I’ve talked about Boston radio station WBCN numerous times, most recently about it being an early promoter of Monty Python in America. It was once one of America’s premier underground radio stations, and it will, for now, remain streaming on the Web, but it will soon be gone from the airwaves.
A Gentleman and a Scholor — er, Scholar!
Happy 60th birthday to writer, broadcaster, dramatist, and (I’m guessing on this one) bon vivant, Brian Sibley!
Door Man
Today has not been good. A small home improvement project — a new front door — has turned into a major undertaking, with the end result still unknown, and the (new) contractor is still here after nearly twelve hours. I wish my original contractor, the one who did the porch, hadn’t run into some personal trouble and left me high and dry on this job.
Computerized Collie
Jon Provost says that, “For the first time in 50 years of public appearances, I am meeting children who do not know about Lassie.” So it’s a good thing that Lassie will be returning to TV in the next year or two in a computer animated series. You can read more at this link.
Dogs, no Rats
I haven’t done too many cute pet photos. In fact, I think this is the first one. My oldest sister sent this. Hmm… saying “oldest” no longer sounds right, considering our ages. How about eldest? Or first born?
That’s Mogul on the left, and Riva on the right. What great expressions!
Xbox box arrives
Eric’s repaired Xbox 360 has been returned and it’s once again working. Summer is saved! Recently, The Onion had a special segment examining the importance of video games in preparing today’s youth for their inevitable future…
Are Violent Video Games Adequately Preparing Children For The Apocalypse?