I've Seen Fire and I've Seen Rain

It did rain a little yesterday here in da 'Burgh.  It stopped early enough for the fantastic James Taylor Concert last night at The Pavilion at Star Lake.  I saw the fire and passion in that man as he sang classic hit after classic hit.  Taylor is 76 and you would never know it.  Is he the same James Taylor as yesteryear?  No, but he was amazing just the same.

He opened with Something in the Way She Moves.  Fan favorites like Copperline, Sweet Baby James, Carolina on My Mind, Mexico, Fire and Rain, Country Road, and How Sweet It Is (Marvin Gaye Cover) were all included as well as a couple of Carole King songs like You've Got a Friend.

The crowd was into it on the cool fall-like night in Burgettstown.  Many shouts of "We love you James!" throughout the show.  James responded in kind.  He seemed to be enjoying himself as he gave us snippets about each song and introduced his band members.  His sense of humor was present throughout the evening.  I'm thrilled I had the chance to see him.  The experience was even better as I got to watch my family enjoy the concert right along with me. A truly magical night.

WRONG - Wouldn't Be The 1st Time

A while back I blogged about Geno Malkin becoming the captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins.  I went on to say that Crosby's time had come and gone.  Could I have been more wrong????  Sorry Sid!  Please forgive me for my stupid remarks.

Since those remarks Crosby has become the hottest thing on two skates and the Pens are on the march into the playoffs.  Since Geno went out with an injury, the Pens are 10 and 1.  I don't know what that says about the big Russian.

Certainly the new guys have made an enormous impact.  Kudos to Jim Rutherford for making great trades.  The guys from Wilkes-Barre have done an outstanding job stepping up.  No more "Baby Pens" in that group.  These guys are legit NHL hockey players.  Last but not least Coach Sullivan has got the Penguins playing at a very high level.  Let's Go Pens!!!!

I have enjoyed watching the Pens while knocking back a couple of Negra Modelos.  This lager beer from Mexico is outstanding.  I love its sweet Dunkel style taste!!!  If you haven't tried it...give it a shot!  I've been turning a lot of friends onto this lately.  None have seemed disappointed.

For Christmas I was given a set of Cygnar Jacks and Warcasters from a special someone in my life.  I don't collect any metal miniatures, but the young lady didn't know this.  Since she is wonderful and was excited to give them to me I decided to keep them, build them, and paint them.  I finished the last of them today.  All-in-all the group turned out well.  I tried to keep loyal to the Cygnar theme while including some ideas from my friend.  I hope to get a pic or two up with the next entry.