WSU Flag Is Back

Game Day is back on ESPN. I caught the white WSU flag.  The crimson one was also visible.

Suncadia

Here is a video from a few years back, the Suncadia Resort in Central Washigton. 

 

Lee Goldberg's Calico Review--Tough To Put Down

 First of all, do not read any reviews of this book until you have read it yourself!!  There are secrets that can be given away that could spoil the read.  

Calico, by Lee Goldberg, sat on my shelf for months because it was a western and those who know me, know that I'm not really into that genre.  

I bought this while attending the author's book signing last winter.  After months of collecting dust, I opened it and was hooked by the first page. 

Page turner may seem like a cliche, but Calico really fits the bill, it's imagery and imagination, so vivid, it is like going to a movie. 

It's hard to really write more without crushing the book's impact.  This may be Lee Goldberg's best work yet. 

You can find Calico on Amazon by clicking here.

Mariners Win Again

Julio Rodriguez rounds the bases after hitting a homer in the Mariners 6-2 victory over Tampa Bay.

It was the second homer that inning.

The Mariners have now won two series in a row under the helm of New manager, Dan Wilson.

That was the third game I've attended this season.

Maple Valley Town Hall

With the city council in smart matching blue shirts to his left, Maple Valley Mayor Sean Kelly addresses towns people at the Town Hall last night (Monday, August 26th, 2024). 

The meeting, which also celebrated the anniversary of the incorporation of the town, took place at the Legacy Site 

A good crowd showed up.  Other officials, including state house member Bill Ramos, were also present 

Attendees were treated to ice cream and cake 

Ice Cream Man

The ice cream man where's traditional white outfit with red bowtie at a music festival at Confluence Park in Issaquah.  

After a few days of rainy weather, it was a perfect sunny day.

Seahawks Get Exhibition Win

We went to our first Seahawk game of the season.  The Hawks beat the Cleveland Brown 37-33.  Although the game did not count in the standings, we saw some great plays on both offense and defense.

Dan Wilson Era Begins

 

Former Mariner catcher Dan Wilson is now the team's manager.   This will be Wilson's first time in that  position.  

The Wilson era got off to a good start last night (Friday, August 23rd, 2024), as the team overcame a four run deficit to beat the San Francisco Giants in extra innings 6-5

Performing At Carillon Point

Performing at El Encanto at Carillon Point in Kirkland, my cousin Joe Barer on guitar and Eddie Malakoff on keyboards, they are also members of the rock band, The Underhills.

Servais Reportedly To Lose Job As Mariner Skipper

King 5 TV reports the Seattle Mariners are firing veteran manager Scott Servais.

The move comes as no surprise as the team, once leading its division by 10 games, has seeming lost its footing. 

Parents of Israeli hostage address DNC crowd

A plea to send home the hostages taken in Israel on October 7th at the Democratic National Convention.  

Gimme Shelter Plays Last Issaquah Concert

Looking like the legendary rock band, Gimme Shelter played Rolling Stones music, thrilling the crowd at the last Concerts On The Green, a weekly summer feature at the Community Center in Issaquah.

Kirkland 4--Point Of Sail Easy Lover

 One more from last Thursday's concert at Marina Park in Kirkland.

Talk Show Pioneer Phil Donahue Dies

 Phil Donahue, whose daytime talk show broke new ground, has died.  His shows, featured a single topic and he would take his mic into the audience to allow them to question guests and express their opinions.  

The show, which originated in Dayton, Ohio, eventually moved to Chicago in the early 70s, were it became a national hit. 

Donahue was married to Marlo Thomas, another groundbreaking TV figure, who had starred in the ABC comedy, That Girl.  The marriage lasted 44 years, until his death yesterday (Sunday, August 18th, 2024).

Phil Donahue was 88.

Sunday Downpour 2--Front Yard

 I continued to video the storm in the front yard, where I actually was outside.

Sunday Downpour

 

It's been a stormy weekend. Last night (Saturday, August 17th, 2024), I drove though a rough thunderstorm.  Today was sunny and mild, this.  Taken in our backyard. 

What Really Happened To Seattle Supersonics

This is a great history of the Seattle Super Sonics.  They left in 2008 to become the Oklahoma City Thunder, but word is, they will be coming back in an NBA expansion in the next few years.

Kirkland 3--Brandy Point Of Sail

When of the older Yacht Rock songs. 

Greg Kihn--Pop Star Of The 80s

 Greg Kihn whose namesake band was popular in the '80s has died, reportedly of Altheimer's Disease, he was 75. 

Kihn sang the catchy "The Breakup Song", actually released in 1978. Also, a later hit simply titled "Jeopardy" 

During a period of either long hair or close cropped hairdo's, along with heavy synthesizers, Kihn had what I would call a California surfer look and a guitar and drum somewhat retro sound. 

He had a penchant for using puns of his last name for album titles like Rockkihnroll and Kihnspiracy. 

I got to see him perform at the '83 Wave Spectacular, which was actually held in 1982 (that's not an error) and was sponsored by KYYX. Since I worked for the station, I was able to get in free. 

Kirkland Concert 2 You Can Do Magic--Point Of Sail

More Yacht Rock from Point Of Sail.  More to come.