http://goodboysnation.com A heady and eclectic mix of of the mundane, golf, religion, and politics Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:57:14 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Lots of rain today as the final storm of the 2009-2010 winter season moved across our state from southwest to northeast. We had several soaking bands come through, including some thunder and lightning to our east and north. Later this afternoon, I checked the radar and it looked like the ... http://goodboysnation.com/2010/03/08/the-last-storm-of-the-winter/ Today we're scheduled to have a little bit of rain, perhaps a thunderstorm. But looking at the extended forecast, it appears we're not likely for the next rain until the monsoon season comes in mid-to-late July. But I'm cool with that. How do I cope? With this. And this. And ... http://goodboysnation.com/2010/03/07/goodbye-winter-hello-spring/ What happens in the studio stays in the studio, right? Well that's a take-off on that Vegas theme but sometimes in rock n' roll, some of your best work never sees the light of day. Allow me to explain: 1. Check out this earlier version of The Beatles' "Norwegian Wood" as ... http://goodboysnation.com/2010/03/06/what-happens-in-the-studio-stays-in-the-studio/ I've been following the whole healthcare debate taking place in Washington from a distance, and deliberately so. First of all, because I can't keep track of all the plans being put forth - what's in, what's out, how much it will cost, etc. Second of all, because I've thought all ... http://goodboysnation.com/2010/03/05/whither-healthcare-reform/ Got this in an e-mail from my favorite aunt & uncle, some of these are pretty funny! --------- 1. Eighteen holes of match play will teach you more about your foe than 18 years of dealing with him across a desk. ~Grantland Rice 2. Golf appeals to the idiot in us and ... http://goodboysnation.com/2010/03/04/lets-play-18/ This seems pretty unnecessary to me. Why Hollywood constantly feels the need to remake things that don't require remaking is beyond me. The original series was a '70s classic - ought to be good enough in this day and age. But it's all about the $. Others may not think so, ... http://goodboysnation.com/2010/03/03/somethings-about-nothing/ Here I am in Tupelo, Mississippi, and the scene out back is of a lonely road grader sitting on a newly-created expanse of dirt. Someday there will be a majestic, paved road for people to use; for now it is a piece of land in a state of roadway ... http://goodboysnation.com/2010/03/02/road-grader-poem/ ...give me Memphis, Tennessee. Ask and ye shall receive. Today I'm off for Tupelo, Mississippi, birthplace of none other than the King of Rock and Roll. But first I'll be flying into Memphis, then renting a car for the 90-minute drive down to Tupelo. Since I doubt because of my ... http://goodboysnation.com/2010/03/01/long-distance-information/ Prayers for the people of Chile, that was quite an earthquake they had yesterday. Were I living in L.A. or San Francisco, I wouldn't be too happy about all this. The Pacific Rim has been extremely active the past couple of years, and it's only time before something really big ... http://goodboysnation.com/2010/02/28/earth-gone-mad/ Tracey and I have been back and forth, back and forth, on when to get started on taking care of some major upgrades on the house that have been long overdue, and today we decided to take the dive. A few months ago we had gotten a quote of $12K ... http://goodboysnation.com/2010/02/27/urban-renewal/