God Bless the USA

Nothing says Amurica like a bald eagle flying in a church full of God-fearin' people chanting U-S-A U-S-A! Then it went wrong. I feel bad for bird though. Apparently he's ok. Is it just me or would this not be out of place in a Simpsons episode?

The Song That Shamed The Stones

Rumor has it this performance by the Who shamed the Stones into shelving Rock And Roll Circus for nearly 30 years. Yes, it's that good. (And yes, the Stones were that bad.)

Enjoy.

First Glimmer

Pretty decent crowd-cam recording of one of my favorite P.W. songs. Seems that the older I get, the more meaningful this song gets. BONUS: Notice the idiots crowd surfing to this mid-tempo, laid back song. Oh the nineties.

Ooh La La

By all accounts, Ronnie Lane was a sweetheart of a guy. And dang it if he couldn't write songs that made the hair on your arms stand up.

Poor old granddad
I laughed at all his words
I thought he was a bitter man
He spoke of women's ways

They'll trap you, then they use you
Before you even know
For love is blind and you're far too kind
Don't ever let it show

I wish that I knew what I know now
When I was younger
I wish that I knew what I know now

The can can's such a pretty show
They'll steal your heart away
But backstage, back on earth again
The dressing rooms are grey

They come on strong and it ain't too long
Before they make you feel a man
But love is blind and you soon will find
You're just a boy again

When you want her lips, you get a cheek
Makes you wonder where you are
If you want it more then she's fast asleep
Means you're twinkling with the stars

Poor young grandson, there's nothing I can say
You'll have to learn, just like me
And that's the hardest way
Ooh la la

I wish that I knew what I know now
When I was younger
I wish that I knew what I know now
When I was stronger

Mmmmm.....Monica

Okay, I think I'll go see it. Sorry to get you in trouble at work, Lurker and Jay.

Happy Birthday, Bob

Sixty-six!

..And in other neanderthal news

"And the main thing ... I'm not sure what in the world that has to do with being president of the United States," said the former Arkansas governor.
-Mike Huckabee, after acknowledging (along with 2 other GOP presidential candidates) that he does not believe in evolution.
America, can we please just not do this?

Pope John Paul II Miraculously Transforms Hanky into Dove

In case you haven't been paying attention, the effort to make PJP II a saint is picking up steam. But finding verifiable miracles in this skeptical age can be a sticky wicket. This from the actual news article: "The Vatican's complicated saint-making procedures require that a miracle attributed to the candidate's intercession be confirmed before beatification. A second miracle after beatification is necessary for canonization. The Congregation for the Causes of Saints will appoint medical experts to determine if there are medical explanations for the nun's recovery. Theologians will then determine if the cure came as a result of prayer to John Paul."

http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/17012426.htm

Maybe next they can investigate the connection between the groundhog seeing his shadow and the coming of Spring, although I don't think there's ever been a rodent elevated to sainthood. (no offense, those of you with Catholic wives!)