1 Songs from the Sparkle Lounge - Def Leppard

Billboard top 200
#5 Songs from the Sparkle Lounge - Def Leppard

And thats a wrap!

noreply@blogger.com (N:O3) — Wed, 07 May 2008 16:56:00 +0000

Well, Im a little late on this one so I apologize for that. As expected, the Rangers were disposed of by the Penguins over the weekend. As disappointing as that was, it capped a good season for the Bullshirts who continue to evolve and improve as a contender in the NHL.

Now, the off season awaits. Which for a hockey fan, can be fairly interesting.

+ First up - Re-signing potential free agents that could become available July 1st during free agent month. Biggest unanswered questions; Jagr, Shanny and Avery. Jagr said he wants to come back.. if he comes back to the NHL. ie- He will test the open market, but probably sign with the Rangers. If thats the case, I expect them to part with Shanny although Im not sure I would endorse that. He may not be a 1st line winger anymore, but a 4th line winger, he could do nicely. And Avery.. goes like this. He is asking too much.. and he needs NYR just as much as they need him. He will not find such success elsewhere. So he will lower is price and re-sign. Now, that leaves a handful of D-men which for sure, some won't be back. But who? Backman, Rosival, Malik and Mara all are up in the air.

+ Then, in the midst of that, there is the Draft on June 20th that, while not as interesting or impactful as the NFL draft, still is worth keeping up with. Lots of young kids could make an impact. Rangers pick 20th.

+ Then there is Free Agent month which spans all of July, starting (obviously) July 1st. Last year, the Rangers added Gomez and Drury and made a huge splash. Look this year for them to make a move for either A- A winger for Gomez. Hossa anyone? B- A power D-man, potentially Brian Campbell. Both could be a stretch, but also could be in the realm of possibility. If the cap exceeds 55Mil, then we have a lot of room to make moves, especially if Jarg or Shanny walk freeing up at least 2-4 mil, and Mara and Malik walk.. freeing up an extra 5 mil of cap space. Should be a fun fun weak, as the first weak is always the best. Hell, the first DAY is the best.

+ Then there is training camp, which doesn't start till Sept, but news of who is invited from the younger group of kids on the Wolfpack will gear up at the end of August. Training camp goes thru Sept, with cuts being made along the way for the final square to begin the season in Oct.

So as you can see, there really is no true long off season in Hockey. And thank god for that. What else do I have to do besides follow this shit :)

End of an Era?

noreply@blogger.com (N:O3) — Thu, 01 May 2008 15:59:00 +0000

Would be a shame if tonight was the last game for Jagr and Shannahan, although it seems very likely, if not tonight, sometime in the next week unless a comeback of monumental proportions happen. Truth is, they are being beaten by a better team, but don't deserve to go out like this. They played a great Game 3 and the series should be 2-1. But its not, and tonight may be the end of the Rangers season. Put your rally caps on, tonight will be a hot one.

A memory that lasts a lifetime

noreply@blogger.com (N:O3) — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 20:15:00 +0000

No, unfortunately I didn't meat Shawn Avery.. but a friend of a friend did. And its worth noting that Avery has so much hate for Martin Brodeur that he mentions him in his autograph. Hate runs deep. Good times!

Other news.. the Rangers best lock it up in Game 3 & 4 vs the Pens. Great showing thus far, with neither team out playing the other. Good ol' hockey that could go either way. Lets hope those games go our way so I can see Crosby try a few more of his Greg Louganis impressions. Have a great Monday ya'll.

Pittsburgh or Bust

noreply@blogger.com (N:O3) — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:40:00 +0000

Well, I was hoping it wouldn't come to this, but Washington's Failure to get it done tonight vs the Flyers means we are headed to Pittsburgh. There is a part of me that believes the Rangers can win against anyone.. Pittsburgh included. And that this won't be an easy series for either team. There is another part that is scared to play them of course, because Pittsburgh is ultra hot. There are things to look at, things to take into consideration, but in the end, all the stats (Rangers are 5-3-0 vs Pitt this season), numbers (Rangers were unbeaten at home this season vs Pitt, but playoff hockey is a very different game), talking (actually, Geoff and I will not be talking the entire playoff series) and BS (Geoff thinks the Pens will breeze past this round, sadly mistaken. Then again, he has a man purse, so how can you trust him really) only really means so much. The fate rest in each teams hands. Start prepping now, this is going to be a hot one. At least we know it will all be a blast no matter what happens. I love the playoffs!

One down, one to go!

noreply@blogger.com (N:O3) — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:28:00 +0000

Ok, last one I promise.. but this is just too funny. Little known fact about me.. I hate 2 celebrities out there that you might not expect. John Lithgow and Chris Elliot. Well.. I just got one wish... Avery beats the shit out of Chris Elliot. Now if someone can please find the second unfunniest man in the world and kick his ass too, we would be in business.

Avery wears Prada?

noreply@blogger.com (N:O3) — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:18:00 +0000

Sean Avery is going to intern at Vogue during the summer. According to Courtney Hazlett of MSNBC this morning, "He wrote a letter to [editor-in-chief] Anna Wintour saying he really liked the magazine, and while he's got some time to spare this summer he would like to hone his skills at Vogue magazine. Their spokesperson is saying the 28 year old will be expected to do traditional assistant-like duties."

Lets just hope the off-season doesn't come too soon, shall we.

The Avery Rule

noreply@blogger.com (N:O3) — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:01:00 +0000

Just when I thought Ive seen it all in hockey... Sunday night happened. In a bazaar move, Sean Avery decided to get creative when screening the goalie during Sunday Nights Devils - Ranger Playoff game. He literally took himself out of the play, during a Ranger 5-on-3 powerplay, put is back to the play and waved his stick and arms around trying to screen the goalie. Watch the Video Here. He scored not long after by the way. I think you have to applaud him for the creativity of the move, although he could have gotten seriously injured.

The funniest part of it all, is the aftermath, which included the NHL amending rule #75 which now states: National Hockey League Director of Hockey Operations Colin Campbell issued the following advisory on the interpretation of Rule 75: Unsportsmanlike Conduct:

"An unsportsmanlike conduct minor penalty (Rule 75) will be interpreted and applied, effective immediately, to a situation when an offensive player positions himself facing the opposition goaltender and engages in actions such as waving his arms or stick in front of the goaltender's face for the purpose of interfering with and/or distracting the goaltender as opposed to positioning himself to try to make a play."

And after all that.. god love the Fans.. you can now purchase the "Avery Rule" on a t-shirt. God I love this game.

Now there is the debate around the hockey world.. did he go too far? Of course people that already hate him say yes. People who don't, realize that he found a loop hole and used it. He found a way to annoy the other team and screen the goalie. Both perfectly allowed. Hell, you have to remember that this game is for entertainment. But the NHL takes itself way too seriously and has to punish him by amending rules. No wonder the NHL isn't as popular as other sports. If the NFL penalized players for waving their arms at the line of scrimmage, what would people say then? The way he should have been dealt with, is someone from the other team should have came and knocked him on his ass. Did they? No. I say All's fair in love and hockey. Play On Boys! Game 4 is Wednesday night.. who's up for wings and beer :)

Mild Heart Attack Averted

noreply@blogger.com (N:O3) — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 03:53:00 +0000

Its quite possible I will suffer some sort "attack" during the playoffs due to high blood pressure, over anxiousness, or just a general nail bitting excitement. While my buddy Geoff ate bon bons watching the Pens skate circles around Ottawa, I was jumping, yelling and screaming at the TV for most of the 60 minutes when the Rangers took on the Devils in round one of the Stanly Cup Playoffs.

For anyone that doesn't or hasn't watched a playoff hockey game, they really need to. Its vastly different from the regular season in more ways than one. 1) Experience really does help and until you see a rookie easily and nervously get thrown off his game, you won't understand why. 2) The intensity level is unmatched.. every shift counts, every check finished and every bit of emotion is worn on the players sleeve. 3) The fans are into it from opening face off until the final buzzer.

For much of the first 2 periods in the Rangers Devils game.. it was even matched. Equal hitting, play going back and forth, momentum swinging in both directions - it was a nerve racking experience. Just the kind of hockey that will give me gray hairs. I was on the edge of my seat most of the time, and thats no joke. In the Third thou.. the Rangers turned it on and dominated.. making "Marty the diver" pay for his weak ass mistakes. Backman, Sjostrom and Staal got to experience the joy of the playoff win. Callahan and Dawes got their first NHL playoff goals... which was extra cool for me to see, because although it was an empty neat goal for Dawes.. it was the veteran Shanahan who passed up the empty neater to pass it to Dawes so he could get his first Play off goal. All Class. But the biggest X Factor.. good ol' scottie gomez.. who haunted his ex-team mates by providing 3 Assists during the game. My boy Avery even chipped one in. All in all.. a great night.

Now, if I can just get thru the next game without falling over from the stress of each period... I just may make it to June to see who wins this damn thing. :op

Is it just me.....

noreply@blogger.com (N:O3) — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 15:48:00 +0000

.. or do you get baffled by people boycotting, protesting and burning flags during the Olympics? Maybe I'm just missing something here.. but when did the Olympics ignite feelings of hate and protest. I always have viewed the Olympics as something that brings nations together in the spirit of brotherhood and good hearted competition. Something doesn't seem right with the world. At least no one is protesting the 2008 NHL Playoffs... or are they?

UPDATE : 5:38 - I stand corrected. I now see why said protests are in place. My bad - and F china

It's Playoff time!

noreply@blogger.com (N:O3) — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 13:10:00 +0000

It's playoff time.. and that means one thing.... don't interrupt my games. No phone calls.. no plans.. no working late.. NADA! Rangers could secure home ice over the weekend, but we did secure our spot playing the Devils in our first round match up. My prediction - Rangers is 6.

No. 4 New Jersey Devils vs. No. 5 New York Rangers
Wednesday, April 9, NY Rangers at New Jersey, 7 p.m.
Friday, April 11, NY Rangers at New Jersey, 7 p.m.
Sunday, April 13, New Jersey at NY Rangers, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, April 16, New Jersey at NY Rangers, 7 p.m.
Friday, April, 18, NY Rangers at New Jersey, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 20, New Jersey at NY Rangers, TBD
Tuesday, April 22, NY Rangers at New Jersey, TBD

Poppin' em out one at a time

noreply@blogger.com (N:O3) — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:51:00 +0000

And the baby brigade has begun. And I couldn't think of two better people to have the magic of having children happen to. Kevin and Trish just recently had Abigail and Josh and Katie just had Hudson. I couldn't be more thrilled for either.

Kevin and Trish, obviously because Kevin is my best friend in the entire world, and its great to see a good woman settle his ass down and have a child. Someone needed to... and I'm just glad he found someone that can put up with him. See the picture below. All their wonderful pics can be seen here http://cronau.shutterfly.com

I don't have pictures from everyone, but Josh and Katie have an amazing story of two of the strongest people I know, who fought thru some tough times together and now have their very own bundle of joy in Hudson. And again, anyone who can put up with Josh, more power to them.. because that mofo is nuts.

And don't get any ideas, I won't be posting our little future hockey player just yet ;)

The Final 10

noreply@blogger.com (N:O3) — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 02:39:00 +0000

How important is each goal? The picture says it all-- Excitement and utter disbelief all with two hockey players

Not exactly Final Four time... its better. The last ten hockey games of the regular season. What an exciting time. Teams all within a few points of each other. Loosing or winning the next few can be the difference between gearing up for sold out playoff crowds or penciling in your tee times for the summer.

Right now, the Rangers are in a fight for 6th in the east looking like they will indeed make the playoffs, but by how much can change drastically. New Jersey, who is first in the East, still has not clinched a playoff spot, and in theory, still could not make the playoffs, if you follow numbers that is. They will. But teams like Buffalo, Philly (my new most hated team) and Washington are all on the cusp.

I'm pulling for Washington in the final 8th spot and hoping the Rangers secure 6th gaining a first round match up with the Hurricanes. Pulling for the Pens too but hope they don't have to play the Rangers in the first round, as my friendship with two buddies will no doubt be put on hold if they do. Even if you are not a huge hockey fan, try and catch a game on Verses sometime soon (I think the Rangers play the Flyers this coming Tuesday) and watch the excitement.

!! New Def Leppard Album !!

noreply@blogger.com (N:O3) — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 00:13:00 +0000

Yes, its that time again - Def Leppard is about to drop a new album April 29th. Recorded last year during month-long stints at lead singer Joe Elliott's Dublin studio, the album's title refers to a backstage area called "The Sparkle Lounge" on Def Leppard's 2006 tour where the band would go to write songs. Tracks from the album have been described by the group as written in the style of "HYSTERIA", with the production of "HIGH 'N' DRY"

"The whole record's got a great '70s feel," said lead singer Joe Elliott. "By our standards, it's a very different album as we've been very adventurous, musically, on certain numbers. On the album there are classic Def Leppard songs and then there's also tracks that are very new-wave influenced while others sound like middle-to-late '70s AC/DC. There will definitely be some moments on it where anybody that's familiar with our music will go, 'Whoa! I wasn't expecting that!'"

An added PR Bonus : Def Leppard's "NINE LIVES" Featuring Tim McGraw to Run on All NBA Game Broadcasts on ABC through Rest of Season and Into Playoffs.
Exclusive new video footage was recently shot for the special opening segment with both artists in Los Angeles last week. The video will debut this Sunday, March 9th on ABC as the lead-in to the NBA game between the San Antonio Spurs and Phoenix Suns at 3:30 p.m. ET.

Want to listen to the new track? I do know you: Listen Here!

Also, click on the cover art above. As you can see, the band went for a cover in the style of The Beatles' "SGT. PEPPER'S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND", by using a collage of photos of various people who have a connection with the band in one way or another. Apart from a number of pictures of the band members themselves (throughout the years), you'll find their parents, crew members, friends, and some artwork characters from the past.

Thanks guys

noreply@blogger.com (N:O3) — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 01:52:00 +0000

Thanks for making the trip to give a heart felt send off to my pops. You guys are the best, and Ill never forget the gesture of friendship, loyalty and love it showed.

Oh what a world

noreply@blogger.com (N:O3) — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 15:19:00 +0000

Henrik Lundqvist, Rangers strike 6-year deal at around $6.5M per year. Bitch better stop some pucks from getting into the net with that amount of money. Good for you King... now lets make that final run.

The writers strike is over, and that means all of your favorite shows will be back on the air and ready to roll. For me, not too much will change. Ill still Tivo the shit out of reruns of Three Sheets and Family Guy episodes. 24 won't be back this year, and who know when the Office will make its way back on the air. Any suggestions for new shows to pick up on? And please don't say American Idol.

Does anyone even give a rats ass about the Oscars? Seriously.

I might be the only one who still cares, but I'm still curious what Happened to Natalie Holloway. Van Der whatever the fuck his name is did it. We all know it you little slimy shit. Now my question... who plays who in the made for TV movie.

And last but definitely not least. I am very much reminded of the South Park episode where the voting was to decide between a douche and a giant turd. Rings true now more than ever,. Lord help us.

Miss ya pops
D - out!

Avery fights with teammate!

noreply@blogger.com (N:O3) — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 18:51:00 +0000

Big thanks to Sam Wienman from his blog:

If I hadn’t seen Sean Avery and Marek Malik throwing punches at one another during practice today, I wouldn’t have believed it.

But what had been a mere one-on-one battle during drills today quickly escalated into shoves and then an all-out fight between the 6-foot-6 Malik and the 5-10 Avery, lasting maybe 30 seconds before it eventually ended. For or those scoring at home, we’ll call it Malik by TKO.

Words were exchanged after that. At one point, Avery could be heard saying, “What are you,a tough guy? Why don’t you play like that in a game?”

Read more about it here: http://rangers.lohudblogs.com/

Everyday Gets a Little Easier

noreply@blogger.com (N:O3) — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:50:00 +0000

While my Dad's passing will always stay with me and Ill always miss not having him around, I will say that each day gets a little easier. Ill miss talking to him about Hockey the most.. and how excited he got every time I called and updated him on the Ranger gossip (the man swore off computers so he never knows the latest rumors). The out pouring of support from the community my parents live it has just been outstanding. Really great group down there. I feel worst for my mom, who now is dealing with an empty house and a bunch of stuff to sort thru and figure out. But thats what life is all about I guess... you can be thrown a curve ball when you least expect it and its about how we deal with life's fast and every changing bullshit that defines us.

Well I guess I could go on and on about this, and how much Ill miss all these different things about him, but that might just end up making me more sad. So Ill refrain. But Just know that i miss ya Papa Noe. You're the best man Ill ever know.

One Day at a Time

noreply@blogger.com (N:O3) — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 23:00:00 +0000

The saga continues with my dad, who has been thru hell the past few weeks. Its sad to know that the time I spent with him before the operation could very well become the last time we hang out as father and son. Its awful hearing how he is deteriorating day after day and how his body is shutting down on him, while his heart remains strong. His heart was the whole worry, the whole scare in it all and as it turns out, now that has been the least of the worries. Its difficult to run thru the emotions I have the past few weeks. Its mostly a case of being numb and just trying to accept the hand that life has given us in this case. Ive done the depressed part.. and continue to, Ive done the crying and Ive done the "be strong". Whats left? I sit and wait for the news...whatever that news might be? I pray and hope that things make a turn around? I prepare for the worse? Or I drown myself in booze?

Work is tough, people I have a hard time lying to people when they ask "How are you doing?". I will naturally tell them the truth... which then makes them feel bad which is shortly followed by a very awkward ending to the conversation usually started by me saying "Let me let you go", which is code for "I acknowledge this is awkward and here is your way out". All in all, work keeps my mind off it... so I like being here.

I will say that its amazing to see who sticks by you thru these times of hardship. Its amazing what a simple text message, IM or phone call can mean or do to a persons spirits. Its also disheartening to see who backs off to give you "space" which is just a cop-out for not knowing what to say or do. Friends who had contact literally every day via phone call have fallen off the map, while others who hardly had any contact over the last few months, call 2-3 times a week.

All in all.... peoples prayers have helped and made my family and I thankful for the company we keep. All we can do now is wait, hope and pray. I heard a quote once that when "life gives you lemons, make lemonade". That doesn't apply here, so if you know one that does to make me feel better, please share.

A Classic Idea

noreply@blogger.com (N:O3) — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 19:47:00 +0000

Well, New Years Day brought about the return of the outdoor hockey game, know as the Winter Classic. The last one, which was held in Canada a few years back; billed as the Heritage Classic, was a success and was received fairly well by hockey fans. So this year, they decided to convert Ralph Wilson Stadium in Buffalo into an outdoor hockey rink so that the Pittsburgh Penguins and Buffalo Sabers could do battle in front of 71,000 thousand people.

The Positive
The game came and went and in my option, it was a fantastic showing. The success, and what I believe to be the key success, is the fact that having an game like this is a great thing for the sport of hockey, especially in the United States. People both in the arena and on TV, were exposed to hockey like never before. This can only be a plus for a game who's viewer ship is among the lowest of the big sports (IE- Football, Basketball and Baseball). And to have Sidney Crosby, the new face of the NHL, in the game AND score the game winner in a shoot out, was a plus as well. It challenges college football bowl games, sure, but competition is good right? The atmosphere was truly incredible yesterday. Hearing 71,000+ on their feet cheering, braving the weather and elements to watch hockey, was amazing. People tuning in can hear that and see that, and to some extent, feel it. Hell, I don't particularly like either of these teams enough to root for them and I watched the whole game and was genuinely excited when Crosby scored and the Pens won. It did gain the highest ratings on any hockey game since 1996, which is pretty damn impressive for an experiment.

The Negative
The conditions on the ice were less than favorable. Pucks would not move nearly as fast on the ice surface that was getting covered by snow during the game. And we are talking serious Buffalo snow too. Passes were intercepted, if they made it at all and shots didn't have any mustard behind them. Even Crosby's game winner looked like it disappeared into the snow before it reappeared in the net. Also, one of the key things about hockey and why it draws many fans, is its speed. That was lost yesterday when not only the above mention was happening, but also they had to stop often to resurface the ice halfway thru the periods (something not normally done in hockey) and also to re-patch holes in the ice. This disrupted the flow of the game, and the players mentality to really get into the game. The intermission announcers; Costas and Milbury were awful and I dreaded every time they came on.

The Verdict
The game of hockey needs a game like this once a year, if for nothing else than a marketing and new fan interest standpoint. The passion, the excitement, the speed, the thrill of the game.. it all gets presented live to millions, some of whom would otherwise not watch hockey. If yesterday afternoon gain a handful of fans, it was worth it. Yeah, there are the counterpoints of the possibility of injury due to weather and ice conditions. But hell, this is a sport where fighting is encouraged. There is the counterpoint of the weather itself and what if it got so bad they couldn't play. Or shoudl this game even count in the standings seeing as its so different from a regular game. But when the Buffalo coach, who lost mind you, says "The hell with the cynics" after the game, that shows you that passion and excitement win and in the end even the players don't really mind. One ESPN writer brought up the notion of replacing the All Star Game with the Winter Classic. Also a good option to consider and something they may be able to tack on to all star weekend. But either way, I hope they bring this game back year after year on New Years Day. It can only be positive press and coverage for the NHL and expand the fan base and popularity in the United States.

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Avery Update

noreply@blogger.com (N:O3) — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 18:36:00 +0000

Back from his wrist surgery and already firing up the offense with some edgy play. Tomorrow, the Rangers visit Toronto for the first time since the last Avery incident with Darcy Tucker. When asked about his return to Toronto after these past few weeks, Avery commented: “I never enjoy playing in Toronto really. Why? I don’t enjoy hockey-obsessed Canadians. The exchange rate is not very good right now. And it’s going to cost me a lot of money for tickets for people I don’t even like. How’s that for a list?”

God bless honesty :)

Odd, but funny

noreply@blogger.com (N:O3) — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 18:02:00 +0000

Comfortably Numb?

noreply@blogger.com (N:O3) — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 15:28:00 +0000

Thats probably the best way to describe things right now. Wish I had some better news to write about. I have all these things bouncing around in that strange ol' head of mine, like a draft I started of my favorite things this year, or the rant about the Rangers and their offense, and lets not forget my growing aggravation with laser hair removal advertisements. But even with all that, I open up the ol' blog and find myself with zero I feel like writing about.

So Ill just hope that everyone had a safe and happy holiday and wish you all a wonderful new year.