Fourteen months after his 1971 World Series victory, Roberto Clemente died on New Year's Eve, December 31, 1972, taking food and relief supplies to earthquake-torn Nicaragua.  He was 38 years old. Hearing that other supplies were being stolen before reaching the people in need, he proclaimed that "No one steals from Roberto Clemente" -- and, against warnings that the old, smaller-sized DC-7 was seriously overloaded, he went aloft but never returned.

2009 resolution: keep things in perspective, be bold, make everyday count, keep it real and take 'er easy.

As ever,

Otis

My word Walgreens!  You frisky bastards. I'm doing the late night lap around for weird stuff like Pet Safe Salt-Melter, Candy for the front desk at The Establishment, Sinus Medicine for the wife, maybe some 4/$10 Pringles - I dont know - I might get Post It Notes and a Tape Measure.  How about a refill on my printer cartridge and a case of Vitamin Water....you don't know me!  I like to keep my visits loose.  But, I was not expecting this.  Right there in the Heating Pad / Ace Bandage aisle.  Dildos.  3 different kinds.   Its hard to see but there is a picture of a just-out-of-the-shower lady looking at you with bedroom eyes.  At least they are only $9.99 - good value.  If this is your thing, keep it local and visit Laura @ The Tool Shed.

keeping it safe for all you sinners,

Otis

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If a picture is worth a thousand Stralkowski's sandwiches at $4.79, then the  photo's below are worth $9,580.  Skynyrd sammies and free Atari?  F off!

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Chicago Sun Times writer / Rolling Stone & Spin contributor Jim DeRogatis once wrote about Billy Corgan that "Of all the memorable artists and characters that the alternative era produced, [Corgan] was the most traditional and explosive rock star, with all of the good and bad traits that implies and David Fricke of Rolling Stone once called him and his Smashing Pumpkins bandmates "ruthless virtuosos". So, of the big 3 (Pearl Jam, Nirvana, SP), the Pumpkins were kinda kickin ass.

I just saw the re-vamped version of The Smashing Pumpkins (only Billy and drummer Jimmy Chamberlain remain) at the Audiotorium Theater in Chicago.  It was great and sad at the same time.  Great because the songs are heartfelt and really well contructed and sad because Billy Corgan is a far cry from the jimi-hendrix-grunge-sunkissed-nerd of the early 90s Alternative scene.  Below is the set list from the show and also a clip from their greatest era: late 93-early 94 when Siamese Dream broke but they band was still booked into shithole clubs.  Despite PR and label pressure to reschedule shows, they opted not to bump the shows up to bigger spots; instead they honored the fans that believed in them early on and played sweet, geeked out shows full of crazy theatrics.  Pretty fresh.  Check out the video below....

As ever,

Otis

Smashing Pumpkins in Chicago December 8, 2008

 SMASHING PUMPKINS Live in Seattle Oct 1993 - song: GEEK USA from album: SIAMESE DREAM

Morrissey, former frontman for The Smiths, current King of Gloom, is releasing another album of melodrama cranked up to 11.  This guy is out of his sad mind.  The forthcoming album is titled YEARS OF REFUSAL and if that's not enough for you, the lead single is called "I'm Throwing My Arms Around Paris". 

For reals?  First, what's with the baby?  Creep show, dude.  And the song title?  Oh dear me, this world has thrown me so.  What else can I do but faint into the arms of my lady Paris?  Who the f*cks says that?  Who offhandedly throws their arms around Paris?  You know what, f*ckin Morrissey does and you better get on board 'cause his shit is so far past dramatic that it can't help but become awesome again.  Here are few insanely over-dramatic song title gems from Sir Moz.  Have a woeful day full of dread and isolation.

hang the DJ, 

Otis

Insane/Awesome Morrissey & Smiths Song Titles

 I'm Throwing My Arms Around Paris

William, It Was Really Nothing

Angel, Angel, Down We Go Together

Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now

Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me

I've Changed My Plea To Guilty

Never Had No One Ever

Here's a pic from a job from a life time ago. I wish I could take credit for masterminding this prank but I was too busy traveling around and being all taken-advantage-of-by-the-man.  Ok, not really but that's what you're supposed to say when you have a corporate gig.  Anyway, give frat boys some tin foil on a day where a girl they dote on takes a 3 day weekend ski trip and all hell breaks loose.

as ever,

Otis