SHALLOW TALENT POOL

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Those are my Fred Flintstones in the new Walburg pool.
We really want the in-ground kind, but they don’t come with warnings like this:

“The maximum water fill level is the top of the pool, you may fill pool to any level you desire.”

I choose half empty.

Speaking of half-empty…

 …I visited Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar at Cincinnati’s Banks last week. It’s cool to find a joint with a LIVE band on a Thursday night, but Toby’s just felt cold. It seems the bar’s main appeal is attractive servers. Our bartender was pretty, but didn’t smile. I’m not certain she, “love this bar.”

I will try Toby’s again on a Friday or Saturday night to give it a fair shot.


The best addition to Cincinnati’s Banks is the outdoor margarita bar at the Holy Grail.
The Rum Runner has tongues wagging.


This dog (found at The Holy Grail) wears his coat and pants.

Also at the Banks…

…the Orange Leaf frozen yogurt guy was stocking me.

My friend, Amy, lives in the Jacksonville area.
Last weekend, she survived Tropical Storm Beryl.

In the elevator of her high-rise, she found this long-winded message.


Thank goodness!
I found something to wear to the Ted Nugent concert.


Naked Karate Girls put on a great show at Taste of Cincinnati. They lack nothing in talent – and make up for it with showmanship and enthusiasm (huh?). It’s fun watching people who love making music.

Neil Young and Crazy Horse cover songs like Clementine and Oh Susannah.
Stream the entire album here.

SPECIAL EDITION 2012 MY LITTLE PONY!

It’s not easy being green – Muppets blooper reel.

Hulk turn 50.

Avengers SMASH Dark Knight.

Sofia Vergara:
You don’t want to see her when she’s angry!

Kathie Lee Gifford asked Martin Short how his wife is doing.
Well – she died 2 years ago!

IF YOU JUMP FROM THE ROEBLING SUSPENSION BRIDGE…

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…you are not in Seine.

Above is the view from Cincinnati’s Moerlein Lager House. I finally had the opportunity to try their fare. It’s slightly overpriced – but may I recommend the Angry Mac-n-Cheese with hot metts and jalapeños.

Brussel sprouts – not so much.

John Mayer’s new album is pretty darned good. “Born and Raised,” may be Mayer’s try at country music, but I find it somewhere between the Eagles, Springsteen, and Neil Young.

In fact, the first track, Queen of California, offers the lyric, “Looking for the sun that Neil Young hung After the Gold Rush of 1971.”

This inspired me to check out Young’s classic album.

Here are my favorite tracks from each:

John Mayer:

Neil Young:

Peter Gabriel is celebrating the 25th anniversary of his masterpiece, So, with a tour.

I was lucky enough to see the original So tour in November of 1986 at The Cincinnati Gardens.

A show I’d rather forget happened a few weeks back at a Cincinnati bar. The band bills itself as, “Ohio’s #1 Top 40 cover band,” but they were nothing short of embarrassing.

Musically, Swagg is pretty good. But, their show was a cheap, vile way for band members to pick up girls. Their so-called Top 40 songs included lyrics about a, “10 inch dong,” and, “balls in your face.”

If you’re a 22 year old drunk girl – Swagg is the band for you.

Otherwise, wait for Ohio’s true #1 Top 40 cover band – the Rusty Griswolds, May 31st at Live After Five.


I can has batzycle?

Johnny Depp is a member of the Comanche Tribe.

Jim Parsons enlisted in the rainbow army.

Denise Milani.

Kelly Brook
(times 2).

SHE GOT A NEW NAME AND A DRESS

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So, I got married.

Normally, I’m not one to share too many personal details about my life…and I won’t.  I will tell you it was the best night of my life. I’m quite blessed.

I will also share some of the aspects in which you can also share.

We held the ceremony and reception at the Loveland Greenhouse. We were the first to do so. It was so beautiful, I’m not certain if we’ll be the only. Might I also urge you to shop at the Greenhouse for Mother’s Day?  They feature many unique planters and gifts…like this neck’s photo…



The band was, “Acoustik Buca.” They play Beatles, CSNY, and, “the music that matters.” One of Buca’s main cogs is Marco Pangallo. He’s leaving the band after a May 11th performance at DeSha’s in Harper’s Point.  The band will regroup with 2 new members – but I urge you to see Marco’s final show. He recently retired from his high school principal life to move closer to his family in Tennessee. Best of luck, Marco!

Acoustik Buca was kind enough to learn 2 of our favorites for the reception – Harvest Moon and Into the Mystic.  Harvest Moon was our first dance – and the night was visited by a Super Moon! Some say the moon does affect the tied.

I don’t know what authentic Mexican food tastes like – because I’m not an authentic Mexican. However, Taqueria Maya catered the wedding to rave reviews. I’ve visited the restaurant in Kings Automall – and I usually find it filled with people who should know authentic Mexican. It’s good.

If you don’t believe me, believe Wine Me Dine Me.

The wedding was so beautiful, even the cake was in tiers. I didn’t have any – it was devoured by the guests. I’ll assume it was good. Get your own from Patricia’s in Reading.

For our honeymoon, we saw The Avengers. The wife thinks it took too long to establish – but ended good. I thought it was fun throughout. It was worrisome that a half-dozen actors in costume might look silly together…but no. I believe the movie works because of the Avengers’ infighting.

I also saw The Rum Diary on pay-per-view. Even though the fiancée (at that time) fell asleep, she said it was good. Having read the book, I wanted more. Meh.

Also – I’m not a, “I read the book,” guy. I read one book a year – on vacation. It’s the only time I can read without falling asleep.

Goodbye, Norma Jean!

Is Charlize dating the late Gary Coleman?

A Sharper Image of Megan Fox?

CAT SCRATCH FEVER

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Fellow blogger, PHOTOBOTOS, features this Thai Massage.

So, I was really looking forward to Jason Mraz’s new release, Love is a 4 Letter Word.” Unfortunately, so was my first reaction to the album. I’m hoping it will grow on me – because I like Jason (especially his previous collection).

There are a couple of bright spots.
They are I Won’t Give Up, and Be Honest.

While hunting these songs, I found an earlier Mraz song I’m really enjoying.
Check out 2005′s Bella Luna.

Speaking of loony belles – Beyonce’ is the world’s most beautiful woman?
She’s beautiful – but the world’s MOST beautiful? NO.

What about Kim Kardashian (NSFW)?

or Denise Milani?

or Zoe Saldana?

or Sara Jean Underwood?

or Heidi Klum?


Rather than Weight Watchers, I go to Sherwin Williams. I get thinner there.

I have also found some great salads at McAlister’s Deli. I get a lot of lettuce for a little green. For less-than-a-dollar more than what I might spend at Wendy’s, I get a bigger, better tasting salad (try the Southwest Cobb).

If you live in the Cincinnati area, please visit the Blue Ash location. They’ve taken a chain restaurant, and given it a mom-n-pop feel. You get quick, friendly service. The cashiers smile, and remember your name.

Maybe we just need some space?

In other head lines-

I’ve heard of the Loch Land monster.
But what is the MYSTERY SEA BEAST OF CINCINNATI?!?!

Happy to hear about the July 2012 album from Zac Brown Band. Brown describes it as, ”your basic country-Southern rock-bluegrass-reggae-jam record…It’s really about making people dance. You just don’t let them go. There’s a lot of songs on the record that when we play them live we’ll extend out long. But it’s really about just grabbing people in that pulse and then not letting them go that entire song.”

It’s reportedly influenced by Kings of Leon, Earth Wind & Fire, and U2. Hope Zac brings his eclectic guitar.

If you’re new to Zac Brown Band, might I recommend Free/Into the Mystic? And there’s nothing wrong with hits like Toes, Chicken Fried, and Whatever It Is.

Thanks for your patience with my infrequent posts.
Things should return to, “normal,” by Mid-May. 

PUBLISHED POST HUMOROUSLY

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My dream job is to write headlines for The New York Post (or to write Bazooka Joe comics).

Am I supposed to be irate that the Secretary of State guzzles beer from the bottle? If anything, it makes me like Secretary Clinton even more. Please don’t make her resort to brown-bagging it. (Wouldn’t you love to have a few Hudy Delights with her, “husband,” Bill? The stories he might tell).

BOTTOMS UP


Apologies for the recent lack of blogging. Walk MS is keeping me busy, as well as some exciting personal events.

Maybe I’ll see you April 21st at the Cincinnati North Walk MS, or the 28th at Sawyer Point. Please register, volunteer, or donate. Thanks!

I haven’t had a beer, or a meal at Cincinnati’s new Moerlein Lager House, yet, but it’s on my list. The building is beautiful, and everyone who enters gets to first base (above).


Woodlawn’s Century Inn has remodeled its outdoor bar. It’s the perfect place to catch a Reds game on a Sunday afternoon. Makes me miss Stan Grueninger.

Dick Clark has died at 82. How can you not miss a guy who was invited into your home every New Year’s Eve?

Maybe another generation will feel the same about Ryan Seacrest. It hasn’t been the same. It won’t be the same.

I believe I heard a local radio station promoting a, “Political Protest Song Weekend.” Nothing makes me want to dance like, “Tin soldiers and Nixon’s coming…”

Are we really spending tax dollars to investigate Ted Nugent? Doesn’t the Secretly Serviced have someone something better to do?

Kelly Brook will TUMBL for you.

Trailer:
BEWARE THE BATMAN!

A little boy’s wish to BE THE BATMAN has come true.

PURR SEVERE

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It’s no wonder The Dark Knight Rises.

While we’re talking cats, are you missing this one?

We’re calling her Cee-Lo. She showed up at my fiancée’s place of employment (in Blue Ash, Ohio). If you know where she calls home, please leave a comment, or message me on Facebook.

The batboy is still welcome, but Batman is banned at Baltimore’s Camden Yard.

Here’s a new clip from Avengers…

…and here’s one from Farmers:


Djingle Bells:
Leonardo, Sam Jackson, Kurt Russell, and Don Johnson star in QT’s Django Unchained.

I don’t understand why, but Reese’s minis are better than any other Reese’s.

I like my Reese’s like I like my men.

In a bag, and in the freezer.

It’s hard to disagree with actress, Ashley Judd, when she says, “I don’t think that being a public figure makes it legitimate to criticize people the way they are currently criticized in this cultural climate.”

However, her current media crusade to end celebrity bullying is growing a bit tired. I sense that Ashley was always the popular, pretty girl. She likely never had anyone criticize her looks in junior high. It’s tough to grow a thick skin when one always hears how beautiful he or she is.

Yes, it would hurt me if someone made fun of my weight. Yet, it’s nothing the Gabbard bullies didn’t already make me keenly aware of as a teenager. Sticks and stones

Elle Macpherson still into Fitness at 48.

A slimmed down, Christina Aguilera compares ample and oranges.

Hayden Panettiere’s back!

Three Stooges stars, Kate Upton and Carly Craig will leave you wanting Moe.

BONUS POST: SABADO GIGANTE!

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As promised,
here are the photos from Sofia Vergara’s Saturday Night Live hosting gig.

“Forgive me if you don’t understand what I say –
and I’ll forgive you for staring at my chest the whole night.”

Every SNL has it clunkers, but Sofia’s was entertaining start-to-finish. Vergara can thank the weekly cast for support, and setting her up to succeed.

In fact, the best skit of the night did not feature Sofia.

The music of British boy band One Direction is not my cup of tea – but they appeared to be having a blast during their SNL songs – which made for entertaining performances.
Plus – they look like miniature versions of Duran Duran.

The New York Post reviews Vergara’s performance.

See the video of Sofia‘s monologue, and other sketches.

EXTRA:

Sofia’s Esquire shoot.