It's tourney time!
The NCAA Basketball Tournament selection day is this weekend. Right now, all of the conferences are having their tournaments and the MAC is no different. What's great is that the conference is headquarted in Cleveland, so that has helped ensure that the tournament is held in our own backyard. Having gone to a MAC school myself (like many of you I'm sure), we know the excitment around this time of year.
If you have never been to Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse for the tournament...go! The final is tomorrow (Saturday evening) to determine the winner of the MAC! Enjoy March Basketball!!!
WYNN - #38 - Live Like You Were Dying – Tim McGraw - 2004
In all honesty, what can really be said about this gem of a song? When this was out, we couldn't play it enough. This is so amazingly relatable to everyone on the planet. The importance of this song is in the writing of Tim Nichols and Craig Wiseman. Inspired from a real life misdiagnosis of a friend of those two and how it made them feel. The song went from pen, to demo to McGraw, in a few short days, very unusual. Not often has a song been written that was so powerful, honest and poignant, as it makes you feel sad, happy, hopeful and in the end proud to be a human. Of course it's not often our mortality is written and celebrated in song. This song also struck people outside of country and introduced Tim and us to a whole bunch of new fans, as this song is universal. One thing we all have in common is death. Both our own and those close to us. This song plants the seed that maybe we all can - and will face our own demise with the strength and courage stated here. A seven week #1, millions sold, video honored, and Single of the Year and Song of the Year in 2004 from the CMA, and ACM, and 2004 Grammy for Best Country Song. With the written song, the timeless musical arrangement and McGraw's performance, this song will played on country stations for decades. Seldom are hit songs this big.
WYNN - My Weekly Recap
In case you missed some of my articles this week from WQMX.com, here is a recap. Grab some coffee and earbuds and let's get you caught up!
Thanks for reading and listening every day!
50 Most Important Country Songs 1980-Today #39
CMML - Trisha Yearwood (Revisit)
WYNN - Wynn At The Movies And More
Box Office Results - Kung Fu Panda 4 (30 million )
#2 -Dune 2 (29 million)
#3 - Arthur The King (8 Million)
New This Week – Ghostbusers; Frozen Empire / Immaculate (Sydney Sweeney) / Sleeping Dogs
NEXT WEEK -
This Weekend – Check out my Country Music Memory Lane (Link)
Also - 50 Most Important Country Songs 1980 – Today #39 (Link)
Let's Bowl Tomorrow!
Our WQMX Red, White & Bowl is one of my favorite events because it is FUN and it benefits NEOPAT! Tomorrow is the day, if you have signed up, thank you, we will see you there. If you haven't, there is still time. Click here or show up tomorrow at noon! Let's bowl!!!
That Place of Market...
Let's begin with some context.
A week or two ago, my brother was driving his junky car. He was on his way back from helping me out with a ride when another vehicle pulled out in front of him and nearly caused an accident. Driving defensively, he slammed on the brakes! Well... the front wheels stopped before the rest of the car. By that, I mean that the subframe crunched itself out from how rusty it was, and the car had a Lightning McQueen "Ka-chow" moment.
With front tires trying to go two different directions, he was able to fight the steering and bring the car back to home base. Thankfully, he wasn't far. That Cobalt's down bad and it is just something beyond what we care to fix. There is still a lot of good left to that car though, especially in the wheels and tires, the interior, the battery, and the motor. Because of that, I didn't immediately want to have it hauled off for scrap. Those tires aren't yet a year old, and it doesn't even have a check engine light, you know? Heck, it's got an almost full tank of gas!
So, what to do with the old jalopy? We called some scrap yards for comparison, and one actually made a really fair offer. From there, the ball was in my court. The deal was made that I could keep whatever I could get out of it above scrap price if I took on the task of selling it myself. As much as I'd like to do some shenanigans with it in the woods, I thought this wasn't a bad gig, so I went ahead and posted it.
I thought maybe there would be that one guy out there who (for no good reason) is super into Cobalts. That, or maybe there's some hustler who'd strip anything worthwhile off the vehicle before bringing it to be crushed. You do you! Never did I think I'd have upwards of fifty people pounding at my door with all sorts of offers. Instead of becoming irritated with all the Silly-Willys offering me half of what the salvage place did, I just laugh. You can't let them get to you. It really is a hot mess on the web though, with stupidity in all different flavors finding its way to me.
Here's some notables- One person asked if I could bring the car to them in Toledo.... huh? Another fellow asked if it would make it up to Cleveland. Big Dog, I wouldn't have trusted it to make that trip before it broke and I wouldn't even bring it up the street if avoidable at this point. I said that straight up in the listing, too. Aside from those, there were a few offers so low I'd rather watch the vehicle rot away in the back yard than give it up to them. Whatever energy I pick up on, I'll reciprocate. You hit me with the automatic "Is this available" message and I'll come right back with a good ol' thumbs up emoji, for example.
On the other hand, there's a select few people who just get it. The individual who I've made arrangements with was to the point and fair with his offer. He threw out a number that worked for me and asked when he could come pick it up with his car hauler. Perfect!
So, hopefully that all works out. For the little effort I've put in, if I make one hundred bucks or so, that's cool by me. It's definitely annoying, but I'm the guy to come to when it comes to these sort of interactions. From the powersports I've bought to the cars I've sold, this is far from my first rodeo. Regardless, at the very least, this provided the motivation for my brother to buy a new car and he seems to love it. I'm stoked for him, and we are so ready to get that old pile of rust out of the driveway.
Sayonara, Loretta the Cobalt, and good riddance!
This little dude is expensive!
I had a meeting early this afternoon here at work. After that was over I had some shopping to do for the fur monster pictured above. It was time to get more "bathroom necessities" for him. I get 3 35 pound tubs at a time - about $20 each. Then, he needed new boxes too, and I got myself a new scooper.
By the time I was out the door, I put $90 on my credit card! I hope you have never run into anyone trying to tell you pets are cheap...cuz they are lyin'! haha
WYNN - BROWNS - Joe Had To Go
Last years Browns savior, the ageless Joe Flacco got a new job this week with the Indianapolis Colts and is not coming back to the Browns. I love what Flacco did last year as he took us on a fun ride that got us into the playoffs. I am also glad for Browns nation that he is not coming back. Don't get me wrong, he could be on my team, but I don't run the Browns. Guys that are trying to stay employed are. And their future is 100% tied to Deshaun Watson.
When the Browns were convinced to give Watson all that guaranteed money, they lost all previous recent identity and took on a new one. Giving up and at the same time restarting the short term future by banking on Watson. Flacco made us fans happy and made the Browns team look great. He made the front office look real bad. His ability to make this offense look that good in a week or two was a real wake up call for all. The same players, same game, way different result with a real adult at the helm. We've haven't looked that good with anyone in 20 years. His remarkable play, made a lot of people very nervous. A guy off the couch, 39 years old, paying him NFL pennies.
Having Flacco back has no benefit. This fan base would be screaming at the stadium for Flacco to play the first sign of a struggling offense. It would divide the fans loudly, the locker room quietly, coaching staff privately, and the local and national media endlessly. And that would only be because of how well Flacco played and made us look, and how he made us feel. You see, with the Browns job keeping seekers leaders, it's not really about winning. It's about winning with Watson. They're firing successful coaches for it, and making everything just so. So a new backup has been signed and the pressure is off. We, and he, won't be hearing Flacco's name being chanted by 70,000 when we don't play well.
I'm not saying Flacco is the answer because he's 39 years old, and does have a limit. But here I feel there would be no mentoring wanted, accepted or even tolerated. Joe is too good a dude not to be respected and looked up to, he is a Superbowl Champion, and a very good human. He now is in a great place, backing up a very young QB who needs mentoring and needs to learn to stay healthy, as he too is coming off shoulder surgery. I feel there's a very good chance Flacco plays a lot for the Colts this year. Flacco, indoors, warm, on a fast track with some nice young players, could be fun. If he would have signed here, he would never, ever see the field unless we had the same situation as last year.
And that's what this year will be about. Watson will play every single game, even if we are the worst team in the league. That won't happen clearly, but this is where we are. The Browns will ride with him no matter what, and now they can with no Joe on the sidelines. The path has been cleared. If a backup is needed for most of the season, the Browns are not going anywhere. BUT if a backup is needed for a few weeks to win important games that could get you in the playoffs? There's no Joe.
The Browns have put themselves in a very tough situation. Almost everything they are doing is just buying more time for themselves. New coaches, new offense, be patient, new way of doing things, these things take time, all that word salad stuff they are famous for. Many, just trying to stay employed and hoping they haven't wasted a quarter of a BILLION dollars on a single guy and traded away the teams future. There is only one way out for them. A Superbowl title - especially before the Texans who we have done an amazing job rebuilding. If that doesn't happen in the next three years, they will all be out. For the next three years, here it's not about winning per say. It's about them being right.
Sadly for fans, Joe had to go. Good luck Joe, and thanks!
Back-To-School!!!!
Another great crash course at Stark State College in Robotics and Automation another Unique & In-Demand Job. Get your training started quickly at Stark State College here in Summit or Stark County. Find out more about Stark State and its programs during one of its upcoming open houses. Visit the North Canton Campus on March 21 or the Akron location on March 27. Find out more about these open houses or one of the many programs and certificates... Visit starksta
My Top Ten: Flowers
Welp, we have just about made it through another Ohio winter. Woohoo!
Since spring is just a few days away, now is a good time to talk about flowers. If you don't like flowers, you're probably one of those people who hates dogs and ice cream and pizza too, right?
Seriously, though, flowers bring us joy. Whether they're in a bouquet, a garden, a field, or even growing through cracks in concrete; we love to see them. And unless you suffer from seasonal allergies, we love to smell them too! If there's any sort of special occasion in life, flowers are usually there. Whether it's a school dance, Valentine's day, a congratulations, or a funeral; flowers are pretty much universally appropriate.
Just this week, I've seen a few flowers popping up around my property. That, to me, is a strong indicator that this warmer weather is here to stay. Maybe it won't be seventy degrees, but I think we're just about done with the freezing. -Now that I've written this, feel free to blame the upcoming blizzard on yours truly!
Let's get into the meat and potatoes here with this list of my top ten flowers.
10. Iris
9. Marigold
8. Daisy
7. Daffodil
6. Lavendar
5. Rose
4. Tulip
3. Dandelion
2. Sunflower
1. Lilac
So, what do you think? How do my favorites compare to yours? I'd love for you to tell me about it on the WQMX Studio Line! If you're a night owl, you can call in to reach me live from midnight until 5 AM. Otherwise, drop a text on our line (sponsored by Toth Buick GMC) at 330-370-2000 any time, and I'll be sure to see it!
P.S. Have you seen the new music video for Lainey Wilson's Wildflowers and Wild Horses? If not, you can check that out below.