I went to the LIVE Bugs Bunny – Looney Tunes – show at The Hollywood Bowl a couple of weeks ago, It was absolutely FANTASTIC. I made an initial video that had short clips of the event – hardly visible images of the cartoons, along with the LIVE classical (public domain) music played by the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra. I also included fun stories that the conductor told. Within minutes of posting that video, I got that ubiquitous YouTube “warning” (threat) about using third party music without permission. I’ve been “warned” before and certain so-called “privileges” have been taken away – no trial, no appeal – just a fiat from the Gods of YouTube.
Category Archives: I’m Not that Dad
Ten2Ten: Salt Lake City to LA #RoadTrip
Ten2Ten! This is a short video documenting our road trip from Salt Lake City, Utah to Los Angeles, California in approximately ten hours. On this road trip, I narrate and bore you with facts and trivia. My wife complains at me for something or another that I’m doing, but I cut most of that out (no one needs to see that). We ended the video portion of the road trip just out of Las Vegas due to the fact that there’s nothing much to see on that leg of the trip.
Movie Trivia Contest #1
So, this is our first Movie Trivia Contest. I’ll be doing it on an irregular basis. I hope it’s fun for you. I love old movies so mostly we’ll focus on older, classic films. The first ten correct answers will win a PDF copy of either of my books – cover images are below. I’m asking for the Honor System and asking that you not use Google to find the answer. Beyond the correct answer, the ten winners will be determined by what interesting facts about this particular movie they share.
Barenaked Ladies Comedy Concert Clip
The Barenaked Ladies are celebrating 25 years of making music. We saw them at The Santa Barbara Bowl on June 22, 2013. It was a GREAT concert. NOTE TO YOUTUBE: This is just talk and NO copyrighted music, so please don’t hassle me! That “note” eludes to the reality that YT cracks down hard on any of us who post any unlicensed music. Personally, I don’t get it when it’s recording a “live” event, but I can’t risk having them shut me down. So, this clip is in the middle of the Barenaked Ladies performing “If I Had a Million Dollars” and is simply a comedy bit – a very funny one. I hope you enjoy it!
The Empty-Nest Road Trip Blues: Chapter 9 – Boston, Here We Come
Moving along, it’s time for Day Nine aka Chapter 9 – Boston, Here We Come. I relate our last day “on the road” and the surprises that greeted us on arrival in Boston.
How about skipping that $5 Starbucks latte and splurging $2.99 (for the Kindle on Amazon) or $2.79 for the PDF of my new e-book? Enjoy my own informercial for it! This e-book is really a virtual journey. It’s filled with 100 photos, 7 original videos, and links to many of the stops on the trip. Click on the book cover image below to find your purchase options:
Anatomy of the Golf Swing: My Wife
Outside of me, our boys, and her family, my wife loves three things: golf Golf and GOLF. She finally got me to begin…with “begin” being the operative word. Though this game doesn’t really suit my temperament, it is fun and quite difficult. Enjoy these short clips, in real time, slow-mo, and high speed of my wife’s golf swing, off the tee!
Santa Barbara – a Lazy Day
We spent a lovely day in Santa Barbara on May 23, 2013. My wife and her parents came up with me and my wife even appeared on my Radio Show in Segment 5. Then we had lunch and strolled along State Street where this video was taken with my iPhone.
The Empty-Nest Road Trip Blues B-Vlog – Chapter 8
Continuing to read from The Empty-Nest Road Trip Blues, we move on to Chapter 8 – Day 8 – and our visits to Niagara Falls and Cooperstown, home of the Baseball Hall of Fame.
