Category Archives: People

Random Thoughts for a Friday

Posted on August 22, 2025 by AverageAndy

A little late, but sad to see that Terrence Stamp passed away last week. I remember him as General Zod in the original Superman and Superman 2. He also played Chancellor Valorum in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. The Mets … Continue reading →

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Concert Review / Survivor / Stuff

Posted on July 30, 2025 by AverageAndy

I really enjoyed the Christopher Cross / Men at Work / Toto concert I attended over the weekend. Other than a brief downpour while tailgating, the weather was fine, and the large crowd had a great time singing along with … Continue reading →

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Crazy Train (And more)

Posted on July 24, 2025 by AverageAndy

It took a few days, but I was thinking about what to write about the passing of the “Prince of Darkness,” Ozzy Osbourne, on July 22, 2022, at the age of 76. As a few days have passed, and seeing … Continue reading →

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A wild week of TV, along with reflections on 60 Minutes and Survivor.

Posted on April 24, 2025 by AverageAndy

**** Spoilers **** Some crazy things this week on two of the shows I am watching and enjoying. First, on 9-1-1, after 8 seasons, we said goodbye to Captain Bobby Nash (Played by the great Peter Krause). His character died … Continue reading →

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On and On and On it Goes

Posted on March 20, 2025 by AverageAndy

Been a strange couple of weeks. Not good and not bad, just there. After 5 months of looking for a new job, the days and weeks start to blend into each other, and everything just starts to feel monotonous. But … Continue reading →

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Lots on my mind

Posted on November 2, 2021 by AverageAndy

Went on a walk the other day, and decided to listen to music instead of a pod cast to mix things up. Started by playing the new Marillion Song “Be Hard On Yourself ” from their upcoming album An Hour … Continue reading →

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They’re Back

Posted on February 12, 2016 by AverageAndy

Season 28 of The Amazing Race starts tonight with the cast made up of You Tube, and other Internet stars.   Should be interesting to see how people whose job is to use computers and cell phones 24/7 handle being … Continue reading →

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Have a great Memorial Day Holiday

Posted on May 23, 2014 by AverageAndy

Hard to believe its memorial day and the ‘official’ start of summer.   Still doesn’t feel that way after the crazy winter we had hear in the north east.   Hopefully the weather finally stays warm for weeks on end. … Continue reading →

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