If you are the sensitive sort, this clip may not be for you. (don't bother commenting, Hassler) However, if you are the opposite of that sort, you are sure to enjoy this video of Hitler making fat jokes about Brady Hoke and Michigan football. Please pass on to like minded individuals. Pure hilarity.
Click here for more high art from the brilliant twisted mind of Lou Brutus.
Why do I need a holiday to bring me back to reality?
Let’s face it. In today’s media world of Obamacare debt ceiling minimum wage duck dynasty fear mongering, it’s tough to have Christmas Spirit. I’m not referring to the Christmas Spirit that inspires Ebenezer Scrooge to bring a huge feast to the Crachit family after he realizes he’s been a jerk for decades. I’m talking about the wonderful life Christmas Spirit George Bailey gets after realizing his life doesn’t suck as much as he thought it did.
Think about it. Turn on CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, The Daily Show, or whatever your flavor of news is. Read the Huffington Post, The Daily Kos, or Redstate and you’ll soon discover that your world as you know it is coming to an end. Your ideological opposite is coming for you and they’ll turn it into a world of humans marrying their dogs or the dissolution of Medicare. All this clutter is just smoke and mirrors to the true reality of your life.
This Christmas Eve morning, I turned on the news and started hearing all the hype and thought, “How bad is my world?” After some deep thinking, I realized I have it pretty good. My guess is you do, too. Here are the basics:
1) I’m alive. My children are alive. My wife is alive. What more can I really want beyond this?
2) My family isn’t in any immediate danger. In other words, I don’t live in a war zone. I live in Upper Arlington. My biggest concern here is what type of parking spot I’ll get at Giant Eagle. Could you imagine not wanting to leave your house in fear of getting shot by gang fire? Or worse, yet, a suicide bomber?
3) I have easy access to healthcare. All this argument over obamacare is a big huge pissing match between two political parties. Seriously folks, it’s not the end of the world either way. No one’s gonna die in this country because Obamacare is or isn’t gonna happen. Can we all just realize that come January 1st, we’re going to just as healthy as we were on December 31st?
4) I have roof over my head, two cars in the garage, heat, water, cable, internet access, computers, cell phones, food in my refrigerator, clothes in my closet, and enough extra money to do fun things once in a while.
Seriously, what do I really need beyond all this? What more do I need in life that I don’t already have? Advertising would tell me I need more: that cool tablet/computer, new iPhone, blueray movie, kindle fire, or expensive jewelry for my wife. The media would tell me I need more: we need to repeal obamacare, raise the minimum wage, and stop those pesky republicans/democrat/teaparty/whoever from destroying the American Way.
I’m going to have none of that. I’m just fine.
It will be a great Christmas at the Ozello’s this year. Not because the kids will get a bunch of cool presents, but because we’ll be together. Playing games, eating great food, in my warm house and remembering the most important part of Christmas is not getting everything you want. It’s appreciating everything you have.
Wal Ozello is the author of Assignment 1989: The Time Travel Wars and is the lead singer of the Columbus hairband Armada. He's a resident of Upper Arlington, Ohio and a frequent customer at Colin's Coffee.
It's Christmas Eve, take one huge guess which song we shall be featuring today? There have been many great Christmas songs, but in all seriousness, I think reasonable people can agree "Father Christmas" is right near the top of the list. We can also all probably agree that "Still Love Christmas" by me is near the top as well. (Ha.) Happy Holidays from all of us at Pencilstorm. Thanks for reading! Lyrics and video below.
To read Ray Davies is the greatest songwriter exhibit B click here
"Father Christmas" Songwriter: Ray Davies
When I was small I believed in santa claus
Though I knew it was my dad
And I would hang up my stocking at christmas
Open my presents and I'd be glad
But the last time I played father christmas
I stood outside a department store
A gang of kids came over and mugged me
And knocked my reindeer to the floor
Father christmas, give us some money
Don't mess around with those silly toys.
Well beat you up if you don't hand it over
We want your bread so don't make us annoyed
Give all the toys to the little rich boys
Don't give my brother a steve austin outfit
Don't give my sister a cuddly toy
We don't want a jigsaw or monopoly money
We only want the real mccoy
Father christmas, give us some money
Well beat you up if you make us annoyed
Father christmas, give us some money
Don't mess around with those silly toys
But give my daddy a job cause he needs one
Hes got lots of mouths to feed
But if youve got one, I'll have a machine gun
So I can scare all the kids down the street
Have yourself a merry merry christmas
Have yourself a good time
But remember the kids who got nothin
While you're drinkin down your wine
Greg discusses the growing Columbus brewery scene and lists some of his favorite locally brewed beers.
Read MoreRight now you are thinking "Monday night? I can't go out Monday night." Wrong, come Monday around 4 p.m. you will suddenly realize, "I'm not working in any serious manner tomorrow and then it's two straight days with the family. I believe I'm hankerin' for a taste"
Pencilstorm, once again has you covered. Join us for our 17th annual Holiday party at the Woodland's Tavern, Monday December 23rd from 6 - 9 pm. Four String Brew is only $2 a pint and Colin Gawel and The Lonely Bones will be playing a set starting around 7 p.m. A $5 donation to the band is appreciated, but not mandatory.
And if for some reason your best laid plans run into trouble, this line will set you free: "I've got to run out for a bit and do some last minute shopping." There you go. You are welcome. See you at Woodland's Monday December 23rd. - Pencilstorm staff.
Colin Gawel and The Lonely Bones "Still Love Christmas". Hear it Monday and drink a Four String Brew why don't you?
The "Andymanathon" was started by the late, great CD102.5 program director Andy Davis when he would stay on air live for forty eight straight hours raising money for children's charities. In his passing the tradition has carried on and there are a couple of ways you can join the cause and have some fun doing it. We need your help.
1) Call WWCD102.5 (614 221 1025) December 13th-December 15th and pledge money to hear your favorite song (Watershed, Colin Gawel) played on the radio. This is your chance to take over the airwaves and show how generous Watershed fans can be at the same time. Think big! How much would it cost to get an entire Watershed record played on Sunday afternoon before the concert? Why not call and ask. Pool your resources. If you go to the studio in person you can get a song played for $20 AND a ticket the the Andyman Benefit concert on Sunday December 15th. Inside tip from Brian Phillips: Saturday morning is the best time to get your song played directly on the radio. More details at CD102.5 website by clicking here
2) Attend the annual Andymanathon benefit concert at the Bluestone (583 E. Broad St - Former BOMA across from art museum). Starting a new tradition, Watershed will be performing first but playing a full set. Doors at 5 pm and Watershed on at 5:30 sharp. Following will be Los Gravediggers, The Whiles (featuring Joe Peppercorn) , The Regrettes, Washington Beach Bums.
All ages. Kids under 12 are free. $15 at the door and ALL THE MONEY goes to charity. The musicians are donating their time. For more details on how the money is used click here to visit CD1025 For the Kids
It goes without saying that this charity and the community who support it are near and dear to our Watershed hearts. We would appreciate it greatly if you would join us in giving something back and helping the kids. - Colin
