GA Russell

Happy New Year everyone!

RIP Eugene Wright! Although not a name well known to the American public, think of how many households owned a record he was on.

RIP Frank! I'll miss your posts here. I will begin the New Year later today by opening up a disc of the Monk's Dreams box.

I see this now a month later! I forgot to mention that the McCoy book was recommended in the Wall Street Journal by a woman who also recommended a few non-fiction books about Hollywood. That's why I picked it up. My parents loved Dean Jones' TV show Ensign O'Toole from 1961.

When the Irish Invaded Canada - Christopher Klein https://www.amazon.com/When-Irish-Invaded-Canada-Incredible/dp/0385542607/ ***** 100 Words Almost Everyone Confuses and Misuses - American Heritage https://www.amazon.com/Words-Almost-Everyone-Confuses-Misuses/dp/0544791193/ ***** Build the Perfect Bug Out Bag - Creek Stewart https://www.amazon.com/Build-Perfect-Bug-Out-Bag/dp/1440318743/ ***** Loserthink - Scott Adams https://www.amazon.com/Loserthink-Untrained-Brains-Ruining-America/dp/0593083520/ ***** Son of Havana - Luis Tiant https://www.amazon.com/Son-Havana-Baseball-Journey-Leagues/dp/1635765439/ ***** The Great Jazz and Pop Vocal Albums - Will Friedwald https://www.amazon.com/Great-Jazz-Pop-Vocal-Albums/dp/0307379078/

Let's all sing September Song. It's been a long, long time... The league has generated a lot of stories since I last posted five weeks ago, but most of them have just been fluff. So for the foreseeable future, I will focus on the more interesting items. Paul LaPolice announced the new Ottawa coaching staff. https://3downnation.com/2020/11/18/redblacks-unveil-2021-coaching-and-football-operations-staff/ ***** The league has announced the 2021 schedule. https://3downnation.com/2020/11/19/cfl-to-release-non-traditional-schedule-on-friday/ https://3downnation.com/2020/11/20/defending-the-grey-cup-blue-bombers-2021-season-schedule/ https://3downnation.com/2020/11/20/road-to-playing-in-the-grey-cup-at-home-ticats-2021-season-schedule/ https://3downnation.com/2020/11/20/new-era-edmonton-football-team-2021-season-schedule/ https://3downnation.com/2020/11/20/cowtown-countdown-stampeders-2021-season-schedule/ https://3downnation.com/2020/11/20/restore-the-roar-bc-lions-2021-season-schedule/ https://3downnation.com/2020/11/20/saskatchewan-roughriders-roll-out-2021-season-schedule/ https://3downnation.com/2020/11/20/setting-sail-toronto-argonauts-unveil-2021-schedule/ https://3downnation.com/2020/11/20/bird-gang-montreal-alouettes-release-2021-schedule/ https://3downnation.com/2020/11/20/coming-back-from-covid-19-cfl-comeback-schedule-for-2021-season/ ***** Here are nominations for the best teams to not win the Grey Cup. https://3downnation.com/2020/11/21/the-eight-best-cfl-teams-not-to-win-a-grey-cup/ ***** The order for the draft was determined by lottery, and Hamilton will get the first pick. https://3downnation.com/2020/11/21/hamilton-tiger-cats-awarded-first-overall-pick-in-2021-cfl-draft-following-random-draw/ ***** Edmonton is asking its fans for name suggestions. https://3downnation.com/2020/11/23/edmonton-football-team-calls-for-name-suggestions-from-fans/ https://3downnation.com/2020/12/02/10-most-popular-edmonton-football-team-name-submissions-from-fans/ https://3downnation.com/2020/12/04/edmonton-football-team-president-chris-presson-new-name-not-a-popularity-contest/ ***** New reps have been elected for the union. https://3downnation.com/2020/11/27/riders-veteran-charleston-hughes-among-newly-elected-cflpa-player-representatives/ ***** SkyDome/Rogers Centre will be demolished. https://3downnation.com/2020/11/27/former-home-of-the-toronto-argonauts-rogers-centre-to-be-demolished-report/ ***** Over 75 prospects have opted out of this year's draft. https://3downnation.com/2020/11/30/over-75-prospects-have-already-opted-out-of-2021-cfl-draft/ ***** The Als announced their coaching staff, which will include Barron Miles. https://3downnation.com/2020/12/02/alouettes-name-barron-miles-defensive-coordinator/ https://3downnation.com/2020/12/02/alouettes-promote-luc-brodeur-jourdain-to-offensive-line-coach/ ***** Here is the list of the pending free agents. https://3downnation.com/2020/12/04/comprehensive-pending-2021-cfl-free-agent-list/

I see advertisements for new vinyl, but (except for Taylor Swift) they all seem to be best sellers from the '70s.

SanDisk 32GB Clip Sport Go MP3 Player, Black - LED Screen and FM Radio - SDMX30-032G-G46K - $30.00 prime (50% off) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MQ9WNXC ***** What would be the appropriate amount of memory for an SD card dedicated to music for an mp3 player? 128? 256? How many minutes does 128 translate to?

I got this one for Christmas. I'm looking forward to it.

Merry Christmas to all!

Zooey Deschanel

I'm not familiar with Marc Martel, but I like this duet with Amy Grant.

Prayers sent, Allen!

Here is the Bandcamp link for Atlanta. https://artpepper.bandcamp.com/album/unreleased-art-pepper-volume-eleven-atlanta

I liked them as well. I read that they were unpopular in England because they were both rich kids. I bought the 45 of Willow Weep for Me, but returned it because of what sounded to me like a defective decrease in volume midway through. I eventually bought their Capitol Best of album.

As long as the speechifying is short, that sounds great!

Are these recordings merely performances, or would there be a lot of talking and conversation as well?

As you may have noticed, I have not been seeing deals on stereo components this Christmas. I wonder why. Does no one have a stereo system anymore? However, today I see two bargains for you late shoppers which are sure to please and amuse. 1) a firelog which smells like Col. Sanders' eleven herbs and spices - $9.88 (51% off) https://www.walmart.com/ip/KFC-Limited-Edition-11-Herbs-Spices-Firelog-by-Enviro-Log/280532214 2) a waffle iron whose waffles resemble legos with which you can construct buildings, etc. - $39.99 (33% off) https://sellout.woot.com/offers/cucinapro-cucinapro-building-brick-electric-waffle

The Microsoft program Nitro Screen Recorder is free for a couple of days. Any opinions of this? https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/nitro-screen-recorder-pro-screen-recorder-screen-recording-screen-record/9nqdd85mt0p2

Shut down, as in permanently. https://nypost.com/2020/12/11/nycs-iconic-21-club-to-shut-down-for-good/

Thanks, Mike! I wonder why CDs taken from CDs don't sound exactly like the originals. Isn't that what the industry was afraid of? Thanks, jc!

Waffle House is getting its own beer, and it's "bacon-infused." https://www.southernliving.com/syndication/waffle-house-beer-collaboration

Of course. As I say, the landlord refuses to help. Since stealing mail is a federal crime, maybe I should file a lawsuit. I've also thought about trying to get my congressman involved.

We have a security guard at the door who demands ID.

Ken, I was thinking along those lines. The UPS Store will collect your mail/packages, and email you if you have any waiting for you. It costs $15 to start plus $66 every three months. I think that's what I will do. Thus far, I have received replacements for everything that has been taken. I think I am more bothered by the disrespect of it all. I have been told that the packages most often stolen are those which look like there is medicine inside. Dmitry, we don't even have CCTV in the mailroom! But you cannot enter the building unless you are a resident or a guest like a relative. That's why I think it's an inside job.