Friday, July 20, 2007
ODDS AND (WEEK)ENDS
T.G.I.F.
A few quickies...
WEATHER.
Thursday turned into a longish day with our weather coverage. I know we can occasionally be accused of overkill when it comes to snow coverage, but tornadoes are a completely different animal.
Snow is (usually) pretty; tornadoes are destructive and deadly.
We've seen firsthand what they can do, and that's why we went on the air and stayed on the air when tornado warnings went up.
The weather guys generally have a thankless job. But when it really matters, I find it fascinating to watch them work, on and off the air.
Brad, Garett and Ryan performed a true public service, and from the news side, we can all be glad there was no death and no widespread destruction.
HARRY.
Here's all I know about the Harry Potter books: they make kids read. That makes J.K. Rowling a hero.
RED SOX.
Still a grand total of one come-from-behind win this season, the Mother's Day Miracle against the O's at Fenway. That does not bode well.
But did anyone really think it was going to be easy? Come on.
Red Sox fans know better and Yankee fans are...umm...Yankee fans.
BARRY BONDS.
Get it over with already. I'm just glad I grew up in the Henry Aaron era. Crass vs. class.
CHRIS DODD.
I've always wondered about pols who spend millions chasing a dream.
It's part of the process, to be sure, but it seems like such a waste of money and energy. And money. Did I mention money?
But after reading David Lightman's front page article in the Courant Thursday, it sounds like he's sure having fun.
And he must have boundless energy. (Hey, the guy's 63 and has 2 little girls.) And who wouldn't want to take a road trip with Paul Simon?
Too bad the nickname "The Happy Warrior" is already in the history books.
LADY DUI.
Have you seen the billboard for the attorney who specializes in drunk driving cases? Markets herself as Lady DUI.
"Sir Manslaughter" can't be far behind.
VICTORIA BECKHAM.
Why?
Memo to Mrs. Beckham: eat something.
SILVERWARE.
Stick a fork in me. I'm done.
Have a nice weekend.
A few quickies...
WEATHER.
Thursday turned into a longish day with our weather coverage. I know we can occasionally be accused of overkill when it comes to snow coverage, but tornadoes are a completely different animal.
Snow is (usually) pretty; tornadoes are destructive and deadly.
We've seen firsthand what they can do, and that's why we went on the air and stayed on the air when tornado warnings went up.
The weather guys generally have a thankless job. But when it really matters, I find it fascinating to watch them work, on and off the air.
Brad, Garett and Ryan performed a true public service, and from the news side, we can all be glad there was no death and no widespread destruction.
HARRY.
Here's all I know about the Harry Potter books: they make kids read. That makes J.K. Rowling a hero.
RED SOX.
Still a grand total of one come-from-behind win this season, the Mother's Day Miracle against the O's at Fenway. That does not bode well.
But did anyone really think it was going to be easy? Come on.
Red Sox fans know better and Yankee fans are...umm...Yankee fans.
BARRY BONDS.
Get it over with already. I'm just glad I grew up in the Henry Aaron era. Crass vs. class.
CHRIS DODD.
I've always wondered about pols who spend millions chasing a dream.
It's part of the process, to be sure, but it seems like such a waste of money and energy. And money. Did I mention money?
But after reading David Lightman's front page article in the Courant Thursday, it sounds like he's sure having fun.
And he must have boundless energy. (Hey, the guy's 63 and has 2 little girls.) And who wouldn't want to take a road trip with Paul Simon?
Too bad the nickname "The Happy Warrior" is already in the history books.
LADY DUI.
Have you seen the billboard for the attorney who specializes in drunk driving cases? Markets herself as Lady DUI.
"Sir Manslaughter" can't be far behind.
VICTORIA BECKHAM.
Why?
Memo to Mrs. Beckham: eat something.
SILVERWARE.
Stick a fork in me. I'm done.
Have a nice weekend.
Posted at 12:14 AM by Gerry
6 Comments:
Its been a long time since I watched the Brooks file. I left my home state for cheaper pastures. I will be checking in on you once in a while. Glad to see your blog. Why did you shave off your mustache?
Hi Deb...
It's been a long time since I did the Brooks File. Thanks for checking in.
Hope you're happy wherever you are; sometimes I think CT will price itself out of the United States.
As for the mustache, I just felt like shaving it off after 35 years.
I think that you are the male version of ME! I have been watching WVIT (yes, I remember..) for as long as I've cared about the news which is longer than I care to mention. I have never watched any other station in my adult life. I am enjoying your blog and decided to let you know you have a twin out there - though not identical...So I'm guessing that by enjoying your and your blog - I'm kind of enjoying MYSELF! Never been modest, why start now....Good Luck, Gerry and I like the clean shaven face - only ugly guys should have facial hair!
Thanks Melissa...
I assume you mean attitude, not appearance.
God, I HOPE so!
Gerry, sometimes it seems like it's my job to worry about the Sox and their latest plight. But now, on Tuesday afternoon, I'm beginning to wonder if I need to worry...the pitching rotation is coming together, as is the hitting (can Coco be more molten?) and the bullpen remains the best. But me? I'll worry! And write. And worry some more. Be well.
You're welcome and of course I mean attitude - you're MUCH better looking than me - even WITH the mustache...!
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