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President Bill Clinton; and Chris Rock. PLUS:Great Moments in Presidential Speeches; and Dad Watches His Son Play in His First Youth Soccer Game.
" . . . . and now, OnStar phone operator . . . . . . David Letterman!"
ACT 1: Great Moments in Presidential Speeches:
George W. Bush: "Are you having burritos for lunch?"
ACT 2:
This past Saturday saw a change of seasons. No, not summer to fall, but from youth T-Ball to Soccer. Dave experienced his first season of T-Ball with his son Harry. What has Dave learned? That one inning of T-Ball is the most exciting 4 hours in all of sports. And now it's soccer time. And what has Dave learned? Never take anything for granted. Dad asked son if he wanted to play soccer and Harry said sure. Dad signed him up and Harry now plays for The Wizards. Youth 5-year-old soccer is very interesting. It's basically a clot of kids running after a soccer ball. It's like bees following the Queen. After what seemed like an eternity, the whistle blew. "Halftime!" was the call. Oooch, only half done. Then late in the 2nd half the ball sprang loose from the clot o' kids. It was a breakaway. And who was the leader of the breakaway? Harry. He was on the big breakaway. And what happened next has happened to every parent. Harry runs up to the ball . . . .. and picks it up and yells, "Yea!" Of course, all eyes turn to Harry and his dad. Oh, well. That's youth soccer. Dave sighs and says, "And there's only 30 more games!"
PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON:
The 42nd President of the United States of America. He is currently involved in his Clinton Global Initiative. Every year, Clinton organizes a gathering of charitable groups and world leaders to help solve today's problems. This is the 4th year of the Clinton Global Initiative and has helped over 200 million people. To find out more, click on: www.mycommitment.org
Dave asks about the current economic crisis we face here in the United States and the former President explains what happened and what caused it.
This is what I got out of it, based on my limited knowledge in finance.
1. High tech stock bubble burst back in the late 1990s/early 2000s
2. low interest rates were created to keep the economy moving
3. it was hoped the low interest rates would help the overall economy, but mostly it just energized the housing market
4. through less regulation, mortgage companies gave out more money in loans than they had to adequately back them up and allowed loans to go to those who were high risk
5. the potential of these loans to go unfulfilled came to fruition, resulting in foreclosures
6. the investment and mortgage companies are now left holding the bag.
7. the bailout frees them of holding the bag and puts the bag in the hands of the taxpayer
Is this how it went down? I have no idea, but that's the story I'm sticking with.
Will it work? Clinton says no one knows for sure. He suggests we need to rewrite the terms of the mortgage loans that so many can't meet so the owners can still afford their home. It'll slow down the home mortgage foreclosures.
ACT 5: Wednesday:Senator John McCain Thursday:Paris Hilton Friday:TV on the Radio performing out on the fire escape
ACT 6: CHRIS ROCK
Chris sits and exclaims, "I hope you don't expect me to be that smart! I thought I was watching Charlie Rose." Chris admits to not being all that smart and when he finds himself surrounded by people like Bill Clinton, he always tries to steer the conversation to sports.
Still talking about the Bill Clinton segment, Chris asks, "And did you notice how he couldn't bring himself to say ‘Barack Obama'? Hillary ain't running! Hillary lost!" I laughed, as I thought the same thing.
What does Chris think of Sarah Palin? He's a bit confused how and why a governor of Alaska is a qualification to be Vice President. Chris exclaims, "There are pictures of her holding the head of a bloody moose that she shot! Michael Vick is saying, ‘Why am I in jail?!'"
Chris has been traveling the globe entertaining the masses, and the "best of" those tour dates will be put together for the HBO special, "Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger." It premieres this Saturday, September 27th at 9:00 PM. Chris is one of the few who never fails to make me laugh. Always very funny.
And that was our show for Monday, September 22, 2008.
So, are you pretending to know what's going on with the economy? Actually, much to my surprise, I was able to sort of almost kinda follow what President Clinton was saying.
And now, my youth soccer story. Same thing as Harry, my daughter Dominique's first game at 5-years-old saw her pick up the soccer ball and run with it like a football. She was very excited. For the next game, the coach looked for a volunteer to play goalie. Dominique, wanting the fancy shirt and gloves, quickly raised her hand. I was very nervous. Dominique is big-hearted and a tad sensitive. I know she was proud to be wearing the bright yellow goalie jersey and goalie gloves, but I was concerned how she would react if a ball got by her. A full breakdown was possible. I decided I would help her by simply calling out when necessary, “Dominique, ball is coming!” I needed to do this because she was much more interested in the little girls playing with their dolls on the sideline. Another time she was picking at the dandelions behind the net. Anyway, the other team comes down the field and is looking to score. I yell to Dominique, “Ball is coming.” She stops playing in the dirt and stands to take her position. The team kept coming forward as I silently pleaded for all of them to trip at once. But the ball was passed ahead to the lead player and she kicked . . . . and scored. My heart sank. I could only imagine the disappointment my daughter felt letting in her first goal. I got up ready to comfort. Instead, Dominique starts jumping up and down with glee, “You got a goal! YOU GOT A GOAL! YOU GOT A GOAL!” She joined in the celebration, surrounded by jerseys of a different color.
Did you watch the ceremony of the final game played at Yankee Stadium? I'm not sure how much you were able to see on ESPN, but we in the New York area had it on for hours before the game. I thought it was well done. My biggest thrill of the night was watching Mickey Mantle's son jogging out to centerfield. Every Yankee fan said the same thing: “He runs just like Mickey!” Head down, elbows back; just like the Mick.
Biggest laugh: shots of the crowd . . . . the camera stops on Matthew Modine . . . . announcer Jon Miller refers to him as “Super star.” I laughed.
Actually, the fact that the Yankees are out of the playoffs, or about to, made the final night all the more enjoyable. We all knew THIS was the final game, and there was no pressure on having to win for playoff implications. Of course we all would have preferred the final game to be Game 7 of the World Series. Maybe the Angels and Cubs can play here.
Babe Ruth once said, "I'm very proud to have hit the first home run in Yankee Stadium. God knows who'll hit the last one."
The last home run hit was by Jose Molina. God sure knows how to keep a secret.
I hope all you people out west enjoyed the final out at Yankee Stadium Sunday night on ESPN. Unfortunately, it was on too late for Yankee fans here in New York. I hope it meant a lot to you from Oregon and California and Washington to have seen the last pitch. What times was that . . . midnight here in New York?
My Yankee Stadium memories:
- First game: Bobby Richardson Day -- September 17, 1966.
- Loudest I ever heard the stadium: 1996 World Series -- Game 6 vs. the Atlanta Braves -- Joe Girardi's triple, 3rd inning.
- Quietest I ever heard the stadium: 1980 A.L. Playoffs-- Game 3 vs. the Kansas City Royals -- 7th inning -- George Brett hits a three-run homer into the upper deck to take the lead for the Royals.
- Most memorable games attended:
1996 -- Game 6 World Series vs. the Atlanta Braves. Yankees win the championship.
1995 -- Jimmy Leyritz hits a 15th inning home run to win Game 2 of the A.L. Divisional Series vs. the Seattle Mariners. It was nearly 3:00 AM.
1983 -- Dave Righetti's no-hitter.
1976 -- high school friend Tom Mulroy of soccer's NASL Miami Toros plays against Pele and the New York Cosmos. After the game, Pele presents Tom with his jersey. Cosmos win 8-2; Georgio Chanaglia gets 5 goals; Pele scores on an over-the-head scissor kick.
1968 -- Yankee outfielder Rocky Colavito pitches 2-and-two-third shutout innings vs. the Detroit Tigers and is credited with the win -- August 25th.
I just did a quick Google check on that Rocky Colavito 1968 game. Mickey Mantle went 0-4, and was batting only .228 for the season, but that was good for 3rd best on the starting lineup.
Oh, and can someone remind me again, why do the Yankees need a new stadium?
CAMEO MENTION OF A WAHOO READER
From the other side of the world, it's Kath Creel
This concludes another episode of CAMEO MENTION OF A WAHOO READER
President Bill Clinton; and Chris Rock. PLUS:Great Moments in Presidential Speeches; and Dad Watches His Son Play in His First Youth Soccer Game.
" . . . . and now, OnStar phone operator . . . . . . David Letterman!"
ACT 1: Great Moments in Presidential Speeches:
George W. Bush: "Are you having burritos for lunch?"
ACT 2:
This past Saturday saw a change of seasons. No, not summer to fall, but from youth T-Ball to Soccer. Dave experienced his first season of T-Ball with his son Harry. What has Dave learned? That one inning of T-Ball is the most exciting 4 hours in all of sports. And now it's soccer time. And what has Dave learned? Never take anything for granted. Dad asked son if he wanted to play soccer and Harry said sure. Dad signed him up and Harry now plays for The Wizards. Youth 5-year-old soccer is very interesting. It's basically a clot of kids running after a soccer ball. It's like bees following the Queen. After what seemed like an eternity, the whistle blew. "Halftime!" was the call. Oooch, only half done. Then late in the 2nd half the ball sprang loose from the clot o' kids. It was a breakaway. And who was the leader of the breakaway? Harry. He was on the big breakaway. And what happened next has happened to every parent. Harry runs up to the ball . . . .. and picks it up and yells, "Yea!" Of course, all eyes turn to Harry and his dad. Oh, well. That's youth soccer. Dave sighs and says, "And there's only 30 more games!"
PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON:
The 42nd President of the United States of America. He is currently involved in his Clinton Global Initiative. Every year, Clinton organizes a gathering of charitable groups and world leaders to help solve today's problems. This is the 4th year of the Clinton Global Initiative and has helped over 200 million people. To find out more, click on: www.mycommitment.org
Dave asks about the current economic crisis we face here in the United States and the former President explains what happened and what caused it.
This is what I got out of it, based on my limited knowledge in finance.
1. High tech stock bubble burst back in the late 1990s/early 2000s
2. low interest rates were created to keep the economy moving
3. it was hoped the low interest rates would help the overall economy, but mostly it just energized the housing market
4. through less regulation, mortgage companies gave out more money in loans than they had to adequately back them up and allowed loans to go to those who were high risk
5. the potential of these loans to go unfulfilled came to fruition, resulting in foreclosures
6. the investment and mortgage companies are now left holding the bag.
7. the bailout frees them of holding the bag and puts the bag in the hands of the taxpayer
Is this how it went down? I have no idea, but that's the story I'm sticking with.
Will it work? Clinton says no one knows for sure. He suggests we need to rewrite the terms of the mortgage loans that so many can't meet so the owners can still afford their home. It'll slow down the home mortgage foreclosures.
ACT 5: Wednesday:Senator John McCain Thursday:Paris Hilton Friday:TV on the Radio performing out on the fire escape
ACT 6: CHRIS ROCK
Chris sits and exclaims, "I hope you don't expect me to be that smart! I thought I was watching Charlie Rose." Chris admits to not being all that smart and when he finds himself surrounded by people like Bill Clinton, he always tries to steer the conversation to sports.
Still talking about the Bill Clinton segment, Chris asks, "And did you notice how he couldn't bring himself to say ‘Barack Obama'? Hillary ain't running! Hillary lost!" I laughed, as I thought the same thing.
What does Chris think of Sarah Palin? He's a bit confused how and why a governor of Alaska is a qualification to be Vice President. Chris exclaims, "There are pictures of her holding the head of a bloody moose that she shot! Michael Vick is saying, ‘Why am I in jail?!'"
Chris has been traveling the globe entertaining the masses, and the "best of" those tour dates will be put together for the HBO special, "Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger." It premieres this Saturday, September 27th at 9:00 PM. Chris is one of the few who never fails to make me laugh. Always very funny.
And that was our show for Monday, September 22, 2008.
So, are you pretending to know what's going on with the economy? Actually, much to my surprise, I was able to sort of almost kinda follow what President Clinton was saying.
And now, my youth soccer story. Same thing as Harry, my daughter Dominique's first game at 5-years-old saw her pick up the soccer ball and run with it like a football. She was very excited. For the next game, the coach looked for a volunteer to play goalie. Dominique, wanting the fancy shirt and gloves, quickly raised her hand. I was very nervous. Dominique is big-hearted and a tad sensitive. I know she was proud to be wearing the bright yellow goalie jersey and goalie gloves, but I was concerned how she would react if a ball got by her. A full breakdown was possible. I decided I would help her by simply calling out when necessary, “Dominique, ball is coming!” I needed to do this because she was much more interested in the little girls playing with their dolls on the sideline. Another time she was picking at the dandelions behind the net. Anyway, the other team comes down the field and is looking to score. I yell to Dominique, “Ball is coming.” She stops playing in the dirt and stands to take her position. The team kept coming forward as I silently pleaded for all of them to trip at once. But the ball was passed ahead to the lead player and she kicked . . . . and scored. My heart sank. I could only imagine the disappointment my daughter felt letting in her first goal. I got up ready to comfort. Instead, Dominique starts jumping up and down with glee, “You got a goal! YOU GOT A GOAL! YOU GOT A GOAL!” She joined in the celebration, surrounded by jerseys of a different color.
Did you watch the ceremony of the final game played at Yankee Stadium? I'm not sure how much you were able to see on ESPN, but we in the New York area had it on for hours before the game. I thought it was well done. My biggest thrill of the night was watching Mickey Mantle's son jogging out to centerfield. Every Yankee fan said the same thing: “He runs just like Mickey!” Head down, elbows back; just like the Mick.
Biggest laugh: shots of the crowd . . . . the camera stops on Matthew Modine . . . . announcer Jon Miller refers to him as “Super star.” I laughed.
Actually, the fact that the Yankees are out of the playoffs, or about to, made the final night all the more enjoyable. We all knew THIS was the final game, and there was no pressure on having to win for playoff implications. Of course we all would have preferred the final game to be Game 7 of the World Series. Maybe the Angels and Cubs can play here.
Babe Ruth once said, "I'm very proud to have hit the first home run in Yankee Stadium. God knows who'll hit the last one."
The last home run hit was by Jose Molina. God sure knows how to keep a secret.
I hope all you people out west enjoyed the final out at Yankee Stadium Sunday night on ESPN. Unfortunately, it was on too late for Yankee fans here in New York. I hope it meant a lot to you from Oregon and California and Washington to have seen the last pitch. What times was that . . . midnight here in New York?
My Yankee Stadium memories:
- First game: Bobby Richardson Day -- September 17, 1966.
- Loudest I ever heard the stadium: 1996 World Series -- Game 6 vs. the Atlanta Braves -- Joe Girardi's triple, 3rd inning.
- Quietest I ever heard the stadium: 1980 A.L. Playoffs-- Game 3 vs. the Kansas City Royals -- 7th inning -- George Brett hits a three-run homer into the upper deck to take the lead for the Royals.
- Most memorable games attended:
1996 -- Game 6 World Series vs. the Atlanta Braves. Yankees win the championship.
1995 -- Jimmy Leyritz hits a 15th inning home run to win Game 2 of the A.L. Divisional Series vs. the Seattle Mariners. It was nearly 3:00 AM.
1983 -- Dave Righetti's no-hitter.
1976 -- high school friend Tom Mulroy of soccer's NASL Miami Toros plays against Pele and the New York Cosmos. After the game, Pele presents Tom with his jersey. Cosmos win 8-2; Georgio Chanaglia gets 5 goals; Pele scores on an over-the-head scissor kick.
1968 -- Yankee outfielder Rocky Colavito pitches 2-and-two-third shutout innings vs. the Detroit Tigers and is credited with the win -- August 25th.
I just did a quick Google check on that Rocky Colavito 1968 game. Mickey Mantle went 0-4, and was batting only .228 for the season, but that was good for 3rd best on the starting lineup.
Oh, and can someone remind me again, why do the Yankees need a new stadium?
CAMEO MENTION OF A WAHOO READER
From the other side of the world, it's Kath Creel
This concludes another episode of CAMEO MENTION OF A WAHOO READER
