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Just saw these guys again. I just wish they didn’t have so many new songs. I miss the old songs they use to play.
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All 182 Donald Trump fact-checks
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How anecdotal evidence about alternative medicine can lead you astray
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Henry Rollins: White America Couldn’t Handle What Black America Deals With Every Day
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Last night
Last night our neighbor freaked out and threatened to shoot her neighbors and any cops that approached her house. I was at work, so I missed all the commotion. Knowing her, I can’t imagine that she was a real threat, but you can’t mess around with threats these days. She was eventually arrested. It’s unclear if she was arrested last night, or this morning, but I’ve seen her mugshot online. It’s kind of scary knowing something like this happened twenty feet from where I am typing this right now.
I looked up the police call log to try to fine more info. I was amazed at the number of calls they receive, and the low-lifes they have to deal with. It would be really depressing to be a cop. I have the utmost respect for anybody who chooses that as a profession. It’s no wonder some cops get a little too trigger happy with all the stuff they have to deal with, I would be scared for my life too. That’s no excuse though.
I don’t want to get into the Black Live Matter debate. Being a white male, I can’t know how they are feeling. I can only image. If you are one of those “All Lives Matter” fools, educate yourself, you sound like an idiot. This comic is a good starting place.
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Heart shaped bike light
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Blink-182
So the other day I figured I should probably listen to something other than Motion City Soundtrack. I’ve been on pretty much a solid diet of Motion City Soundtrack lately. All their music is just so good, I never get sick of it. So yeah, the other day I checked out the new Blink-182 album. It’s an okay album, but I didn’t fall in love with it. It has a couple good songs, but that’s about it.
I’m also currently reading Travis Barker’s book Can I Say. It’s good so far. Probably not a great book if you’re not a fan, but if you are I would recommend it. I’ve been a Blink-182 fan forever, but just recently learned that Travis wasn’t in the band for their first two album. How did I not know that? I have no idea. This is the first Blink-182 video that I remember seeing:
Look how young they look, and yep, no Travis yet.
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Debunking 52 popular myths
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You’ll Always Be My Favorite One
So just a few hours ago Motion City Soundtrack played their last note in Minneapolis. I wanted to be there so bad. I only had tickets for their first of four shows because at the time, I thought that would be their last. I didn’t realize they would play four sold out shows. If it was up to me, I would have went to all four. They are the only band that when the show ends, I always want more. After the first thirteen times seeing them, every time looking forward to the next.Last Friday was the last for me.
I feel stupid, but this 40 something dude has been crying, and feeling really bummed out. I guess that’s how much I loved them. Their music is just so perfect. It’s pretty much all I’ve been listening to since their March announcement that they are ending.
Last Friday also probably marked the end of an era for me. Who knows if Ill ever be back to The Varsity or First Ave. There aren’t too many bands that are small enough to play those venues that I’m willing to travel to see. Plus I’m old. We met some cool kids at the show on Friday, and yeah, I’m old enough to be their dad. It was an amazing night. Motion City fans are just as cool as the band. It was the perfect way to end my moshing career too.
My fingers are cross for a reunion tour. This can’t really be the end, can it be?
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So Long, Farewell
So last night this happened.
Sold Out!
Like always it was awesome. It was my 14th and last time seeing my favorite band. I wish I would have taken more pictures, and videos, but I much prefer to live it in real life and not through a camera lens.Of course I bought VIP tickets for their last show. VIP included a meet-and-greet where they performed three acoustic songs.
Justin, Tony, and Matt
Justin, Tony, and Matt
Josh, Jesse’s foot, and justin
They sounded so good.After the songs they had a little Q and A, pictures with the band, first dibs at the merch table, then we got right up front for the concert.
Great views from the front row.
Tony’s kick drum is hilarious It was such an awesome concert. Maybe it was just the Minnesota nice, but Motion City fans are the greatest too. We met friends that had been at many of the same concerts that we had been to.
You can see me in their band picture.
Me! It’s a bummer that this is the end. I’m thankful of all the great music and shows they have given me. I totally understand how being constantly on the road can be a drag. I wish them the best at whatever they do next. If there is ever a reunion show, I am totally there and VIP if it’s in option.
