August 2008

Giant Pancake Eating Contest Charlie Parkers Springfield Illinois

I had to do it, I had to go back to Charlie Parker’s Diner in Springfield, Illinois for those delicious giant pancakes. I organized a giant pancake eating contest for all the staff at Omni Communications Group, and I actually won! You can find out more information about the contest and see more [...]

The Police Reunion Tour Third Highest-Grossing Tour Of All Time

Just saw the Billboard article with the staggering figures from the Police Reunion Tour. I’d say Sting, Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers are pretty darn amazing as an 80’s band to be named the third highest-grossing tour of all time! I’m so proud of them and want to congratulate them on their success! [...]

Obama-rama In Springfield Illinois August 23 2008

It was a crazy day in Springfield, Illinois on August 23, 2008 with Barack Obama’s announcement of his vice presidential running mate at the Old State Capitol Plaza in downtown Springfield. I didn’t attend, but seriously considered it due to the historic significance and the fact that my place of employment, Omni Communications Group, [...]

End of the Police Reunion Tour

Enjoyed this news blurb from the AP about the last Police concert ever:

Paul McCartney in Springfield Illinois

Paul McCartney in Springfield Illinois is much ado about nothing. I can’t believe how worked up everyone is about this simply because Paul McCartney was spotted during a pit stop at a gas station on the very edge of town. It has been very entertaining the last couple of days. Paul McCartney [...]

The End Is Near For The Police Reunion Tour

Tonight is the final performance ever for The Police at Madison Square Garden in New York City. I’m sitting at home wishing that I were there right now. It’s been such a long ride this last year and a half of the reunion tour of my favorite band of all time. I’m [...]

Springfield Illinois is on Google Maps

It was just announced in the local Springfield, Illinois newspaper that photos of Springfield Illinois have finally made it to Google Maps. I was curious to check it out, and it is pretty cool!
Wanna see the spectacular street view of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum? Go to Google Maps at maps.google.com [...]

STINGchronicity

I’ve been a huge Sting fan for 28 years now, and I find it interesting how Sting continually pops up in my every day life. It happens quite often, the Sting connection. I’ll run into an acquaintance I haven’t seen in ages, and the question always comes up “So, what is Sting up [...]