I will always have a soft spot for stuffed animals. They're so soft and adorable, and... comforting. Over the years, I've accumulated quite the menagerie. I've joked with my hubs that we need a 4th bedroom to accomodate my growing "zoo".
I had mentioned to my hubs in passing that Acme was selling large stuffed animals. A particular unicorn had caught my eye. I told him that if that unicorn was still around after the holidays, I would buy it on sale. Well, one of my Christmas gifts this year was... a stuffed unicorn! LOL
The little kid in me is so happy! And yes, I name all my stuffed animals. So please welcome, Ursula the Unicorn. I smile every time I see her.
With Christmas right around the corner, how much do you really know about the holiday? Here are a couple of fun facts to drop on your family and friends during your gathering. You’ll either look like a genius, or everyone will assume you’ve been hittin’ the ‘nog hard. Either way, you win!
Two of Santa’s reindeer originally had different names: In the 1823 poem, A Visit from Saint Nicholas, Donner and Blitzen were instead named Dunder and Blixem, which in Dutch refers to "thunder and lightning."
“Jingle Bells” was the first song played in space: The crew of NASA's Gemini 6A space flight made history when they played "Jingle Bells" on December 16, 1965. The Christmas spirit knows no bounds!
Tinsel was once made of real silver: Tinsel goes all the way back to the 1600s. In Nuremberg, Germany, people used thin strands of real silver in their trees to reflect candlelight because they used real candles in their trees. And… since silver is quite pricey, we’ve got the dollar store stuff now.
There are many more Christmas facts that you can read HERE.
So the Akron Zoo announced a new addition. The birth of a white-cheeked gibbon.
Congrats to the happy family. Can't wait to see the new gibbon. May I make a suggetion on the name.
How about... Billy F. Gibbon? He would truly be the rockstar of the Akron Zoo... and maybe the gibbon could grow a big ol' beard like the famed musician from ZZ Top all the better... Read more on the new gibbon, Click Here.
I love it when our town makes national news! In this case, Akron is in the spotlight for something strange that happened here. A bridge was stolen. A walking bridge. It was no longer being used, and was going to be repurposed by the city. But thieves just had to have them some bridge.
Who knew there was a black market for a bridge? So. Many. Questions.
This week has been pretty interesting.
First off, who doesn't want this???
Pop signed off on this way back in 2019 and it’s wonderful to see it finally come to fruition. So stoked with how it turned out! #Funk pic.twitter.com/pb5gdVICjW
— Wolf Van Halen ? ? ? (@WolfVanHalen) December 9, 2021
Bruce Springsteen sold his Masters and Catalog to Sony for $500 Million!!!
Joe Walsh this weekend will help homeless vets the best way he knows how... VetsAid 2021 "The Basement Show".. Saturday Night the show will be streamed and remain up till almost the end of the year... Click Here to find out more and how to order or help VetsAid.
Sneak peeks of the big show available to stream anytime from 12/18 through 12/25! $15 passes available now at https://t.co/aBv7XJ4mMt with every dollar going to veterans services! The Basement Show is coming this weekend and I'll see you there over at https://t.co/aBv7XJ4mMt! pic.twitter.com/sxoAkGTS42
— Joe Walsh (@JoeWalsh) December 14, 2021
The Wiggles will be releasing a new EP on March 11th called ReWiggled and they will be approaching some of your favorite rockers in a Wiggly Way... The likes of Queen, Blondie, AC/DC and more... (WHHHYYYYYY!!!!!) Check out Bohemian Rhapsody below.
Rockers are keeping busy check out these recent performances...
Bruce Springsteen showed up at Steve Earle's Autism Benefit Show.
Robert Plant and Allison Kraus went Tiny Desk Concert.
Some people aren’t eggnog fans. And that’s okay. Because this holiday drink is like eggnog, but better. Coquito is a Puerto Rican rum classic. It’s rich and heavy, and delightful. Enjoy!
Coquito
Ingredients
• 2 c. white rum
• 3 cans evaporated milk
• 1 15-oz. can cream of coconut
• 1 can condensed milk
• Cinnamon
Directions
1. Blend ingredients (except cinnamon) at high speed for 2 minutes.
2. Pour into an empty bottle. Cover and refrigerate the bottle for at least 4 hours, but preferably 2 to 3 days.
3. When properly chilled, serve in a small glass. Garnish with ground cinnamon.
I want to ski with Santa and Sting!!!
The Police unearthed an old 80's music video that now has seen the light of day! Enjoy.
... roasting on an open fire...
Your entire homestead could smell like a bucket of finger-lickin'-good KFC chicken. For a third holiday season in a row, KFC is selling a fireplace log that smells oh-so-yummy.
These gems are sold exclusively at Walmart for $15.88.
But there's more! This year, KFC is kickin' it up a notch with your chance to immerse yourself in all things KFC. Each firelog has a QR code on the package. It directs you to a webpage where you can enter to possibly win a three-day, two-night vacay at a secluded Kentucky retreat. The Kentucky Fried Chicken Firelog Cabin is 7,000 square-feet, and features four bedrooms, a theater room, built-in bar, and pool and hot tub themed around the KFC brand. And... you and seven friends can stay there with an added bonus of KFC's top chef, Chris Scott, serving y'all a gourmet five-star meal based on KFC's menu oferings.
Get your log and get up on this cool chance to win a much-deserved getaway!
Have you ever wondered what a rock star smells like? Umm, probably not a very aromatic smell right?
Well Tony Iommi is going to argue that... with his new fragrance 'Scent of Dark'... but he will also play a song of the same name.
I imagine it smells fine. But if the Eau De Iommi doesn't sting the nostrils... the song will definitely melt your face.
These balls are a blast! Boozy Christmas balls! If you wanna deck the halls, and possibly end up lying in the hallway... these are a must for your Christmas tree or for someone you cherish over a jug of moonshine.
You can grab this six pack for $19.99 on Amazon. Meanwhile, Miller Lite has its own six pack of festive balls.
This six pack will set you back $19.99 and is sold exclusively HERE.
You truly are a baller with these novelty ornaments!
Happy Birthday to Ozzy today!!!
But in the Whatz New file.
How about a Grohl Flick.... The official trailer is here for Studio 666.
Slash ft. Myles Kennedy and & The Conspirators have their album "4" dropping February 11th... The new track called "Fill My World" was just released.
1883: Paramount+ Unveils Official Trailer For ‘Yellowstone’ Prequel Series.
It's such a bummer when your favorite band calls it quits. It seems like they worked so hard to "make it" and then the dramz kicks in and... Sigh. Rolling Stone mag compiled a list of bands most likely to reunite and the odds. They also dropped a list of "forget about its".
Rolling Stone has compiled a list of 18 bands and placed odds on the chances of them reuniting.
Most Likely to Say "Yes" Again:
Oasis - 80%
The Kinks - 70%
The White Stripes - 60%
Fleetwood Mac w/Lindsey Buckingham - 35%
Genesis w/Peter Gabriel - 30%
R.E.M. - 30%
Sonic Youth - 25%
Black Sabbath - 25%
Sex Pistols - 20%
The Police - 15%
Simon and Garfunkel - 15%
Talking Heads - 10%
Led Zeppelin - 10%
Pink Floyd - 5%
The Smiths - 10%
And the bands to Most Likely to Say STFU:
CSN
CSNY
Santana (original line-up)
Journey w/Steve Perry
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Styx w/Dennis DeYoung
KISS w/Ace Frehley & Peter Criss
Chicago w/Peter Cetera
Traffic - Steve Winwood & Dave Mason
Heart
The Faces
Jeff Beck Group w/Rod Stewart & Ronnie Wood
Justin Hayward & John Lodge as The Moody Blues or Blue Jays
Dire Straits
Bachman-Turner Overdrive
Deep Purple w/Ritchie Blackmore
What band would you love to see back together?
Motley Crue has apparently sold their full catalog to BMG Music... The reported sum was $150 million. Click Here for details.
Crue lead singer Vince Neil was out at DrinksGiving this past weekend in Vegas... remember he fell off stage recently and broke his ribs. Some fans questioned his checkered past with alcohol and promoting the festival. If questioning the festivals promotion of drinking. Umm the fans were also questioning the sound of the songs. Judge for yourself.
And finally, Iron Maiden have a really cool collaboration with Marvel... It is Venom, Deadpool, Wolverine, Thanos and more... with the themes of Fear of the Dark, The Trooper and The Killers Albums. Eddie will also be included. See some of the pieces... Click Here.
Foo Fighter's Dave Grohl and Greg Kurstin celebrate the Holidays... Loudly!!!!
They are continuing this year playing their Hanukkah Sessions...
Night 1 - Lisa Loeb - Stay (Metal)
Night 2 - The Ramones - Blitzkrieg Bop
Night 3 - Barry Manilow - Copacabana
Day 4 - Van Halen - Jump
Day 5 - Amy Winehouse - Take The Box
I opened a can of worms (purposely) on social media when I said the hubs and I were watching our favorite Christmas movie, Die Hard. For us, it's a tradition to watch on Friday night. Because on Thanksgiving night we watch Thankskilling (look it up-- horrible movie made in Ohio.)
My husband sent me these pics one evening while he was getting dinner ready as I was still on the air with y'all. He's impersonating Hans Gruber right before the big fall. LOL
And that's why I love him....
If you get a chance and you have Netflix, check out The Movies That Made Us. They have an episode on Die Hard. This series is one of my favorite to binge. In the meantime, here are some gems from the movie.
Peter Jackson will take us on a trip down memory lane...
'Get Back' will debut on Disney+ November 25th.. Here is are a few little looks before you actually 'Get Back'.
This Friday, while others are shopping until they are dropping.
There will be a number of people not stopping until they are rockin'...
It's Black Friday Record Store Day! With Aerosmith, Dio, Ozzy, Maiden, Fleetwood Mac and Hendrix with releases....
Should be a lot of fun... Click Here to see some releases!
I’m a Cheddar Bay Biscuit fiend. I’ll take home any extras when I’m at Red Lobster. I’ve bought the boxed mix and make my own. I serve them up for special dinners (like, all the holidays). And now, the Lobs has dropped a recipe for your Thanksgiving table.
Cheddar Bay Biscuit Stuffing
Ingredients:
12 each, or 8 cups, of Cheddar Bay Biscuits torn into small pieces
6 cups of bread cut into small cubes
1 cup of butter
2 cups of diced yellow onion
1 cup of diced celery
1/2 cup of diced carrots
1 tsp of dried sage
1/2 tsp dried thyme
2 tbsp fresh, chopped rosemary
3 3/4 cup of chicken broth
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Preheat your oven to 300°F. Then, spread your Cheddar Bay biscuit pieces and cubed bread out on a large baking sheet and cook for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally until dry. Cool and put aside in a medium bowl. Then preheat the oven to 350°F. Heat your butter in a saute pan over medium heat. Once melted, add your celery, carrots and onions and saute until slightly softened. Stir in the herbs, salt and pepper into the vegetables and remove from the heat. Add mixture to cooled biscuits and bread. Fold all ingredients together and slowly add the chicken broth. Taste occasionally and adjust seasoning as needed.
Layer mixture into a greased 9×13 baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
So I figure we are getting close to the weekend... You are starting to pick out your Band Tee Friday's Shirt.
Might as well wrap up a few loose ends from the week.
Thank you for Rockin' with me from 7-Midnight each weeknight!!!
The Scorpions released a single from their new album, their 19th, 'Rock Believer' due out Feb. 25th.
Oh and if you were in the mood for an old sex tape of Tommy Lee and Pam... The Trailer or the Hulu Series is coming in February.
Steve Perry tries to get you into the spirit of the season with his new Christmas Album 'The Season'.
Axl Rose had some sad news this week as he lost his cat Dexy...
— Axl Rose (@axlrose)
That one time a bear walked into a 7 Eleven...
@fmunna83pk Last night enter the store…. #bearworld #squawvalley #truckee #nature #foryou ♬ original sound - Fanu
Cows know. Some of them know they're gonna end up being a tasty burger in your belly. And some of them don't want any part of that destiny. Sometimes, a cow will make a run for it. Like this beauty in Brazil. One cow escaped from a farm to an adjacent waterpark... and even took a ride down a water slide into a pool! After being rescued, and returned to its owner, the farmer gave the cow a reprieve. And, a name: Toboga, which means "slide" in Portuguese.
Watch Toboga in action at the waterpark...
Santa says "Ho Ho Ho"...
Billy F. Gibbons says "How How How"...
The ZZ Top Frontman is coming at you with the yuletide in this new single that was just released.
Put a little Blues in your Red and Green this Christmas.
A way to a man's heart is through his stomach. I agree. Back in the day, I had a dish I would whip-up and serve to a suitor as a sign I wanted things to... progress. It was a chicken dish featuring bacon, melty cheese and honey mustard glaze. While this recipe from Ina Garten is known as "Engagment Chicken", I feel this is a delicious meal that anyone can serve to show affection to friends or family. No pressure for a ring! LOL Plus, some people just don't do turkey for Thanksgiving. This is a fab alternative. In fact this recipe is so good, I've broken my rule of never putting my hand in the cavity of any creature.
Engagement Roast Chicken
Ingredients:
1 (4 to 5 pound) roasting chicken
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 lemons
1 whole head garlic, cut in 1/2 crosswise
Good olive oil
2 Spanish onions, peeled and thickly sliced
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup chicken stock, preferably homemade
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Remove and discard the chicken giblets. Pat the outside dry. Liberally salt and pepper the inside of the chicken. Cut the lemons in quarters, place 2 quarters in the chicken along with the garlic and reserve the rest of the lemons. Brush the outside of the chicken with olive oil and sprinkle the chicken liberally with salt and pepper. Tie the legs together with kitchen string and tuck the wing tips under the body of the chicken. Place the chicken in a small (11 by 14-inch) roasting pan. (If the pan is too large, the onions will burn.) Place the reserved lemons and the sliced onions in a large bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper. Pour the mixture around the chicken in the pan.
Roast the chicken for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, until the juices run clear when you cut between a leg and a thigh. Remove the chicken to a platter, cover with aluminum foil, and allow to rest for 10 minutes while you prepare the sauce, leaving the lemons and onions in the pan.
Place the pan on top of the stove and turn the heat to medium-high. Add the wine and stir with a wooden spoon to scrape up the brown bits. Add the stock and sprinkle on the flour, stirring constantly for a minute, until the sauce thickens. Add any juices that collect under the chicken. Carve the chicken onto a platter and serve with the lemons, onions, and warm sauce.