I would have posted sooner but I sprained my elbow jumping off that Yay Area bandwagon, that landing was a doozy.

Anyway, since auction guy is doing what he does best I figure I'd soak in the atmosphere here in lovely North Hollywood and add something here while I'm at it.

One thing I'm happy I have: Electric Relaxation by A Tribe Called Quest as a ringtone. Of course my phone is usually on vibrate, nontheless, I'm happy I have it.

One thing I'm not too please about: I need to get my turn signals fixed. To those who live and work in L.A, you may be thinking it's not really that big deal of a deal since no one really uses their blinkers any way but I feel like I'm gonna get T-boned without them.

One concert clip I could watch on a regular basis:


One youtube clip that speaks for itself:


A link to a site that features a song that will probably be pretty popular soon


Eight days until The Hold Steady at the El Rey. More in antcipation soon.

As I type this, Utah is up 10 on Houston and looks like they will even the series (also The Wonder Years is recording too on ION network but that's a story for another time).

As the game goes on the Reggie Miller and Dick Stockton talk of set plays and strategy. Miller talks of plays that Van Gundy runs and which personnel they will use in specific scenarios.

I bring up this hard fought game and its style of play because I, like seemingly the rest of the non-mormon and sizzurp dranking population, are just waiting for a completely different style of basketball to start.

Dallas vs. Golden State.

Just a couple quick things before the tip I wanted to jot down.

This has been one of the most entertaining series I've seen. Big 3's and steals that might not be such a big deal in other games, when they happen in this series seem not only big but important. Like when I was watching and get the chills watching Baron backpedal on D after hitting a fallaway over a helpless Mavs defender. I think, this is the big three that I'll remember B-diddy hitting, knowing that this will be the one they show on Sportscenter. But the game is just filled with big shots that Baron and the rest of the Warriors have hit.

Also, there are dozens of things that the Warriors do each game that make me, the kid who went to basketball camp from 11 to 17, cringe. Ill-advised shots, passes to half court when taking the ball from out of bounds, skip passes that not only skip one guy but two, not much of a plan on offense, reaching for steals around mid-court, these are a few things.

I could add more things I'm sure but it doesn't matter at all. I love watching them play. As a Hornets fan, I feel like I'm a proud alum watching Baron Davis play. Late-arriving media, he wrecked shit in Charlotte too in the playoffs. I love watching Stephen Jackson potentially go ape shit in a couple different ways during the game. Also, maybe the most important thing that I love about this Warriors squad. Everyone on this team I would love to have on my team. I don't wanna sound like Winslow Jr. and use the 'going to war' analogy but in this scenario is apt. I'd go to war with everyone of the seven guys that Nellie uses.

Everyone is in yellow. It looks like the jammed five more thousand people in the arena then the fire code allows. It's gonna be loud and I can't wait to see how it plays out.

I am going to update this at least once a week. It not exactly the most productive thing to do in the world but it's better than having ESPN News on in the background while I check my email for the 40th time. Might as well write on here.

I am also going to update this anytime a pitcher on my fantasy baseball team, Donaghy Estates, pitches against the Dodgers in Chavez Ravine. I have six National League pitchers on my team and Kelvim Escobar who might pitch when the Angels come to town next month.

And once in a while...like today!...I'm going to write about the first five songs that come up on my iPod while on random play. This is such a cliche and lame idea but I want to try it anyway. No skipping. And considering there are a gang of songs I haven't even heard on the iPod, could be interesting.

Here it goes:

• Three Bricks - Ghostface feat. Notorious B.I.G and Raekwon

Starts off with first Biggie verse from Niggas Bleed which is kinda odd I think, just seems outta place on this cd. It's not like you can say anything bad about this verse, Biggie smashes it as he did on a regular basis. I usually don't make it to this track on Fishscale which is kinda long anyway but still pretty good.

• Tonight I'll Be Staying Here With You - Bob Dylan

"Throw my ticket out the window, throw my suitcase out there too, throw my troubles out the door, I don't need them anymore, 'cause tonight I'll be staying here with you." The opening line to one of my favorite songs off maybe my favorite Dylan cd. This whole cd is definitely the softer side of Dylan, easily his most country sound. He's not unleashing any of that 'Idiot Wind' or 'Positively 4th Street' venom. He's singing about how happy he is, how in love he is, how he's changing his plans because he's staying here with you. And it's Bob Dylan so you aren't gonna say, "Oh man, Bob, I gotta get up early in the morning, I'll call you later."

• Brown Skin Lady - Black Star

Mos Def and Talib Kweli were quite the duo. Their solo careers have not gone to heights as some expected. It's not one of my favorite songs from this cd but it fits in nicely with the rest of the cd, not so much as a random song you just pick out to listen too. I've always liked the Talib line, " I don't get many compliments but I am confident."

• Cherub Rock - Smashing Pumpkins

I was never a huge Pumpkins fan but the stuff I have heard I tended to like. I just didn't really get into them too much. This is a jam though. Guitar solo rocks. I don't think I really know much more to say about this song, it's a good, solid rock song.

• Leavin' Trunk - The Black Keys

I love the Black Keys. I think they should be right up there with The White Stripes. Maybe had the Black Keys had stunning music videos made by Gondry things would be different. This is off their first full length, The Big Come Up. I got around to getting this one after their Thickfreakness and Rubber Factory. There are a lot of songs on this cd that I haven't heard a lot. It's a grimey, blusey, shout at cocktail waitresses in a dive bar type jam. It's also pretty straight forward.

Goin' upstairs to pack my leavin' trunk
I ain't seen no whiskey - woman make me sloppy
Ain't seen no whiskey - woman made me drunk
Goin' back home - where I had much better luck
Look here darling - want me to be your king
Said you're kiddin' darling - gotta keep it hid
Don't let your main man - your husband catch me here
Don't let your main man - your husband catch me here

That's all in the first 1:45, the next 75 seconds are just the Akron boys treating their guitar and drums like they did something wrong.