Category: Morning Babble

morning babble / Friday 06-03-22

This is the scribble that leads to the babble. Sometimes, it gets tidied up; but other times, not so much. When all else fails: watch the video!

ANNNNNNNND IT’S FRIDAY!

I ended up not running yesterday – light jog tomorrow and then Sunday – it’s the 12th Annual Blue Hen 5K – which is a part of the University of Delaware’s Alumni Weekend / Again, this Sunday, June 5th – race begins at 9:30am

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212 days until EXIT PLAN

New Music Friday:

• I look hard for new music – good new music, too. So, when I miss an album by someone that I really enjoy listening to . . . I get really bummed. Allan Rayman came out with a new album back on March 18th called Roadhouse 02. Just heard it yesterday. If you haven’t heard of him, go deep on that one – lots of stuff to turn over.

• Yeah Yeah Yeahs – the trio is back with their first new song since 2013. The song is called “Spitting Off the Edge of the World”. It’s from their forthcoming fifth album, Cool It Down, which gets its name from a Velvet Underground track. Full album drop on September 30th. There’s also a video for the song – click here. Might have spitting in the name of the song, but no spitting by lead singer Karen O . . . only in concert form does she do that. (video) On stage, she downs like a pint of beer and then sprays it back out in a fine mist. By the way – that wasn’t easy to find. You “google” spitting and then the name Karen . . . O.

• Megan Thee Stallion has released the official music video for her new song “Plan B.” (video) There, I think that’s all I can play. The song was previously previewed at her 2022 Coachella debut and features track samples of Jodeci and Wu-Tang’s “Freak’n You Remix.” Go off by yourself, put the ear buds in, and enjoy – Megan Thee Stallion.

• New Post Malone album today – It’s been three long years since his last album, Hollywood’s Bleeding and the Posties are hungry. I’m not sure if “Posties” is a thing or not . . . “Swifties” probably don’t like that though. Anyway – Album is called Twelve Carat Toothache and is Post Malone’s fourth studio album. We already got his single with the Weekend, “One Right Now.” The single being pushed today is the one with Doja Cat ” I Like You” (video) You hear that “We went over to France, then we woke up in Japan” – that’s some hook-up. Anway – full album drop – over 40 minutes of music spread out over 14 songs. Enjoy!

• Got a whole lot of new music coming from hard rocker, Shinedown. Set to be released on July 1stst is their 7th full-length studio album: Planet Zero. Apparently there is a whopping twenty new songs on it – a couple have already been released. The majority of this record is drums, bass, guitar, but there are piano songs and they released one today – “Daylight.” Wonderful song – there’s almost a hint of Elton John happening. Not knocking either one – it’s just something I’m hearing . . . and I like. (video). Lead singer, Brent Smith, just grabs you and pulls you in with his vocal storytelling. By the way, great name, Brent.

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QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“Always go with the choice that scares you the most, because that’s the one that is going to require the most from you.” – by Caroline Myss

morning babble / Thursday 06-02-22

This is the scribble that leads to the babble. Sometimes, it gets tidied up; but other times, not so much. When all else fails: watch the video!

HAPPY FRIDAY EVE!

This Sunday – it’s the 12th Annual Blue Hen 5K – which is a part of the University of Delaware’s Alumni Weekend / Again, this Sunday, June 5th – race begins at 9:30am

213 days until EXIT PLAN

I googled “Chicken Butt”

Guess what Chicken Butt Origin
So, where does “guess what chicken butt” come from? The origin of the saying dates back to the 14th century. Back in these times, butchers would take the undesirable cuts of meat, like the shoulders, into barrels – known as “butts.”

Another website that goes even deeper explains: “The retort’s origins are usually speculated to have come from a practice common to street merchants when they would call out what they were offering and how much it cost. One particularly delicious item was advertised as: Chicken butt! Five cents a cut!“

And yet another website, says it’s part of a nursery rhyme?

Guess what?
What?
Chicken butt!

It keeps going!

Guess why?
Why?
Chicken thigh!

Guess where?
Where?
Chicken hair!

Guess when?
When?
Chicken hen!

And then ends with:

Guess who?
Who?
Chicken poo!

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QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“He who is not every day conquering some fear has not learned the secret of life.” – by Ralph Waldo Emerson

morning babble / Wednesday 06-01-22

This is the scribble that leads to the babble. Sometimes, it gets tidied up; but other times, not so much. When all else fails: watch the video!

To my parents – it’s Wedding Anniversary #51. Last year, I sadly learned it was #50 when I texted them “Happy Anniversary” that evening. My mom responded about them eating dinner outside somewhere and . . . oh yeah . . . big 50.

214 days until EXIT PLAN

This Sunday – it’s the 12th Annual Blue Hen 5K – which is a part of the University of Delaware’s Alumni Weekend / Again, this Sunday, June 5th – race begins at 9:30am

Today’s highlight – I’m going to get me some of that Peanut Butter Fudge Coffee at Wawa. Non-Fat French Vanilla creamer in the bottom. Delish. Employees went nuts and applauding me when I picked it. They were all like – “It’s the greatest ever.” One girl said that if I liked it with the Vanilla creamer, I should try it with Hot Chocolate in the bottom and then add the coffee – it’s like a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Coffee.

Welcome to AMA Wednesday –

Via someone – “What about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?”

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QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“The worst walls are never the ones you find in your way. The worst walls are the ones you put there.” – by Ursula K. Le Guin

morning babble / Tuesday 05-31-22

This is the scribble that leads to the babble. Sometimes, it gets tidied up; but other times, not so much. When all else fails: watch the video!

I still planning on running in this Sunday’s 12th Annual Blue Hen 5K – it’s a part of the University of Delaware’s Alumni Weekend / This Sunday, June 5th – race begins at 9:30am

215 days until EXIT PLAN

LoCarb & Meaty May Recap

* I’m sorry I got away from the daily postings of what I ate. The school shooting occurred last Tuesday and I just didn’t feel it was important to get something like that up. Instead, I couldn’t wait for my family to come home that day from school.

* The food – I enjoyed some of the changes: purchased some bone broth, pork rinds, but then to mix it up some I had snack packs of olives – both green and black.

* Overall feeling was good – not sure if that had more to do with the workouts that I was doing or not, but I certainly felt more positive about myself. I mean, for March, I gained nearly 10 lbs and felt the “puffy.”

* I was eating so much in March and just never felt “full” at times. My days in May – I would be amazed at some of the days how little I had eaten but didn’t even think of food.

* Weight +/- for the month is -14.1 lbs when compared to 5/1 weigh-in

* Now, I think one of the biggest differences between March and May is that I want to continue with this eating style. Maybe venture towards more meat.

Push-ups done for the Bring Sally Up Challenge – 18 up

3 workouts every week with Igor Voitenko’s Workout App. I’ve really been enjoying that.

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QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“Art is whatever you can get away with.” – credited to Kevin Kelly. Just one of “103 Bits of Advice I wish I Had Known.” He wrote back in 2008 the incredible article, “1,000 True Fans”

morning babble / Monday 05-30-22

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216 days until EXIT PLAN

Simple goal of the day – Enjoy your Memorial Day Monday

Also, in the video, you get to meet Buddy the Bird!

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QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“Your smile brightens the lives of all who see it.” – by Dale Carnegie

morning babble / Friday 05-27-22

This is the scribble that leads to the babble. Sometimes, it gets tidied up; but other times, not so much. When all else fails: watch the video!

Yesterday – I made a memory. That’s what life is all about – Making Memories – and I believe I succeeded yesterday. I was mystery reader for my daughter’s class. The look on her face and then the embracing hug immediately afterwards – I know that I’ll forever have.

219 days until EXIT PLAN

LoCARB & MEATY MAY still happening and still feeling really good. My +/- with poundage for the month is now at -13.8 lbs since May 1st. On Sunday, I’ll do the Bring Sally Up Push-up Challenge on Sunday – update that on Monday. I’m at 18 up.

New Music Friday:

• I got really excited this morning. Spotify creates a “Release Radar” that pulls new music which is related to what you are listening to. They always have a picture to go with that playlist. I saw Run the Jewels and was psyched. But – it’s not really all that new – it’s a remix from Phil Spectro (I know who Phil Spector is – not that guy) – again Phil Spectro. He redid the Run the Jewels song – “Nobody Speak.” It’s fine. I mean, it’s good. I do like the original – it’s one that I have run to a lot, so that one is embedded into my head.

• M.I.A. came out of hiding? Sorry. But – she is back with a new single called “One.” In an interview with Apple Music 1’s Zane Lowe of the new track. “I’d got to a place that was really happy. I did want to make that nice, happy record.” So, maybe some happy music from M.I.A. – as to when we get the whole album – not sure, but it is called MATA.

• So, last night at midnight – Blackbear along with Machine Gun Kelly released a new video for their song – “gfy”. Some people will think that stands for “good for you” – it doesn’t. Catchy song that you don’t want your 6-year-old to be singing along to – so, you’ve been warned. Funny video and naughty – click here for that.

• JD McPherson (Sock Hop? or Rock Hop?) has digitally released a cover song for each month this year. Today he adds to that list with a cover of Irma Thomas’ “It’s Raining.” He’s got 5 songs in all and digitally he calls them The Warm Covers EP, Vol 2 but a physical edition of The Warm Covers including additional bonus tracks is planned for release sometime in 2023. This summer, J.D. is touring with Robert Plant & Alison Krauss – and that would be an awesome show to see.

• By the way – I’m still listening to Harry’s House from Harry Styles came out last week – that’s a good album. Also, still enjoying Kendrick Lamar‘s latest which came out 2 weeks ago. Not sure what from this week is going to stick like those, but we shall see.

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QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“I trust no one who hasn’t time for music.” – by Jack White – His second album of 2022, Entering Heaven Alive – comes out July 22nd

morning babble / Thursday 05-26-22

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HAPPY FRIDAY EVE!

Missed yesterday – Towel Day is an annual celebration on the 25th of May, as a tribute to the late author Douglas Adams (1952-2001). On that day, fans around the universe carry a towel in his honor. Adams wrote the classic sci-fi novel, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. The 25th was organized in memory of him after he suffered a sudden heart attack at the age of 49. His fans wanted to find a way to commemorate his life’s work, and after having one towel day, its success made it a yearly event. Within Chapter 3 of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, it’s all explained.

Also, yesterday – it would have been my grandfather’s 107th Birthday. My kids nor wife – they never met my Pop . . . or as they got to know him – Super Pop. They were gifted the opportunity to see my Nana, who was then deemed Super Nana, because my Mom become their Nana. All the pictures that my Nana – Super Nana – had around the house with her man became . . . Super Pop.

220 days until EXIT PLAN

Week ago – Cushion Fart / Thank you Dan for the Vanillaroma Tree

Plantar Fasciitis – if this was going on last year – I never would have run every day

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QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“No one on his deathbed ever said, ‘I wish I had spent more time on my business’.” – by Paul Tsongas

morning babble / Wednesday 05-25-22

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221 days until EXIT PLAN

The shooting yesterday was horrific. I try not to dwell, but we can’t forget it either.

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QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“Sometimes your mind needs more time to accept what your heart already knows.” – by Mel Robbins

morning babble / Tuesday 05-24-22

This is the scribble that leads to the babble. Sometimes, it gets tidied up; but other times, not so much. When all else fails: watch the video!

I didn’t run today because of Plantar Fasciitis / not as bad of a word as Worcestershire but close. 12th Annual Blue Hen 5K – it’s a part of the Alumni Weekend on Sunday, June 5th – race begins at 9:30am

222 days until EXIT PLAN

Yesterday, I didn’t feel like making a full pot of coffee and I didn’t want to hit the local Dunkin because the woman there would make me an XL Coffee with cream and sugar before I could explain – just black. So, I hit Wawa and saw Peanut Butter Fudge . . . coffee – Decadent fudge and creamy peanut butter with a hint of vanilla. I actually saw this the other week during my 3 Day Fast

PODCAST TUESDAY!

I don’t have any new ones for you. I don’t and I’m not going to force it.

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QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.” – by Thomas Edison

morning babble / Monday 05-23-22

This is the scribble that leads to the babble. Sometimes, it gets tidied up; but other times, not so much. When all else fails: watch the video!

G.O.A.T. without an “E”

223 days until EXIT PLAN

GOAL SETTING MONDAY & REVIEW –

Plantar Fasciitis / New Shoes – HOKA

12th Annual Blue Hen 5K – it’s a part of the Alumni Weekend / Just under two weeks away. It’s on Sunday, June 5th – race begins at 9:30am

Right now – I’ve got my old man shoes on. They’re these slip-on Sketchers shoes. I think I saw Joe Montana advertising them for Sketchers. He was the GOAT before Tom Brady?

Weight +/- for the day is -11.4 lbs when compared to 5/1 weigh-in

Push-ups done for the Bring Sally Up Challenge – 18 up

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QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“I’m grateful for always this moment, the now, no matter what form it takes” – by Eckhart Tolle