http://1055triplem.com Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:13:25 EDT en-us Some old men say "get off my lawn." Ringo Starr says he's not signing any more autographs..effective October 20th.</object> Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:13:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2895680 Okay..I'm afraid I'm gonna sound like a little old lady here..but remember the good old days when you got personal service at the grocery store?<br /></object> Mon, 13 Oct 2008 12:52:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2889501 When you're out of Schlitz, you're out of beer..but when you're out of Point...</object> Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:39:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2879821 Let's not think any sad thoughts today--on what should have been John Lennon's 68th birthday.<BR></object> Thu, 9 Oct 2008 11:30:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2873201 They finally tore down the old Chi Chi's at the corner of Mineral Point Road and Grand Canyon Drive...which wouldn't bother me so much if something cool were going in its place.</object> Wed, 8 Oct 2008 10:58:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2867216 You probably&nbsp;use them every day at work, but you will definitely appreciate Post-it notes a lot more after you check this out.</object> Tue, 7 Oct 2008 10:53:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2861049 Just wondering..have you ever changed your mind about who you were going to vote for based on how many yard signs you saw?</object> Mon, 6 Oct 2008 12:17:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2855323 In honor of the Marijuana Harvest Festival in Madison this weekend, I present a list of the Most Excellent Songs about weed...<BR></object> Fri, 3 Oct 2008 11:11:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2845097 Did you hear the news that an early Mr. Clean has gone to that great mop bucket in the sky?&nbsp;<br /></object> Thu, 2 Oct 2008 12:49:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2839514 I was traumatized when the Brewers lost the World Series to St. Louis in 1982, but now I've decided it's time to go back to the fold. </object> Wed, 1 Oct 2008 13:47:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2833796 Are you excited about the World Dairy Expo being in town this week? When I was a young reporter, I was sent to cover it..because growing up in Central Wisconsin obviously made me an expert on agriculture!</object> Tue, 30 Sep 2008 11:15:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2826837 He was a rare breed indeed..a great actor, a philanthropist....not to mention funny and gorgeous.<BR></object> Mon, 29 Sep 2008 11:01:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2820599 When I think back to all the crap I ate in high school, it's a wonder I can think at all*....</object> Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:05:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2810005 Today is the 43rd annversary of the Beatles cartoon premiering, something that I didn't know when I got up this morning. So do you think it was just coincidental that...</object> Thu, 25 Sep 2008 12:36:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2803899 Well the new fall TV season has started, and I tried out another show last night. It's a reality-game show called Opportunity Knocks. Here's what I have to say about it: Don't answer the door!</object> Wed, 24 Sep 2008 12:40:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2797184 Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama surprised many this week, when he looked beyond the usual suspects for advice on fixing the U.S. economy...</object> Tue, 23 Sep 2008 10:16:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2789844 It appears some people are worried about my state of mind, after what&nbsp; I confessed to doing at the Willy Street Fair..</object> Mon, 22 Sep 2008 10:25:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2783133 Do the names Frank Bellows, Roger Healy and Tony Nelson mean anything to you?</object> Fri, 19 Sep 2008 11:22:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2773967 Did you hear somebody hacked into Sarah Palin's e-mail? Thanks to our super-sneaky contacts in the media world, we got to take a peek into her inbox. And now you can too!</object> Thu, 18 Sep 2008 11:49:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2767067 I was just thinking to myself earlier today, what exactly is a circumzenithal arc? Lucky I just happened to see this news story..</object> Wed, 17 Sep 2008 12:17:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2760833 According to a new survey, 35 percent of people questioned would rather say bye bye to their spouse than give up their Blackberry. I just don't get it.</object> Tue, 16 Sep 2008 12:11:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2754319 It's been a week since Pat Gallagher became an Ironman. I was&nbsp;very impressed with his ability to swim, bike and run beyond the limits of most humans. Until I heard about this guy in England...</object> Mon, 15 Sep 2008 12:24:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2748411 Yesterday I was all philosophical..but today I'm back to my old ways. I'm irritated, and it has something to do with Hurricane Ike...</object> Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:54:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2738740 This blog is usually filled with ridiculous nonsense, or me complaining about something or another. Today, I hope you don&#39;t mind if I get serious for a minute. Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:52:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2732299 I had high hopes for the new sci-fi series that premiered on Fox last night.... Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:00:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2725164 How many gigabytes would you need to hold all your memories? Tue, 9 Sep 2008 13:32:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2718826 On Wednesday, Jonathan and I are calling up Pete Best--you know..the guy who was kicked out of the Beatles right before they made it big. So I'm panicking a bit about what we should ask him....<BR> Mon, 8 Sep 2008 11:46:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2712015 It seems a woman in New York City puts my measly garden to shame.. Fri, 5 Sep 2008 11:19:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2702116 So I've finally given up on my dream to replace Mary Hart...<BR> Thu, 4 Sep 2008 10:25:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2694751 Certain smells take me right back to the halls of Emerson Elementary..<BR> Wed, 3 Sep 2008 13:55:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2688601 An unlikely battle, and a little quiz..inspired by Ladies Home Journal... Tue, 2 Sep 2008 11:07:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2680542 It's not just about the bratwurst. I'm talking workers' rights and a snappy jingle. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:32:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2666871 &nbsp; What if the King of Pop had been allowed to age gracefully? Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:47:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2660966 How did kids demonstrate their individuality before officially licensed backpacks? Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:36:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2653685 Sometimes in the course of human events, change is needed... Tue, 26 Aug 2008 10:54:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2646476 If you've been shopping lately you've probably noticed a lot of back to school shoppers...including parents sending kids off to college. Frankly, I'm a litle bit jealous. Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:49:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2629661 So every year Beloit College comes out with its &quot;College Mindset&quot; list, designed to make you feel really old. I've made some additions.. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:25:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2611385 Would you believe one of Wisconsin's longest running blues festivals is in Wausau?&nbsp; It's true!&nbsp; And I got to see a fantastic performance Friday night from a woman whose music ranges from bawdy to beautiful..<BR> Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:18:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2604723 Doing some curbside treasure hunting? Read these tips first!<BR> Wed, 13 Aug 2008 11:45:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2578941 Before you decide which beers to sample, you have to make another important decision. What T-shirt to wear! Mon, 11 Aug 2008 10:48:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2566268 So the governor of Washington State, a 61 year old woman, just laughed it off when she forgot her ID and they wouldn't let her into a bar. Reminds me of the days when I used to get carded regularly.. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:30:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2513078 Did you hear the latest buzz from Hollywood? Former Vice-President Dan Quayle may be twirling and whirling on Dancing with the Stars next season. What could be weirder than that? So glad you asked-- Tue, 29 Jul 2008 10:59:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2497710 When I was a kid, I spent a lot of time on my bike..riding around the neighborhood, and I am embarassed to admit, I didn't always obey all traffic rules.... Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:59:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2481425 In your face blues and almost-falling-down shorts are just two highlights of last weekend's blues fest in Dodgeville.. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:43:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2466634 Okay--I didn't make it to the Dane County Fair this year..but I did drive by and stare longingly at some of the carnival rides that I could see from Rimrock Road. Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:34:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2452503 So everybody is all excited about the new Batman movie The Dark Knight. I bet you didn't know that I have a very close personal connection to Batman--in fact I grew up with him.<BR> Thu, 17 Jul 2008 11:54:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2435277 Back in the misty past, when I was a kid, we used to have go to outside to play.&nbsp; We didn't need any grown-ups to organize us or supervise, and somehow we managed to figure out a variety of ways to have fun and not kill ourselves. We played all the usual games, like Kick the Can and Wiffleball, but the game "I'm Going Out to Smoke My Pipe" had to be the most convoluted diversion ever. <BR> Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:03:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2422655 Some people like to journey inward to find their purpose in life. I, on the other hand, like to go on a quest to find cool stuff that's really cheap. You can read about my addicition to garage saling.... Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:32:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2397785 Whether you're a fan of canines or felines, I'm pretty sure this is the funniest picture/story you'll see all day. Feel free to forward it to all your friends. Wed, 9 Jul 2008 11:38:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2390575 It's bad enough that we're already being bombarded by ads for the November presidential election.&nbsp; But I couldn't believe my eyes the other day when I saw a flyer for... Tue, 8 Jul 2008 11:46:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2383612 The highlight of Summerfest 2008 for me? Dickey Betts and Great Southern at the Classic Rock Stage last Sunday night! You'll never believe who was up there playing with him....<BR> Mon, 7 Jul 2008 12:22:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2377110 You may already know I'm fascinated by the names musicians decide to give their bands. I know they spend a lot of time brainstorming.... Tue, 24 Jun 2008 13:51:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2309564 So I got my first sunburn of the season over the weekend...proving that some people just never learn from their past mistakes. When I was a kid, I only put on suntan lotion if I wanted to enhance the crispifying effects... Mon, 23 Jun 2008 12:14:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2301970 Rolling Stone Magazine has come out with another 100 best list..this time it's the best guitar songs ever! We're featuring some of them this week&nbsp;on the Radio Deli at noon ..but thought you might like to see the list. Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:05:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2270036 I still remember the feeling--summer vacation!&nbsp; Freedom!&nbsp; Sunshine! Fresh air!&nbsp; So what did I do when school let out? I went back to school..sort of... Mon, 16 Jun 2008 10:46:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2252938 As Father's Day approaches...I thought I'd share with you some of my dad's favorite sayings...<br /> Thu, 12 Jun 2008 12:56:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2204504 I came across a new book that celebrates something that's as omnipresent as duct tape, and almost as useful. The big blue tarp!<BR> Wed, 11 Jun 2008 13:34:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2197449 Happy birthday to the guy who proves curiosity keeps you young. Les Paul, the inventor of the solid-body electric guitar and multi-track recording turns 93 today! Mon, 9 Jun 2008 11:28:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2183517 He's walked 47 miles of barbed wire, and had a cobra-snake for a necktie..but now he's walking a new, brighter path. Rest in peace, Bo Diddley, who died this week at the age of 79. I've been fortunate enough to see Bo Diddley in concert a couple of times, and I could tell he was quite a character. Tue, 3 Jun 2008 10:50:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2152744 Remember when the TV networks used to try to attract viewers with summer replacement shows? They usually starred the hottest musical acts of the day, as unlikely hosts of variety shows.... Mon, 2 Jun 2008 12:15:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2145628 I was sad to learn that Harvey Korman passed away yesterday. Whether he was laughing uncontrollably at Tim Conway, or annoying Fred and Barney as the Great Gazoo..he's provided hours of entertainment to me and the rest of the world. I just hope his passing wasn't somehow my fault... Fri, 30 May 2008 10:58:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2135359 With gas prices at 4-bucks a gallon or better, you might think it's a pretty stupid thing to go on a road trip for a vacation. So what did Mike and I do for the past few days? Thu, 29 May 2008 13:46:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2128353 So the price of gasoline is now around 4-dollars and the economy in general is in the dumper, but there are some things to be happy about right now... Fri, 23 May 2008 10:58:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2100150 I was quite pleasantly surprised when David Cooke won American Idol last night, and not that little guy...It's not that I dislike David Archuleta.... Thu, 22 May 2008 14:50:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2094726 A lot of rock and roll bands have ripped off the old blues singers, but it appears Led Zeppelin may be the biggest offender of all... Wed, 21 May 2008 13:41:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2087642 Can you believe it was 15 years ago tonight that the TV show Cheers aired its final episode? That seems mind-boggling to me, because I was already working here at Triple M at the time!<BR> Tue, 20 May 2008 14:30:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2080852 Remember when you thought dandelions were just pretty yellow flowers? I'm trying to recapture my youthful enthusiasm for the weeds, but that's hard to do when the city seems to be covered with them in the past-their-prime puff ball stage! Mon, 19 May 2008 10:26:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2073023 I know computers help send us into outer space, keep people alive, and calculate nearly impossible math problems. But now I've learned that computers can do something really awe-inspiring. Tue, 13 May 2008 12:35:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2042863 Today may be your 80th birthday, but I'm still mad at you for something you did back in the early 1970's. Mon, 12 May 2008 14:44:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2036850 Mother's&nbsp; Day is a little tough for me..since my mom's not around any more. I'd love to take her to brunch or bring her some goofy gift... Fri, 9 May 2008 13:54:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2026359 ...now the creator of Sherman and Peabody goes to a place more colorful than we can imagine. So that leaves me to ponder, who's next? Tue, 6 May 2008 13:30:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2005937 I'm on the state's no-call list for telemarketers, so I really don't get too many of those pesky, unwanted calls. That's why I was pretty surprised when I started getting some annoying messages on my answering machine..<BR> Mon, 5 May 2008 10:34:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1998324 My favorite movie of all time, The Wizard of Oz is playing starting tomorrow at Westgate. There's nothing like watching it on the big screen! A lot of people were terrified as kids by the Wicked Witch.. but that's part of the fun! Thu, 1 May 2008 12:33:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1981047 Every year some tenant group names the "worst house in Madison," to draw attention to the plight of many renters and embarass so-called "slum-lords" to clean up their act. That got me to thinking about some of the places I've lived, and some of the sub-par conditions that I've endured..<BR> Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:36:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1974054 So have you seen the previews for this new reality show, "The Farmer Wants a Wife"? No doubt it inspired you to make a few mocking comments, as it did for me.&nbsp;<BR> Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:42:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1959381 Was Brett Favre just teasing us when he appeared on David Letterman's show last night? Or did he accidentally reveal his true plans? I've got some theories...<BR> Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:44:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1949221 I've subscribed to Rolling Stone Magazine off and on for more than two decades--and while they've had some classic covers over the years--sometimes they seem to miss the boat entirely...<BR> Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:25:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1942451 Did you hear about the kid who got suspended&nbsp;from school just because he wanted to meet Barack Obama?<br /> Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:28:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1935253 Apparently some of you are a bit worried about me due to my recent posting advising you to "save the earth." I assure you I'm okay, and I'm certain today's entry will be more up your alley.<BR> Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:57:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1921324 It's almost Earth Day, and that means a certain song from a movie pops into my head. It just may be the best song about environmental awareness ever... Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:49:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1903866 Yesterday I was reflecting on Razzles and Smarties..today let's think back to all those sugary soft drinks we used to guzzle.. Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:02:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1889765 I ate so much candy as a kid I practically go into diabetic shock just thinking about it! I got to reminiscing about the candy counter of my youth after I saw Smarties for sale at a store the other day... Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:34:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1882555 WIth Jeopardy in Madison this week for the College Tournament, it got me to thinking about the time my dad met Alex Trebek. No, he wasn't a contestant... Thu, 10 Apr 2008 13:47:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1865577 I think it's pretty cool that Bob Dylan has won a Pulitzer prize, because it's the first time the snooty judges have looked past their noses to see something other than jazz or classical music as something worth honoring. But I'm not sure the judgeslooked at everything Dylan's written...<br /> Wed, 9 Apr 2008 10:24:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1857731 I'll all in favor of fast, easy food..but there's a new product out now that seems to assume we can do nothing for ourselves...<BR> Mon, 7 Apr 2008 11:54:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1844342 I got a chance to listen to R.E.M's new album "Accelerate," and it reminds me a lot of their earlier albums, like "Life's Rich Pageant" and "Document..."&nbsp; Wed, 2 Apr 2008 12:21:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1820238 If you're a fan of micro-brewed beer, I've got another place for you to check out. The next time you're headed up north, make a pit stop in Wausau. Mon, 31 Mar 2008 11:36:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1806160 I'm trying to maintain a positive attitude, but I'm just about ready to lose it. Winter has pushed me to the brink..and I am losing my ability to cope...<BR> Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:22:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1789069 On the birthday list today: Paul Michael Glaser, the original Starsky on the old TV show, is 65 today. That can only mean one thing... Tue, 25 Mar 2008 13:11:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1776010 &nbsp;It's time to put our record-busting 100 inches of snow into perspective... Mon, 24 Mar 2008 11:29:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1769120 I never thought I could look at potholes as anything other than annoying road hazards..until now... Thu, 20 Mar 2008 13:32:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1753274 Can't make it to Columbus to get a glimpse of Johnny Depp? Get your fix here!<BR> Wed, 19 Mar 2008 12:21:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1745968 So yesterday was St. Patrick's Day, and even though it was Monday I thought I'd do my part to stimulate the economy by hitting a pub or two.. Tue, 18 Mar 2008 13:54:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1739451 And may the wind be always at your back! And may you be in heaven an hour before the devil knows your dead...<BR> Mon, 17 Mar 2008 10:51:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1732036 It was getting to&nbsp;the point where I was pretty sure spring would never arrive. But yesterday I took a walk and actually found some evidence that spring is "just around the corner." Fri, 14 Mar 2008 12:32:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1722500 An English choreographer has a unique idea for an upcoming ballet. Mix in some pregnant women with professional dancers...&nbsp;<BR> Thu, 13 Mar 2008 11:34:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1715600 I remember when I was in junior high, my friend Kristy did a speech about a bike you could fold up and put in your pocket. While I'm not sure that's been invented yet, I am intrigued by the idea of a foldable car... Tue, 11 Mar 2008 12:17:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1701599 On today's date in 1876, Alexander Graham Bell made the first voice transmission on his new invention--the telephone. It's amazing how far the technology has come since then.... Mon, 10 Mar 2008 11:43:00 EDT http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1694742 Many people have taken the time to pay tribute to Brett Favre today, in many different ways. I've discovered one that may make you tear up a bit...again... Wed, 5 Mar 2008 12:28:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1671889 When Fox Sports started reporting that Brett Favre was retiring, I thought it was just an example of some one jumping the gun, making stuff up to rile up the Packer fans unnecessarily. It couldn't really be true, could it? I guess I'm still in denial, the first step in the grieving process...<BR> Tue, 4 Mar 2008 12:40:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1665110 Have you ever met a celebrity and for some reason, you didn't act as cool as you would have liked? Mon, 3 Mar 2008 11:06:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1657898 It only happens once every four years--it's Leap Day! I've discovered that there's a whole underground society dedicated to Leapers..<BR> Fri, 29 Feb 2008 11:17:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1647146 I was doing a little internet surfing today when I came across an article listing some of the songs on the Boss's iPod, and I was a bit surprised at some of the selections.. Thu, 28 Feb 2008 13:34:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1640744 We finally got the word today--Johnny Depp is coming to Wisconsin to make a movie!&nbsp; I think I'm just the person to give him a tour... Wed, 27 Feb 2008 11:58:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1633241 If this endless winter is making you consider plans to flee to Tahiti...consider this.<BR> Tue, 26 Feb 2008 11:37:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1626084 Have you caught the new TV show that airs Monday nights on NBC? It's called "My Dad is Better Than Your Dad," and it pairs up dads.. Mon, 25 Feb 2008 11:32:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1619201 I'm so fired up--finally a weekend that doesn't involve any major storm systems! Fri, 22 Feb 2008 12:49:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1609387 Millions of people watch&nbsp; American Idol. So why is it that I feel a bit embarassed about it?&nbsp; Thu, 21 Feb 2008 14:37:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1603160 Are you a fan of the board game Monopoly? You already probably know they have a bunch of editions for specific cities and themes (Star Wars Monopoly, Wizard of Oz Monopoly), but they're coming out with a new World Edition.. Wed, 20 Feb 2008 12:12:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1596198 I hope your agenda today includes making it to the polls to cast your vote in the presidential primary!&nbsp; Not only will you help the wheels of democracy roll, you'll feel better about yourself, and quite possibly will be slimmer and trimmer!&nbsp;<BR> Tue, 19 Feb 2008 13:27:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1589320 Hey, it's President's Day!&nbsp; You may not get any mail, but I now present to you these Presidential Fun Facts, free of charge! Mon, 18 Feb 2008 11:07:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1582794 Impress your friends!&nbsp; Amaze your relatives!&nbsp; There's no better way to add to a romantic holiday than sharing insightful information.. Thu, 14 Feb 2008 14:09:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1567852 If you listened to the show this morning, you either said "who the heck is that guy?" or "hey, isn't that John Urban on the air with Kitty? That guy owes me money!"&nbsp; Wed, 13 Feb 2008 11:26:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1559822 I never get bored at work. But sometimes I don't want to do what I am supposed to be doing, so... Tue, 12 Feb 2008 14:09:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1553275 I was really looking forward to Sunday night's Grammy show--not only to see what shape Amy Winehouse was in, but shows in recent years have really featured some fantastic live performances. Mon, 11 Feb 2008 12:24:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1545608 You might not be up on the music the kids are listening to these days, but you still should watch the Grammies Sunday night.&nbsp; Fri, 8 Feb 2008 14:13:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1535998 So we got more than a foot of snow yesterday. That is a lot of snow. And in case you don't believe that, there's video on Youtube to prove it. Thu, 7 Feb 2008 12:13:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1528436 If you're having a great time out on the town, it's important to make wise decisions about what to eat. A gyro?&nbsp; Good choice. A burrito as big as your head?&nbsp; That works too. But there's a guy in England who feels pretty foolish about what he decided to eat.... Wed, 6 Feb 2008 10:37:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1520954 I'm absolutely delighted that people are fired up about the presidential election this time around, but some folks in Milwaukee are a bit over-eager... Tue, 5 Feb 2008 14:22:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1514718 Bobby Vinton may have to re-record that old song, thanks to an innovation in the floral world...<BR><BR> Mon, 4 Feb 2008 12:37:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1507443 Tomorrow morning, Sun Prairie's most famous rodent will emerge from his residence and tell us whether or not this blasted winter will be ending soon... Fri, 1 Feb 2008 10:47:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1496363 Just in time for that so-called Big Game on Sunday, comes word that co-mingling in the dip dish could be hazardous to your health.. Thu, 31 Jan 2008 10:21:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1489313 I ran across a news story today that says research shows 44 is the worst age of all, at the very bottom of the depression curve in that swampy marsh of mid-life gloom... Wed, 30 Jan 2008 10:41:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1482617 You may have wondered why I sometimes warn you to buy bread when a storm is coming. It's not part of some carb-loading conspiracy... Tue, 29 Jan 2008 10:31:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1475854 It was 22 years ago today that the space shuttle Challenger exploded. Where were you when you heard the news? Since you already know I'm old, I don't feel too bad telling you I was old enough to be working full time at a radio station in Stevens Point... Mon, 28 Jan 2008 12:00:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1469731 Did I fall asleep for a few years and miss something?&nbsp; Did the United States suddenly get a bunch of cash and an urge to share the wealth?&nbsp;&nbsp;<BR> Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:28:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1459914 So it's Publisher's Clearinghouse time again, and that's annoying for a few reasons.... Thu, 24 Jan 2008 11:25:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1453648 So we're in for another cold snap. And if you're like most people, you will be enjoying the below zero temperatures and even colder windchills while NOT WEARING A HAT!&nbsp; I don't mean to be rude--but what's your problem? Wed, 23 Jan 2008 11:22:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1447332 So it was pretty cold this weekend, but that didn't diminish the enthusiasm of all the hardcores who attended the Flake Out Festival in the Dells... Tue, 22 Jan 2008 11:24:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1440674 It seems Brett Favre has fans of all ages, as evidenced in this video from 3rd graders in Green Bay.... Fri, 18 Jan 2008 09:36:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1425235 The Martin Luther King, Jr.&nbsp;national holiday is coming up on Monday, and that got me thinking about how completely non-racist my parents were, despite growing up in&nbsp;a very small town...<BR> Thu, 17 Jan 2008 11:32:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1418019 It seems Jesus is showing up in odd places these days... Wed, 16 Jan 2008 11:45:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1412358 So another season of American Idol starts tonight. Will I watch?&nbsp; Probably. Will I like it? Tue, 15 Jan 2008 12:22:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1405896 &nbsp;I guess I'm a news junkie, by virtue of my trade. I check out quite a few websites every day to find stories about rampaging animals and stuff spilled on the highway. I found a new site today that gives an interesting snapshot of the USA... Mon, 14 Jan 2008 12:26:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1399455 The Newfangled Gizmo Show is going on in Las Vegas (otherwise known as the Consumer Electronics Show), and there's one new item that I've just got to have. It will afford me a whole new way of enjoying my laziness..and an icy cold beverage at the same time.<BR> Fri, 11 Jan 2008 11:01:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1389799 When I was growing up, I didn't know very many people named Kitty. There was Mrs. McDonald down the street, but other than that I only had Kitty Carlisle and Miss Kitty from Gunsmoke in my little Kitty club. Thu, 10 Jan 2008 12:05:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1382846 So I was just telling a colleague today that I felt a little off-kilter, and I got to thinking, can you be on kilter?&nbsp; Wed, 9 Jan 2008 10:59:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1377823 So New Hampshire is holding the "first in the nation" primaries today. Are you tingling with excitement? Tue, 8 Jan 2008 11:30:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1372254 You may have heard the news that Ralph Wiggum, Lisa Simpson's classmate at Springfield Elementary, is running for president. If we're picking such a two-dimensional candidate, Pat Gallagher and I have some one else in mind.. Mon, 7 Jan 2008 11:36:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1366875 Are you as excited as I am about the impending warmer weather? I know the snowmobile trails will be a little mushy and there might be a few new lakes created here and there, but isn't it great to have your nostril hairs NOT freeze together? Fri, 4 Jan 2008 13:54:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1358332 Let's go back for a moment to the late 1960's.. Thu, 3 Jan 2008 13:49:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1353157 Paul McCartney is in the news again--apparently he had an angioplasty last fall, and he's fighting with Heather again. This time she's furious about how much stuff he gave their kid for Christmas. Wed, 2 Jan 2008 11:37:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1346303 Well, &nbsp;I'm no Jeane Dixon or Sylvia Browne, but I think I'll exercise my precognitive muscle and make some predictions for the upcoming year. Fri, 28 Dec 2007 11:16:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1330104 <font class="Box_11664083_Font">Yeah, I like the commercial with the polar bears and the penguins sharing a Coke, but there are other Christmas themed TV ads that I remember fondly.</font>..<br /> Wed, 26 Dec 2007 12:02:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1319484 <font class="Box_11664083_Sub_Font">Some people think Christmas is a time of sincerity..for finding the perfect gift that demonstrates to your friend or loved one how much you really care. That's nice and all that, but in my family, we prefer gifts with a touch of humor.</font>.. Wed, 26 Dec 2007 11:58:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1319466 <font class="Box_11664083_Sub_Font">Once upon a time, there was a Beluga whale named Kris Kringle, and there was one thing he wanted to do more than anything else, and that was bring joy to&nbsp;children all over the world.<br /> <br /> Sounds like a nice fictional tale--but there's an element of truth to it...</font> Wed, 26 Dec 2007 11:56:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1319464 <font class="Box_11664083_Sub_Font">I know your mom used to do this. You'd be riding in the car on your way to somewhere important, like going to your aunt's house, or maybe McDonalds, when Mom would notice you had a little something on your face....</font> Wed, 26 Dec 2007 11:54:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1319461 So last night I was watching my favorite Christmas movie, It's a Wonderful Life on NBC. And I was more thana little irritated about something. No, not that it was taking Clarence so long to get his wings...<br /> <br /> Wed, 26 Dec 2007 11:52:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1319455 It's not every day you're standing in line at a bookstore when an impromptu reading breaks out. But that's what happened to me yesterday at Barnes and Noble...<br /> <br /> Wed, 26 Dec 2007 11:50:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1319435 <font class="Box_14870743_Sub_Font">I love giving books for Christmas gifts--especially to kids. This can be kind of tricky, because there are a lot of hideous children's books out there. Here are some recommendations...</font> Wed, 26 Dec 2007 13:16:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1268364 If you have a beer lover on your gift list, you could always give a 12 pack of their favorite brew--or take a chance and buy something new and hope he or she likes it. Or you could get them a book about Wisconsin brewpubs--that includes free beer atbrewpubs all around the state... Fri, 14 Dec 2007 00:14:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1267927 So Evel Knievel is being laid to rest in Montana today, and while the arrival of the hearse was marked by fireworks, his remains will NOT be spewed across the Snake River gorge. While I am a bit disappointed at the lack of grandeur, it got me to pondering just what my final resting place should be... Fri, 14 Dec 2007 00:16:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1267937 So the other day I was complaining that the snow was shining so brightly through my window blinds that I couldn't sleep. I was very surprised when a (well-meaning I hope) listener suggested I might be having hot flashes. I don't think I am (wouldn'tI know it if it happened?), but I'm starting to get more than a little frightened... Fri, 14 Dec 2007 00:26:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1267949 Despite the fact that there are certain Christmas songs that annoy me to no end, I am really not a Grinch. There are quite a few Christmas songs that I really love! Fri, 14 Dec 2007 00:28:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1267951 There are certain Christmas songs that are like nails on a chalkboard to me. And unfortunately they follow me around like an insecure puppy. The other day I was haunted by one particular holiday ditty three times in a 15 minute period, from three different sources... Fri, 14 Dec 2007 00:30:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1267953 Remember the childish wonder of the first snowfall of the year? I don't. The older I get the more I dread the snow. Do you think it's time for me to move to Tahiti? Fri, 14 Dec 2007 00:31:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1267965 It was 40 years ago this month that Madison was put on the Rock and Roll History map, as Otis Redding&rsquo;s plane crashed into the icy waters of Lake Monona... Fri, 14 Dec 2007 00:35:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1267970 For some reason, I was thinking about that Harry Chapin song Taxi, and how he geniusly re-wrote the song and released it as &quot;Sequel&quot; a few years later, updating us on the characters in the song. Was he still getting high in his taxi? Apparently we had to know. So that got me to wondering. (I know, a dangerous thing!) What other songs deserve sequels? Fri, 14 Dec 2007 00:37:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1267975 It seems every one is fuming about the fact that the Packers/Dallas game isn't being shown on free TV or Charter Cable on Thursday. What's the big deal? There are plenty of other things to watch on TV Thursday night. Here are some suggestions... Fri, 14 Dec 2007 00:38:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1267979 It was a pretty big deal back at this time in 1969 when the White Album came out! It was one of the first two album sets, and it was more Beatles to love, all in one convenient package! Just in time for the holidays! But a lot of musicologists say it may have been a better album if some of the filler was cut out, and it was reduced to a one album set... Fri, 14 Dec 2007 00:41:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1267990 Every time I go on vacation, some one famous dies. This time it was Dick Wilson, otherwise known as Mr. Whipple--the &quot;don't squeeze the Charmin&quot; guy. Didn't you think he was already dead? Fri, 14 Dec 2007 00:43:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1268003 So my friend Katie told me about this website, glassbooth.org that could help me figure out which presidential candidate best represents my political views. All you have to do is answer a few questions, and you'll know who to support! Fri, 14 Dec 2007 00:45:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1268017 The gun deer hunting season starts on Saturday, and that always conjures up memories of my dad, Jim Dunn, Fearless Hunter of the Northwoods... Fri, 14 Dec 2007 00:54:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1268135 If you think Bratz dolls are a little weird and creepy--that's nothing compared to some of the toys available in other parts of the world. While browsing on-line, I just happened to find a list of the 25 toys that probably wouldn't catch on in the United States... Fri, 14 Dec 2007 00:56:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1268155 Remember when pumpkins were just for jack-o-lanterns and pie? It seems there's been an explosion of pumpkin flavored foods and beverages lately, and I'm loving it... Fri, 14 Dec 2007 00:58:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1268168 I see in the news today that Greyhound is unveiling a new ad campaign to upgrade its image and attract some younger riders. I say great! But I think they need to add some more routes first... Fri, 14 Dec 2007 00:59:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1268187 Pardon me while I get serious for a second. Sunday is Veterans' Day--and to me that means more than just furniture sales and closing the post office on Monday... Fri, 14 Dec 2007 01:01:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1268206 What movie line do you quote most? I found an on-line survey that gives us the top Ten. I can tell you, I never use any of these lines, but have quoted from movies from time to time... Fri, 14 Dec 2007 01:09:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1268239 I've heard of a shotgun wedding, but a shotgun Christmas? Am I the only one who thinks it's ironic and kind of sick that you can actually buy Christmas lights made out of spent shotgun shells? Fri, 14 Dec 2007 01:11:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1268251 A couple of years ago I bought a $10 raffle ticket on the internet, with a chance to win a smashed-up Pete Townshend guitar that had been made into a coffee table. I didn't win, but I did..... Fri, 14 Dec 2007 01:13:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1268268 Ozzy Osbourne is ticked off at the Sheriff's Department in Fargo, North Dakota. Apparently he was playing a show there the other night and the Sheriff had a clever idea... Fri, 14 Dec 2007 01:15:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1268280 It seems I couldn't get away from the hopefully soon-to-be ex-Mrs. McCartney yesterday. She's demanding that Paul own up to the fact that he's the cause of the failure of his marriage, or she will tell every one about the terrible betrayal he's responsible for. She says it's not infidelity, but it's something else that may be even worse! I wonder what that could possibly be.... Fri, 14 Dec 2007 01:17:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1268303 When Paul McCartney married the much younger Heather Mills a few years ago, I wished them the best. She seemed like she was a charitable sort, and I figured Paul didn't need any more lonely nights. But now that they're divorcing, I wish she'd just disappear... Fri, 14 Dec 2007 01:20:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1268346 Thanks to every one who called in this morning with their eerie tales!&nbsp; Jonathan is still not a believer..but I believe you!<br /> Here are some creepy spots you may want to check out... Fri, 14 Dec 2007 01:22:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1268370 I finally figured out how to carve a pumpkin, and avoid the most annoying part. I hate cleaning out the seeds and the &quot;guts&quot; as my dad used to call them.... Fri, 14 Dec 2007 01:25:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1268389 For me trick or treating was all about the candy. Lots and lots of candy. I loved candy bars like every one else, but for some reason I loved candy corn the best.... Fri, 14 Dec 2007 01:27:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1268396 I know I'm a little behind in the technology department, and really should be creating a special Halloween I-pod, or even a super-creepy CD, but I'm comfortable back here in the 1980's... Fri, 14 Dec 2007 01:29:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1268400 Like the Lion in the Wizard of Oz, I do believe in ghosts. I just don't understand why I've never seen any... Fri, 14 Dec 2007 01:31:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1268407 While the &quot;Night Gallery&quot; episode &quot;The Doll&quot; scared me so much my fear of dolls with teeth lingers, I still thoroughly enjoy a good TV frightfest! My favorites range from one particular episode of the &quot;Dick Van Dyke Show&quot; to a series that featured a weird lady with her loveable log... Fri, 14 Dec 2007 01:33:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1268436 Does any one else remember the TV show &quot;Night Gallery?&quot; Rod Serling, creator of the &quot;Twilight Zone&quot; was back in the early 1970's with a show that featured short, scary teleplays... Fri, 14 Dec 2007 01:37:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1268497 I had a great time at the Madison Food and Wine Show on Sunday. I tried lots of tasty treats (who knew chocolate and dark beer went so well together?) and I think I'm still full a day later. That experience was almost enough to get me over the devastating news I learned on Friday... Fri, 14 Dec 2007 01:40:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1268522 When you go to concerts, do you yell out the name of your favorite song, hoping the band will hear your request and play it immediately? If they don't hear you the first time, do you keep on doing it? When people sitting around you give you dirty looks, do you obliviously continue to yell it? <br /> <br /> If so, you are not my favorite person. And apparently Ryan Adams doesn't like you either... Fri, 14 Dec 2007 01:42:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1268554 So I hear Anthony Kiedis of the Red Hot Chili Peppers named his new son Everly Bear. He picked the Everly part, named after the Everly Brothers. That got me to thinking, what are other good rock inspired baby names? Fri, 14 Dec 2007 01:44:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1268564 It's not quite the Great Taste of the Midwest, but beer lovers find a lot of tempting beverages at Dells on Tap every October. I found quite a few I liked when I attended the event over the weekend... Fri, 14 Dec 2007 01:46:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1268579 So Jonathan and I were taking about MedDrop, the event on Saturday when you can drop off your old expired medicines and have them safely disposed of, and I got to thinking about the evil torture methods my parents used to treat my scrapes and scratches when I was a kid... Fri, 14 Dec 2007 01:48:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1268596 It's kind of like a literary love-in...dozens of authors are descending on Madison this weekend for the Wisconsin Book Festival. Here are a few events I recommend... Fri, 14 Dec 2007 01:52:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1268607 Oh sure, jumping in piles of leaves can be lots of fun, but when I was a kid, my friends and I did something else with the leaves. We made houses out of them... Fri, 14 Dec 2007 01:54:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1268611 Today is John Lennon's birthday! I was very excited to get to plan today's feature in the Radio Deli (heard at noon on Triple M, but you knew that!) I take such assignments very seriously, wanting to pick the perfect songs to celebrate the life and legacy of John Lennon... Fri, 14 Dec 2007 01:56:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1268612 It was his birthday on Saturday, so I called him up to brighten his day (!) and got to thinking about some of the great birthday gifts I bestowed upon him while we were spending our mornings together (from 1993-1998)... Fri, 14 Dec 2007 01:58:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1268613 Will you be going outside to play this weekend to enjoy this unexpected burst of summer? You don't have to go to Devil's Lake or Parfrey's Glen to find a peaceful setting to listen to birds, see glorious flowers, and critters from rabbits to wild turkeys! Fri, 14 Dec 2007 02:00:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1268617 It's probably too early to weigh in on this year's TV season, but I'm sure the powers that be will cancel some good shows, and leave some really crappy ones on for ever and ever... Fri, 14 Dec 2007 02:03:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1268639 If the Geico Cavemen can get their own TV show, I'm advocating that it's time for a different TV icon to get his own show... Fri, 14 Dec 2007 02:07:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1268663 I haven't had the best luck with Halloween costumes over the years, but it's not for a lack of trying... Fri, 14 Dec 2007 02:09:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1268665 The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is out with its list of nominees for 2008, and I&rsquo;m only slightly annoyed... Fri, 14 Dec 2007 02:11:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1268669 It&rsquo;s getting close to John Lennon&rsquo;s birthday. On October 9th, he would have been 67.<br /> <br /> I hate writing those words &ldquo;would have been...&rdquo; Fri, 14 Dec 2007 02:13:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1268672 Okay, it&rsquo;s from 2006, long before every one knew all the words to her &ldquo;Rehab&rdquo; song, and before her problems with mind-altering substances were discussed on Entertainment Tonight... Fri, 14 Dec 2007 02:16:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1268674 I hope I&rsquo;m not kicked out of Wisconsin for saying this&mdash;but I&rsquo;m the world&rsquo;s most casual Packer fan... Fri, 14 Dec 2007 02:17:00 EST http://1055triplem.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1268682