I just wanted to say thank you for providing me a way to continue to enjoy the comic hilarity of Conan O’Brien. Thanks to those weasels NBC and Jay Leno, I won’t be able to see another new episode of Conan O’Brien until at least September. My appreciation for sites like youtube and various other video outlets has grown because of that. I will be able to provide an outlet to the three, possibly four people that read this blog, some great CoCo moments. I must say that those moments are great, especially the old time baseball video.
No, the title of this post isn’t a nod to a crappy 90’s song. I haven’t posted anything in like a month. So for the three possibly four people that stop by, here’s what’s going on with me.
1. I haven’t taken any kind of significant photo since new years eve. Why? I’m not sure. I haven’t been inspired. Lately I’ve been rather “blah” about it. I’m trying to learn how to see things differently than others. Photo composition is so important. Lately I’ve been reading stuff at Ken Rockwell’s site.
2. I’ve thought about a new segment here on the ol’ blog called “I’ve figured out where I went wrong in life”. It’s a phrase that I use frequently in a comedic context.
3. Last Friday was the final Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien. Stupid NBC wouldn’t let Conan Keep his 11:35 time slot, so he released a statement saying that he wouldn’t follow Jay Leno. After several day of shots at each other, NBC and Conan worked out a deal that ended their work relationship. I could go on and on about crappy NBC and Jay Leno, but I won’t.
It’s amazing how God can use things you enjoy to teach you and/or help you. I know what God has done for me through baseball, so it doesn’t surprise me. On the Final Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien, he got serious for a moment, and said the following in response to his tremendous online support.
“All I ask is one thing, and I’m asking this particularly of young people that watch: Please do not be cynical. I hate cynicism, for the record it’s my least favorite quality. It doesn’t lead anywhere. Nobody in life gets exactly what they thought they were going to get. But if you work really hard and you’re kind, amazing things will happen.“
This statement struck home and nearly put me to tears. I’m a very cynical person and don’t want to be. God was using something I enjoy to make a point to me and help. WOW……
4. You maybe asking yourself, though probably not, “What kind of tunes has Josh been listening to lately. Here you go. A song from Silversun Pickups and a song from Metric.
Silversun Pickups – Panic Switch
Metric – Gold Guns Girls
5. If you haven’t contributed to the relief efforts in Haiti, or don’t know who to give your donation to, my suggestion would be Compassion.
The baseball world is still buzzing from the big three team trade that involved Curtis Granderson the other day. Many Tigers fans aren’t happy that their favorite Tiger is now a New York Yankee. Even some former teammates are surprised. Personally, I understand why it was made. Sometimes it’s best to plan for the future and get good value for a player in his prime. However from a fan standpoint it really sucks when a beloved player is traded, especially to the Yankees.
I have a few memories of Curtis. I remember when became a 20-20-20-20 guy. That was remarkable. I remember is amazing catches. I remember his triples. He always was happy, and professional. He was a system guy. He worked hard through the Tigers minor league system to become a Major League All-Star. His charitable work throughout the city of Detroit was huge. He wore the Olde English D with honor and pride.
The biggest memory I have is when he came to Fifth Third Ballpark and rehabbed with the West Michigan Whitecaps. The ballpark was absolutely insane. People traveled from all over just to see their favorite Tiger in a Whitecaps uniform. It was special because he never played for the Whitecaps during his Minor League playing days. He was in West Michigan for three games and I was fortunate to be at that huge first game, right in the front row. i didn’t get an autograph because it would have been nearly impossible. I also didn’t want to be one of those people. You know what I’m talking about. Anyway, I chose to take photos. I was still very much a newb and was using a point and shoot for this. You can tell. But I am thankful for these pics, seeing that he’s not a Tiger anymore.
So after all this rambling here’s some of my photos of Curtis Granderson.
The first snow of December came this morning. Lake-effect snow would be the correct term. That’s what you get for living in West Michigan. Most of the time the lake shore gets way more than everyone else. However that wasn’t the case this time. The inland areas got way more snow. Many area schools were closed. Fortunately I didn’t have to work, but I still have to clean a ton of snow off my car. This is what I saw when I got up this morning…
I thought it was time to class up the joint and share some haiku. That’s right, Japanese poetry. It’s been a while since I’ve done this, but I’ve been feeling the need to do it again. This is for the four, possibly five people, that read this little blog and would never imagine content like this here.
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Thanksgiving is done
Christmas is underway now
Is it over yet?
Girls are such a drag
Says the Blink 182
Sometimes I agree
Cell phones irritate
Nobody cares to hear you
Put your phone away
Ever have the blues?
Music helps me to get by
Thanks Eric Clapton
Comedy is great
Stand up is my favorite
I watch it a lot
Where is your long hair?
I don’t know you any more
Oh “Caroline, No” (Beach Boys Tribute)
Green tea is great
It has antioxidants
I am freakin’ pumped
Hall and Oates are cool
The mustache guy is awesome
“I can’t go for that”
Sherbet ice cream rocks
Rainbow of flavors galore
Brain freeze will ensue
Is that her right there?
She is elusive to me
It’s probably not
Why do people smoke?
Sweet lady nicotine calls
someone will answer
Mediocrity
Five syllables in that word
This haiku is done.
3. Last Friday was the final Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien. Stupid NBC wouldn’t let Conan Keep his 11:35 time slot, so he released a 
