Do you Wiki?

I have been pretty lazy about this blog lately, thank you social networking!

I did find this interesting. If you enjoy going to Wikipedia, now you can express your enjoyment in a contribution. What I like best abt Wikipedia is that everyone can contribute their own two cents.

The State of Things

I have been jst too busy to keep up. I have a little more breathing room right now.

More to come...

Just got tuned to MyLikes.com. You can sign up and share information about things and places you like. Naturally, Chris Pirillo is where I heard it. The dude is bonzo! Check him out on FaceBook or at http://www.chrispirillo.com

What America Idolizes

Sorry, folks, but I just had to jump into the American Idol (AI) season eight discussion. While I am not addicted to the show, I do generally tune in during the last few weeks. This season I was for Adam Lambert all the way. He was by far the most interesting, talented, engaged personality among the contestants. But an article by Josh Tyrangiel published in the May 18 issue of Time Magazine, magazine made me review the seasons of American Idol that I've watched. People, AI is a celebration of the bland! There are no two ways about it, the voters seem to prefer someone that's just "good enough". If you've every watched and said, "My cousin Betty sounds that good", or "Heck, I could sing better than that!", you are seeing a potential winner.

Just like in the job market, or the race for promotions on the job, the people who vote don't likie to be challenged. I've seen no statistics, but anectdotal information suggests that most of the voters are teens, pre-teens and children. Metro PCS with unlimited texting, anyone? On a local radio show the hosts shared that they didn't vote, but their daughters did.

I suspect that Adam Lambert will do just fine. Queen could use a front man since losing Freddie Mercury, and Adam had a blast with them. Several of the runners up hve easily eclipsed the season winner.

I'll be a little less inclined to watch American Idol in the future because we have enough bland in entertainment and our culture today. Where are the geniuses of arts, literature, science and phiosophy going to come from in this hideous, timid, politically correct age?

Just my two cents! :-)

Dining Atlanta

Fresh To Order is an awesome little restaurant in the Cumberland Mall in Smyrna GA.

Delish! Fresh ingredients cooked quickly and well. The herb crusted pork loin with raisins and apple is lovely. The mac n cheese is worth -the visit. Grilled veggies are plump and tasty!

Ceasar salad was just OK not nearly as good as Carrbba's. If you happen to be in Smyrna, give both a try.

Ninth tee box

Easter Sunday morning golf! What Could be better? Turkeys, ground squirrels, hawks and song birds. Balm for the spirit as well as the eyes.



Jim and Leonard helped make it a great day of golf. The SALE table at Mather Golf Course offered up tasty items of apparel at bagain prices. Adidas spikeless golf shoes on sale! Wahoo!

Chicago, Chicago

Dateline: March 3, 2008

Wow! If you've never visited Chicago, you've really missed something special. I visited in conjuction with a training assignment and only got the barest taste of what Chicago has to offer, but I love what I got.

First and foremost, I stayed at the fabulous Hilton Palmer House on E. Munroe. This fabled hotel is not to be missed. Not only is it a feast for the eyes and senses, it has a wonderful history. Also not to be missed is the enchanting Lockwood Restaurant (http://www.lockwoodrestaurant.com/) inside the hotel. Thanks to Chef Phillip Foss I can say I've dined. The food is truly world class.

Not to be outdone, Chicago also served up Petterino's, 150 N Dearborn StChicago, IL 60601(312) 422-0150, a truly welcoming pre-theatre treat! Kudos to Tim, my urbane and elegant server for recommding the tomato bisque. http://www.petterinos.com/

To top it all off, I saw Wicked (http://www.wickedthemusical.com) at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theater, 24 W. Randolph Street. It met all my expectations.