Friday, September 2, 2016

My column: September 2016 by Bruce M. Wasenius


I've started this three times already and still wind up typing into the phone...a couple of things.
Anthropomorphis is defined as assigning human qualities to inanimate objects. Some people talk to their cars, especially if we hope it's going to start. We have this cd player in the living room that may or may not play the disc we want to hear. I can play any cd in the player in the car, and the one in the bedroom, but try to listen to it downstairs and it may as well be blank. The same disc that worked fine yesterday sticks and quits today. When it's not working the cd lense cleaner is ineffective and cleaning it doesn't get it to play either.
The laptop is another story, somehow the display screen has developed what would happen in the old days when tv pictures would "roll", the top of the picture was appearing on the bottom as well so nothing on the bottom of the screen is distinct and pretty much useless. Tech supporters haven't been able to clear it up either.
The other thing was about this month and upcoming events. I remember when I was young driving past a hotel marquee wishing a happy 50th high school reunion to a group there and thinking Wow, you must be ancient to be in that group... I will be attending my 50th high school reunion this month for Robbinsdale Minnesota in a couple of weeks. About a week later oldest son is getting married in Ohio so we'll traveling there and back, it will be my first time in the area, looking forward to it. About one week later I'll be checking in for my scheduled colonoscopy...the reason I mention this is to remind some of you that it is very important to do this. Colon cancer is preventable when you catch it early.
On that happy note I will say have a good ninth month of MMXVI

Friday, August 26, 2016

Got That Chainsaw Ready?

Jackyl's next tour stop is the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, IA. Equal parts hard rock, heavy metal and Southern Rock, Jackyl formed in 1991, and is best known for "The Lumberjack." Opening act is The Devonshires. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door (if available) and are on sale now.

So Happy Together

One Outrageous Concert at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake! The Turtles featuring Flo & Eddie, Chuck Negron (formerly of Three Dog Night), Mark Lindsay (former lead singer of Paul Revere & The Raiders), Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, The Cowsills & The Spencer Davis Group! Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 at the door (if available) and are on sale now.

Tonight At Lorados, on the Downtown Plaza, Mason City



Paul Weitzel and The Hats take the stage at FION BARRA Wine Bar in Mason City, tomorrow evening, Saturday, August 27. Paul is a singer/songwriter/guitarist who has written songs for 30 years, based upon his exploits moving around the Midwest and West Coast. He picks a Mandolin now and then, too. The Hats are his backing group, featuring Jeremy True on upright bass and Dan True on guitar, talented musicians all. Come down for a mix of original tunes and some old favorites thrown in.
 

*Time subject to change. Must be 21+ to attend. FION BARRA Wine Bar is located at 107 S. Delaware in Mason City.

Thursday, August 25, 2016

The last Thursday On Main in Clear Lake is tonight, with tunes by the Midwest Rock and Soul Revue from 7:00 until 9:00 pm, at the corner of Fourth and Main. Classic cars, food vendors, beverages, too. Last chance this summer!

The Music Man Square In Mason City Is Available For Your Event!

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