Friday Thoughts

Random notes and thoughts heading into the weekend:

Rain, rain go away…please. We are going through a miserable stretch of weather with another wet day today and even the weekend looks kind of iffy. There is no question that lack of sunshine results in lack of smiles or simply put bad weather often means bad moods. All the rain might be good for the grass and water supply but that’s about it. We need sunshine.

According to research some 3 million Americans have not made the switch to digital which means no television after today which is when broadcasters switch off their analog signals. That’s how many received their service through an antenna but after today you’ll only be able to watch TV with an analog to digital converter box or a digital set itself. The federal government is still issuing coupons to help with the purchase of converter boxes through the end of July.

The Yankees and Mets both coming limping into the first half of their 2009 Subway Series which starts tonight in the Bronx. The Red Sox completed a three-game sweep of the Yanks last night and have won all eight meetings between the two rivals this season. Meanwhile the Mets lost 2-of-3 at home to their NL East rivals from Philadelphia. The two New York teams play a night game tonight, and then meet Saturday at 4pm and finally Sunday afternoon at 1 o’clock. The scene shits to Citifield for three more games in two weeks.

St. Barnabas Assisted Living at Lakewood celebrated its 10th anniversary with a party last night for residents and their families as well as their very dedicated staff. 30th District State Senator and Lakewood Mayor Robert Singer presented a proclamation from the State Senate to mark the occasion.
Administrator Alexis Commodore accepted the proclamation and also honored residents and staff who have been at the facility on Williams Street
since it opened in August of 1999. Kudos to all who made it an enjoyable evening for all involved.