Monthly Archives: February 2009

It’s High Time for a Little Rationality

Posted on February 22, 2009 by jeroljohnson

I have been trying to hold back the politics on this journal (that doesn’t always work but hey, I try). I’ve got a few friends who are conservative, but at least rational (though Thundering Bear really needs to stop listening … Continue reading →

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57 channels and nothing on

Posted on February 20, 2009 by jeroljohnson

This came to mind while talking to Kru about Band of Brothers: Broadcast TV is really truly empty these days, especially the dramas. We had such a great run of just solid dramas/dramedies on TV: Hill Street Blues, LA Law, … Continue reading →

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Random Items for the weekend

Posted on February 20, 2009 by jeroljohnson

Do you consider the suite on side two of Abbey Road to be just one song? Why can’t I just load photos from my cell phone onto my computer using the USB cord that came with the phone? I just … Continue reading →

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Counting down but apprehensive…

Posted on February 11, 2009 by jeroljohnson

3 days and 18 hours until pitchers and catchers report. I should be happy but instead am furious at Twins GM Billy Smith and the Pohlads for not doing a damn thing to bolster our offense. Oh, they’ll suck me … Continue reading →

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This is not a drummer joke

Posted on February 10, 2009 by jeroljohnson

My friend Jambo loves the Velvet Underground. Not as much as he loves his Beatles but I have seen him get the shakes at the mention of them, sorta like Lou Reed would get while he was waiting for the … Continue reading →

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Why Jann Wenner is a douchenozzle (Part the Second)

Posted on February 5, 2009 by jeroljohnson

Too much Beatles for one thing. You seriously are going to tell me that Please Please Me should be on the list in front of half a dozen worthy Kinks and Who albums. Get freaking real. And limit it to … Continue reading →

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Why Jann Wenner is a douchenozzle.

Posted on February 5, 2009 by jeroljohnson

On the PE music forum, there was a thread regarding famous albums you’ve never heard. After a flame war with some prog snobs, the thread has taken an entertaining tangent that I will now bring here. Rolling Stone magazine has … Continue reading →

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