139th edition of My Random Thoughts: Sports, TV, music, food, life.....

September 12, 2025

Anyone else get dressed, and then ask their wife "does this go?"

Wouldn't it be more fun to walk around being optimistic, while reserving the right to get ticked off, than the other way around?

I stumbled upon 'Remember The Titans' last week. Watched it again, until the end. What a movie. What a cast.

We saw The Red Clay Strays for the first time last week. Fantastic. What a voice by Brandon Coleman.

I'd like to see the Reds lower the stand for Marty's statue, and move it out from the wall. That way, fans could slide behind for a photo opportunity, and be able to see the cool details on the table and his headphones.

UC is playing Northwestern State? Another reason we dropped our season tickets.

When I was a kid, Evel Knievel was the ultimate in cool and badass. Watching him jump things on Wide World of Sports was must-see TV.

Just $10 to park in the lot across from Covington RiverCenter for dinner and the concert. Short walk over the Suspension Bridge.

It's September, and the Reds are in a playoff chase with 16 games remaining. This is fun.

Go to YouTube and re-watch the Bo Jackson 'Bo Knows' commercial campaign. Brilliant.

Shout out My Eye Doctor in Florence. They let me slide when I forgot my wallet. I called with my credit card number when I got home.

When I was playing football in the backyard as a kid, I was Ken Anderson throwing it and Isaac Curtis catching it.

Songs I cranked my car radio to this week: 'Iris' the Goo Goo Dolls......'Everybody Wants You," Billy Squier.

The 2023 Reds were not eliminated from playoff contention until the final Saturday of the season, Game 161. So many seem to forget that.

On 911, Kelly and 1-year old Casey were at my mom's in Carmel. I'll never forget watching the second plane fly into the World Trade Center, and the sense of fear and worry of not being with them.

We are enjoying the new TV show Rainmaker (USA). It's got a bit of a Suits vibe to it.

ESPN should do a 30-for-30 on former Bengals defensive tackle Mike Reid. 7th overall pick 1970. Two Pro Bowls. Retired age 27. Became legendary songwriter for the likes of Ronnie Milsap, Bonnie Raitt, Alabama. Won Grammy for 'Stranger in My House' ..Hit No. 1 w/ country single 'Walk on Faith'. CFB HOF. Country Music HOF. Nashville Songwriters HOF.

I maintain A.J. Green is the most humble superstar that I've ever met. Genuine. Classy.

Try the sliced brussel sprouts pizza at The Gruff in Covington.

I'll never understand the concept of hazing.

I get nervous at my eye exam, fearing I'll give the wrong answer on those 50/50 questions about "better, worse, or about the same?"...and mess up my prescription.

Thursday was National School Picture Day: My mom had me wear a leisure suit when I was probably eight years old.

The acoustics of ICON Music Festival Stage are outstanding. But give me a seat and give me video boards on the sides.

We celebrated Kelly's birthday at Pepp & Delores. My pick: Crab & Corn: ricotta filled ravioli, jumbo lump crab, sweet corn purée, chili flake.

Billy 'White Shoes' Johnson: Great name. Fantastic touchdown celebration.

Peyton's apartment lease expires soon. If she opts to renew, she faces a $50 renewal fee. Shouldn't you get $50 OFF if you decide to keep renting? Ripoff.

The steep career decline of Dale Murphy after age 31 still amazes me.

We've never been to The Blind Lemon in Mt. Adams. Might try to get there Saturday night.

I wanted to be Bob Costas when I started broadcasting in high school. I marveled at his preparation and versatility.

The next statue at GABP should be Barry Larkin. He's a Hall-of-Famer. No post Big Red Machine era player is represented in statues. He should be lifting off one leg to turn a double play.

Don't worry about things you don't care about