Instead of the traditional yearly promise to shed some unwanted weight and get in better physical shape, my resolution for 2009, is to not give a hoot. Even Michael Jordan’s got a gut these days.

A highlight for me this Holiday was a trip to Rolling Stone Records; across the street from the HIP (Harlem/Irving Plaza) and a stones’ throw from the departed Maurice Lenell cookie factory. It’s been at least 25-years since I’ve been in there. It still smells and feels like a head shop. The only thing missing was the smell of vinyl (the plastic smell of CD jewel cases doesn’t have the same appeal). The next time I go there, I’ll have to remember to wear my Earth Shoes.

On Monday, 12 January 2009, L. Wood’s Tap and Pine Lodge celebrates 10-years of serving some of the best ribs in the Chicago area. And on Tuesday, 20 January 2009, Chicago goes to the White House when Barack Obama is sworn in as our nation’s 44th President. If you hear any noise, it’s just me and the boys celebrating the groovy.

Stan and Terry

It’s February 2009, and Black History Month starts out with a whole new swing. Barack Obama is the President of The United States of America; and not to be out done, republicans have elected Michael Steele chairman of the Republican National Committee. This way, when the gloves come off, it’ll be Black on Black fighting, something unfortunately we’re use to in this Country.

Another just in time for BHM is the release of Terry Armour’s 47th Birthday Celebration DVD. On 22 September 2008, family, friends, and folks that dug him, came out to U.S. Cellular Field (The Joan) to celebrate and remember T. Dog. If you were there, you’ll probably see yourself on the DVD, if you weren’t, see what you missed. To order your copy, here’s the link to Take One Video Productions.

http://www.take-onevideo.com

Stan and Terry