a cool Kyrie Irving commercial for Pepsi Max - gotta watch the whole thing (or at least the final 1:15)!!!

some upside down houses

A very big thank you to all who are serving and have served the greatest country on earth, THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - here is a cool picture which I took from Press Pros Magazine's web site - Symbol Of Service...The solitary figure of Union General G.K. Warren looks over the Gettysburg National Battlefield Park from atop Little Round Top, a poignant reminder of the dedication of American servicemen, then and now. (Press Pros Photos by Sonny Fulks) to read the article, click here

Going Streakin'

The Reds are going streakin'

I know I know, I have been slackin' - not near as much computer time with this gorgeous weather - don't be shocked if I become a twice a week blogger for much of the summer!!!!

These 3 young ladies along with the rest of the Russia High School Senior Class graduates at 1:30 pm on Sunday - Congratulations to Tori, Danielle, Lindsay, and the rest of the seniors - Best of Luck!!!

The Reds have now won 6 in a row and are in first place for the first time this season - lets hope that they can make it 9 in a row and follow up their sweep of the Braves (what Tomahawk chop) with a sweep of the Rockies (and their 49 year old starting pitcher on Sunday).

Does anyone else think that Homer Bailey looks like Christian Bale??? - here they are to compare

Reds Catcher Devon Mesoraco hit a grand slam last night to lead the Reds to the 6-3 victory - doesn't he look like he should have graduated from Marion Local???

 Todd Frazier hit a walk off home run on Wednesday night

This guy hit his 714th and final home run 77 years ago today

the New Mercedes Benz SCL 600 

no steering wheel or pedals!!!!!!

Is there any other song which reminds you so much of a specific movie other than this song?????

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I took these at the Mecum Auto Auction at The Indiana State Fairgrounds last week:

1952??? Cadillac

Derek and a 1957 Chevy

A picture that I took of Tip-off of the Heat at Pacers game from last Thursday night!!

Some pictures that Mo Egger took during his visit to New York last week when the Reds played at Yankee Stadium:

 A picture that he took inside the MLB fan cave 

in New York City:

The Reds are honoring Chipper Jones tomorrow by giving him this third base bag:

 Drew Carey turns 54 today:

Jeopardy whiz Ken Jennings turns 38 today:

and if I remember correctly, high school classmate, Sharon Sturwold Kreitmeier turns 44 today!!!

A pic of the RHS seniors at Prom 5-5-12

Computer issues

Having trouble with this site and my computer being friendly to each other - will try to get a new post up sometime!!!!

In mourning

It is with a heavy heart and great mourning that I type this after the loss of a good friend - Rest In Peace - you will be missed Don Meyer - prayers to all

I am intrigued by Eclipses

Sunday will come to a close with a spectacular solar eclipse across much of the United States with the Southwest enjoying the best view and weather.
The moon will reduce the sun to what resembles a thin ring late Sunday along a path from Medford, Ore., to Redding, Calif., to Reno, Nev., to Cedar City, Utah, to Albuquerque, N.M., to Lubbock, Texas.  While officially deemed a partial eclipse elsewhere across the West, the astronomical show will still be amazing for Los Angeles, Phoenix, Salt Lake City and Boise with more than 80 percent of the sun being covered.  AccuWeather.com Senior Meteorologist Brett Anderson states that the display will be extra spectacular throughout the Rockies with the eclipse occurring right before sunset.

 For those hoping to view or photograph the eclipse (doing so while adhering to the safety tips outlined by SPACE.com), Mother Nature is set to cooperate.
High pressure will promote clear skies throughout the Southwest and northward to Idaho late Sunday.  Some clouds threaten to partially obscure the view across the central and southern High Plains, which includes Lubbock, Texas.
Seattle and Portland would be treated to the same show in store for Los Angeles and San Diego, but a blanket of clouds will cover the Pacific Northwest. Some of these clouds should spill across far northern California and the interior Northwest.
The Kingsmen for your Thursday listening pleasure - "Louie, Louie"

all kind of famous birthdays today

Justin Timberlake's wardrobe malfunction victim  Janet Jackson turns 45 today

the late Liberace would be 93 today - that dude could play a piano!!!

"Transformers" star Megan Fox turns 25 today

90210 star Tori Spelling turns 38 today

Tennis star Gabriela Sabatini turns 41 today

"Terms of Endearment" and "An Officer and a Gentlemen" star Debra Winger turns 56 today

the late, great Henry Fonda would be 107 years old today if he were alive

Above is a great picture of Henry and Katharine Hepburn from the movie "On Golden Pond" - I love the part when Norman Thayer Jr (Henry Fonda) and Billy Ray catch the fish named Walter - I love it so much that I found it on You Tube to share with you       click to watch them catch Walter the sonofabitch

1972 Russian gold medal winning gymnast turns 56 today

Former Yankees skipper - the late Billy Martin would be 84 today

Rick "The Whale" Rueschel turns 63 today

I leave you with a little Eric Carman - "Hungry Eyes" for your Wednesday listening pleasure

ACC / Big 10 Challenge pairings announced:
Tuesday, Nov. 27
Minnesota @ Florida State                               North Carolina @ Indiana
NC State @ Michigan                                      Maryland @ Northwestern
Iowa @ Virginia                                               Nebraska @ Wake Forest
Wednesday, Nov. 28
Purdue @ Clemson                                         Ohio State @ Duke
Georgia Tech @ Illinois                                   Michigan State @ Miami, FL
Boston College @ Penn State                          Virginia @ Wisconsin

I have never seen this Michigan logo before:

this date in 1982  - this song began a 7 week reign as the # 1 song in America  - a little Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder for your Tuesday listening pleasure:

NFL all-time leading rusher Emmitt Smith turns 43 today

I couldn't tell which picture of Derek and Kayla I liked better, so I will post them both:

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If you missed Joey Votto's walk off grand slam yesterday - here it is  click to watch
Votto became the first player in major league baseball history to hit 3 home runs in one game and end the game on a walk off grand salami!!!  
After the grand slam, I received a text message which read, "Get out the rye bread Grandma, cause we are having a salami sandwich"
Missy's rose garden in the back of our house produced some beauties this weekend

An instant classic at the Russia Community Park on Saturday afternoon as the Russia Raiders defeated the Fort Loramie Redskins 1-0 in 12 innings.  A huge crowd watched as both teams battled in a game which many will remember for a long time. 

Almost Perfectly Preserved WWII Fighter Discovered in Sahara Desert — 70 Years After Disappearing

click to read more about this plane

It is Mother's Day Weekend - don't forget Mom this weekend

When my mom passed away 17 years ago today, at 6:55 am on May 11, 1995, all 7 of her children and dad were by her side at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton.  It was a Thursday morning and her viewing just happened to be on Mother's Day.  This is your fair warning to get your Mom something special for this year's Mother's Day, no matter where she might be.  Miss ya lots Mom!!!!!!!!

Friday Trivia - On the television show Cheers, what was Sam Malone's nickname when he was a baseball player??

Never much fun losing in tournament :(

Bono turns 51 today

some U2 for your Thursday morning listening pleasure

The crew getting ready to go boating at Lake Tahoe in July 2007

a view of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park