Eric Matthews

Eric Matthews

Monday, 20 March 2023 23:28

90s kids rejoice!

There was BIG news revealed on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" Friday night. Kenan Thompson & Kel Mitchell appeared and made the announcement that a "Good Burger" sequel is officially in the works!!! As someone who loved the original movie from 1997 and grew up watching it as a sketch on "All That", this warms my little 10 year-old Eric heart!

I grew up watching Kenan and Kel on Nickelodeon on Saturday nights and the original "Good Burger" movie was a huge deal to my friends and I at the time. To find out a sequel - with the two stars and original writers - is coming 25 years later is awesome! 

Filming starts in May and the movie drops on Paramount+ later this year.

Sunday, 19 March 2023 23:09

OFFICIALLY Welcome to Spring

I said in an earlier blog that I recognize the seasons by the Meteorological beginnings and ends. HOWEVER, Monday is the official first day of Spring! The Vernal Equinox takes place Monday afternoon at 5:24. Since we haven't really had a winter this year, let's hope we don't make up for that here in early Spring!

Spring is one of my favorite times of year. Primarily because it is getting lighter out and STAYING light longer/later in the day and getting warmer too. The way I look at it is that we start getting warm days and we are still on the upward climb to the warmest part of the year, rather than the downward slide into bitter cold.

Enjoy! Happy Spring!

Friday, 17 March 2023 18:16

The most exciting month in basketball

It is that time of year - the college basketball tournament. How is your bracket doing so far? I am not filling one out this year, and I haven't for the past few years. Right now, I'm 50/50 with my favored teams. My Toledo Rockets were eliminated in the MAC tournament and as of now, the Tennessee Vols are in the 2nd round playing Duke on Saturday the 18th.

The entire tournament is so fun to watch. Game after game being one and done. You never know what might happen...even between a #1 and a #16! Good luck with your brackets and enjoy the games!!

Thursday, 16 March 2023 18:24

Always a great excuse for a parade

Friday is St. Patrick's Day. It is also the day of the annual Cleveland St. Patrick's Day parade. The first parade in Cleveland took place in 1842 and was organized by Rev. Peter McLaughlin. The parade will start at 1:00 in Downtown Cleveland, and as usual will travel down Superior Ave from E 18th St to Public Square.

If you happen to be planning on going, you may want to pack a coat and an umbrella. The forecast is looking wet with scattered showers (rain THANKFULLY, LOL) and temps in the mid 40s. A cold rain - not the most fun way to watch a parade. But hey, it's the day where everyone is Irish! Plus, I have a feeling that many people will have had a beverage or two where they will not really care ;).

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Wednesday, 15 March 2023 18:13

Go hang with the Outlaw

The 2023 Outlaw Music Festival is Friday August 11th at Blossom Music Center. Joining Willie Nelson this year is John Fogerty, Kathleen Edwards and Yellowstone's Luke Grimes. Tickets go on sale Friday morning at 10...BUT WQMX has you covered! We are helping you beat the box office this week with Scott on the morning show and Ben in the afternoon!

Be listening for your chance to win a pair of tickets to the show and hang with Willie and the gang. If you are a Willie Nelson fan, you most definitely want to be there!

Tuesday, 14 March 2023 18:23

National Pi Day

Tuesday  (03-14) is National Pi Day. If you remember from school, Pi is 3.1415927. HOWEVER, most people take the opportunity to celebrate the day with the more appetizing pie.

My favorite is a pie from Hartville Kitchen. A good Peanut Butter/Chocolate Cream (or just Chocolate Cream). I also like Apple, and can go with a good Banana Cream as well. Whatever your favorite may be, enjoy Pi Day with a delicious slice of your favorite flavor of pie! Tell them Eric Matthews said to do it ;)

Monday, 13 March 2023 14:14

Scream 6 - I loved it!

Saturday afternoon I took a little time and went to see the new Scream movie, Scream 6. I absolutely loved it! I love all six movies in the franchise. You would think by now they would start to falter in the quality of the stories, and the twists and surprises. Personally, I don't think they have. Of course there are some things that you just see coming while you're in line for popcorn! And then there are others that do come out of left field and catch you off guard.

If you like movies that are funny and make you jump here and there, I would definitely reccommend Scream 6. Particularly have seen the first five.

Friday, 10 March 2023 00:17

Time to change the clocks

Here we are! It's that weekend in the year where we lose an hour of sleep. Don't forget to set your clocks ahead an hour before bed Saturday night. Plus, it's time to check the batteries in your smoke detectors. I have never enjoyed losing the sleep, however, I LOVE the extra daylight in the evening! I think it just makes the day feel so much longer when it stays light out later. 

I am looking forward to 9:00 sunsets in late June and early July! Again, don't forget to set your clocks ahead this weekend - you don't want to be late to wherever you are headed on Sunday! LOL

Wednesday, 08 March 2023 23:33

Time to wake up!

Here comes Spring! As another sign of the change in seasons, a park wildlife biologist in Yellowstone has seen the first Grizzly Bear out of hibernation looking for food. First, it was very little snow and warm temperatures. Then it was certain flowers deciding that now would be a good time to pop up. Next, it's that we change our clocks this weekend. NOW it's the bears are waking up!! I think Spring will be here soon.

So let this be your official warning...if you are planning to go to Yellowstone National Park soon, protect that picnic basket!

Tuesday, 07 March 2023 23:21

National Cereal Day

Tuesday was National Cereal Day. The most popular in the country is...Cheerios. Yes, a bowl of Honeynut Cheerios is often my breakfast most mornings anymore, but I have had a few other go-to cereals throught the years.

I have always loved:

1. Cinnamon Toast Crunch

2. Count Chocula

3. Frosted Flakes

4. Fruit Loops

5. Cookie Crisp

When I was young, my brothers were big fans of Cap'n Crunch. One Saturday morning I decided I'd try some. WOW, that did not turn out well! lol. I took one bite and I was done -I couldn't stand the taste...kinda like Peeps!

Whether you are a regular connoisseur or just a here-and-there grazer, Happy National Cereal Day :)

 

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