Tag Archives: fans

Ringo Starr to Fans: Leave Me Alone!

Attention Ringo Starr fans: the former Beatles drummer wants you to bug off. That means stop writing to him, stop asking him for autographs, and for Heavens sake, quit requesting that he send you a signed photo. I’m not kidding. After nearly 50 years basking in the media spotlight and being worshipped by fans around the world the musician says he wants his life back. His fan-free life back. This fan fatigue is apparently what led the 68-year-old to post a very serious video message on his website laying down the law for fans. According to the front man of … Continue reading →

Murphy’s Fan Club

I don’t know how he does it, but in both neighborhoods he’s lived in Murphy has acquired a fan base. Mostly the kids in the neighborhood, but he has his people admirers as well as a host of dog fans too. In Jacksonville At our old house, the first one Murph ever knew, I could understand why the neighborhood kids initially were drawn to him. He was a puppy. Not a newborn puppy, we’d gotten him when he was about five months old, but he was still puppyish enough. One of our across-the-street neighbors had three boys. At the time, … Continue reading →

Staying Cool Without Breaking The Bank

Yesterday we were two degrees off of a record high temperature. It was 85 wonderfully warm degrees (not bad for May in the Upper Midwest). My daughter and I met up with a few of our playgroup pals at a local park. The kids chased each other over the bridges and under the slides—for three hours—while the moms melted in the sun (you can’t see the playground from the park pavilion so we couldn’t camp out in there). We took turns making sure the kids were well hydrated and kept asking them if they were ready to get ice cream. … Continue reading →

Choosing The Most Energy-Efficient Ceiling Fan

If there was a way you could save $20 a year on your energy bill would you jump at the chance? It would take resisting the temptation to flip on your air conditioner, and instead opt to use a ceiling fan to cool down. If you’re game, the key is finding the most energy-efficient fan on the market. Before you roll your eyes and mumble something about having better things to do with your time, consider this: finding the right ceiling fan that will save you the most money is not as challenging as you might think. Here are a … Continue reading →

Free Fanpacks from your Favorite MLB Team

Yeah, it’s “stuff”. What you get varies. They’re fan packs, stuff that the franchises send out to fans who ask. Sometimes it’s nothing more than a card or magnet, other times it’s photos and memorabilia. If you’re a real sports fan, anything from your team is worth it! Especially when all it will cost you is an email. Here’s a sample one I sent to the Mariners. Dear Mariners, We love you when you’re up, and we love you when you’re in a rebuilding phase. Every member of the family is a fan, especially my 12 and 14 year old … Continue reading →

Ceiling Fans

Ceiling fans have really come a long way over the years. They used to be purchased more for function than style, and they were generally the first item a designer would remove when redecorating a room. Today, ceiling fans are available in many modern, attractive styles. There is something available to complement most any design style. Ceiling fans are even used on porches and patios these days. They are no longer just a useful tool but also an attractive accessory for nearly any type of living space, indoors or out. Small or large, simply styled or intricately detailed, a ceiling … Continue reading →

Help Keep Your Home Cool in Warmer Months

With fuel prices escalating, which in turn increases the cost of power, you may not be in a hurry to turn on your air conditioner. Still, your home is the one place that you and your family should feel the most comfortable, so you will need to find alternatives to keep your home cool as the temperatures rise. Here are a few tips: Try to avoid using the oven on hot days. Consider purchasing a toaster oven, which will quickly cook many items that are normally prepared in the oven, without heating up the whole kitchen. Other alternatives are to … Continue reading →