Well, folks, I read seven (count 'em) seven books in October. One I didn't finish but even at that I hit the magic number 50 I estimated for myself by the end of the year. The six books I successfully waded through were, firstly, What Happened, Hillary Clinton's book on her bid for the Presidency. I''m a bit of a political junkie so I get off on this stuff but still it kinda struck me as one long whine over losing. Next up was the excellent Canyon of Dreams: The Magic and Music of Laurel Canyon. Laurel Canyon was the fabled area outside of Los Angeles where many musicians and artists lived. Known as a 60s enclave, the book takes a look at just who lived there over the last 80 years. A fascinating read. Next up was Lightfoot, a biography of Canadian folk singer Gordon Lightfoot. He may have been responsible for some iconic folk songs but he was also quite the womanizer and boozer. Enough said. Then I read Dan Brown's new tome Origin, the fifth ...
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Ha! Love the Super Bowl one. We only watch it for the commercials, too. Well, I do enjoy the big game just so long it isn't a blowout. And I gots me some wings and veggie dip!
The Steelers?? Naw, I'm rooting for the Packers even though I don't know any of the stats on either team. They were my dad's favourite team.
Oh, and I hated when they always pre-empted the good commercials with Canadian ones. But, hey, you'll be able to get them online afterwards.
However, I am rooting for the Packers. They were Red Foremans's team and that's good enough for me.
But I gotta say the last one?
Totally me!
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Thanks for starting my day off on the right foot.
But my favorite funny this week is Mubarak as Punxsutawney Phil.
However, I am rooting for the Packers. They were Red Foremans's team and that's good enough for me.