May 22, 2009

            An Evgeni Malkin hat-trick puts the Pens up two games to none over the Canes in the Stanley Cup semi-finals.  I want to be excited about that, but I need to keep reminding myself that they trailed the Caps two games to none and managed to come back and win the series.  In other words, don’t get complacent.

            It’s Pittsburgh, Carolina, Detroit, and Chicago all fighting for the Stanley Cup.  I wonder if they’re upset up in the Great White North that not a single Canadian team made it to the semi-finals this year.  Or is any hockey good hockey?  Maybe the just enjoy watching some of their fellow countrymen on the ice, regardless of the hometowns of the teams.

            Last weekend, I had to replace a household appliance.  After years of faithful service, my old one died on me.  So I checked some ads, visited a few websites, decided what I wanted and where I would go to make my purchase, and off I went.  So there I am in the appliance section, standing next to the item I wish to purchase.  When the clerk finished waiting on the previous customer, he walks over to me and says, “Help ya, chief?” 

“Chief?”

I said “No thanks, just browsing,” then left the store and bought from their competition.  But on the plus side, at least he didn’t call me “Bro.”  Or “Bra.”

The Memorial Day 500 is going on this weekend.  It looks like we’ll get our #1 song sometime Monday afternoon.  In case you were wondering which song will top our list this year, let me save you some time and give you a hint.  This year’s #1 will NOT be Relax by Frankie Goes to Hollywood.  Hope that narrows it down for you.

I got a very nice e-quest this week that read in part:

I really appreciate that you wear your love of the Who on your sleeve. I am a casual Who fan and would love it if you championed AC/DC instead, but I like that your show has musical personality. Classic Rock radio can be so same-ish and I like that you bring true heart and fandom to what you play.

            He asked for a Kinks song, which I was only to happy to play for him.  For what it’s worth, Pete Townshend, who turned 64 this week, lists The Kinks and the songwriting skills of Ray Davies among his influences.  As I recall, the Kinks and The Who were both inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame the same year.

            That, by the way, is how you write a proper e-quest.

            Have a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend, please take at least a moment to remember why we celebrate this holiday, and enjoy the 500.