Distraction? I Bet It Is

Apparently this Weiner wants to move on past the little "distraction" that is plaguing his life of late. I bet he does. As I have said before, I don't think this is Weiner's wiener but I could be wrong. I sort of hope it is his ding dong though. That is a bit sad I admit. The guy is a class "A" prick and screeches louder than a queen in a beauty shop. I don't like screechers much. Especially those that happen to be male.  I also don't seem to tire of that whole "Weiner's wiener" thing. A bit immature I know, but as I have before noted, my immaturity tends to run pretty deep.

Jolene is Still More Interesting than Weiner's (alleged) Wiener

This will be the last I will probably post about my in depth investigation of the classic Parton hit "Jolene". I have noted earlier that I enjoy the non traditional covers of this wonderful song. You have seen Queen Adreena and Mindy Smith and now I invite you to enjoy the version by the 80's synth-pop group Strawberry Switchblade.

More on this Tart Jolene

Yesterday I posted Queen Adreena's unique (to say the least) version of the Dolly Parton hit Jolene. Today I would like to share the version by Mindy Smith. A bit more traditional to be sure but certainly not just another one trick pony "country singer" covering the classic song. I enjoy  a good many of the non traditional style covers of this tune. I mentioned also that Strawberry Switchblade and Sisters of Mercy did interesting versions which I like a good deal. The White Stripes have a rendition that I do not like, but of course that is a matter taste. As far as I can find most other covers of Jolene are mostly done by "country artists" and sorta sound pretty much alike.

More Opium? Why Not?

I really like this rendition of Scarborough Fair. Beautiful. Enjoy.

If No Charcoal is Involved You Ain't Really Grillin'

The title pretty much says it all. If you use propane to do your outdoor "grillin" than you really are just not grilling. Cooking? Yes. Grilling? No. Now my apologies to Hank Hill, some very dear friends, along with my better half who work in the propane business, but if you don't use some variety of wood when cooking outside then you are not really grilling. I think most of those folk who work in propane would have to secretly agree that charcoal is the way to go.  Now if one wants to cook outdoors on some sort of propane fueled contraption well I say have fun. Please though call it what it is; cooking outside.

Now with the official start of the grilling season for a good deal of the country, (we grill year round in my neck of the woods, although I admit I have grilled in some mighty raw weather), one must remember the freedoms we have that have been bought and paid for by many men and women in service to our nation. With Memorial Day upon us we must always remember those who paid (and will pay) the ultimate price in defense of our freedom. If not for them we would be grilling Wiener Schnitzel and perhaps sushi. Just thinking of wiener schnitzel suddenly makes me think of one Anthony Weiner who has been accused (falsely?) of "Tweeting" a pic of his wiener to someone. I find it rather funny but really doubt he actually did it. Who knows though. Stranger things have happened. You know it is kind of strange but every time I see this Weiner on the web or television I can't help but thinking of a poster I saw a while back. The poster in question shows a guy getting into a WWII vintage airplane and the caption reads something like "You! Shut the Fuck Up. We'll defend this country. Stay out of our way! Liberal pussies." I am pretty sure that is an accurate quote. I will have to look around a bit and may post the pic of the poster when I find it.

Now tomorrow being Memorial Day I find it a bit odd that I have to work. I do work for a school district and having Memorial Day off is kind of a given. Not really griping mind you. I have had numerous jobs starting with my own service to our nation where I did not have that day off. It is a tad strange for a school district in my neck of the woods to be in session on that particular day though. It  all really has to do with needing to make up a "weather day" earlier this year when we were actually predicted to have an inch of more of ice on the ground. Didn't happen but the day does have to be made up. It does irritate me a bit though.

I wish all a safe, fun, and happy Memorial Day and please take some time to remember those who paid the price for our freedoms. If you happen to see a vet or active member of the armed forces tell them thanks. Perhaps buy them a beer or invite them to share in your (hopefully) charcoal grilled fare.

The Weiner Incident

Apparently this Anthony Weiner has had some problem with some sort of photo of some briefs with a rod, allegedly his, showing through. Now I do have a problem with this. It is doubtful that this man Weiner would be stupid enough to "Tweet" a pic of his wiener, either hidden by briefs or unleashed. However I might add that stupid self destructive behavior is not out of the ordinary for those in positions of power. Happens all the time. I just don't think that Weiner is to blame here. One reason I don't believe this to be a picture of Weiner's wiener is that a man who is as big a prick as young Anthony likely has a small, well, you know. The photo that is circulating on the net is of anything but a wee wiener. Therefore it just goes to reason that the weiner in question can not be Weiner's wiener. While this man Weiner is quite a wiener the wiener in the photo is likely not his  wiener. 

I could be wrong.

Jolene Makes a Trip South

What is one of the most covered songs in history? I don't know but Dolly Parton's Jolene has to be up there pretty high on the list. I really like the Mindy Smith rendition and there was an 80's dance group known as Strawberry Switchblade that does an interesting take. Of course who could forget Sisters of Mercy and their version? That is exceptional. I also like this particular version albeit a bit disturbing. Kind of like Jolene finds her self in Hades (Some folks call it Hell I call it Hades). Anyway enjoy Queen Adreena and her rendition of the classic Jolene