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Moving on up...

noreply@blogger.com (RadioCarla) — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 21:21:00 +0000

I'm officially moving this blog to Posterous! http://radiocarla.posterous.com/ to be specific... I may actually post more frequently there.

See you there!

Carla

BFL - Week 17

noreply@blogger.com (RadioCarla) — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 21:04:00 +0000

Wow, all of the games on Sunday this week... It's amazing!

Chicago vs. Houston
Tennessee vs. Indianapolis
Kansas City vs. Cincinnati
Oakland vs. Tampa Bay
Cleveland vs. Pittsburgh
Carolina vs. New Orleans
NY Giants vs. Minnesota
Detroit vs. Green Bay
New England vs. Buffalo
St. Louis vs. Atlanta

Washington vs. San Francisco
Seattle vs. Arizona
Dallas vs. Philadelphia
Miami vs. NY Jets
Jacksonville vs. Baltimore

Denver vs. San Diego
Tie breaker: 42

Good luck to my fellow BFLers!

Carla

Top 15 Christmas Songs

noreply@blogger.com (RadioCarla) — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 00:40:00 +0000

I tried to rank these and just couldn't, so here are my Top Fifteen Christmas Songs in no particular order.

"Do They Know It's Christmas?" - Band Aid

"Little Drummer Boy" - Bing Crosby and David Bowie

"God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" - Bare Naked Ladies and Sarah McLachlan

"Feliz Navidad" - Jose Feliciano

"8 Polish Foods of Christmas" - Veggie Tales

"Christmas Canon" - Trans-Siberian Orchestra

"You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch" - Rockapella

"The 12 Gifts of Christmas" - Allen Sherman

"Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home)" - Darlene Love

"So This is Christmas" - John Lennon

"Christmas in Killarney" - The Irish Rovers

"I Believe in Father Christmas" - Greg Lake

"The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire" - Nat King Cole

"White Christmas" - Bing Crosby ("Holiday Inn" version please)

"When the River Meets the Sea" - John Denver and the Muppets

Merry Christmas everyone!

Carla

RadioCarla's Top Ten Christmas Albums

noreply@blogger.com (RadioCarla) — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 22:54:00 +0000

As someone who actually got paid to "spin the hits" at one point in my life, I spent WAY too much time tweaking my playlists on iTunes. I was polishing up my holiday music one today and noticed how many songs were from the same few albums. So, without further ado, here are my Top Ten Christmas Albums. Before Christmas, I'll be posting my Top Ten Christmas Songs (though it may have to be Top Twenty or divided into two lists or something like that).

10. Cool Yule by Bette Midler (2006)

The newest one in the bunch is just packed full of Bette fun. I dare you to listen to her version of "Mele Kalikimaka" without smiling!

9. Handel's Messiah: A Soulful Celebration by Dianne Reeves, Patti Austin, Stevie Wonder, Take 6, Tevin Campbell, Al Jarreau and more (1992)

One of the things I miss about managing a college radio station is the music that my students would share with me, music that I would otherwise miss. I had sung Handel's Messiah in high school and college, but this contemporary reworking of the classic by Quincy Jones just knocked my socks off. Unlike the other albums on this list, this is listened to from beginning to end in one sitting to appreciate the full experience.

8. Rocky Mountain Christmas by John Denver (1975)

I always believe that parents affect their children's musical tastes (one way or another). I thank my parents for nuturing my love of Broadway cast albums and, in particular, I thank my mother for playing this album almost non-stop from 1975 on. The album was the first time I ever heard "Coventry Carol" and it will always be my favorite version.

7. Holiday Inn Original Soundtrack by Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire (1942)

Okay, gather 'round young 'uns... back when I was in high school (the late 1970s), we didn't have DVD players or VCRs and even the channels we had on cable would be consider less than basic today. Every Christmas, one of the local television stations showed either the Alastair Sim version of A Christmas Carol or Holiday Inn at 10:30 pm. And I love them both to this day. The soundtrack is not easy to find now (most likely due to the inclusion of the song "Abraham"), but it is well worth the hunt.

6. A Very Special Christmas by the Pointer Sisters, Eurythmics, Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen, the Pretenders, John Mellencamp, Sting, Run D.M.C., U2, Madonna, Bob Seger, Bryan Adams, Bon Jovi, Alison Moyet and Stevie Nicks (1987)

I have a unique connection with this one. In fall of 1987, John (don't call me Cougar) Mellencamp rehearsed his "Lonesome Jubilee" tour in Terre Haute, Indiana. I was hired as a production assistant for the week and, when the tour came to Indianapolis in December of that year, they asked me to work again because I "had a brain" and wasn't "a groupie". When I wasn't answering phones, I got to see John tape the video for "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus". Lots and lots of fun!

5. Christmas by Rockapella (2000)

You may remember the old kid's show (based on the computer game) Where In The World is Carmen Sandiego?. And if you do, you may also remember the acappella singing group Rockapella that was on the show. Their first Christmas album is a delight full with their takes on classics and some new music too. Their second Christmas album Comfort and Joy (2002) is also quite good, but their ultra deep bass Barry Carl had left by then so it doesn't seems as much like them.

4. Christmas Favorites by Nat King Cole (1992)

Of course, these songs are much older than 1992, but that's when this particular collection was released. And what a joy that it was! Like most folks, I originally bought it for "The Christmas Song" but have come to love Cole's versions of the more traditional Christmas carols just as much.

3. A Christmas Together by John Denver and the Muppets (1979)

Here's another album that has songs that make you laugh and songs that touch your heart. This soundtrack from a television special that has never been on video or DVD is all time favorite of many people I know. I had it originally on vinyl and got my CD version about ten years ago. Songs from John Denver's "Rocky Mountain Christmas" and the Muppets' Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas are revisited here.

2. Boogie Woogie Christmas by the Brian Setzer Orchestra (2002)

Having a party? This has to be one of the albums you play. What Brian Setzer does with these Christmas songs is just incredible. You'll be going back and listening to this one over and over. The big band version of "The Nutcracker Suite" is probably my favorite. Well, my favorite this week at least!

1. A Christmas Gift for You from Phil Spector by Darlene Love, the Ronettes, Bob B. Soxx and the Blue Jeans, the Crystals and the Ronettes (1963)

I remember when I got my first vinyl copy of this album. I was working at WBOW/WZZQ in Terre Haute and we were getting ready for the two weeks before Christmas when WBOW played Christmas music 24 hours a day. The program director decided that Phil Spector didn't fit with the Ray Coniff Singers and so on that they usually played so I got the album. Darlene Love's "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" is a classic and has been remade many, many times (including U2's version on "A Very Special Christmas"). Apparently, I'm not alone in thinking this is the best Christmas album. According to Wikipedia, "Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys, well-known as a fan of both the Ronettes and Spector, has cited this album as his favorite Christmas album of all time."

Hope you enjoyed the list and...

HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE !!!

Carla

BFL - Week 16

noreply@blogger.com (RadioCarla) — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 14:56:00 +0000

You know... when you're making football picks, it helps if you make ALL of them! I still can't believe I forgot one last week. Sheesh!

Indianapolis @ Jacksonville

Baltimore @ Dallas

Cincinnati @ Cleveland
New Orleans @ Detroit
Arizona @ New England
Pittsburgh @ Tennessee
San Fransisco @ St. Louis
Miami @ Kansas City
San Diego @ Tampa Bay

Buffalo @ Denver
New York Jets @ Seattle
Houston @ Oakland
Atlanta @ Minnesota
Philadelphia @ Washington

Carolina @ New York Giants

Green Bay @ Chicago
Tiebreaker: 40

BFL - Week 15

noreply@blogger.com (RadioCarla) — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:57:00 +0000

Okay... two wins, two weeks in a row... going for the three-peat!

Week 15 Picks

New Orleans @ Chicago

Tampa Bay @ Atlanta
Washington @ Cincinnati
Tennessee @ Houston
Green Bay @ Jacksonville
San Francisco @ Miami
Seattle @ St. Louis
Buffalo @ NY Jets
San Diego @ Kansas City
Detroit @ Indianapolis

Minnesota @ Arizona (Oops! I forgot to pick this game!)
Pittsburgh @ Baltimore
Denver @ Carolina
New England @ Oakland

NY Giants @ Dallas

Cleveland @ Philadelphia
Total score: 48

"It's a Wonderful Life: The Radio Drama" - Falcon Theater in Newport, KY

noreply@blogger.com (RadioCarla) — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 21:58:00 +0000

I must admit that I've been a bit remiss in my sampling of Cincinnati area theater since I moved here in 1998. I've seen several productions at UC's CCM and was even lucky enough to catch Shoshana Bean in both "Babes in Arms" and "Hot Mikado". You knew then she was going to be a star on Broadway. We also had subscriptions to Broadway in America's Cincinnati seasons for several years. Two favorites over the years were "Urinetown" and the Deaf West production of "Big River". But, the seasons started to include too many so-so revivals and too many non-Equity shows at Equity prices so we stopped going.

This past Thursday night, Tom and I were lucky enough to see the final dress rehearsal for the Falcon Theater's production of "It's a Wonderful Life: The Radio Drama". As someone with a background in both theater and radio, I was very interested in seeing this production. The idea of transporting the audience back to a radio studio in late December of 1945 adds a very nice twist to this beloved story.

Since this is a radio production, the performers actually hold their scripts and often take on more than one part. My radio self smiled as they carefully held the scripts away from the mics and oh so gingerly turned each page. Also because this is a radio production, we get the joy of watching the sound effects being created by an excellent two-person team. There are jingle singers, an announcer and a program director who points out the APPLAUSE sign in case you missed it flashing.

As the lights go down, the wonderful story grabs your attention as it tells once again about the life of George Bailey and how one person can affect the lives of many others without even knowing it. All of the performers (except for the ones portraying George and Mary) played five or more characters which showcased their versatility. Lisa D. Dirkes (Cousin Tilly, Violet, Mrs. Hatch, Worried Woman, Bank Teller, Zuzu Bailey) and Peter Weiglin (Clarence, Harry Bailey, Potter, Ernie, Mr. Welch, Eustace, Randall) were especially good in their multiple roles.

Even with two intermissions, this lively show keeps you in the moment and eager for the next scene. The enactment of live radio production is spot on. In fact, the only thing missing was the smoking. As late as the 1990s, smoking in radio studios was still allowed. Some of the performers did do some business with an unlit cigarette as if they were anxious for the next break so they could get their next smoke in.

All in all, our first experience enjoying one of the many great theater companies in the area was a definite success. It was wonderful to get in the holiday spirit and I look forward to seeing more Falcon Theater productions and sampling more local theater in general.

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Falcon Theatre presents

"It's a Wonderful Life: A Radio Drama"
By Anthony E. Palermo

Directed by Ric Young, Produced by Ted Weil

Cast: Bill Keeton, Michael Potter, Caitlyn Allison, Lisa Dirkes,
Adrianne Underhill, Jim Waldfogle, Peter Weiglin, Beth Mizer,
Jenny Kessler, Amy Waldfogle, Carrie Mees, David Levy,
Judy Berrens & Amber Samblanet

Monmouth Theatre
636 Monmouth St.
Newport, KY 41071

Fri, Dec. 12 at 8 p.m.
Sat, Dec. 13 at 8 p.m.
Sun, Dec. 14 at 3 p.m.

Tickets: $15, $12 seniors and students

513-479-6783

BFL - Week 14

noreply@blogger.com (RadioCarla) — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:08:00 +0000

I did it! I did it! I finally won last week and it wasn't a tie with someone else! W00t! W00t! Of course, that probably means I'm going to suck this week... but, who know? Maybe not...

Pssst! If you haven't already, please read my post about how Twitter saved our vacation!

Week 14 Picks

Oakland @ San Diego

Jacksonville @ Chicago
Minnesota @ Detroit
Cincinnati @ Indianapolis
Philadelphia @ NY Giants
Cleveland @ Tennessee
Atlanta @ New Orleans
Houston @ Green Bay

Miami @ Buffalo
NY Jets @ San Francisco
New England @ Seattle
Kansas City @ Denver
St. Louis @ Arizona
Dallas @ Pittsburgh

Washington @ Baltimore

Tampa Bay @ Carolina
Total score: 44

How Twitter Saved Our Vacation

noreply@blogger.com (RadioCarla) — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 22:20:00 +0000

I've always been a sweepstakes person. When I was about twelve or so, I remember reading an article with sweepstakes winners detailing the tips and tricks of the trade. At that time, you had to cut out the entry blank or write your information on a 3x5" index card. Each entry set you back the cost of the envelope and stamp, not to mention your time. Oh, how sweepstakes have changed! Fill out a web form, hit "Submit" and you're done. Web sites like EZsweeps make it even easier by finding the sweepstakes for you and prefilling the form for you sometimes.

Over the years, I've won several small things. The best I ever won was $250.00 from Hormel. Until now...

I can vividly remember the day I got THE email message. The subject line was "Congratulations - You are a winner in the Dream Suite Sweepstakes". My immediate thought was that it was either a scam or a phishing attempt. But something made me read closer. The email went on to say that I had won the Grand Prize in Sandals Resorts Dream Suite Sweepstakes. Then, it clicked. I remembered that I had entered that sweepstakes!

Being a academic, I immediately started doing research on the whole thing. The email was from a company called ePrize and a quick web search found a Wikipedia entry that said "ePrize is a Michigan based company that creates promotional campaigns ranging from online sweepstakes to points-based loyalty programs." Okay... that's a good sign. But, I needed more verification. There were attachments to the email that included an affidavit to be filled out and a set of the contest rules. In those, I found the name of another company - Unique Vacations, Inc. Another search revealed that Unique Vacations is the parent company of both Sandals and Beaches Resorts. Holy cow! This win may be real!!!

Tom and I filled out the forms and sent them back to ePrize (FedEx with confirmation, of course). Then, we waited for them to verify my eligibility (and waited and waited). I became very superstitious and didn't want to tell anyone about my win until it was verified. Finally, in late July, I received my claim letter (their term) from Sandals and it was time to make my choices. I had won seven nights in a suite at any Sandals resort. Since airfare wasn't included, I chose the one with the least expensive airfare from Cincinnati: Sandals Royal Bahamian in Nassau. I also had to pick my dates which were tricky with my school schedule. Once it was filled out, I scanned the claim form (just in case) and sent it back to Sandals (FedEx with confirmation once again). Then it was time for more waiting and waiting and waiting... The official word was that Sandals could wait until 30 days before the trip to notify us. Ugh!

This is where Twitter comes to the rescue. I started ~~becoming addicted to~~ using Twitter about a year ago and since then, I've met some wonderful people thanks to it. Because my bio on Twitter states that I'm a travel agent, I get some interesting people and companies following me. On October 21st, I got notification that Sandals and Beaches Resorts were following me. I decided to send a direct message to the Sandals account and see if the person updating it was actually in the corporate office. Luckily, they were. A flurry of direct messages began. I explained that I was a winner in one of their recent sweepstakes and that I was anxious to hear if I had gotten the time period I requested since I didn't have much flexibility there. Lydia, the delightful person I was Twitter-chatting with, started checking for me and told me that Pedro would be the person contacting me with that information. However, as she was checking into things, she discovered my claim letter was missing! They had record of the security guard signing for it, but no sign of it after that! ACK!!! Just as I was about to go into full panic mode, I remembered that I had scanned the filled out form and I asked if that would work if I emailed or faxed it to them. It would! Hallelujah! I sent it to both Lydia and Pedro as soon as I could. They said again that I wouldn't know for sure until December. By then, I was so relieved I didn't care so much. Vacation was saved and this was all taking place on Twitter!

Just nine days later, my phone at work rang and it was Pedro from Sandals. He asked if I wanted to hear about my vacation details and I just about jumped out of my skin. We got the resort we asked for in Nassau and my first choice for the dates too. I thanked Pedro profusely and hung up the phone. I sat there for a good long time so thankful that Sandals decided to follow me on Twitter and that I decided to send them a direct message. And that's how Twitter saved our vacation!

You can win too! Sandals is running another round of their "Dream Suite Sweepstakes" right now. You can enter at http://www.sandals.com/dreams/

Good luck and happy Twittering!

Carla

BFL - The Turkey Day Version

noreply@blogger.com (RadioCarla) — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 10:59:00 +0000

So it's Thanksgiving and I could sleep in today... But my body had other ideas so both Tom and I were up by 6:00 am today. But then we realized that we needed to make our picks for this week! So maybe our bodies woke us up for that highly important activity.

Happy Turkey Day everyone!

Tennessee @ Detroit
Seattle @ Dallas
Arizona @ Philadelphia

San Francisco @ Buffalo
Baltimore @ Cincinnati
Indianapolis @ Cleveland
Carolina @ Green Bay
Miami @ St. Louis
New Orleans @ Tampa Bay
NY Giants @ Washington

Atlanta @ San Diego
Denver @ NY Jets
Pittsburgh @ New England
Kansas City @ Oakland

Chicago @ Minnesota

Monday Night
Jacksonville @ Houston
Total points: 48

BFL - Week 12

noreply@blogger.com (RadioCarla) — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 22:52:00 +0000

Well, I didn't win last week, but I didn't lose either. Boy, were there some weird games this past week! A tie? A stinkin' tie?!? :) Any way, here are my picks for Week 12. Wish me luck!

Cincinnati @ Pittsburgh

Chicago @ St. Louis
Houston @ Cleveland
NY Jets @ Tennessee
New England @ Miami
Buffalo @ Kansas City
Minnesota @ Jacksonville
Tampa Bay @ Detroit
San Francisco @ Dallas
Philadelphia @ Baltimore

Oakland @ Denver
Washington @ Seattle
NY Giants @ Arizona
Carolina @ Atlanta

Indianapolis @ San Diego

Green Bay @ New Orleans
Total Score: 44

[Final Tally - 11-5 for the week]

Holy cow, is it Thursday already?!?

noreply@blogger.com (RadioCarla) — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:54:00 +0000

So the Late Fall term at school started yesterday (yeah, we have these bizarre nine week terms five times a year - it sucks) and my life has been utter chaos the last 48 or so hours. I just sat down on the couch after assembling my down-and-dirty chili and realized it was Thursday... and I still needed to make my picks.

NY Jets @ New England

Denver @ Atlanta
Detroit @ Carolina
Minnesota @ Tampa Bay
Baltimore @ NY Giants
Oakland @ Miami
New Orleans @ Kansas City
Philadelphia @ Cincinnati
Chicago @ Green Bay
Houston @ Indianapolis

St. Louis @ San Francisco
Arizona @ Seattle
Tennessee @ Jacksonville
San Diego @ Pittsburgh

Dallas @ Washington

Cleveland @ Buffalo
Total Score: 44

Tale of Vacationing BFL Members

noreply@blogger.com (RadioCarla) — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 14:56:00 +0000

I dare say Tom and I are the only ones making our picks for this week while driving between the Disney Cruise Line terminal and Disney’s Boardwalk Inn at Walt Disney World. I will also say that both sest of picks were made very quickly and without the usual research usually done before making our past winning BFL picks. Such is the life of a BFLer on vacation. :)

Denver at Cleveland

Tennessee at Chicago
Jacksonville at Detroit
Seattle at Miami
Green Bay at Minnesota
Baltimore at Houston
St. Louis at N.Y. Jets
New Orleans at Atlanta
Buffalo at New England

Carolina at Oakland
Indianapolis at Pittsburgh
Kansas City at San Diego

N.Y. Giants at Philadelphia

San Francisco at Arizona
Tiebreaker: 37

My Diversions

noreply@blogger.com (RadioCarla) — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 19:01:00 +0000

Did you hear a giant sigh from Cincinnati about 3:30 on Friday? That was a sigh of relief from Tom and I as we were pulling away from home and heading to Florida for a Disney cruise with my parents and my aunt & uncle. After almost having to walk a picket line this last Monday, this is a much needed vacation. So, tomorrow, Tom and I will be watching the games in Diversions, the wonderful sports bar on the Disney Wonder. Ahhhhhh...

NFL Week Nine

NY Jets @ Buffalo
Detroit @ Chicago
Jacksonville @ Cincinnati
Baltimore @ Cleveland
Tampa Bay @ Kansas City
Houston @ Minnesota
Arizona @ St. Louis
Green Bay @ Tennessee
Miami @ Denver
Dallas @ NY Giants
Atlanta @ Oakland
Philadelphia @ Seattle
New England @ Indianapolis

Monday Night:
Pittsburgh @ Washington
Total score: 37

Here we go again!

noreply@blogger.com (RadioCarla) — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 00:25:00 +0000

So, three weeks ago, I tied with AmyInOhio, but she beat me on the tie breaker. Two weeks ago, I tied with Mo. And last week, my fabulous husband won the whole shebang! So this week, maybe Tom and I will tie... Nah... we always pick different games too often.

NFL Week Eight

Oakland @ Baltimore
Arizona @ Carolina
Tampa Bay @ Dallas
Washington @ Detroit
Buffalo @ Miami
St. Louis @ New England
San Diego @ New Orleans
Kansas City @ NY Jets
Atlanta @ Philadelphia
Cleveland @ Jacksonville
Cincinnati @ Houston
NY Giants @ Pittsburgh
Seattle @ San Francisco

Indianapolis @ Tennessee
Total score: 37

We are the Champions...

noreply@blogger.com (RadioCarla) — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 16:01:00 +0000

I tied for first two weeks, but lost to Amy in Ohio on the tie breaker. Last week, it was a honest-to-goodness tie, even the tie breaker was a tie! So, both Mo from One Ping Only and I are the MVPs (see my shining badge to the right). Let's keep this streak going!

NFL Week Seven

San Diego @ Buffalo
New Orleans @ Carolina
Minnesota @ Chicago
Pittsburgh @ Cincinnati
Tennessee @ Kansas City
Baltimore @ Miami
San Francisco @ NY Giants
Dallas @ St. Louis
Detroit @ Houston
Indianapolis @ Green Bay
NY Jets @ Oakland
Cleveland @ Washington
Seattle @ Tampa Bay

Denver @ New England
Total score: 37

W00t! W00t!

noreply@blogger.com (RadioCarla) — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 23:29:00 +0000

I tied for first last week... and Amy in Ohio squeaked out a victory on the tie breaker. So, I'm going to try to pick 'em this week like I picked 'em last week!

NFL Week Six

Baltimore @ Indianapolis
Miami @ Houston
Chicago @ Atlanta
Detroit @ Minnesota
Oakland @ New Orleans
Cincinnati @ NY Jets
Carolina @ Tampa Bay
St. Louis @ Washington
Jacksonville @ Denver
Dallas @ Arizona
Philadelphia @ San Francisco
Green Bay @ Seattle
New England @ San Diego

MONDAY NIGHT GAME
NY Giants @ Cleveland
TIEBREAKER: 37

My Week Five BFL Picks

noreply@blogger.com (RadioCarla) — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 12:40:00 +0000

Well, I was a tiny bit better last week (7-6) and my Bears did beat Tom's Eagles on Sunday night so he had to buy me dinner (pad thai - very yummy). And since my Cubs seem to be going down in flames (once again), I might as well concentrate on football. And, some day, I'll even concentrate better on my trash talking. Really! There were a lot of really tough picks this week. Oh, and by the way, Tom and I only compare our picks AFTER they are done. No marital advantage here!

Tennessee @ Baltimore (Could they both lose? Please??)
Kansas City @ Carolina
Chicago @ Detroit
Atlanta @ Green Bay
Indianapolis @ Houston
San Diego @ Miami
Seattle @ NY Giants
Washington @ Philadelphia
Tampa Bay @ Denver
Buffalo @ Arizona
Cincinnati @ Dallas
New England @ San Francisco
Pittsburgh @ Jacksonville

MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
Minnesota @ New Orleans
POINTS: 37

[UPDATE Tuesday morning: Final record for this week is 10-4, but Amy in Ohio is closer on the tie breaker. I'll take second place after the last few weeks!]

My Week Four BFL Picks (such as they are...)

noreply@blogger.com (RadioCarla) — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 15:49:00 +0000

So I sucketh verily in last week's Blogger Football League. I definitely went with my heart too much. I didn't even figure out what my final tally was. I really didn't want to know. So, it is with great trepidation that I reveal my picks for Week Four...

ATLANTA @ CAROLINA
CLEVELAND @ CINCINNATI
HOUSTON @ JACKSONVILLE
DENVER @ KANSAS CITY
SAN FRANCISCO @ NEW ORLEANS
ARIZONA @ NY JETS
GREEN BAY @ TAMPA BAY
MINNESOTA @ TENNESSEE
SAN DIEGO @ OAKLAND
BUFFALO @ ST LOUIS
WASHINGTON @ DALLAS
PHILADELPHIA @ CHICAGO

Monday Night Football
BALTIMORE @ PITTSBURGH
COMBINED FINAL SCORE 44

Carla

Go Cubs!

P.S. I did go back and put all the winning teams in last week's picks post in italics. So, I was 8 - 8 last week. I broke even. That pretty much sums up my life! ;)

My Week Three BFL Picks

noreply@blogger.com (RadioCarla) — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 18:35:00 +0000

Okay, it's Friday afternoon and the hallways of Cincinnati State are very, very quiet... It's time for my picks for the Week Three NFL Games for the BFL!

ARIZONA @ WASHINGTON
CAROLINA @ MINNESOTA
HOUSTON @ TENNESSEE
MIAMI @ NEW ENGLAND
OAKLAND @ BUFFALO
CINCINNATI @ NY GIANTS
KANSAS CITY @ ATLANTA
TAMPA BAY @ CHICAGO
ST LOUIS @ SEATTLE
DETROIT @ SAN FRANSISCO
NEW ORLEANS @ DENVER
PITTSBURGH @ PHILADELPHIA
CLEVELAND @ BALTIMORE
JACKSONVILLE @ INDIANAPOLIS
DALLAS @ GREEN BAY

Monday Night Game
NY JETS @ SAN DIEGO
COMBINED FINAL SCORE 77

Wish me luck!

Carla

noreply@blogger.com (RadioCarla) — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 14:32:00 +0000

Since I just joined a Blog Football League, I decided I better update both of my blogs. It's a bit ironic that my last post was bemoaning the quick departure of my Cubbies from last year's playoffs. This year certainly looks different. After a rough stretch earlier this month, they seem to have their act back together and tonight's game against the (now fading) Brewers should be interesting. As a die hard Cubs fan since the late 1960s, I never assume they are going to win. I'm just hoping by Halloween that I'm a very happy Cubs fan!

RC

Update

noreply@blogger.com (RadioCarla) — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 12:41:00 +0000

So the Cubs were out of the playoffs in record time. The World Series starts tonight with the Red Sox facing the red hot Rockies. The Bears are uneven at best (and really still in need of a quarterback). The Illini are a big surprise and so are the Texans. Tom and I are currently at the Learning 2007 conference at Coronado Springs in Walt Disney World. We fly back this evening and then on November 2nd, we head back to Florida for a four-night Disney cruise and then two nights at Wilderness Lodge. Life is good. :)

RC

Here we go again

noreply@blogger.com (RadioCarla) — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 15:24:00 +0000

Well, I can't say I'm surprised about last night's Cubs loss to the D-Backs. I definitely haven't been getting my hopes up over this year's playoff appearance. It was just too much of a roller coaster year for that. The game was way too late for me to watch so I didn't find out the outcome until this morning. That said, after reading the coverage of the game, I am surprised that Lou took Zambrano out when his pitch was only at 85 pitches. So, I'm hoping that decision will work out in the end, but I'm prepared for the worst.

RC

GO CUBS!

noreply@blogger.com (RadioCarla) — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 14:17:00 +0000

Okay, I can breathe a little easier now... the Cubs FINALLY clinched the division last night (thanks to the Padres beating the Brewers). I don't really believe that they will go far in the playoffs, but then I thought the same thing about the Cardinals last year. It should be an interesting October!

RC

What's DP up to?

noreply@blogger.com (RadioCarla) — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 15:08:00 +0000

I was busy most of August getting ready for our Alaskan cruise and advising at school, so I only caught a tiny bit of Dan Patrick's last shows on ESPN radio. Just this week, I discovered his web site and I've been loving the little video clips of what he's doing since he left ESPN and before he starts his next great adventure. I'm dying to know what he's going to be doing and crossing my fingers that (A) Keith Olbermann will be a part of it and (B) it will be available as a podcast. I've been doing regular Google searches and haven't come up with an definitive answer. Even the possible starting date seems to be nebulous at best. Oh well, at least we know it's later this month.

RC

UPDATE: The actual date (if you believe the counter on this website) is October 1st. I think...