I'm Gonna Wash That Gray Right Outta My Hair

I know there are a lot of things happening in the world today, but my laser like focus is stuck on one target. Osama ( I think he only needs one name now, like Hitler, Cher and Oprah. Not that they're in the same league, but hey, that's the risk you take when you become mono- monickered.) has released a new video to coincide with the anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. Let's put aside for a second our well earned hatred for this monster and focus on something a little more important, his beard color. Is it just me or are you confused as to how this guy's beard went from gray to black in seven years? It's been bandied about that this could be an old tape, but I prefer to think that it is new and that Osama has fallen victim to one of the seven deadly sins, vanity. Can't you see it now, Osama and his fanatical followers hold up in a cave in the Afghan desert discussing their plans to overthrow the "great Satan". One dung covered jihadist looks at his bedraggled leader and says, "Hey Osama, that beards getting pretty gray. You're starting to look old my man." Then Osama, after having this man punished for his outspokenness, dispatches a team into the nearest town, not to carry out an act of terrorism, but to secure a case of "Just For Men Beard and Sideburn Color". You can't be the head of a world wide terrorist network and show the ravages of age. Besides, the 70 virgins that are waiting for you don't want to be hanging with a guy that looks like Santa for the rest of eternity. I don't know about you, but I'm not impressed. I don't care how dark his hair is, his soul will always be darker.

I worked the overnight shift on WGN last night and it has thrown me off because I had to sleep in the middle of the day. I'm glad for this kind of commotion however. I enjoy being on the air, and the crew for that shift is fantastic. I'm hurrying to get this posted because "Daughter" is marching in the pre-game band spectacular before the local high school football game. The parents were told to arrive two hours early because of crowds. I feel like I'm a cast member in "Friday Night Lights". I don't think there will be as much drinking and sex as there is on the show, but we'll see.

Don't forget to stay up late tomorrow night and listen to the big show on WGN. It should be a load of radio fun. If not, it's free, so at least you'll get your moneys worth. You may feel like you owe me money when it's over, but just consider it my gift to you. Have a great weekend. Later...Brian