Going to return my rental car and pick up my car from the show this afternoon. It took 2 weeks to replace the undercarriage (wires were all chewed up by a rodent that had made a nest in my car). Thank God I had Rodent Insurance through State Farm. It covered everything (~$8,000.oo) other than a $100.00 deductable — One less thing on my plate
Still waiting to hear back for a job (had 3 separate interviews that went well). Hopefully, they will decide soon
The NY Giants came back to earth after beating the L.A. Chargers and lost to the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. They play the Philadelphia Eagles this Thursday, and I would not be surprised if they make a coaching change if they lose. You cannot continue to roll out the same awful product week after week and tell us that it is a work in progress. Nothing ever changes or gets better.
The NY Yankees are down 2 – 0 to the Toronto Blue Jays in the 3 0f 5 NLDS after getting hammered in the Rogers Center over the weekend. You can never count the Yankees out, but this year feels a bit different, and I would not be shocked if Toronto takes the series tonight in Game 3 or tomorrow in Game 4.
Last episode of TASK on HBO was excellent (intense and suspenseful). Really enjoying this series
Same with The Rain Maker on USA Network. Only a few episodes left. Good Stuff
Enjoyed the show and the ending of The Black Rabbit on Netflix. Not exactly what I was expecting, and they did a really good job of resolving things. Much better than leaving things open and then having to wait to see if there is a second season,
Going to try and go to ProgStock 2025 this weekend and see Steve Hogarth perform his h natural show for the 1st time ever in the United States. Will give you my review if things work out as planned.
Only 2 more weeks until the 83rd Philly Non-Sports Card Show, The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA – Hall E. Especially looking forward to seeing one of the featured artists (Ted Dastick Jr.). A really talented sketch card artist who has done cards for many different sets.
And last, LET’S GO MOUNTAIN HAWKS. Lehigh defeated Yale on Saturday to move to 6 – 0 and are ranked 7th in the latest FCS Poll. Next up is Columbia before finishing the season against the Patriot League opponents.
That’s it for now. More to come soon
AverageAndy
#PEACE #NeverTooOldForSurvivor #GiveMeAChance
PS – As always, if anybody has any connections with Survivor or CBS that could help to at least get my name in front of the casting team, it would be appreciated
Took my car to the dealer last week due to a message on the dashboard (Hybrid System Malfunction). Turns out that a rodent made a nest under my car and ate through all the wires. The entire undercarriage will need to be replaced at a cost of around $8000.00. I ended up calling my insurance company (State Farm) and was surprised that I have “rodent damage” coverage. Was told that insurance will cover the repairs minus a $100.00 deductible. The whole thing is a pain, but at least it was not a financial disaster.
The NY Mets, on the other hand, found a way to miss the 2025 MLB Play-Offs despite their signing of Juan Soto to a mega contract and bringing back Pete Alonso. They started off well, but injuries to some of their starting pitchers (who were carrying them) and a lack of continuity among the players took its toll as they slowly slipped down the standings, and eventually ended up losing out to the Cincinnati Reds base on a tiebreaker. Losing 2 out of 3 to the Miami Marlins ended the season and now the owner, GM, and players will need to do some self-reflection and see what needs to be done going forward. Not sure what I would do (I do like that they came out right away and said Manager Carlos Mendoza will be back). Will need to take some time to think about this.
The NY Football Giants made a QB change and then actually won a game on Sunday to move to 1 – 3. I have written numerous times about not being a fan of the head coach. I am going to hold off for a few weeks as we see how Jaxson Dart and the team perform after their emotional win in front of a home crowd that was starving for a win. They have a tough stretch coming up (@NO, PHI, @DEN, @PHI), and it will be telling to see how they handle things.
The season of Big Brother 27 came to an end on Sunday, with Ashley Hollis defeating Vince Panaro by a vote of 6 – 1. The fans then voted for Keanu Soto as their favorite player. It was an interesting session. Liked a design of the house, and some of the challenges. Didn’t really understand all the stuff with the “Mastermind”, ending with the Mastermind being a trio of past players (Jessie Godderz, Frankie Grande, and Eric Stein)
It was not one of my favorite seasons, as I didn’t really connect or care about the majority of the cast. There were some interesting people, but nobody who stood out as a talented player (Based on just watching the weekly episodes on CBS – Never watched any of the live feeds). Still addicting, and I will most likely continue to watch next year.
Currently watching
TASK (HBO Max) — Really good and worth the watch
Black Rabbit (Netflix) — Also very good.
The Rainmaker (USA) — Very enjoyable
Currently reading
Decided to try something different, and started reading “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” by Mark Twain. I don’t think I ever read it, and decided to give it a go. It’s kind of tough to read, since it was written over 100 years ago, and words and context have changed. But so far so good, and I will update things as I get further along
As for Survivor 49
While I am still a huge fan and continue my quest to become a contestant, I have to admit that the first episode was a bit slow. The Challenges seemed a bit too familiar, and while I like the journeys, they need to change things up a bit. Maybe send somebody from all 3 tribes, with the player from the winning tribe simply being an observer. It would be interesting to see how the winner and loser would explain what happened back at camp, knowing the 3rd person has all the info as well
As for the players, it always takes me a few episodes to feel them out, and come up with who I will be rooting for. It’s been a while for me to really think a contestant is among the all-time greats. Between the way the game is now played, where people seem to be afraid of rocking the boat, or making any kind of big move for fear of putting a target on their back, and the way alliances are formed, nobody this season (and the past few new era seasons) has really grabbed me.
Would like to see the producers bring back some of the older challenges where you had to vote or break a tile or pot among all the contestants, with the goal to eliminate players. This forced people to make tough decisions and show their hand. Need more of this so that players can’t simply form an alliance and run the table to the final 4
I mentioned previously that I enjoyed watching “The Snake” on FOX. I liked the format of the show and thought it was one of the better reality shows out there. But then they decided to “Jump the Shark” and decide who would be one of the finalists based on the roll of the dice. Of the last 5 players, the 1st person to roll Snake Eyes would be one of the finalists, and the last person to roll Snake Eyes would immediately be eliminated. I thought they will need to roll a lot of times for 5 of 6 people to roll a Snake Eyes. As they played things out, it only took 6 rounds and 24 rolls for 5 people to roll Snake Eyes. I thought to myself, there is no way. The odds don’t add up. It should have taken much longer
This really bothered me, so I wrote to one of the smartest people I could think of – Matt Parker of StandUpMaths and asked him if this made sense. I figured he might find it interesting. Not only did he find it interesting, he created a full video on his YouTube Channel about it.
He did mention that he got a lot of emails from people about this, which made me feel great, realizing that I am not alone out there and there are others who question things that don’t make sense.
Not sure why, but I have had a hard time thinking of things to write about. A lot is going on in the world, and usually, I come across something that makes me want to jump on the site and write about it. I guess this is what writer’s block feels like because I keep putting off logging on and writing. Sorry if this feels a bit forced, but I am just going to start listing things.
1. The best thing about cancelling my Disney+ / Hulu / ESPN+ subscription over the Jimmy Kimmel firing was the text I got from my daughter to me and my wife, thanking us for being “cool” parents
2. The Lehigh Mountain Hawks beat Bucknell on Saturday and are now 4 – 0. Glad at least one of the teams I root for is actually doing well
3. The NY Mets are going to make me sweat the final 6 games as they battle the Cincinnati Reds for the final NL Wild Card. Im going to stay positive and believe they will find a way
4. The NY Football Giants have beaten me down. For the 1st time in a long, long time, if ever, I don’t have the passion or energy to really enjoy them. I will continue to watch and root for them to win, but no longer feel angry when they lose. At 0 – 3, the 2025 / 2026 Season is basically over
5. Very sad to see that Robert Redford passed away last week at the age of 89. Was an icon as I was growing up and starred in some of the best (and my favorite movies. “The Sting” and “Sneakers” come to mind as two of my all-time classics that I could watch over and over.
6. Enjoying “The Rainmaker” TV series based on the John Grisham book. I know I read the book but it was a while ago, so I don’t remember everything
7. Watched the 1st two episodes of “Black Rabbit” on Netflix. They got me interested in what’s going to happen next, so I will keep on watching
8. Getting down to the end of Big Brother 27. Been kind of a weird season, with nobody really sticking out as memorable, other than Vince, who I liked at the beginning, but now can’t stand his whining
9. Attended my 40th High School reunion this past Saturday. Had a great time, and it was fun to see and catch up with everybody. Went in thinking I was going to concentrate on my listening, but ended up having a few too many Blue Moons and ended up talking more than I should. Something to work on for the 45th Reunion in 2030.
10. Don’t want to write much on politics. Let’s just say it has been a crazy two weeks, and it will be interesting to see where things go and what is remembered in years to come
11. Still looking for a new job (Been close to a year since I was let go from SHI). Have some things in the works, but don’t want to get too excited, since I have had things fall through at the end a bunch of times already. I also dealt with a scam. I was contacted through Microsoft Teams and offered a job the next day after answering some basic questions about my background. But then I was told I needed to buy an iPhone and iPad with my own money, and they would pay me back once “funds” were approved. When I told them I wouldn’t do that, the team’s meeting closed, and that’s the last I heard from them. Be careful out there
12 Finished reading Broken Lines (EMP Survival in a Powerless World #1 by James Hunt. Found it on Amazon Kindle Unlimited and thought it would be another one of these series of books that seem to be pumped out quickly. I was pleasantly surprised and really enjoyed it. The author surprised me by going places that most books dumb down and imply without going into detail.
13. Need to get running and take my car in for service — I have a Prius Prime Plug-In Hybrid and got a message that the Hybrid System has malfunctioned. Luckily I have enough gas to get me to the Dealer
And finally, Survivor 49 premieres this Wednesday, September 24th, on CBS. Really looking forward to Survivor’s return (And Dalton Ross’s Survivor Recaps). Will try to write more about the show and the contestants going forward, considering Survivor is why this blog got started in the first place. I did watch the YouTube video of Influencers spending one night in Fiji on the Island doing the entire Survivor Experience. Was cool to see
While watching a Sudoku solve on the Cracking the Cryptic, Simon Anthony mentioned that while recently traveling, he read an article in the NY Times by Glenn Kramon about the benefits of writing Thank You Notes. Not just for gifts, but write a Thank You note to somebody who made an impact on your life. Thank a friend or teacher for something they did for you. Thank a colleague for helping with an issue. Studies show that it helps both you and the recipient in many ways
After reading the article, I remembered that back April of 2019, I wrote a week of Thank You Notes on this blog.
Lots of craziness is going on, and I’m not sure of the best way to write about it without things getting missed or not getting the right amount of time.
Today is the 24th Anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center Towers. One of the few events from the past that I (and people around my age) will always remember. Here is a story I saw last night on the CBS Evening News about trying to make sure kids are taught about the events of that day in school – September 11 Teachers Students Lessons History.
While having dinner at a friend’s last weekend, we got into a discussion of where we each were on September 11th, 2001. These were close friends who had known each other before that day, but had never really talked about how they were each affected. It was interesting to hear things where everybody was, and I learned things that I never knew (or had forgotten, even from my wife).
I only know of one person I knew who was killed that day. (RIP Christopher)
Charlie Kirk, co-founder of the conservative organization Turning Point USA (TPUSA), was shot and killed yesterday while giving a speech at Utah Valley University. The killer has not yet been identified and is still on the loose. While I am not part of the audience that Mr. Kirk speaks to and about (and usually disagree with him on his political views and conservative ideas), nobody deserves to be killed based on their thoughts and beliefs. I did see the video of the incident on X, and it was very surreal. Not sure I have ever seen somebody actually being shot, and the image will stick with me for a long time. Going to try to remove myself from all the posts, information, and political propaganda for the next few days, as each side will try to speculate and twist things to benefit them.
A man was assassinated in broad daylight, and us as a country should be embarrassed and upset that this happened and band together to figure out why and what we can do in the future to prevent things like this from happening again. Easier said than done, and we will probably see more violence, but hopefully, this tragic event moves us closer to peace among all groups and people
Rest In Peace Charlie Kirk
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The NY Giants did exactly what I thought they would, which was not score a touchdown in a 21 – 6 opening day defeat to the Washington Commanders. Now they have to go to Dallas to face an 0 – 1 Cowboy team that played well against the Eagles, and will be looking to avoid going 0 – 2.
I am really torn, as I have been a Giants fan forever and always want them to win, but am so disgusted with Brian Dabol and his awful coaching. If they win, it will be despite him, but they will keep him around as the team continues to underachieve with him as the coach. If they lose to Dallas this Sunday, I would not want to be anywhere near MetLife Stadium in two weeks when they have their home opener against the KC Chiefs.
The Mets need to get things straightened out soon if they want to feel good about things going into the MLB playoffs, which start in two weeks. They currently look lost at the plate, and with the pitching struggling and unable to even keep things close, it’s going to be a crazy few weeks. I still think they are good enough to win enough games down the stretch to hold on to a Wild Card spot.
And finally for today, what a weird week of Big Brother. Having Rachel evicted by a game, and not actually being voted out, was very off-brand. Rachel will be on live tonight with Julie Chen to discuss what happened. I’m sure the contestants are told that the rules could change at any time, and they play off the tag line of “Expect the Unexpected”, but this was a bit much. There has to be something going on, and maybe we will learn something tonight. In the meantime, the game goes on, and Vince continues to be the most confusing contestant. Is he playing a good game? Is he playing a bad game? Does he even understand how things work? I am kind of confused why both Morgan and Lauren continue to support him. Kelley realized that she could not trust him, and smartly distanced herself from him.
It will be interesting to see who wins the B.B.Blockbuster, and based on that, who between Will, Ashley, and Keanu goes home
Here is my latest breakdown
Vince – Still sick of his complaining and winning Keanu – Like him, and starting to lean towards my choice to win Lauren – This season’s Veronica – Unforgettable during the season Ava – Like here quirkiness and would be OK with here making it to the end Ashley – Hope she’s the next to leave. Morgan – Like her, but she needs to figure out things with Vince Will – Hope he stays tonight – Would like to see him in the finals Kelley – Playing a great game. Hope things pay off for her
That’s it for now. Have a few leads for a new job, and hopefully things will play out in my favor
#PEACE
#NeverTooOldForSurvivor #GiveMeAChance #Survivor #Survivor49 #Survivor50 #Survivor51 *** Working on an updated video to keep me in the casting teams’ radar ***
Thank You to all who take some time to look and read this blog. Hope that you find something interesting
Hope everybody enjoyed the Labor Day Holiday. Crazy to realize we are now heading into fall (although many businesses have already forced the fall season on everybody. Walmart, Walgreens, and CVS have all had Halloween candy out for the past few weeks. Starbucks, Dunkin, and others have removed their summer drinks and added pumpkin spice to their menus. At least the weather is not controlled by the corporation, and we usually have some of the best weather. Take some time to get outside and go for a walk or hike, or even take a farewell trip to the beach.
Went to the Mets / Marlins game on Sunday at CITI Field. While the Mets continued to play lackluster baseball and lost the game, it was a fun day at the ballpark with my wife and daughter. Took the 7 Train from Queens to the stadium, which brought back memories of taking the 7 train to the old Shea Stadium with my dad to see the New York Jets play football. Back in the day, the Mets and Jets shared Shea Stadium before the Jets moved to New Jersey and Giants Stadium. Have to admit the food and beer prices were pretty crazy, but the game was a sellout, and it looked like people put the budget aside for the day. A family of 4 could easily drop $300.00 for the day.
As for the Mets, they did rebound after losing 3 out of 4 to the Marlins over the weekend, to take the 1st game against Detroit. Hopefully, they can win at least 1 of the next 2 to take the series before heading to Cincinnati this upcoming weekend for a 3 game set that could determine the final NL wild card position. A Mets sweep and the wild card race would practically be over, but a 3-game sweep by the Reds and all bets are off if the Mets will make the playoffs. It should be a lot of fun to watch
Also this week, the NFL kicks off its season with games on Thursday and Friday night. Then the NY Football Giants open their 2025 season at Washington on Sunday. I’m really torn about this season. As a lifelong fan, I always want the Giants to win every game. But I am not a fan of the head coach, and though the Giants made a mistake in bringing him back for another year. Hopefully, he changes his ways (much like Tom Coughlin did back in the 2000s – 2010s). Only time will tell. Just hope they can find a way to win at least 1 of their first 2 games on the road before the home opener against the Kansas City Chiefs.
As far as TV, I finished a few shows.
The Snake (FOX) — While I like the show, I felt the ending was kind of a letdown. Thinking about it, I really dont know the best way would have been to crown the winner, the way it was done was not good. Having 1 finalist decided by a random rolling of the dice seemed forced and unfair. And bringing back past contestants, only to have all but one eliminated from voting for the winner, while interesting, again seems unfair. It would be like if at the final tribal council of Survivor, instead of the jury voting, the 2 or 3 finalists were told to choose 1 member of the jury to decide the winner. (2.5 out of 5 bags)
The Institute (MGM+) — I really enjoyed the show, but was bit torn on the ending. I am a bit relieved that there will be a second season, which allows for some things to be left unexplained. There are a lot of ways things can go, and hopefully they don’t go completely overboard. (3.5 out of 5 bags)
Hostage (NetFlix) — Limited Series (5 episodes) — Stephen King said this was like the show 24, and I think that is a good comparison. I liked the show, even though it did follow the standard cliche where almost everybody is secretly a spy or traitor, and nobody notices or questions them when they leave a room or meeting on their phone to tell their handler the top secret plan that is about to happen. Like 24, or Alias, you need to simply suspend your belief and go with the flow, and simply enjoy the ride (3 out of 5 bags)
Have a few new albums I want to give a listen to this week
Gento — Steve Rothery (Marillion) and Thorsten Quaeschning (Tangerine Dream)
Giants and Monsters – Helloween
We are only 3 weeks away from the premiere of Survivor 49 and The Amazing Race 38
We are also closing in on the end of Big Brother 27. As always, Big Brother sucked me in for another season. Don’t know why I enjoy it so much, but in these crazy times, it’s a great escape from the real world for a few hours a week. Of the remaining players, I think I want Kelley to win. I also wouldn’t be upset if Rachel Reiley somehow found her way to the finals.
Vince – Sick of his complaining and winning Keanue – Like him, but not to win Lauren – Nothing special Mickey – Not a big fan, but she is a good player Ava – Like here quirkiness and would be OK with here making it to the end Asley – Like Mickey, not a big fan Morgan – Like her, but she is a bit too wishy washy at times Will – Good for him in making it this far. Would also not be upset with him in the finals
Thats it for now — Should have some time this week to write some more
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.
General ZodChancellor Valorum
The Mets are driving me crazy. Sometimes they look great, and other days they don’t show up. You can’t be losing 2 of 3 to a bad Washington Nationals team. Hopefully, they show up this weekend against an equally bad Atlanta Braves team.
Don’t know how to feel about the NY Football Giants. It’s no secret I am not a big fan of coach Brian Dabol. But the team does look different this year, and I like the fact that they scored a lot of points during the pre-season. If they can keep this up, the 1st 2 games of the season (@Washington and @Dallas), it will go a long way to show me that things are treading in the right direction
Lehigh Football opens up next Saturday at home against the Richmond Spiders. Let’s see if 3rd year coach Kevin Cahill can keep things moving forward after last year’s Patriot League championship and playoff win over Richmond.
I am really enjoying “The Institute” on MGM+. The 1st season finally is this Sunday, and Stephen King just tweeted that it will be back for a second season. Good Stuff
Next week is also the season finale of “The Snake” on FOX. One of the few newer reality shows that kept me watching to the end. The show has simple to follow rules and stuck to them all season. Unlike shows like The Traitors and Deal or No Deal Island, where the rules were confusing, keeping things simple makes the show more enjoyable
See Survivor / Big Brother / The Amazing Race, as well as Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, as shows that have simple rules that is enhanced by the players’ gameplay, and do’t feel minipulated and manufactured
Still struggling with if I want to stay in the Computer / IT world, or look into switching things up a bit.
Is anybody out there reading this in a similar situation? Let me know
Hope everybody is doing well, and is getting ready for next week’s Labor Day weekend.
#PEACE
#AverageAndy
PS – Take some time to listen to music. Studies show it’s good for your brain health
Yes, music is good for the brain. Listening to music or playing an instrument can positively impact various cognitive functions, memory, and mood. It can also help reduce stress and pain, and potentially offer benefits for those with neurodegenerative diseases. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]
Here’s a more detailed look:
Cognitive Benefits:
Improved cognitive function: Music can stimulate nearly every part of the brain, leading to enhanced cognitive skills. [1, 3]
Enhanced learning and memory: Music can help with spatial reasoning, language processing, and memory formation. [2, 8]
Increased focus and attention: Certain types of music, like classical, can help improve focus and attention, especially for spatial tasks. [8, 9, 10, 11, 12]
Brain plasticity: Musical training can lead to structural changes in the brain, potentially improving cognitive abilities and potentially offering long-term benefits. [8, 13]
Neuroprotection: Music may help protect against cognitive decline and neurodegenerative diseases. [4, 5, 6, 14]
Other Benefits:
Mood regulation: Music can evoke emotions, reduce stress and anxiety, and promote feelings of well-being.
Pain management: Music can be a valuable tool for pain reduction.
Social connection: Music can facilitate social bonding and create a sense of community. [5, 6, 15]
Important Considerations:
Individual Differences: The impact of music can vary based on individual preferences, musical background, and the type of music. [1, 16]
Context Matters: The impact of music can be influenced by the context in which it is experienced (e.g., listening while studying vs. relaxing). [16, 17, 18]
Active Engagement: Playing an instrument or singing can have more significant benefits than simply listening passively. [2, 19, 20, 21, 22]
Was sad to see that Danielle Spencer, child star on ‘What’s Happening!!,’ passed away at age 60. She played Dee in the classic sitcom of the late 1970s. It’s funny how hearing certain names just brings you back to a time and place, and hearing that Danielle passed reminded me of hanging out with friends and watching TV after school. Here are a few videos that always make me laugh. Thanks for the memories, Danielle, and RIP
While we wait for Survivor 49 to premiere on Wednesday, September 24th, here is a great article by Survivor expert Dalton Ross. It brought back some early memories and made me realize how long I have been watching. Think it’s crazy that there are now contestants who were born after Survivor premiered in 2000, and they only know some of these contestants by re-watching the old seasons.
Congratulations to the Polar Bear (Pete Alonso) for passing Darryl Strawberry as the New York Mets’ all-time HR Leader. As a long-time Mets fan, I remember watching Darryl hit monstrous home runs during his Mets career. Glad to see Pete be the one to pass him, as both are Mets legends
Here is the Topps Now Card when Pete tied Darryl. Will update with the Topps Card where Pete breaks the record once they release it.
I am a huge Bad News Bears Fan, and think the 1st two films are some of the best baseball movies ever made. These movies were a big part of my childhood, and have two of my favorite movie characters of all time (Jackie Earle Haley as Kelly Leak, and Chris Barnes as Tanner Boyle). While Jackie Earle Haley has had a great Hollywood career (and is still going strong), Chris Barnes basically disappeared after these films. It is well known that I have been trying to find info on Chris Barnes for a long time — Again, if anybody has any info or contact information, let me know.
Here is one of my favorite scenes from Breaking Training with Jeffrey Louis Starr
On a brighter note, my daughter and I participated in the Reality Rush NYC – Amazing Race Experience yesterday in New York City. (https://www.realityrushgames.com/). Had a great time running around N.Y. City, competing against other trams, and seeing parts of the city in a totally different way. Highly recommended for fans of the ‘Amazing Race’ to get a feel for how the game is played.
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 all 3 bands. My only complaint was that the concert was long (started at 7;15 PM with Christopher Cross, who was really good), and when we decided to leave at 11:00 PM, Toto was still playing. We did miss “Hold The Line” and “Africa,” but that was fine as we missed the traffic, and I have heard those songs plenty of times. I was surprised I knew all the songs Men at Work played, and was surprised to see that they have only released 3 albums (all in the 1980s).
While my wife, my daughter, and her boyfriend faded a bit towards the end, I really enjoyed Toto and had forgotten about how many hit songs they have. I was happy with the songs they played, and the band put on a great show. All in all, it was a very enjoyable night of music.
Saw online that Survivor has opened up casting for Season 51 and Season 52.
Looking back, I see the last time I applied was earlier this year (April 7th, 2025), so I will need to work on getting a new video together soon
I will also continue to TAG #JeffProbst and #JesseTannenbaum in hopes that they at least see my name out there. It can’t hurt
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I feel bad scrolling through posts and watching YouTube Videos. I know I need to find better things to do with my time (like reading, listening to music, and organizing my office). I started reading “The 5 Second Rule: Transform Your Life, Work, and Confidence with Everyday Courage” by Mel Robbins. Going to see if this helps me get myself motivated and more active.
But before I get started, here are some videos I have come across the past few days that I found interesting and really enjoyed
Hope you find something you enjoy
Have some things coming up the next few weeks, so set a reminder to come back and see what’s new and exciting with 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 all the quotes, posts, and videos from across all genres, I just didn’t want to rehash the same stuff. Then I came across the following videos, and thought this was what I was looking for. First shows kids playing “Crazy Train” on xylophones, and it made me happy to see the kids rocking out. The second was when Ozzy was honored by President George Bush way back in 2002 (before most of the kids were even born). Both these videos made me smile and realize Ozzie’s influence on music and pop culture. There was truly nobody like him (before or after). Also, here is a video of Ozzy playing “Crazy Train” live at the US Festival on 1983. REST IN PEACE, Ozzy – Gone but never forgotten.
#PEACE
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As I was writing the above, I saw the news that Hulk Hogan has passed away at the age of 71. I was never a big WWE Wrestling fan, but I have to admit that Hulk Hogan changed the perception and was an influential person during the 80s and 90s.
#PEACE
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Jazz Singer Chuck Mangione has passed away.
One of those artists that everybody knows and enjoyed over the years
I actually saw him many years ago when I was a Lehigh University
More to come, including an update on books and TV Shows I have been reading and watching. I am also going to see Christopher Cross, Men at Work, and Toto this weekend at the PNC Arts Center in Holmdel, NJ, and will post a mini-review.
Mets start a West Coast trip tomorrow vs the Giants and Padres. They need to go at least 3 – 3 on the trip. They have been playing better as of late, and hopefully, can keep things going
The USA is a messed-up place right now in the world of politics. With people being grabbed and sent to the horrible detention center in Florida, Companies bowing to the current administration’s threat by settling lawsuits and cancelling shows, to the scared President doing his best to deflect everything and everybody away from his involvement with Rapist and Sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, we are in for a whirlwind of craziness.
The best thing everybody can do is think happy thoughts, enjoy the outdoors, hang out with friends and family, and remember that better things are coming
#PEACE
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See that Applications are being reviewed for future seasons of Survivor. Will need to work on my next video. Hopefully, this is the time for AverageAndy to be noticed
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