The Ohio State University Men’s Varsity O Alumni Association recently announced that Neal Colzie will finally be inducted into the Ohio State Athletics Hall of Fame. I’m amazed that Colzie, a legendary defensive back and kick returner, wasn’t named to the Hall of Fame years ago. Colzie was one of the most memorable players on [...]
Archive for June, 2009
Long Overdue
Posted in Growing Up, sports, tagged football, Neal Colzie, The Ohio State University, The Woody Hayes Show, Woody Hayes on June 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Vermont Country Sex?
Posted in Reflections, tagged Aging, consumers, Sex, The Vermont Country Store on June 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Kish occasionally will suggest a “blogworthy” topic, and yesterday she came up with a doozy. While flipping idly through the pages of the latest catalog of The Vermont Country Store delivered to our home, she came upon a page that advertises none other than “intimate massagers” and “pleasure-enhancing creams” –right next to an exercise device [...]
Death Of A Sidekick
Posted in TV, tagged Ed McMahon, The Tonight Show, TV on June 23, 2009 | 1 Comment »
I was saddened to learn of the death of Ed McMahon. Younger people probably don’t know much about McMahon, but he was one of the most recognizable TV personalities of my childhood and young adulthood. As the announcer for Johnny Carson, McMahon was the consummate sidekick — he laughed at Carson’s jokes, threw some good-natured [...]
Recession, By The Numbers
Posted in Politics, The Economy, tagged California, economy, Politics, recession on June 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
We’ve been noting the rise in unemployment rates as the recession has dragged on. This article also addresses the increase in welfare rolls as unemployment benefits expire, including a sharp jump in the number of food stamp recipients. The article includes a well-done interactive graph that allows state-by-state comparison of unemployment rates over the course [...]
The Best American Band: The Hits List
Posted in America, Music, tagged America, Best American Rock 'N' Roll Band, Music on June 22, 2009 | 1 Comment »
I’m still thinking about the best American band, but while I am considering that weighty question I thought it might be interesting to note what the “hits” to our little blog indicates. Our blogging service tells us that the post about Steely Dan is by far the most popular of the 18 band-specific “best American [...]
Burn On, Big River
Posted in Environment, Growing Up, tagged Cleveland, Cuyahoga River, Environmental on June 22, 2009 | 1 Comment »
On June 22, 1969 — 40 years ago — the Cuyahoga River caught fire. It was, I think, the third time that had happened over the years. People will say, in retrospect, that the fire helped to increase environmental awareness, led to the passage of the Clean Water Act and various environmental regulations, and therefore [...]
Journalistic Ethics
Posted in College, Reflections, tagged Ethics, Journalism, New York Times, Ohio State University School of Journalism on June 22, 2009 | 1 Comment »
The New York Times has reported that one of its reporters who was captured by the Taliban and has been held captive for seven months has escaped. What makes the story particularly interesting is that the Times kept the story of the reporter’s capture confidential during that entire time because it was advised that disclosure [...]
Where Have All The Lightning Bugs Gone?
Posted in Environment, Growing Up, tagged Environmental, fireflies, lightning bugs, summer on June 21, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Has anyone else noticed an apparent drop in the population of lightning bugs on sultry evenings? When I was a kid, catching lightning bugs was one of the fun things to do on a summer night. When they came out, you’d go inside, get a glass jar, punch some holes in the tops with scissors [...]
Too Wet or Too Hot?
Posted in College, Family, tagged Family, graduation, Northwestern on June 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Kish, Russell and I have made it home safely after the Northwestern graduation festivities; Richard will be home in a day or two as he enjoys the last few moments of college life. The long drive gave us the opportunity for some additional reflection on the weekend, and two additional points seem worth making. After [...]
Not So Golden (Cont.)
Posted in The Economy, Uncategorized, tagged Budget Deficit, California, economy on June 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Here’s another article on the troubles in California, in this case on the unemployment rate increasing to the highest level since records started being kept in 1976. And, just in time for Father’s Day, the article includes another slant on the current recession that I had not seen before — men are losing their jobs [...]
A Memorable Graduation
Posted in Family, tagged Family, graduation, Northwestern on June 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Richard received his diploma from Northwestern University last night, and it was a memorable evening for many reasons. He got the job done in four years, got very good grades from a school where academic performance still means something, and contributed to the school community through his work as a radio DJ and as a [...]
So It Begins . . . .
Posted in Breakfast Cereal, Politics, tagged Breakfast Cereal, Politics, taxes, vegetables on June 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
According to this story, some Senators are beginning to consider ways to pay for the proposed health care plan. My guess is that, if a health care plan passes, it will be paid for by a series of different taxes, many of which will be viewed as taxing “unhealthy” activities — like drinking the “sugary [...]
Ha P B Day UJ
Posted in Family, tagged Birthday, Family, UJ on June 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Today is my brother Jim’s 53rd birthday. He is known in our family as UJ, and also is known as the king of text messaging abbreviations and use of exclamation points. So, in recognition of his day, the contributors to the Webner House blog says as follows: Ha P B Day, UJ! U R 53 [...]
The Best American Band: ZZ Top
Posted in America, Music, tagged America, Best American Rock 'N' Roll Band, Music, ZZ Top on June 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Well, we started the discussion of the best American rock ‘n’ roll band with Aerosmith, and therefore it only seems appropriate to end with a discussion of ZZ Top. A bit predictable, perhaps . . . but ZZ Top, a power trio from Texas, has recorded some of the best blues/boogie rock ever. It also [...]
World Atwitter
Posted in Science, World, tagged Iran, Technology on June 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
There’s lots of interesting stuff on the web about what is happening in Iran — and what might happen. The Commentary blog has lots of information, thoughtful analysis and links, and the Raye Man Kojast (“Where is my vote”) blog has lots of photos and articles (although some are in other languages). We must all [...]
