Monthly Archives: February 2009

Big Whiskey and the Groogrux King

Posted on February 28, 2009 by Kathy

Okay, I just heard this will be the title of Dave Matthews Band new studio album to be released on June 2, 2009. It is as strange and good as any album title, and I’m just guessing based on the … Continue reading →

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Sting 1954 Fender Bass Quote

Posted on February 27, 2009 by Kathy

Love this quote from Sting about his beat up old bass, and I love to see him playing that bass! It’s like the comfortable, worn out old shoes you automatically reach for in your closet. “I have a fender bass … Continue reading →

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Kiss of Death for Danny Gokey, American Idol Predictions

Posted on February 23, 2009 by Kathy

Just read the latest Entertainment Weekly and their early predictions of who will win American Idol. These predictions seem a little premature since some of the people mentioned haven’t even performed yet in the Top 36. And Danny Gokey is … Continue reading →

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Charlie Parkers Diner Revisited

Posted on February 23, 2009 by Kathy

I love Charlie Parker’s Diner and the restaurant has been a frequent topic of discussion on this blog, including my first visit to Charlie Parker’s Diner and my victory in a giant pancake eating contest held at the restaurant. Just … Continue reading →

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Blessed Sacrament School 8th Grade Boys Basketball State Champions!

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Kathy

Congratulations to the 8th Grade boys basketball team from Blessed Sacrament School for winning the Boys Class 8-1A championship game last night in Divernon with a score of 45-35! Blessed Sacrament School had some great basketball teams this year with … Continue reading →

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Go Danny Gokey Go, American Idol Season 8

Posted on February 18, 2009 by Kathy

I was already rooting for Danny Gokey before the first live show last night for American Idol Season 8, and I was so happy to see him perform well and be voted into the Final 12. American Idol obviously wants … Continue reading →

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Police Song on American Idol

Posted on February 18, 2009 by Kathy

“Every little thing she does is magic” was performed last night by Casey Carlson on American Idol Season 8, and it was just terrible! First of all, Casey is a female, so she changed the lyrics to “Every little thing … Continue reading →

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Will the real Sting please stand up?

Posted on February 14, 2009 by Kathy

Classical Sting, jazz Sting, ochestral movements of Sting . . . . but where is the REAL Sting? I’m waiting for that new album, and it’s been an agonizing long time that will continue to drag out as Sting appears … Continue reading →

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New Illinois License Plate and Slogan

Posted on February 6, 2009 by Kathy

Illinois – where our Governors make our license plates! Had to laugh when I saw this, thought I’d share if you haven’t seen this yet. Click on the thumbnail.

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Obama a Sting Fan?

Posted on February 5, 2009 by Kathy

If the new musical trends in the White House are any indication, then Barack Obama could be considered a Sting fan! A recent CBS News article described the changes in music (among other things) occurring at the White House since … Continue reading →

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