WHAT'S ON?

Harry's Law - Monday nights on NBC.  Kathy Bates is great in the new television law dramedy.  It doesn't take itself too seriously, and has just enough drama to pull you in.  If you like Boston Legal, you might want to give this a shot.  There is one thing that bothers me about it though.  It is set in Cincinnati, but the characters never go anywhere in Cincinnati, and nothing is filmed here.  Even the 1 - 2 pictures they show of the city are from years past as Cinergy Field is still standing.  Not sure who provides Hollywood with media of Cincinnati, but someone should let them know that things have changed since Johnny Fever lit up the airwaves on WKRP.  Give it a chance, you'll probably like it.  I mean they did say the word "douchebag" at least 5 times on the last episode.  That's alright in my book. 

THE SHIP IS GOING DOWN

With the recent trade request of Carson Palmer (see poll on right side), it's as if the Bengals ship has received another hole in it's body.  It started nearly a month ago at the end of a disappointing 4-12 season.  After the season Ochocinco spoke out about being thrown under the bus by his coach and the sirens started.  [In the back I can hear lookouts yelling, "ICEBERG DEAD AHEAD"] Then, Mike Brown (Owner) decided to bring back Marvin Lewis (undeserving Head Coach) and hold a press conference that just proved who was pulling the puppet strings, and how disinterested he is in making the team a contender in all aspects. 

While other teams were cutting staff members that didn't "cut-the-mustard" immediately after the season, it has been nearly a month and the Bengals have still yet to make one staffing change from a predictable offense, and a mediocre special teams that helped produce another losing season in the failure that has been the past two decades of Cincinnati football.  Due to this lack of change (or possible lack-thereof), Cedric Benson has said that he will not return if Bob Bratkowski is brought back as Offensive Coordinator.  The ship has hit another iceberg.

Now with the announcement that Palmer has requested a trade and the thought that the franchise player does not want to be here, season ticket holders are jumping ship instead of renewing their tickets, at a 4 to 1 ratio [see Lance McAlister's Blog for some interesting stats].  A gash has been ripped in the hull of the Titanic...err...Bengals organization.  Enough that Councilman Jeff Berding had to resign and go full time at his main job of selling Bengals tickets for suites and working to get more season ticket holders. 

To me, it is becoming easier to make a decision as a passenger on this abysmal breakdown:  "ABANDON SHIP!"  I'm willing to wait a little longer for a life boat, but to save this fan it better come soon and with all the amenities of a luxury cruise liner of a real NFL contending team. 

- Let me know what you think!

INCEPTION

As first posts go, I'm sure you are looking for something profound.  However, this is really just a starting point to see more what I'm doing and if I'm doing it right.  Trial and error never hurt anyone did it (maybe so...)?

So here's what I think for this blog:  I make posts, you respond.  Pretty simple right?  We'll talk movies, food, family, and all sorts of fun things.  I hope you enjoy and look forward to going through this.  For now though, it's after 1:00am and I've got an early morning.  Get some sleep and we'll talk later.