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Today marks the 75th Anniversary of the end to Prohibition.  Now traditionally the 75th wedding anniversary is not anything special, since most marriages I guess don't really get that far...sad.  But like the diamond, gold or paper years the 70th is platinum according to wikipedia.  So what is the 75th? Anyway, I digress.  I am excited to have never had to experience the dry life, except those weird days during Senior Week when we were in a "Dry" country in NJ.  I guess at the University of Scranton too, which was/is a "Dry" campus, achem...yeah...right?!

This is the only ammendment to the Constitution to be repealed, yet there still remains some archeic laws around alcohol in various states.  Like Sunday sales being prohibited, or the sales of only cases of beer in Pennslyvania, or lower alcohol amounts in Utah.  It's a interesting legacy of the church vs. state relationship if you ask me.  I mean, can you really say those laws and prohibition didn't have a religious aspect to it, even if only underlying.

Anyways, raise a pint tonight, crack a Bud, pour a wine cooler, share some wine and of course DO SOME SHOTS!!!  It's your right and thankfully we live in a society where you're free to drink as much or as little as you please.  I, sir - thank you and will have another.

In honor of this historic anniversary, we bring back the Hootenanny as well.

Hit The Ground Running

mhmmm...Calexico for this weeks Hootenanny personifies how I'm feeling today after what was a neverending week. Pick a line, any line...run with it. My favorite or most identified, "out of time, must decide to fall or run."

Take, Take, Take...What You Need

So, you're wondering - wtf? Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney, dude what's wrong with you today? Well, as a few of the hometown readers know I was quite the MJ fan back in the day. I had parachute pants and the Thriller LP. I also used to do the moonwalk in the boys room in elementry school (the tiles in there made it easier.) I can still do it, but only with some liquid encouragement.

I always enjoyed this song, and oh the days when MJ didn't look or act crazy (in public.) I was just wanting to remember those days today.  Can I get an amen, people?!

The Party Never Ends

This song has been in my head all day.  No idea why.  I can't escape it.  Happy Friday Hootenanny.  Look for updates after the BA Throwdown tomorrow! I'm sure there will be lots to discuss.

It's to late...

In just over a month I'll be headed to Austin City Limits to see one of my favorite artists perform live. Neko Case is a mix of true artist, incredible song writer and kick ass voice. I also thinks she's pretty hot. I plan on getting a spot right up front and making eye contact with her in hopes we have a moment and she invites me back stage. Enjoy today's Hootenanny. I'm sorry for being MIA on here as of late. The day job beckons and has been very, very busy. Also, lots of thinking to do regarding career, living situation, etc. I'll update you cryptically in a later post but let's just say it's been a roller coaster few weeks. I plan on drinking a few good beers, talking to some friends and enjoying a nice long weekend with Barley. Maybe some clarity will come to me during it all. We shall see.

Oh My, It's a Mirage...

I love to sing along after a few beers. This is a song that I'd always ask Jackie at World of Beer to play for me after a few drinks. If it was loud in the bar, I'd sing my buzzed head off. I'm a good time damit! So, feel free to turn up the volume and scratch your air turntable and sing along. I take Ad Rock's lines, so pick who you want, Mike D or MCA.

Don't You Know...

This weeks Hootenanny choice is multi-layered. I first chose it because I saw The New Pornographers live last week in Philadelphia and they ROCKED this song out. I have been singing it in my head all week. After a endulgent work dinner yesterday evening I began to think about the words. I'll let you decide for yourself, but these pharses really stuck me:

Traveling at godspeed over the hills and trails

I have refused my call pushin' my lazy sails

Into the blue flame I want to crash here right now

The hourglass spills its sand if only to punish you

for listenin' too long

to one song...

These words speak to me about wasting life due to procrastination. It whispers advice against getting swept up into life and becoming complacent. Guess we all need to find a way to sing some Spanish Techno now and again huh? Seems fitting, enjoy!

Na-na-na-na-NAH!!

9th Grade Dance flashback! I remember this dance in the cafeteria, where I danced with a 10th grader. I was so cool. Braces and all I got the older girl. Enjoy this Friday's Hootenanny.

Do You Speaka My Language?

It's that time folks, Friday Hootenanny. Grab a beer, and sit back and relax to the crooning of Men at Work. Being I'm still at work as this is posted it seemed fitting to post a song by them while I day dream about the weekend.