C’mon in … the door’s open …

Well, I toldja last go’round that I’d catch up on our StreetSide segment … but forgot to tell ya how I’m handlin’ it these days.
As readers of my old column know, I usedta get out around the Pineville/Charlotte area and just listen to the things that people were talkin’ about. Then, I’d include it in the StreetSide section.
Ahhhh, but this is the age of the internet, and, now, I’ve asked folks to write in with what people are sayin’ in their neck-of-the-woods.
Soooo, that bein’ said, here’s how it’s gonna run:

STREETSIDE: From Tahoma, Washington comes word that folks are a little concerned that the vibrant, attractive Governor of Alaska, Sarah Palin, might make Ms. Cindi (McCain) a bit jealous … and that Johnny Mac might be a little tempted to get to know his running mate … er, “a bit better!” (get the point??)
Naaaah … for one thing, McCain just isn’t that type. He knows and appreciates the fact that Sarah’s married, and he also knows what’d happen if he ever tried somethin’ like that. No, not just the tabs digging into his political hide, but Cindi would probably beat the bejabbers outta him!!
Now, I’ll letcha know The Eagle’s votin’ for Obama, but I still respect John’s moral standing. He’s just not interested in steppin’ out on his missus …

In Natchez, Mississippi, the lion’s share of gab has to do with the hurricane that’s gonna hit the Gulf Coast shortly (hey … it’s obvious!). But these folks are talkin’ more about helpin’ their neighbors (yeah, as well as themselves) in case somethin’ happens. Seems they’re sharper about a ‘cane’s effects now that they’ve wrestled with Katrina.
Some have already loaded up on canned foods, gotten a mess of milk jugs filled with drinkable water, battery-operated radios, high-beam flashlights and boarded up some of their windows.
What’s the old saying, “Prior planning prevents poor performance”? Well, this time, they’re gonna make sure they’re ready!

A reader from Baltimore, Maryland tells me the obvious: That the whole city is still buzzin’ about their Olympian, Michael Phelps. He says: “It’s the one thing everbody (sic) can agree on. Right now, its like Michael is God or something.” Well, I wouldn’t exactly go that far, Herb, but he is phenomenal. And listen — the eight-time gold medalist has more than home turf proud of him … this humble, sensible (and fast) young’un is America’s hero now!

HEY … DO YA LIKE 50s MUSIC??

Remember the “doo-wop” years? Yeah, it was romantic, wholesome … and downright melodious! Well, the vid you’re about to see shows ya how some of the unique sounds were created … sort of! Yes, it’s funny … yes, it’s a “parody” … no, you won’t be able to hear Everyday by Buddy Holly from now on without laughing. It’s called
THE LEGENDS OF DOO-WOP

Light travels faster than sound. It’s why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.

He who laughs last, thinks slowest.

Those who live by the sword get shot by those who don’t.

Nothing is foolproof to a sufficiently talented fool.

The 50-50-90 rule: Anytime you have a 50-50 chance of getting something right, there’s a 90% probability you’ll get it wrong.

The things that come to those who wait will be the things left by those who got there first.

Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach a man to fish and he will sit in a boat all day drinking beer.

The shin bone is a device for finding furniture in a dark room.

A fine is a tax for doing wrong. A tax is a fine for doing well.

When you go into court, you are putting yourself In the hands of 12 people who weren’t smart enough to get out of jury duty.

Well, that’s it for this go’round. So, until next time (when we finally get back to mornal … normel … nurmal … ummm, regular sections), tell me: What’s on your mind?

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