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When I Woke Up This Morning, I Had Some Things On My Mind

9-7-17- It's always great to see a classic movie, for the first time. Such is the case with, Body and Soul starring John Garfield. Garfield's performance is fantastic. I think this film meant a lot him personally. Like the protagonist, Garfield was a tough Jewish kid who got into trouble when young, fought as amateur and always had a simple, yet strict code, of fighting for what he believed was right. If you haven't seen it you should.
9-8-17- There are four, count them four excellent games for Week 2 and three of them run virtually at the same time. They are OSU-Oklahoma at 6:30(All times CST), Clemson-Auburn 6:00, Notre Dame -Georgia at 6:30, and Stanford-USC, and nothing,nothing worthwhile before that. Stupid! It's stupid, it's screwing the fans and it smacks like the NFL. WIth viewership declining for NFL games college football is in a good shape to increase its audience. But not the way they're doing it tomorrow. Stupid!
8-2-17-Tanaka struck out 14 and went eight full. He's had one bad inning in last two starts. Another starter would be nice, but Cashman shouldn't get desperate. 2017 Yanks are looking like a TEAM. There are ten games left vs. the Bosox, let's see what happens. The Yanks should make the playoffs.
8-2-17-When people think of the South and doughnuts, Krispy Kreme comes to the mind of most. I say forget about it. The best doughnuts are those at Shipley Do-Nuts. There is also Daylight Donuts. If you head down South check them out.
8-2-17-Baseball had its Hall of Fame induction ceremonies this past Sunday, July 30th, and the grand old game sullied itself with the inclusion of Bud Selig. If the Hall is going to let him in, then let in Pete. At least Pete loved the game.
8-4-17-College football is less than a month away. Alabama vs FSU is getting most of the attention, however Michigan plays Florida. This could be the year when a team with two losses makes the college playoffs.
8-7-17- Add me to the list of those who think SF Giants AT&T park is the finest in baseball. It’s much better than these cookie cutter band boxes. And speaking of cookie cutter band boxes; it's a reminder why I will always refer to where the Yankees play their home games as the Steinbrenner Park and Galleria.
8-14-17-Florida will suspend starters for its opening game vs Michigan. This should make it easier for Harbaugh's Wolverines, and put Florida Coach Jim McElwain on the hot-seat. IMO, polls should not be taken until the third or fourth week of the season. But, since everyone's doing it, here's my much too soon as to who the contenders will be for the Collegiate National Championship.
8-14-17- Dang! I forgot just how good a band was Blondie, and how sexy Debbie Harry was. Check out the monster drumming by Clem Burke, in the jukebox section.
8-26-17-Tuned in to see the C'nooga vs J'Ville State game. I didn't get the announcers names but they're typical. The play by play announcer is always loud, always sounds excited, screams a lot, and the "analyst" talks non-stop from the end of one play to the beginning of the next. So far they are unknown(rather they be unheard)but once I get their names I"ll pass it on.
8-31-17-Good riddance, bon voyage, auf wiedersehen, to Ed Cunningham. WHO? He was the most annoying, talkative, blabbermouth among all the college 'analysts' and that says a lot. He called each game as if the viewer had tuned in to hear him speak and pontificate, and as an aside watch a football game. The question arises who will take over number one? I"m not sure but there are a host challengers.
9-4-17- Kevin Sumlin was in hot water before the season and blowing a 34 point lead won't help. There are calls for his immediate firing. BUT, he has a buyout clause in his contract of 11.5 million dollars that must be paid within 60 days of being fired. If he's fired expect to see a further increase in gas prices as the big money supporters recoup their losses.

Picks for Sept. 16: Take the Home Dogs: Louisville +3, Mississippi State +7, Pittsburgh +13.5
Week 3 Top 14, Too Soon Poll: Clemson, Alabama, Oklahoma,Oklahoma State
Movie Review: PITFALL
Honeymooners: The Baby Sitter takes out A Dog's Life
Oh, My Aching Back Dislocates Mama Loves Mambo
F-Troop: Chief Wild Eagle Says, 'Meet the Family!'
Baseball: Steinbrenner Park

College Football: Time for Urban Renewal? Kelly Can Kiss The Blarney Stone Goodbye, Gus Still Can't Coach. Baker Mayfield is sorry?

My Recent Publications:
The Reference
I Am The Snowman
Escape From Camp Orken
What Have I Done?

Upon Further Review: PITFALL-A Film Gem

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Television
Honeymooners: Battle Royale
F Troop

My Writing
I Am The Snowman
The Reference
What Have I Done?

Movies
Pitfall
Detour
Too Late For Tears
Decision Before Dawn
Film Noir and Feminine Wiles
Talking About Elisha Cook, Jr.
Night and The City
The Purple Heart

Baseball
Un-Retire These Yankee Numbers?
Joe D's "Other" Hitting Achievement
Ty Cobb in 1911: The Best Season in History
Call It What It Is: Steinbrenner Park and Galleria

One Thing Leads To Another
(Going from A-B by way of M, Z, P, Q et al)

From "The Sopranos" to Morrissey's "Last of the International Playboys."
From Kubrick's "A Clockwork Orange," to Star Trek's, "The Menagerie."

Read what the critics are saying about, Escape From Camp Orken.

"... the pace is fast, the expert dialogue snappy. It conjured up all the action and fun of Mad Max, with elements of Deathrace and Escape from New York and The Dirty Dozen.... Praino’s Escape from Camp Orken ... was a huge amount of fun and well worthy of a sequel."

"Fast action, good pacing, interesting plot, and a few twists and turns that kept me interested. This is an author to keep an eye on."

"As soon as book downloaded, the male hormones began leaking from my device. It's a fast-paced adventure... but even more humor, just to keep you on the emotional roller-coaster. This is a great read for young men..., who have grown up as gamers. ...packed with as much action as any game you have ever played."

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