tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post1007033426235404981..comments2023-11-03T06:02:02.128-07:00Comments on By Ken Levine: Those little pleasuresBy Ken Levinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17305293821975250420noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-50626804820165164462016-12-03T08:32:09.155-08:002016-12-03T08:32:09.155-08:00Much as we complain about the internet, the fact ...Much as we complain about the internet, the fact we now have an internet, and can post/comment/meet interesting people on interesting blogs.<br /><br />Much as we are immersed - and overwhelmed - with digital visual information, the fact we can still enjoy radio (terrestrial, satellite, internet, whatever else they will think of), and the colorful collage of images and emotions that good music and good storytelling will always evoke... all in the mind and heart. Think Stuart McLean's Vinyl Cafe or Garrison Keillor's Prairie Home Companion, that sort of thing.John Hammesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-44925881210163950192016-12-02T22:07:58.639-08:002016-12-02T22:07:58.639-08:00Some guy cuts you off in traffic and a cop sees it...Some guy cuts you off in traffic and a cop sees it and pulls the guy over (actually happened once). iamr4manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03886388328762709050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-77471647357018432822016-12-02T15:32:42.512-08:002016-12-02T15:32:42.512-08:00Thanks Ken. While I enjoy your snarky list posts, ...Thanks Ken. While I enjoy your snarky list posts, this is a wonderful flip side.<br /><br />Back in the day one of my fave things was to hear the fax machine connecting - AND then seeing the read out say "Transmitted."Pete Grossmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-25109298043455005842016-12-02T12:09:21.178-08:002016-12-02T12:09:21.178-08:00I just thought of another one: not having to deal ...I just thought of another one: not having to deal with people who (mis)read things into what you say. That's a biggie!John the Rednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-55852773463518871052016-12-02T09:39:25.571-08:002016-12-02T09:39:25.571-08:00For you it's Natalie Wood, for me it's Adr...For you it's Natalie Wood, for me it's Adrienne Barbeau. No matter how old she gets (and she's well into AARP territory now), to me, she'll always be that BBB (buxom, braless, bouncing) number from "Maude."Steve Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07460010481523481647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-41668974502160115022016-12-02T04:58:23.662-08:002016-12-02T04:58:23.662-08:00A day where my kids' school doesn't phone ...A day where my kids' school doesn't phone me or text me or email me to tell me something bad about my kids.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04970485021780631555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-51454957395069392622016-12-02T04:49:04.130-08:002016-12-02T04:49:04.130-08:00A little sad that so many of yours are simply &quo...A little sad that so many of yours are simply "not being disappointed when you expected to be"...Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775430353810840374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-90929052220236816672016-12-02T03:04:20.058-08:002016-12-02T03:04:20.058-08:00When someone tells you that you've changed the...When someone tells you that you've changed their life (positively, of course). What an awesome feeling to know you've made a difference to someone.<br /><br />My wife's amazing smile.<br /><br />The Hal Roach-era Laurel and Hardy comedies. Seriously, who was funnier than Stan Laurel and (especially) Oliver Hardy?<br /><br />Discovering a new musical artist or band that just knocks your socks off.<br /><br />Sundays with the family at my sister's place.<br /><br />Working a job away from the hustle and bustle; out in nature with only deer, birds, turkeys, foxes, trees, etc. for company as the sun rises.<br /><br />Jimmy Page and Jerry Garcia's guitar playing when they were in their prime. Two guys who played with heart and soul, not just with technique.<br /><br />Being behind someone who actually uses their turn signal, and at the proper time to boot!<br /><br />Making it to/from work without having had some jerk right on my ass the whole way, even though I'm hardly driving slowly. Sadly, this is a rare occurence these days.<br /><br />Hitting all the green lights.<br /><br />Looking at the heavens, with or without a telescope.<br /><br />Meteorites! I just love 'em.<br /><br />When the Boston Bruins actually win a game.<br /><br />The sound of my beautiful Gibson J-200 acoustic.<br /><br />Discovering great new books and cherishing the old ones you've read a thousand times.<br /><br />Finding a copy of a concert you were at that you figured you'd never, ever find. This is especially cool when it happens 10+ years after the fact.<br /><br />And finally, being alive to experience all of this!John the Rednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-57531044398070644002016-12-01T21:48:32.471-08:002016-12-01T21:48:32.471-08:00A film clip of Mickey Mantle hitting a home run th...A film clip of Mickey Mantle hitting a home run that you have never seen before.Astroboynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-66689618074061856662016-12-01T20:32:57.128-08:002016-12-01T20:32:57.128-08:00Rosebud.Rosebud.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-46064095812101470292016-12-01T19:47:02.656-08:002016-12-01T19:47:02.656-08:00Thank you for Wood-apalooza.
And please check your...Thank you for Wood-apalooza.<br />And please check your emails (assuming I'm using the current correct address)Donaldnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-33989763105963668922016-12-01T19:04:15.158-08:002016-12-01T19:04:15.158-08:00I always love when It's a Wonderful Life and &...I always love when It's a Wonderful Life and "A Charlie Brown Christmas" comes on. <br /><br />I'll always love having pizza for lunch or dinner. <br /><br />tavmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-86202849353967565592016-12-01T19:00:44.011-08:002016-12-01T19:00:44.011-08:00Coke with real sugar. My grandson's pleasure ...Coke with real sugar. My grandson's pleasure since he has corn allergies. Glad it is a pleasure for you.Stu Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14097000913495185851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-85022896452527546632016-12-01T18:30:03.229-08:002016-12-01T18:30:03.229-08:00Steve Stoliar wished me Happy Birthday on Facebook...Steve Stoliar wished me Happy Birthday on Facebook.<br /><br />"Linus and Lucy" is one of the songs played on 24/7 Christmas stations. Same goes for "Christmastime is Here". <br /><br />Some former classmates from elementary/high school that you haven't seen in a long time do reply to your posts on FB. And I manage to accidentally to bump into some of them occasionally. <br /><br />Classic shows you used to watch on afternoon TV on local channels is still shown on classic show channels that are not on cable but on regular TV. <br /><br />tavmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-78680874964920738152016-12-01T17:21:58.605-08:002016-12-01T17:21:58.605-08:00You come across an envelope of old photos with mem...You come across an envelope of old photos with memories (and people) you'd forgotten about Steve McLeannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-43209159385836161982016-12-01T14:50:26.936-08:002016-12-01T14:50:26.936-08:00Netflix allows downloading. My data plan breathes ...Netflix allows downloading. My data plan breathes a sigh of relief.<br /><br />Ken's blog. Also Mark Evanier's blog.<br /><br />Getting "Hail to the Victors" stuck in my head.<br /><br />Vin Scully.<br /><br />Petting a dog. Any dog.<br /><br />Sleeping in.<br /><br />Time to read, and having something good, either from a new author or from an old favorite.Charles H. Bryannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-44781244891649500032016-12-01T14:09:12.520-08:002016-12-01T14:09:12.520-08:00I'm happy when I hear a song that I haven'...I'm happy when I hear a song that I haven't heard in, say 30 years.<br /><br />Then I get depressed because I'll probably never hear it again. In another 30 years I'll be dead.Scott O.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-28602022396045983872016-12-01T12:28:35.209-08:002016-12-01T12:28:35.209-08:00Bringing the exact number of reusable canvas bags ...Bringing the exact number of reusable canvas bags with you to the supermarket that you ultimately need for your groceries!slgchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05947656936483533667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-33366823829238845452016-12-01T12:02:10.765-08:002016-12-01T12:02:10.765-08:00There are few pleasures in life greater than a goo...There are few pleasures in life greater than a good chair. Big enough that it doesn't feel cramped, cushioned enough that you aren't constantly adjusting your weight or avoiding hard edges, thick enough as to stay warm, and reclining in case you want to take a short nap. There's nothing fancy or innovative about this chair. No seat warmers, no cupholders, no massage features. Just a good, old-fashioned recliner that does one thing and does it so perfectly even Marty Crane and Archie Bunker would gladly trade up for it without a second thought.<br /><br />And also pizza. Pizza is great.Covarrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05512077437345823232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-42879778620593741222016-12-01T11:28:22.364-08:002016-12-01T11:28:22.364-08:00You browse a used book store you've been to in...You browse a used book store you've been to in the past few weeks and they've got a LOT of fresh stuff.<br /><br />Email from a not-favorite relative with GOOD news.<br /><br />Hitting the bagel place just as they're putting out hot ones.<br /><br />Having to show ID for the senior discount.<br /><br />Ordered purchase delivered a day or more early.<br /><br />Getting a laugh when that's what you were trying for.DBensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01144515471557731622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-24170985943056492832016-12-01T10:53:18.139-08:002016-12-01T10:53:18.139-08:00I don't expect a better seat at the restaurant...I don't expect a better seat at the restaurant than Beyonce, but then I don't think I'll see her at Steak 'n' Shake.Dave Creekhttp://www.davecreek.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-47059893917651229972016-12-01T10:35:05.605-08:002016-12-01T10:35:05.605-08:00GREAT pictures of Natalie. She was soooo beautifu...GREAT pictures of Natalie. She was soooo beautiful.Mister Charliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02740971667961847200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-86966853953755344602016-12-01T10:12:28.860-08:002016-12-01T10:12:28.860-08:00You get TSA pre-check. Love it - I got that sever...<i>You get TSA pre-check.</i> Love it - I got that several times in a row! Plus, the TSA dude toldd me you can apply for it - fee is something like $160. <br /><br />Here's a couple that I like: <br /><br />The team you've been following since Wilt/West/Goodrich has sucked for years and is now young, gaining confidence, and just got a young coach who might be the next Jackson/Riley/Popovich/Auerbach (that is a might be a future HOF'er)<br /><br />The team you're currently following plays tonight on TNT. Jahn Ghaltnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-56272800628122869842016-12-01T10:12:02.712-08:002016-12-01T10:12:02.712-08:00Oh, oh baby! Natalie Wood!Oh, oh baby! Natalie Wood!Charlie Hebdonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-66897293395170945152016-12-01T10:01:17.464-08:002016-12-01T10:01:17.464-08:00Things to be grateful for:
Seeing Ken's colum...Things to be grateful for:<br /><br />Seeing Ken's column each day<br /><br />The bullshit-free face of my dog<br /><br />Bingeing on Becker episodes <br /><br />Hot black coffee<br /><br />Medium rare ribeye <br /><br />Martini<br /><br />Neighbors with warm smiles <br /><br />The enduring wit of the MTM house sitcoms<br /><br />NYRB paperback reprint editions<br /><br />Maria Callas recordings<br /><br />Carol Burnett's Eunice <br /><br />Toast with butter<br /><br />Children of the age when they say hello to everyone <br /><br />Root beer floats<br /><br />Exchanging smiles with people on the sidewalk as we unavoidably walk toward and then almost into each other<br /><br />People who tell me what music they love Tim Gnoreply@blogger.com