The Pink Flamingo

My Niece is 23 Today

SJ Reidhead — Sat, 10 May 2008 23:15:14 -0600

SATURDAY, MAY 10

Twenty-three years ago last night I was in Atlanta slobbering over Sherrill Milnes as he did Simon Boccanegra with the Met. They ended their annual tours a few years later, but I sure did hear some great music while they were in town. My mother and I would stay at the Colony Square Hotel, get a suite. My aunt would fly up from Palm Beach and my mother's best friend would also drive in for the week. We would do 6 nights of intensive opera, good stuff, too. The thing I remember about that specific week was ...

Are There Any Decent Baritones in the World Today?

SJ Reidhead — Fri, 09 May 2008 23:55:03 -0600

FRIDAY, MAY 9

NOTE: I am having problems with Blog Harbor and posting. I’ve been trying for about 2 hours to get something to “take”.

I’m listening to the Met (Live) do MacBeth, one of my favorites. Carlos Alverez, doing MacBeth sucks. He’s okay, but he’s no Sherrill Milnes. Jimmy is incredible though. I saw a performance there, years ago, where I was sitting front row, two seats to the right of Jimmy. During the ghosts of Scotland past scene, they both became ‘tickled’. It was so much fun watching them keep from smiling. Something amusing happened with one of ...

Blog Harbor Down for About 90 Minutes This Evening

SJ Reidhead — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:32:15 -0600

MONDAY, APRIL 28

Everything is fine, now. I still think they are one of the better blog hosts. The downtime is so very low.

Site Meter is still not recording hits for The Pink Flamingo. I’m serious. According to them, I’ve not had a hit in months. I’ve tried everything. Last night I imbedded the code into the CSS. Hope that helps. I don’t know what else to try. It is picking up the other things I’m using it with, but it basically REFUSES to pick up The Pink Flamingo. You look at it and think there is absolutely no ...

The Pink Flamingo’s 69th Edition Thursday Thirteen

SJ Reidhead — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:23:58 -0600

THIRTEEN CLASSIC TV THEMES

The Pink Flamingo’s 69th Edition Thursday Thirteen

Follow the bouncing ball!
The Pink Flamingo’s 69th Edition Thursday Thirteen features classic TV themes.
You will find that you are singing along to a few of these.

The Pink Flamingo Makes the ABQ Journal

SJ Reidhead — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 23:34:40 -0600

FRIDAY, APRIL 11

I am only doing two posts today. I’ve spent much of the evening piddling around and making some changes. I think I solved the slow loading problems. All I did was move my TLB badge to the right column, re: Beth Cleaver’s smart advice a few months ago. Then I moved the site meter badges. I discovered my site meter was causing all the problems! I hate that thing. I’ve added a registration form, and made the RSS forms easier to find. If you have been reading TPF this evening, you may have noticed a few color ...

A Day for Heroes

SJ Reidhead — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 21:19:26 -0600

MONDAY, MARCH 31

It wasn’t until a few minutes ago that I noticed there is a theme for the day: Heroes. This evening I learned that Michael Monsoor will be the 5th post 9/11 Medal of Honor. Celebrating a Royal Marine L/Cpl Croucher – HERO! Have you read this story?

Jedi church founder attacked by DV!
Did an asteroid destroy Sodom and Gomorrah? Gives whole new meaning to “wrath of God”.
A beautiful ancient gold necklace has been discovered in Peru.

The Council of Nicea

WE BELIEVE in one God,
the Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and ...

Here He Comes, Walkin' Down the Street Hey Hey It's Obama!

SJ Reidhead — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 21:00:57 -0700

AND HE DON'T MONKEY AROUND!

I have a collection of pieces about Barack Obama today. I think I have two points about him. First, he is nothing more than your average crooked, corrupt, Chicago ward-healer politician with a good publicist. The man is corrupt. He is smoke and mirrors. If investigations into his fund-raising ever get started, the man is highly vulnerable.

Next, breath a little easier. Barack Obama is not a cult. He’s a rock star. It is a generational thing – but it has nothing to do with politics.

What people don’t realize is that the “Greatest Generation” ...

No Title for Today!

SJ Reidhead — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 21:25:38 -0700

THURSDAY, JANUARY 24
Spring Training Starts in 20 Days!

CHAMBERS BOOK OF DAYS

Feast Day: St. Timothy, disciple of St. ...

Did You Hear the Faint Strains of Hail to the Chief This Evening?

SJ Reidhead — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 23:06:10 -0700

SATURDAY, JANUARY 19

Spring Training Starts in 25 Days!

I WAS WRONG
I want to admit I was wrong ...

The Pink Flamingo’s 51st Edition Thursday Thirteen

SJ Reidhead — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:51:09 -0700

THURSDAY THIRTEEN
Thirteen Things I Dislike About Christmas
(or) Reflections of a Cynic

1. Christmas music before Dec 20

2. ...

Introducing a New Musical Talent

SJ Reidhead — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 12:01:23 -0700

JAMIE RANDOLPH

Last night I had the opportunity to meet Jamie Randolph, a hot young Memphis composer. His interest is ...