#IRL Knockin' on Heavens Door

Brian take this badge from me
I can't use it anymore
It's getting dark too dark to see
Feels like I'm knockin' on heaven's door

Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door

Tony put my guns in the ground
I can't shoot them anymore
That cold black cloud is comin' down
Feels like I'm knockin' on heaven's door

Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door

"You just better start sniffin' your own
rank subjugation jack 'cause it's just you
against your tattered libido, the bank and
the mortician, forever man and it wouldn't
be luck if you could get out of life alive"*
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door

CIB Debacle - My Take

This CIB bailout debacle should be a huge embarrassment for all citizens of Indy. I don't care what your political beliefs are, please contact our local leaders and let them know they need to set aside the politics and fix this mess. It appears the latest bill which was thought to be bi-partisan, has now been "politicized" and has hit a "snag".

Enough of the nonsense legislators. If you are going to rely on us to pay for the bailout, publish the accounting records for the last 5 years, give us the real facts and back it up with numbers. Quit looking left and right for the answers and listen to the people who are going to be paying the bill. If politics are going to prevent the local government from running a successful venture, then privatize and give it to someone who can.

Coldplay @ Verizon

Coldplay (@coldplay)

June 5, 2009

4.5 out of 5

One of my favorite bands playing outside on a beautiful summer night.  Doesn't get much better than that.  The house was packed and they played a nice mix of songs from the new and old hits.  Chris Martin was great and never lacked energy (thought he might talk to the crowd a little more).  It probably started a little slow for the average fan (sparklers in daylight and the reference to "indiana-ins" didn't help) but they definitely picked up the pace with "In My Place" and "Yellow" back to back then an awesome rendition of "Fix You" a couple of songs later.  The $9.00 beers and fees of $26 per ticket will always be a .5 star reduction from me, but I definitely fealt like I got my $'s worth. (Also met a really cool couple, Scott and Laura).  I honestly don't think this band will fade away anytime soon, I highly recommend seeing them live even if you are just a casual fan.

Welcome Naptown!

Thank you for taking the time to check out my blog.  I have been a proud Indianapolis resident for 37 years.  In my opinion, it's the perfect city.  It is the biggest small town in the US.  We have NFL and NBA teams, MLB and NHL farm teams, host the Indy 500 and Brickyard 400, host of the 2012 SuperBowl, home of the NCAA headquarters, and host a number of other events and conventions.  

I plan on  sharing my experiences and opinions of this great city from the eyes of an "Average Joe".  I encourage everyone to share their experiences and feedback.  Without criticism and dialogue, its hard to encourage change.  Most of all, enjoy my view from the cheap seats.