1) "From Scratch" by Allen Salkin. This is about the history of the Food Network. I know most of the shows, but I want to learn about the stories behind the scenes. I understand the first chapter is about "Emeril Live" getting cancelled. That was the first show I ever watched on that network. So that chapter alone could make it worth the read. I still miss that show.
2) "Imus, Mike and the Mad Dog, & Doris from Rego Park: The Groundbreaking History of WFAN" by Tim Sullivan. Not a lot of dirt (which likely means very little about Sid Rosenberg), but I am interested in reading about the inside stories of the world's first 24-hours all sports radio station.
3) "If Kennedy Lived: The First and Second Terms of President John F. Kennedy: An Alternate History" by Jeff Greenfield. I'm into American history, but it isn't always the most fun topic to read about. But this is an interesting concept for a book: visualizing JFK's hypothetical years in the White House from 1963-1967. How would America and the world had been different? Interesting topic to ponder.
4) "The Squared Circle: Life, Death, and Professional Wrestling" by David Shoemaker. Contrary to popular belief, fans of pro wrestling can read. Two things I like about this book. It's written by a guy who is not employed in the wrestling business, so he has nothing to gain or lose by crediting or knocking anybody. He writes for ESPN and Grantland, so I expect this to be informative and entertaining. Also, it's a book that explores both the character in the ring as well as the unique relationship between wrestling and its fans, which I have been for 30 years. Perhaps it would behoove non-wrestling fans to read this as well.
5) "Kingdom Man: Every Man's Destiny, Every Woman's Dream" by Tony Evans. This is written by one of my favorite pastors in the world. Tony Evans works in Dallas, Texas and as much as I enjoy listening to his messages on the internet, I have never read one of his books. I think this could be the one for me. Knowing his style of preaching, this book will be engaging, but also very challenging.
Monday, November 25, 2013
If you're not willing to understand...
1) Ladies, please don't insult a guy personally and expect to receive love and affection from him less than an hour later.
2) There's apparently a price to pay for being too honest with someone you think is a friend.
3) People who don't understand why I get emotional over my teams only needed to go through a day like this with me...The Jets stunk again today in Baltimore and the wheels have come completely off. The mirage of this team making the playoffs is almost gone. The quarterback stinks. The offensive line cannot block. The secondary cannot cover. Meanwhile, Pittsburgh wins, San Diego wins, Tennessee wins, and the disgusting, smelly Patriots win in OT against Denver. The only thing that went right was Miami losing. The only chance in hell they have is to grab that last wild card spot is to win their last 4 AFC games. And they haven't won two straight all year.
4) Three day work week. Sounds good.
5) I've never had writer's block, but with this group presentation, I swear I have Power Point block...eight hours in from of the screen and nothing is coming to mind for this project.
2) There's apparently a price to pay for being too honest with someone you think is a friend.
3) People who don't understand why I get emotional over my teams only needed to go through a day like this with me...The Jets stunk again today in Baltimore and the wheels have come completely off. The mirage of this team making the playoffs is almost gone. The quarterback stinks. The offensive line cannot block. The secondary cannot cover. Meanwhile, Pittsburgh wins, San Diego wins, Tennessee wins, and the disgusting, smelly Patriots win in OT against Denver. The only thing that went right was Miami losing. The only chance in hell they have is to grab that last wild card spot is to win their last 4 AFC games. And they haven't won two straight all year.
4) Three day work week. Sounds good.
5) I've never had writer's block, but with this group presentation, I swear I have Power Point block...eight hours in from of the screen and nothing is coming to mind for this project.
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Fit Crunch Bars
I've been eating protein bars for a few years now, but only in the last two years did I start to learn when to eat them, what ingredients to look for, etc. I usually opted for Balance bars and Power bars only because those were the biggest names, so I guessed they had to be reliable. And of course, since I don't eat chocolate except for Oreos, that eliminated 80 percent of the flavors.
Now anyone who knows me I'm a huge fan of food shows on the Food Network and the Travel Channel. My fixations evolve every few months, but over the last two years, I make sure to watch any show that Robert Irvine hosts. Dinner Impossible, Restaurant Impossible, and now Restaurant Express, I watch them all.
Irvine is known for his British background, his no-nonsense attitude, and dedication to bodybuilding and physical fitness. So when I found out on Twitter that he was creating a line of protein bars, I quickly became interested. On the website for FitCrunch bars, I saw I could sign up and get a free sample. Both flavors, peanut butter and cookies 'n cream, had chocolate, sadly, but I figured I would try them anyway. I like an occasion cookies 'n cream power bar after all as long as I have a huge glass of 1% milk to go with it.
So the cookies 'n cream bar came about a month after I initially ordered. The sample-sized bar is advertised as baked and having six layers. Well, I appreciate the attention to detail. And the nutrition info impressed me: 16 grams of whey protein and only 3 grams of sugar, although the calorie count was 190.
When I took my first bite, I was quite impressed. It didn't taste powdery like many bars do, it tasted very natural. I tasted a definite crunch in the middle and when I looked inside, I saw what looked like mini-Oreos! The chocolate flavor was pretty overwhelming for me, but it was manageable. Very filling and very satisfying.
Two weeks later, the peanut butter arrived. There was less chocolate this time, so that appealed to me. On my first bite, I was drawn to the layer of crunchy peanuts right in the middle. And on either side of the peanuts was a cookie core and a layer of very rich peanut butter. And on the outside, I liked the drizzle of peanut butter over the outer layer of dark chocolate. I preferred the peanut butter a little bit more because it tasted more balanced than the cookies n' cream.
I would definitely continue eating the FitCrunch bars. I'm not sure about buying a case of 12 bars online right now because with shipping, that would cost me around $45.00. So for now, I'm waiting to see when they'll be available in local stores and for what price. Also, in January, there will be a new flavor debuting, caramel nut. It has a cookie and caramel core with peanuts to give it the crunch. Then it also has chocolate crisps, and outer layer of chocolate and a drizzle of caramel on the outside. I'm sure I'll at least give that a try. But, I'm still waiting on that non-chocolate option...
Now anyone who knows me I'm a huge fan of food shows on the Food Network and the Travel Channel. My fixations evolve every few months, but over the last two years, I make sure to watch any show that Robert Irvine hosts. Dinner Impossible, Restaurant Impossible, and now Restaurant Express, I watch them all.
Irvine is known for his British background, his no-nonsense attitude, and dedication to bodybuilding and physical fitness. So when I found out on Twitter that he was creating a line of protein bars, I quickly became interested. On the website for FitCrunch bars, I saw I could sign up and get a free sample. Both flavors, peanut butter and cookies 'n cream, had chocolate, sadly, but I figured I would try them anyway. I like an occasion cookies 'n cream power bar after all as long as I have a huge glass of 1% milk to go with it.
So the cookies 'n cream bar came about a month after I initially ordered. The sample-sized bar is advertised as baked and having six layers. Well, I appreciate the attention to detail. And the nutrition info impressed me: 16 grams of whey protein and only 3 grams of sugar, although the calorie count was 190.
When I took my first bite, I was quite impressed. It didn't taste powdery like many bars do, it tasted very natural. I tasted a definite crunch in the middle and when I looked inside, I saw what looked like mini-Oreos! The chocolate flavor was pretty overwhelming for me, but it was manageable. Very filling and very satisfying.
Two weeks later, the peanut butter arrived. There was less chocolate this time, so that appealed to me. On my first bite, I was drawn to the layer of crunchy peanuts right in the middle. And on either side of the peanuts was a cookie core and a layer of very rich peanut butter. And on the outside, I liked the drizzle of peanut butter over the outer layer of dark chocolate. I preferred the peanut butter a little bit more because it tasted more balanced than the cookies n' cream.
I would definitely continue eating the FitCrunch bars. I'm not sure about buying a case of 12 bars online right now because with shipping, that would cost me around $45.00. So for now, I'm waiting to see when they'll be available in local stores and for what price. Also, in January, there will be a new flavor debuting, caramel nut. It has a cookie and caramel core with peanuts to give it the crunch. Then it also has chocolate crisps, and outer layer of chocolate and a drizzle of caramel on the outside. I'm sure I'll at least give that a try. But, I'm still waiting on that non-chocolate option...
Sunday, November 17, 2013
Move on
1) I've heard one of the best ways to determine if a relationship will stay together is how the couple handles conflict. Now I'm no relationship guru, but I've lived 32 years and I would say in the last five years, I've learned more than I had in the previous 26. And one thing I know is you don't release your frustration on social media. Even though I can be very outgoing, I prefer to keep some things about my life very private. And relationships are definitely one. So when a girl is upset, and she proceeds to write three angry tweets and five Facebook statuses (not including the threads, that would be another five or six more), well, I just don't go for it. Grow up...
2) DC quick recap: Woke up at home at 3 am, flew out at 6:10, landed at 8:45, Founder's Farmers for breakfast. Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, Korea Memorial, MLK Memorial, World War 2 Museum, Holocaust Museum, Natural American History Museum, break at Barnes and Noble (I needed to sit!), Cure Bar and Grill for dinner, airport, flight at 7, home at 9:30.
3) Nice to have friends of the opposite sex where there's no pressure or grand expectations. Where I can just relax and have a nice time.
4) I will learn, but I won't be manipulated. I will forgive, but I won't cower. I will love, but I won't lose myself. I will hope, but I won't lose touch with reality.
5) Go Jets...
2) DC quick recap: Woke up at home at 3 am, flew out at 6:10, landed at 8:45, Founder's Farmers for breakfast. Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, Korea Memorial, MLK Memorial, World War 2 Museum, Holocaust Museum, Natural American History Museum, break at Barnes and Noble (I needed to sit!), Cure Bar and Grill for dinner, airport, flight at 7, home at 9:30.
3) Nice to have friends of the opposite sex where there's no pressure or grand expectations. Where I can just relax and have a nice time.
4) I will learn, but I won't be manipulated. I will forgive, but I won't cower. I will love, but I won't lose myself. I will hope, but I won't lose touch with reality.
5) Go Jets...
Friday, November 08, 2013
The $10 cover charge
1) So I'm in a salsa dancing club. I've been here once before and danced zero dances. I know this can't be monitored, but I wish they would charge less for clueless dancers aka me. Maybe $3.50 for an hour trial, then I'll decide if I want to stay. ID me if you want to keep track if I'm a repeat visitor.
2) Wheaton Academy chokes again in the state soccer playoffs. This time in penalty kicks against a St. Ignatius team they should have trounced.
3) Mr. President, I'll keep my health insurance, thank you
4) Confirmed: Tampa for Christmas!!!
5) I'm up to level 44 in family feud. At what point will I be satisfied and stop playing?
Sunday, November 03, 2013
Baffling
1) I don't care how long or how hard anyone works, there is no excuse for their primary remedy or relief to come from alcohol. None. Moving on...
2) Thanks to my new friend Barbara for bringing marshmallow popcorn and Mary for bringing an amazing pasta salad. Oh, and the hour of music and prayer with 30 other believers was just dynamic. God truly is great.
3) During the praise music, I could have sworn I saw a ghost in that basement. I guess that ghost probably went swing dancing...funny, I doubt that ghost mentioned they were going away...
4) The mystery remains. Who bought me the New York Jets three-flavor popcorn tin and put it in front of my garage on Halloween night? I just pray it isn't who I think it is. Of course, I would certainly prefer if it was a female...
5) In the spirit of Zeb Colter, who is a Real American, I would like everyone reading to rise to their feet, put their hand over their heart, and say in a loud, clear voice..."WE THE PEOPLE!"
2) Thanks to my new friend Barbara for bringing marshmallow popcorn and Mary for bringing an amazing pasta salad. Oh, and the hour of music and prayer with 30 other believers was just dynamic. God truly is great.
3) During the praise music, I could have sworn I saw a ghost in that basement. I guess that ghost probably went swing dancing...funny, I doubt that ghost mentioned they were going away...
4) The mystery remains. Who bought me the New York Jets three-flavor popcorn tin and put it in front of my garage on Halloween night? I just pray it isn't who I think it is. Of course, I would certainly prefer if it was a female...
5) In the spirit of Zeb Colter, who is a Real American, I would like everyone reading to rise to their feet, put their hand over their heart, and say in a loud, clear voice..."WE THE PEOPLE!"
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