THURSDAY--Another Edition of--

A flip of the fedora to Jimmy Cannon

NOBODY ASKED ME BUT.....

1)   There is only one today since a two week hiatus is called for given time constraints and producing a few programs in advance. I do add that I highly recommend a new CD from Kate Campbell and also Byrd and Street.  Tune in to TRADITIONS on October 2 and get a brief sample.

                                         

THURSDAY--Another Edition of.............

A flip of the fedora to Jimmy Cannon

 NOBODY ASKED ME BUT..

1)       Not wanting to lose some listeners on Sunday on TRADITIONS I would highly recommend going to New City NY and seeing a wonderful program with Kim & Reggie Harris at the Borderline Folk Music Club---845 354-4586.  Seating is limited.

2)        The U S Open is over for this year and the most talented person won---that does not mean “The Best Person” won.  Class enters into that equation.  That translates into Rafa or Federer. The NY Times had a very good editorial on the subject---my thoughts exactly.

3)       The U S Open is still over and Serena Williams merely got a slap on the wrist for her totally unacceptable behavior.  She should have been suspended from competition for a time.  Her antics are becoming habitual---and threatening. 

4)       It turns out that Atheism is a non-prophet organization.

5)       Here is a good tennis term for you---In Singles “Love” is nothing but in involved couples mixed doubles it is everything.

6)       The special about Jacqueline Kennedy was truly an amazing event.  If only it were on PBS since I lost track of her and what products to buy or what shows to watch.

7)       This brings us to the blessings of DVR and the money many sponsors waste on commercial TV these days---who woulda thunk it some 20 or so years ago.

       
8)   One of the finest of the Knights of the Round Table was the designer of the table---Sir Cumference

                                 




                                 

THURSDAY--Another Edition of......

A fkip of the fedora to Jimmy Cannon-----


NOBODY ASKED ME BUT..
1) Sad to say but with all the weather forecasting and all the punditry from the news folks who stay up around the clock looking fresh as daisies and pontificating ad nauseum the worst areas were not the ones mentioned as the targets. So much for wasted punditry and pontificating pomposity ---sort of like old Will Shakespeare said years back---“....signifying nothing...”. He did mention sound and fury—so I guess that ties into Hurricanes

2) You know is age is creeping up ( or is there) when the local cemetery has more of your neighborhood than the one you reside is does now.

3) Would it not be nice to have Funeral (Memorial) rehearsals like wedding rehearsals so the not-yet deceased can enjoy the festivities and not miss them.

4) I know who either of the 2 I hope win the U S Tennis Open---and the 3d loses. Do you think you know?

5) Sunday Simcha is now in its 6th Year on WFDU (Sundays 10 AM ET) and WFDU has to be commended for “...keeping Yiddishkeit on the air...”---think we need a bumper sticker like that?

6) Gilbert & Sullivan have it right---“...you must stir it and stump it and blow your own trumpet or trust me you haven’t a chance...(Ruddigore).

                                                          

THURSDAY--Another Edition of......

A flip of the fedora to Jimmy Cannon----


NOBODY ASKED ME BUT..


1) Seem like Social Networking and computers do bring out the “creativity” that most folks had to keep suppressed for years. For better or for worse. And correction fluid is not needed---just a steady hand before you hit “send”.


2) Sometimes the best films do not get to your local theater---case in point---“Queen To Play”. A bit formulaic but still enjoyable and Kevin Kline speaking fluent French—amazing talent. It is on DVD---however long that format will last in this era of constant change.


3) The Earthquake was truly devastating---imagine having a lawn chair keel over. Don’t mention this to Haitians.


4) My sincere compliments on the recognition this Sunday to Si Kahn at the Borderline Folk Club picnic that features so many great artists and, of course, Si Kahn. My honor is to be able to introduce him---and I do hope to see you there. The event takes place in New City, NY and the website to check is www.borderlinefolkmusic.4themax.com


5) So many maniacal dictators and so few who want to leave the stage rapidly. You have to say this for dear old Adolf---he knew when it was over---and he took his girl friend with him---Qadafi—hangs on, Assad---hangs on, and, unfortunately, Amin lived out his years in luxury as a few other did as well.


6) What would the population do without the paternalism of Mayor Bloomberg---what do eat, what to wear, what to do in emergencies---nobody has to think for themselves anymore at all.

                                                          

THURSDAY--Another Edition of......

A flip of the fedora to Jimmy Cannon---



NOBODY ASKED ME BUT..


1) You will not want to miss this week’s TRADITIONS (http://www.wfdu.fm/) as we start with music from Si Kahn and the artists that will be honoring him on 8/28 in New City, NY and then welcome the wonderful HUNGRYTOWN group into the studio for some conversation and live music.

2) Have you ever noticed that Broadsheets (NY Times, Washington Post, etc;) write in depth articles that may continue for on other pages and the tabloids make sure that each piece ends on the same page. That surely must tell one something about quality and intellect.

3) It does seem incongruous that municipalities are limited to minute financial support from the State, that workers are taking cut-backs, and everyone is belt tightening and The Port Authority (with its highly paid execs) plans to increase fees by over 50%. The new definition of greed and obscenity.

4) You have to admire the “chutzpah” of the politicos---let the board you appoint threaten 50% increases in tolls and then ride in on your stalwart stallion and insist on a lower increase as if that was not the plan all along. Also—why have public (stacked) hearings where the board does not appear but, rather, sends a stenographer.

5) Sometimes the old films are still the best---The Third Man, to me, is still the classic of its genre---and Orson Welles with just a bit of screen time in it still seems like the overshadowing force—pun intended.

                                                 

THURSDAY--Another Edition of......

A flip of the fedora to Jimmy Cannon:


NOBODY ASKED ME BUT..


1) You will not want to miss this week’s Sunday Simcha as we debut the new CD from The Klezmatics commemorating their 25th year together---or from their founding and evolution. A truly wonderful and enjoyable piece of work.

2) Sad to hear of the events in Britain. Civilized response to uncivilized people who have not a cause, other than looting, is a difficult thing. A cause has a purpose—in this case real bullets might also—would the Brits were a bit more realistic.

3) It does take a certain amount of talent to be as bland as Alex Treback---and it really pays a handsome salary---a lot more than the prizes on Jeopardy. Great show that should last forever---as opposed to the inanity of the “yahoos” (ala Reality TV) on Wheel of Fortune.

4) Reality TV is the sad state that original 7 or so outlets that have evolved into. hundreds of more outlets---worse content. Some kind of ratio there.

5) Frankly, Do not argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience.---Words to live by.

6) More words to live by are those that say it is better to have a good doctor than a friendly one---but if he or she is both---all the better.  Lucky me on at least 2 counts.