Fresh off of his #1 (debut) single "There Was This Girl", Riley Green has released his next single "In Love By Now"! This is his second single from his upcoming debut album and was co-written by Riley, Rhett Atkins, Marv Green, and Ben Hayslip. You'll hear him sing this one LIVE when he comes to Blossom Music Center with Brad Paisley and Chris Lane on Friday, August 2nd! 

“Dogs find that one hidden place in our hearts, that alludes virtually everyone, and everything else”

My Dog – Juneau The Husky!   If I watch closely enough, she teaches me much

If you are a dog owner, you understand this as well as you know anything.  Dogs, find a place within us that nothing else can.  It’s uniquely their charge, as dogs themselves are unique.  Our dogs come to us in various ways.  Bought, adopted, found, inherited, and so forth. And they don’t care how they get to you. They only care that they do. 

The key to this is simple.  The genesis of your relationship with your dog makes no difference to your dog.  Your new friendship is predicated on, just being friends.  There is no judgment, or baggage between you.  Granted, in some cases your new dog may have some baggage on his own.  His past could be tough and tumble, or horrible.  But all he wants is to start again, anew, with you.  No other friendship we have, has this as its starting point.

From that moment on your dog has only one goal in mind.  Pleasing you and making you a part of his life.  One thing I think we all have to remember, is that as good of company as our dogs can be for US, we are THEIR best friend.  WE are all THEY have. They look to us daily for everything they need and want.  And dogs give us all they have to give every minute of every day.  They have nothing else to give, besides their loyalty and love, which to them is one of the same.

So if you wonder why you feel the way you do about your dog, and why he is in a place within you that is different and separate from every other being on the planet?  It’s because that’s how you are   –  to him. They find that place, because they want to.

There is much to learn from a dog, that is worth learning

Quiet weekend at the movies as far as new releases are concerned.  Next week, Avengers Endgame comes out, plus it's Easter weekend.  But there are a couple, and both directed right at the family.


Breakthrough

This is based on a true story of a young boy and his falling through a frozen lake, and the miracle needed for him to survive.  This concentrates on his mother and the absolute agony she goes through during his fight for life.  This stars Chrissy Metz, and a nice supporting cast that tells a very emotional story.  This gets off to a rather awkward start, with some flat out bad writing, but as this goes on it gets better as our story takes shape.

This is going to be too much for some to see, as it may hit a bit too close to the bone. There are some gut-wrenching moments in this movie that will really tug on any mothers heart strings. But this is this years spiritutal, miracle movie, and these generally do quite well and find a loyal audiance.  The timing is right, and those who see this, will love it.  Slow start, nice finish. 


Penguins

What can I say?  An hour and sixteen minutes of Penguins on film.  Family time!

NEXT WEEK!

Avengers: End

Hey, I'm Browns fan like you. And it seems this Fall, we will have to adjust our Browns viewing as we have gone "Prime Time!!"  The Schedule is out!

Seems the Browns have four night games, which I think the league limit is five.  Plus, looks like we will play week 2 on Monday Night Football with the Jets.  BTW - first EVER Monday Night game was at Municipal Stadium, Cleveland 1970  -  against the Jets, with the Legend of Homer Jones  (Google it)

The Browns have figured out at long last that the NFL isn't really sports anymore. It's entertainment. And drafting high profile characters who can play like Baker Mayfield, and trading for lightning rods like OBJ, and others get you noticed.  Sure we all want to win, but the Browns also want to be noticed, relevant, popular, cool, and on national TV.

You have to get the fans excited in anticipation of winning, and then you have to actually win.  Thus far, the Browns have everyone excited and ready to go, including the NFL itself. 

Then you have to win!  GO BROWNS!~

Got my Browns Party Jacket ready to go!!

Well, after a day or two of severe weather, and the snow  -  that at least didn't stick, it seems the nicer weather for the most part may finally be here.  And for me, and for you, that means the annual firing up of the equipment, and seasons first mow.  I did it today.  I was not letting someone else in my hood set the pace.  I did not want to have mow envy, I wanted to be envied because of my pace setting mow.  (Should be noted, the tractor pictured as the cover for this post is NOT my mower, but has been used for dramatic effect.  And I wish it was)

My house after the years first mow!

It's such a guy thing, you see your neighbor mowing, and you clear your schedule and get to it.  Graduations, showers, weddings, and other major activities have been missed because of the urge to mow.  Plus, the "afterparty" that ensues, as you sit and look at what you've done in concert with the magic of the mower.

 All this Spring Work wears Juneau out!

The first mow of the year is always a good time. Yard is green, yard looks good and it's an easy chore.  That gives way to flashing forward 100 days, when the grass giddiness goes away, and then it's just another chore. But as far as this week is concerned?    Enjoy the mow.

Another day, and another blog about food!

Easter is on Sunday and there will be many baskets full of chocolate bunnies, jelly beans, creme eggs and more. My personal favorite- Cadbury Mini Eggs. These small eggs are sweet chocolate perfection. If you have not tried them, you must stop what you are doing and go get some. If you have had them, you know what I talking about.

They are often confused with Cadbury Creme Eggs. Do not confuse them. Mini eggs are solid milk chocolate with a crispy sugary shell. They are basically candy crack. Once you have one, you can’t stop- as in only have one bag. I must warn you, they are so good you won’t be able to put them down. Whether you prefer the milk chocolate (my favorite), they also have white chocolate, dark chocolate and this year they came out with a shimmer shelled version. All good!

Stock up now because these beauties are only out during Easter time. They do offer Christmas Mini Eggs, and while they good, there is nothing quite like the OG Easter Mini Eggs. They are so good I can only allow myself one mini bag per season. They are THAT good, people!

Happy Easter and Happy Mini Eggs enjoying!

4/17/19

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church

Easter Bake Sale time!

Luke Bryan is part of the NFL Draft…
Brett Young is having a girl…

Luke Bryan will be a part of the NFL Draft in Nashville. He'll be part of the live coverage on April 25th on ABC. 
Dierks Bentley and Tim McGraw are also taking part with free performances. Tim will take the stage on April 26th and Dierks will perform on April 27th. 

It's going to be a girl for Brett Young and his wife Taylor. 
The couple made the big announcement on social media, with Taylor tossing Brett a ball filled with pink dust.

4/17/19

You were born an original.

Today is Wednesday, April 17th - It IS - Blah! Blah! Blah! Day, Cheeseball Day!

The Cuyahoga River named River of the Year! 

Barrio is coming this summer to Kent.

The Wheelmobile is coming to MGM Northfield Park May 11 and 12

Hota Kodb adopted a second daughter yesterday, and named her Hope...

About 2/3 of us who have gym memberships, don't use them.

You can now buy Dr. Pepper flavored cotton candy...