TAKE FIVE, TITANS, PATH TO 9/11

TAKE FIVE!

One of my favorite jazz artists has always been Dave Brubeck. In the 50’s we used to go everywhere Dave’s group might play in Southern California and then when I lived in San Francisco in the 60’s, if the Trio was playing, we would be there.

The other day, I was listening to a Brubeck CD and “Take Five” began playing. It was probably one of his most upbeat songs and the distinctive 5/4 time makes it recognizable today as background for a movie or even a TV commercial. When I hear it, it always makes me smile and then a feeling of happiness kind of slides into my heart.

While it was playing the other day, it occurred to me there’s a lot we could profit by “taking five!” How many times do we overlook quiet contemplation when five minutes are available? How long does it take to “connect” with God in a small prayer? How much can we “hear” when we quiet the scattered thoughts racing through our brain?

What is it about our life today that almost finds doing nothing a shameful thing? What is “shameful” is not doing a “Take Five!” We’ve all earned a simple smile.

TITAN'S ON THE CLOCK (SOMEONE FORGOT TO SET THE ALARM!)

Well, the Titans played their first game at home Sunday against the Jets. Going in everyone felt it was critical that they win this game because the next 5 are going to be against teams that ended last year well above 500. Didn’t happen. Coach Fisher in his infinite wisdom elected to start Kerry Collins who had been with the team about 9 days rather than Billy Volek who had been the starter through Training Camp! This decision does NOT make sense. Granted Collins has been a starter for a couple of teams, but obviously there’s something missing or he wouldn’t be here. The only thing I can think is that the Titans want to be able to trade a healthy Volek and they didn’t want to take a chance on him being injured. I wouldn’t be surprised that after the Charger game this Sunday in San Diego that he will be traded or released. In any event, it is going to be a long season once again. When Adams starts getting pinched with the fan disappearing, maybe the old fart will do something.

PATH TO 9/11 - ABC'S COURAGE!


I was absolutely knocked out by the ABC presentation of the Path to 9/11! It was amazing that they would screen something that certainly wasn’t politically correct. We had that “PC” crap stuffed down our throat for 8 years under Clinton and to see how he and some of his icons were portrayed was an eye-opener. The old adage of “the Emperor has no clothes” rings true in this instance. If you missed it, try to get a copy. Well worth it! The culpability and negligence of the Clinton administration was nearly criminal.