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MUSICFoo Fighters haven't announced a replacement yet for Josh Freese, but they have added more shows to their schedule -- October 2nd in Jakarta, Indonesia, plus dates in Japan October 7th and 10th. Shane Hawkins, the son of late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, will drum for his dad's cover band Chevy Metal on a summer tour that starts July 19th in Denver and wraps up August 31st in Agoura Hills, California. People were already not huge fans of Morgan Wallen's rap-cover of the Keith Whitley classic, "Miami". But now everyone is convinced that he used Alvin and the Chipmunks for the vocals. The Country Music Hall of Fame just debuted a brand-new exhibit, featuring the one-and-only Dolly Parton. TVRIP: George Wendt, best known for his role as Norm Peterson on the sitcom Cheers, died peacefully at his Chicago home on Tuesday at age 76, according to The Hollywood Reporter. His passing coincided with the 32nd anniversary of the show's final episode. The cause of death was not disclosed· Kim Kardashian is now selling a SKIMS nipple bra with faux piercings· Whoopi Goldberg reveals she 'hasn't worn a bra in 50 years': 'I don't mind if they hit the floor', she revealed on The View. The actress then proceeded to kick one of her imaginary extra stretchy breasts up into the air like a soccer ball and then loop it over her shoulder like a scarf for extra added convenience. MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS:The trailer for the "It" prequel series "Welcome to Derry" just kinda looks like a new version of "It". Bill Skarsgård has returned to play Pennywise the Dancing Clown. Coming up later this Summer on HBO. “Jurassic World: Rebirth” released the first trailer featuring Scarlett Johansson. Denzel Washington had to deal with an overzealous cameraman at the Cannes Film Festival. · COMEDY Sarah Silverman had a brother named Jeffrey who died before she was born. And she just opened up to "Rolling Stone" about HOW he died . . . and it's pretty awful. AND FINALLYAre you in the mood for a good cry? People over at Reddit.com are sharing which movies emotionally destroyed them. Here are some highlights:AND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIES!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

   We remember the great George Wendt, America's favorite barfly, Norm Peterson on Cheers.  Wendt had all kinds of ties to Kansas City and is remembered as a great family man and one of the all time great characters in the history of television.    While Trump was working on Cap Hill for the Big Bill, he kept bringing up Joe Biden's auto pen signatures and it's pretty clear now a huge investigation is about to begin.  Who exactly ran our country the last four years?    Victor Davis Hanson, on a podcast, muses that Kansas City could be a new destination for the FBI to have headquarters outside DC.  If true, this could be thousands of jobs here.    The Royals have another weak night at the plate and fall to the Giants, 3-2.  KU is having an incredible baseball season and their coach has just won a huge award.  And an incredible, global cycling event is here this holiday weekend and it sounds like the toughest event ever.  

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This week we're revisiting the time George Wendt dropped in on Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson to talk his casting as Norm Peterson on “Cheers,” on-set hijinks, their infamous boat ride, and more.    To help those affected by the Southern California wildfires, make a donation to World Central Kitchen today. Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes. 

It's Cheers' most loyal patron, NORM! Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson are stoked to be joined by Cheers colleague George Wendt as they reminisce about their on-set misadventures, how George got cast as Norm Peterson, their chaotic televised send-off—even the infamous time they got caught in a storm while playing hooky (mushrooms were involved). Bonus: George reveals that he once recommended Woody for an iconic role.  Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.

Episode 137 is our 2nd and final installment of our Boston Tribute and it features the legendary Edo. G and Jon Anik. We've got music from Special Teams, Guru, 7L & Esoteric, Mr. Lif, Maspyke, Akrobatik, Ripshop, Reks, Insight, Big Shug, Termanology, K.T., Porn Theatre Ushers and more.  Plus special guests Edo. G and Jon Anik stop by to discuss all things Boston.  Grab yourself a cannoli from Mike's Pastry, some chowda from Union Oyster House or a Fenway Frank. Hit up Newbury Street for some comics and a fresh tee out the oven from Johnny Cupcakes. Hop in the whip and take a ride from Roxbury to the Natick Mall bumpin' Life of a Kid in the Ghetto cuz this one's gonna special.  TIP rock knots and got props like Norm Peterson.  ⁠www.takeitpersonalradio.com⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram @takeitpersonalradio Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/TakeItPersonal

Episode 136 was originally scheduled to be just one episode, but in typical Take It Personal fashion, it's now become a 2-part Boston Tribute.  We've got music from MC Keithy E, The Gang Starr Posse, Sir Jake, T.D.S. Mob, Joint Ventures, Mr. Lif, Akrobatik, 7L & Esoteric, Insight, Krumbsnatcha, Big Shug, Termanology, Reks, Scientifik, Almighty RSO, Top Choice Clique, T-Max, L Da Headtoucha, Skitzofreniks, Slaine, Statik, and a very special tribute to Ed OG.  Plus special guests Dart Adams and Esoteric of Czarface stop by to discuss all things Boston.  Grab yourself a cannoli from Mike's Pastry, some chowda from Union Oyster House or a Fenway Frank. Hit up Newbury Street for some comics and a fresh tee out the oven from Johnny Cupcakes. Hop in the whip and take a ride from Roxbury to the Natick Mall bumpin' Life of a Kid in the Ghetto cuz this one's special.  We've covered a lot of different regions and cities on Take It Personal, but it was long overdue we showed love to Beantown. Part 2 drops early December with special guests Edo G. and Jon Anik.  TIP rock knots and got props like Norm Peterson. ⁠www.takeitpersonalradio.com⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram @takeitpersonalradio Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/TakeItPersonal 

Written & Starring Stephen WinchellGuest Starring Adam Goron as "Quinn"Audio Production & Recording by Adam GoronDirected by Lara UnnerstallMusic by Takuya Yoshida & Stephen Winchell REFERENCES:1. But for his very first job he worked as a prison counselor. (Cheers S8E26 Cry Harder)2. Perhaps Frasier was inspired by a bizarre chapter in his childhood; Marty used to take him and Niles to the police station and made a game out of locking them in an empty cell. He would then quote unquote “lose” the key. (Frasier S1E15 You Can't Tell a Crook By His Cover)3. Frasiers' operation was impressive from the get go - his office was in a downtown high rise (Cheers S5E24 Cheers the Motion Picture)4. He employed a full time secretary - a Mrs. McGrady, a woman who had been working for Frasier's mother since 1966. (Cheers S4E25 Strange Bedfellows P2)5. That's why he found himself at Golden Brook - a sanatorium in Connecticut (Cheers S3E2 Rebound P2)- in the fateful spring in 1984. He was working there as a consultant.6. Two female patients had a disagreement about a game of croquet and things turned violent. Frasier stepped in and broke it up (Cheers S3E2 Rebound P2)7. Let's travel further back in time to 1889, the year a tavern opened up at 112 1/2 Beacon Street in Boston. (Cheers S8E6 The Stork Brings a Crane)8. She introduced them all to Frasier, and there he met Ernie “Coach” Pantusso, Carla Tortelli, Cliff Clavin, Norm Peterson, and “Mayday” Malone himself. (Cheers S3E1 Rebound P1)9. He began a marital relations group to help his patients navigate their rocky relationships. (Cheers S3E3 I Call Your Name)10. He attended and presented at a prestigious seminar about multiple personalities at the University of Chicago (Cheers S3E4 Fairy Tales Can Come True)11. [He] attended a symposium to discuss nerve endings. (Cheers S3E12 A Ditch In Time)12. But another Crane wasn't at all thrilled about Frasier's choice of lover. In the fall of 1984 Hester visited her son in Boston. (Cheers S3E8 Diane Meets Mom)13. In early 1985, a 32-year old timber heiress was in distress - the gates to her stately home weren't opening. As she banged her fists - and later a tire-iron - against them, Niles - who happened to be driving by - pulled over to assist. When their hands touched they both felt a spark and low and behold, the gates opened. That heiress' name was…Maris. (Frasier S1E17 A Midwinter's Night Dream)14. These two happy couples did meet in Seattle in 1985. (Frasier S3E14 The Show Where Diane Comes Back)15. He had been chosen as that year's visiting scholar at the University of Bologna and was to spend 6 months in Italy.(Cheers S3E22 Cheerio, Cheers) 

It's time for more spooky real estate, as we turn our attention to “House” (that's the film from the 80's, not that TV series where floppy haired fop Hugh Laurie pretended he was tough and grumpy). A film in which we learn that attractive neighbours may roll up and dump their mullet-headed sprog on you without a moment's notice; that the kookaburra is native to Vietnam; and that Norm Peterson may have been driven to drink by his experiences inside next-door's closet. A bizarre horror comedy from the team that created the “Friday the 13th” franchise, this manages to be a practical effect rich knockabout romp that, somehow, also encompasses PTSD and child abduction. It went on to begat a variable series of unhinged sequels. Watch (or re-watch) to avoid spoilers and join us.

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  On Today's Trivia Podcast Episode Time for 20 new questions on this trivia podcast! Who wrote the Screenplay for The Labyrinth? What is the most recent nation to be added to the United Nations? Who won the FA Cup in 1967? What was Mickey Mouse's original name? Of which African country is Maputo the capital? In which part of the body can the cochlea be found? Who played Norm Peterson in Cheers? The Irukandji are very small and venomous types of what creature that cause severe pain in humans? What chemical substance is formed by the interaction of an acid and a base? Who wrote the 12-book Horatio Hornblower series? In Geometry by what other term is circumfrence known? What term for a savior comes from the hebrew word for announted one? Which song became Leonard Cohen's most popular single after being featured in the film "Shrek"? What is the only substance found on Earth naturally in 3 forms -solid, liquid, gas? If you liked this episode, check out our last trivia episode! Music Hot Swing, Fast Talkin, Bass Walker, Dances and Dames by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Don't forget to follow us on social media for more trivia: Patreon - patreon.com/quizbang - Please consider supporting us on Patreon. Check out our fun extras for patrons and help us keep this podcast going. We appreciate any level of support! Website - quizbangpod.com Check out our website, it will have all the links for social media that you need and while you're there, why not go to the contact us page and submit a question! Facebook - @quizbangpodcast - we post episode links and silly lego pictures to go with our trivia questions. Enjoy the silly picture and give your best guess, we will respond to your answer the next day to give everyone a chance to guess. Instagram - Quiz Quiz Bang Bang (quizquizbangbang), we post silly lego pictures to go with our trivia questions. Enjoy the silly picture and give your best guess, we will respond to your answer the next day to give everyone a chance to guess. Twitter - @quizbangpod We want to start a fun community for our fellow trivia lovers. If you hear/think of a fun or challenging trivia question, post it to our twitter feed and we will repost it so everyone can take a stab it. Come for the trivia - stay for the trivia. Ko-Fi - ko-fi.com/quizbangpod - Keep that sweet caffeine running through our body with a Ko-Fi, power us through a late night of fact checking and editing!

Episode 367 of On Screen & Beyond - George Wendt, known as Norm Peterson on "Cheers", stops by to chat about his new show on TBS called "Clipped" and more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/on-screen-and-beyond/message

This week The TV Boys sit down to discuss Ted Danson, one of our favorite actors and in many of our favorite shows. Also, Thomas teaches us a new word.

 The podcast covers Horror movies with "house" in the title. First up is Rob Zombie's feature length directoral debut that was responsible for making horror movies more gory: House of 1000 Corpses. Then a man moves into his aunt's haunted house while struggling with a deadline, his missing child, his memories of Vietnam, and Norm Peterson in House.

Content creators need to be like Norm Peterson from Cheers - they need to show up consistently AND be interesting. Every. Single. Time. ------- Get Joe's new book, Corona Marketing: What Marketing Professionals Need to Do Now to Survive the Crisis, absolutely free. Want to stay in touch with Joe? First, subscribe to this podcast. Second, subscribe to Joe's every-other-week Random Newsletter. Third, buy his new marketing thriller, The Will to Die.  

“Norm, Is That You?” (December 8, 1988) If we told you this episode features George Wendt’s character pretending to be gay, you’d probably imagine that Wendt would go really big with that performance. Most sitcoms would if a straight actor were playing a straight character playing a gay character, but Cheers doesn’t, and in fact this is an episode about gayness where it goes oddly not remarked upon — and not spoken about outright.  Listen to our previous Cheers episodes, Rebecca Howe Suffers From Gay Blindness and Diane Chambers Is an LGBT Ally. Here’s the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette article in which it was conjectured that Cheers might replace Kirstie Alley with Joan Severance, playing Rebecca Howe’s sister. Watch the trailer for Norman… Is That You?, the 1973 Redd Foxx comedy that came out three years after his sitcom referenced the source material in “Lamont, Is That You?” The strangeness that is Pink Lady and Jeff. And yes, Spain remade Cheers. It has a Woody and a Coach existing at the same time. It’s weird. Buy Gayest Episode Ever shirts, totes and more on our TeePublic page. Buy Glen’s movie, Being Frank. Support us on Patreon! Follow: GEE on Twitter • Drew on Twitter • Glen on Twitter Listen: iTunes • Spotify • Stitcher • Google Play • Google Podcasts • Himalaya • TuneIn • SoundCloud And yes, we do have an official website! And we even have episode transcripts courtesy of Sarah Neal. Our logo was designed by Rob Wilson. This is a TableCakes podcast. This episode’s outro track is "Southpaw" by Pink Lady: Apple Music • Spotify

Stop on by the old Peterson hut, grab a cup of grog and listen to our discussion of the expeditions of the great explorer Norm Peterson in S3E11 - Peterson Crusoe #WNKYNCheersPodcast

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On a snowy Boston day, we see the venerable Norm Peterson go to jail, Sam Malone date a Bambi, Cliff Clavin embrace his dark side and Diane Chambers get stuck in a ventilation duct.  And what can top that plethora of awesomeness?  George and Randy debating what TV shows they have given up on and what shows are ready for yet another rewatch.  Grab a coat because the heat isn't working in the bar, order up a hot toddy and enjoy "The Mail Goes To Jail"! (Review starts - 19:17)

Hello!  What if Norm Peterson had the Infinity Stones?   Episode #447 Segmented Thusly: Movie Monologue = Avengers: Infinity War and Hidden Figures,    Television Talk = The Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale   Book Banter =   The Coming of the Horseclans (Horseclans #1) by Robert Adams   Game Gabbin' = Double Book Banter = Another Fine Myth (Myth Adventures #1) by Robert Lynn Asprin   Internet Intercourse / TV Talk Mash-Em-Up = Raised by TV (Season 2) & Cheers (The Diane Chambers Years)

I do suggest you reconsider this particular destination, Traveler. Most places on Mars are dangerous, but the desert holds threats no human can survive. Radiation beats down from above, subterranean predators rumble below, and before you lies nothing but sand and heat and time. And behind you… do you see that growing shadow in the distance, Traveler? It is always there. And depending on how you play your cards it may be your only way out… or the most dire threat of all. Welcome to the Penumbra, dear Traveler. We hope you enjoy your journey. (Trigger warnings can be found at the bottom of this episode description.) Want Penumbra shirts, posters, and pins? We have a merch store! https://store.dftba.com/collections/the-penumbra-podcast We're an independent team that needs your help to keep making these stories. Support us on Patreon and you can get episodes early, actor scripts, commentary tracks, behind-the-scenes goodies, and more! https://www.patreon.com/thepenumbrapodcast We'd like to thank our Patreon supporters, without whom The Penumbra Podcast would not be possible. Thank you so, so much. A list of those heroes can be found at the bottom of this page: http://www.thepenumbrapodcast.com/about/ On staff at the Penumbra: Kat Buckingham -- Head of Merchandise and Outreach Mikaela Buckley -- Promotional artist, Script editor Alice Chuang -- Head of Design Scott Galica -- Recording engineer Sophie Kaner -- Co-creator, Head of Episode Development, Director, Sound designer Noah Simes -- Production manager, Script editor Grahame Turner -- Script editor Kevin Vibert -- Co-creator, Head of Operations, Lead writer Ryan Vibert -- Composer and performer of original music This episode's cast: Chloe Cunha (Vespa), Sarah Gazdowicz (Buddy), Joshua Ilon (Juno), William Schuller (Rasbach), Alexander Stravinsky (Jacket) Transcript: A transcript of the spoken lines in this episode can be found here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1vS4GiNKHRM0CVv-GJvanL4R0-u-Cmr5uG5pw1M2UQsc Production scripts with behind-the-scenes direction, character insights, notes for actors, and ridiculous jokes are available on Patreon at the $7 level. (Transcript by Avi Meehan.) Attribution: Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode "Kind of Girl" by Jeris, featuring spinningmerkaba: http://ccmixter.org/files/VJ_Memes/35657 “Noisy_Miner_Chick_FeedMe.wav” by digifishmusic https://freesound.org/people/digifishmusic/sounds/83295/ “Male Inhale scream 6” by jorickhoofd https://freesound.org/people/jorickhoofd/sounds/180299/ “rocks dropped tumble 2.wav” by Halleck https://freesound.org/people/Halleck/sounds/121702/ “traditional moroccan live music” by Eelke https://freesound.org/people/Eelke/sounds/266645/ “Metal dumpster opening and closing” by VlatkoBlazek https://freesound.org/people/VlatkoBlazek/sounds/319645/ “Berber players in Merzouga” by alfdroid https://freesound.org/people/alfdroid/sounds/146812/ “Glass shatter mix” by qubodup https://freesound.org/people/qubodup/sounds/219940/ “Chairscrape10.wav” by sinatra314 https://freesound.org/people/sinatra314/sounds/58448/ “Glass-hit.flac” by Craxic https://freesound.org/people/Craxic/sounds/204118/ “Party then screams.wav” by FreqMan https://freesound.org/people/FreqMan/sounds/23155/ “Party then screams 2.wav” by FreqMan https://freesound.org/people/FreqMan/sounds/23154/ “Panic.wav” by Erdie https://freesound.org/people/Erdie/sounds/165613/ “Scared crowd” by unchaz https://freesound.org/people/unchaz/sounds/150961/ “assorted_crashing.aiff” by nothavama https://freesound.org/people/nothayama/sounds/172498/ “RunningPast.wav” by edwar64896 https://freesound.org/people/edwar64896/sounds/250940/ Arabian Jam Out by copperhead (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/copperhead/55126 Ft: Blake, Norm Peterson,Robert Siekawitch Blue Mermaid by Alex (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/AlexBeroza/54820 Ft: Blue Wave Theory Sudden Goodbye by Alex (c) copyright 2013 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/AlexBeroza/43002 Ft: TheDice Trigger Warnings: Sudden loud noises Depictions of xenophobia and classism Slavery and forced incarceration Gunfire and explosions Alcohol use Violence and threats of violence Death Claustrophobic spaces Blood and gore Depictions of extreme illness (both physical and mental) Violence towards animal-like monsters

With George safely back in the states, he takes a seat at the bar with Randy in recapping their time in London while discussing episode 7 of season 1 entitled "Friends, Romans, and Accountants". Diversity, power dynamics, and Norm Peterson's wrestling moves are all on tap. Sounds kind of heavy? Hey, it's just another night at the bar.  Plus bonus content...George finally gives his review of La La Land! (Review starts - 14:20)

George and Randy step up to the bar this week to discuss the second episode from season 1 of Cheers entitled "Sam's Women". The discussion takes flight with a look at Star Wars, social issues in television, and their trademark blend of 80s nostalgia and humor.  And we learn what exactly it would take for Norm Peterson to dedicate his life to helping the poor. (Review starts - 2:25)

George Wendt is best known as Norm Peterson from the hit sitcom "Cheers" and for his stint as a Super Fan on SNL. In this episode, Jimmy talks to George about being fired from The Second City's Mainstage and then earning it back, his relationships with improv legends like Del Close and his apprehension about improvising. This is an episode you won't want to miss!

Laugh tracks! Predictable plot lines! We must be talking about sitcoms. In fact, we're talking about the top 25 sitcom characters from the past 30 years in Geek Salad episode 91: Tricks Are What Whores Do for Money. Join Andy, Jim, and both Mikes as they go over a list of some of the top characters who made us laugh as chosen by you, the Geek Salad fans. They cover all the greats, from Gob Bluth to Norm Peterson. Oh, and somehow Urkel made it on there, too. The guys are still investigating that one. After that, stick around for a double-wide Trailer Park. The topic is upcoming superhero movies and both Captain America: The Winter Soldier and X-Men: Days of Future Past inspire much awesomeness. 2014 is looking very promising! Geek Salad is available at www.geeksalad.podbean.com, or can be subscribed to at the iTunes store by using keyword “geek salad.”  Geek Salad is also part of the Stitcher family.  Download the app for your Android, iPhone, or Blackberry at www.stitcher.com! Contact Geek Salad at geeksalad@yahoo.com.  Geek Salad is also available on Facebook under the group heading “Geek Salad Podcast.”  Please subscribe to their Twitter feed: @geeksaladradio Geek Salad is intended for adult listeners and contains coarse language and profanity.  Listener discretion is advised.

     On Today’s episode Dave interviews Actor George Wendt. George has hosted Saturday Night Live, appeared on the Colbert Report, and played Norm Peterson on the television show Cheers.

George Wendt, talks about his 11 year tenure as “Norm Peterson” on Cheers; as well as his current starring role in the award winning musical Re-Animator at the Hayworth Theatre in Los Angeles. Three-time Emmy Award winner Barbara Bain (Mission Impossible) is also interviewed about her co-starring roles in Love Struck, an evening of 8 short plays at the Beverly Hills Playhouse. The Live Arts Calendar highlights the musicals Lucky Stiff at the Hillcrest Center for the Arts...and the 35th anniversary of Annie at the Glendale Centre Theatre. Wendt shares an embarrassing moment in his performing career. Sponsored by Breakdown Services (http://www.breakdownexpress.com/)

Summer 2003: I walk past the Balboa park BART station, here in the south-central outskirts of San Francisco. This place is not on the maps of the city that you see in the Travel pages or in guidebooks; usually it gets cut off just below the Mission. This is the las stop before Daly City. It is a place eviscerated by freeways, BART tracks, MUNI lines—bypassed, razor-wired, forgotten. But people live here, and on the side streets you can see sherbet-colored stucco bungalows built before World War II. The place is like a jigsaw puzzle made up of mismatched pieces from different boxes. You can’t put it together. Carl Linnaeus tribute from Smithsonian online. Music from ccMixter: "I Need Something," by copperhead, featuring Admiral Bob, WillemWillem, Norm Peterson, and Robert Siekawitch; and "In the Garden," by snowflake. You can view the license which governs the music used, as well as this podcast, here.

My instinct, mid-stream in the molasses flow of late-afternoon San Francisco traffic, was to just keep moving. This was getting us nowhere. Mom sat beside me listlessly looking out the car window while I steered us around and around, trying to make out the logic of this neighborhood: a tangle of pockmarked city streets, overpasses, skyways, and gracelessly aging industrial buildings that housed sweatshops and auto mechanics. Here and there an artist had carved out a space in all the late-industrial jumble, but SoMa, that amalgam of material desire and millennial longing, hadn't been invented yet. It was still just South of Market. Music from ccMixter: "I Need Something," by copperhead, featuring Admiral Bob, WillemWillem, Norm Peterson, and Robert Siekawitch; and "What It Takes To Be Me," by Alex Beroza, featuring FORENSIC and Nicolas Kern. You can view the license which governs the music used, as well as this podcast, here.

I measure the imported rice, squeeze the plum tomatoes and chop them, chop the flat-leaf parsley and rosemary from the garden, the garlic, the onion. I grate the cheese and dice the celery, drizzle olive oil into a heavy casserole, eyeballing the measure. In go the garlic and celery. Dinner will be tomato parmesan risotto and rabbit with white wine sauce. The rabbit pieces are soaking in cold water in a clear glass bowl in the deep stainless sink. I lift each piece out and let it drip, then put it on paper towels I have spread on the granite counter. When all of the bits of the small body are arranged on the towels, like words in a poem, it makes me feel faintly ill to look at them. But I pat them dry as the recipe directs, then add them to the olive oil, garlic, and celery waiting in the casserole dish. I put the lid on (it makes a muffled ringing sound as it slides into place) and turn on the gas. It lights in a blue-and-orange burst and settles into two concentric blue rings. I turn it as low as it will go. Music from ccMixter: "More Water," by airtone, featuring Adisa McKenzie; and "I Need Something," by copperhead, featuring Admiral Bob, WillemWillem, Norm Peterson, and Robert Siekawitch. You can view the license which governs the music used, as well as this podcast, here.

It doesn’t help that I have PMS on the day my chicken dies. I find her in the backyard coop, one wing drooping out of the nest, her head lolling. I have always told myself that if illness struck my tiny flock of two I would face it with the pragmatic detachment of a farmer, letting nature take its course or, in the interest of humane treatment, helping nature along by whatever means I had at my disposal (but not owning an axe, I’m not sure what I expected I would do: twist the necks of birds I had named “Visions of Johanna” and “Absolutely Sweet Marie”?) Music from ccMixter: "Our Father," by Alex Beroza, featuring FORENSIC; and "I Need Something," by copperhead, featuring Admiral Bob, WillemWillem, Norm Peterson, and Robert Siekawitch.

It's beginning to look not like Christmas They say you can never go home again, just like you can't step into the same river twice. Things change. Have you ever been to a class reunion? “Cigars had burned low, and we were beginning to sample the disillusionment that usually afflicts old school friends who have met again as men and found themselves with less in common than they had believed they had.”– James Hilton, Lost Horizon“My town had grown and changed and my friend along with it. Now returning, as changed to my friend as my town was to me, I distorted his picture, muddied his memory. When I went away I had died, and so became fixed and unchangeable. My return caused only confusion and uneasiness. Although they could not say it, my old friends wanted me gone so that I could take my proper place in the pattern of remembrance – and I wanted to go for the same reason.”– John Steinbeck, Travels With CharleyYou're probably thinking, “Roy and Pennie must have gone back to their hometown for a High School class reunion.” Nope. The last class reunion we attended was nearly 20 years ago. I'm not writing these things for me. I'm writing them for you. We Americans have idyllic, Norman Rockwell-type expectations of the holidays. A TV show about a bar in Boston began with a theme song, “Where everybody knows your name. And they're always glad you came.” And when overweight, unemployed, nothing-special Norm Peterson walked into that bar, everyone looked up and shouted “Norm!” Each of us secretly wants to be Norm Peterson. We want to be known. Cheers became one of the most popular shows in the history of television. “The ache for home lives in all of us, the safe place where we can go as we are and not be questioned.”– Maya AngelouIn his book, The Architecture of Happiness, Alain de Botton describes “home” as we tend to remember it: “The house has grown into a knowledgeable witness. It has been party to early seductions, it has watched homework being written, it has observed swaddled babies freshly arrived from hospital, it has been surprised in the middle of the night by whispered conferences in the kitchen. It has experienced winter evenings when its windows were as cold as bags of frozen peas and midsummer dusks when its brick walls held the warmth of newly baked bread. It has provided psychological sanctuary. It has been a guardian of identity. Over the years, its owners have returned from periods away and, on looking around them, remembered who they were.”We go home with an idealized memory of a place where everyone listens and cares and loves us for who we are, a place where we're known and everything is okay. And what we find when we get there is our family. We're never quite prepared for the selfishness of Carol, the laziness of Lee, the assertiveness of Sarah and the insensitivity of Bob. And Gary, well, he's just a jackass. Pennie says Chapel Dulcinea receives a large number of wedding cancellations right after the holidays. Evidently, “meeting the family” was enough to break the engagement. Then I heard Dr. Grant tell a roomful of students that clinical psychologists see a spike in requests for counseling right after the holidays as well. But then http://mondaymemo.wpengine.com/?ShowMe=Home7 (Dr. Grant said) something profound: “The opposite of depression isn't ‘Yippee!' The opposite of depression is gratitude.” So this year I have a plan: Rather than trying to have a good Christmas, I'm going to make sure that everyone around me has one. My plan is to be silently thankful. Constantly, consciously thankful. I'm going to see past Carol's selfishness and like her anyway. I'm going to accommodate the laziness of Lee. l plan to submit to the assertiveness of Sarah and understand the insensitivity of Bob. I'm even going to seek out Gary and show an interest in whatever he wants to talk about. If my...