So I was thinking yesterday about someone I haven't thought about for many years: Dick Trickle. I don't really know why, mind you, I just was. So I was wondering, what happened to good ol' Dick? For those of you not in on it, Dick Trickle is a real guy. He was a NASCAR driver for about 15 years, and his real claim to fame is that SportsCenter used to report on his finish in every race, mostly so they could say "Dick Trickle" on air and the FCC could do nothing about it. Well, Dick, despite being "America's Winningest Driver" (over 1,200 estimated career wins), just disappeared about 5 years ago. So where's Dick? Where's he been? Where's he going? Even Google doesn't have the answer. So disappointing.

In other news: I'm going on tour again. Don't ask me who with, because I don't know yet; but at some point in mid-July I'll be going, and coming back in August some time. It all depends on which group BML decides to send me with. Joy! More info to come...

Until then, goodnight, Dick Trickle, wherever you are!

"I play with my tractors and live somewhat of a family life and just try to enjoy trying to retire sooner or later. "
Dick Trickle

Hey gang. So much going on in the last two weeks, oh my. Mary J Bilge, then Melt Banana (Japanese hardcore. Think Yoko Ono sings Iron Maiden, and you get the drift.), a run in with Opie and Anthony and their band of misfit comics (I've never heard the C-word so many times in my LIFE!), and now I'm off to Asbury Park for the 2007 School of Rock Festival. No, it has nothing to do with Jack Black, but it's apparently a real school. It should be fun, lots of bands and stuff going on... Ween is the headliner the first night, with the Benevento Russo Duo and Jeff Baxter as the openers. Sunday night is headlined by Bad Brains, with Jello Biafra (of the Dead Kennedys) and Vernon Reid (of Living Colour) opening. All in all, a full weekend.

So I just wanted to post this link: Research Finds Firstborns Gain the Higher IQ and say boo-yah! If the NY Times prints it, it must be true!

"It has yet to be proven that intelligence has any survival value."

Arthur C. Clarke (1917 - )

Just saw this: Paris survives first night in jail. How disappointing. My trust in the quality of LA counties jails has seriously dropped. Ah well... 20 more days to go, anything can happen. Keep it tuned to the 24 Paris watch on CNN!

"Misery no longer loves company. Nowadays it insists on it."
Russell Baker (1925 - )