Burnin’

My buddy in Salt Lake, Steve Jerman brought this scholarly article to my attention. Its concern is discrimination against Deadheads. Of course, we’ve all experienced it, which makes this study ring especially true. Many thanks to Rebecca G. Adams, Ph.D., sociology professor at UNC Greensboro, for making this information available.

One night after an Oakland Coliseum show in 1991, I returned to the Hampton Inn where I was staying, only to find a blockade set up at the door, barring me from taking more than one person with me to my room. A huge argument ensued between me and the rent-a-cops, resulting in me basically saying, “Stop me if you can.” It wasn’t pretty, and I have not stayed with said hotel chain since.

The Cubs somehow managed to drop the National League Championship Series to Florida’s fish. Not good. Even worse is this absurd campaign to humiliate the fan who mistakenly prevented Moises Alou from catching a foul ball. The Cubs gave up eight runs in one awful inning and it’s the fan’s fault? I don’t think so. Grow up, people! And place the blame where it belongs–on our beloved Cubs and their young pitching staff.

On a more positive note, dK and Anina were here for a visit last week. I played tourist and joined them on a boat tour of the Chicago River and Lake Michigan. Here’s a photo I snapped, prior to our nautical launch.