BK's Tandem with the Random

Jamie Moyer earns career win No. 250 as the Phils sweep the Nationals with a 4-2 win today.

May 31st

Brad Lidge saves 2nd straight game; Ryan Howard w/ 2 monster HRs, including a slam. Phils win 9-6...

May 31st

Loved “Up”…wouldn’t rank it above “Wall-E” or...

May 31st

Having dinner out and then going to see “Up.”

May 31st

The Doctor’s new assistant is…Karen Gillan

May 31st

“Vortex” is up for Best Piano/Keyboard...

May 31st

Paul Hagen: Mets’ latest replay home run anything but conclusive | Philadelphia Daily News |...

May 30th

RT @phillieszone: Phillies’ Brett Myers says he will have hip surgery: http://bit.ly/5qo2i

May 30th

Just a reminder: If you are willing to sign up on the site, please vote for my song...

May 30th

RT @Sixers: 76ers announced today Eddie Jordan has agreed in principle to become the next head coach...

May 30th

This is not good at all. RT @ScottLauber: Sounds like surgery for Myers. Working on pinning down...

May 29th

RT @Podshock: Karen Gillan IS the Doctor’s New Companion! | BBC - Doctor Who - News...

May 29th

“Vortex,” a reworked techno song from my past, is up 4 Best Piano/Keyboard Performance...

May 29th

New “Doctor Who” companion revealed. Karen Gillan to join Matt Smith’s 11th Doctor...

May 29th

Bad Phillies news. RT @ScottLauber: Amaro: Myers’ MRI revealed “fraying and possible...

May 29th

Mitch Williams on CSN suggests Phils sign Pedro Martinez to replace Brett Myers in the rotation....

May 29th

New web site…old song (made new)

May 29th

Man, Jayson Werth is completely lost at the plate right now.

May 28th

Matt Stairs puts one into the 2nd deck in right to pull the Phils to within 5-2 in the 8th.

May 28th

Ugh…RT @tzolecki: Brett Myers left the game with right hip inflammation.

May 28th

Well, Brett Myers kind of fell apart in the sixth giving up 3 runs to put the Phillies down...

May 28th

CHOOCH! Carlos Ruiz solo HR puts the Phils on the board in the 5th. Phils down 2-1…and Brett...

May 28th

Hey! Jayson Werth got a hit…1-out single in the 9th!

May 28th

Aw, Chooch! Pops up the first pitch…2 outs, 2 on for Matt Stairs, who is not the tying run.

May 28th

Matt Stairs can hit bombs into the 2nd deck, but his throwing arm leaves a lot to be desired....

May 28th

Matt Stairs walks to load the bases for Jimmy Rollins, who DOES represent the tying run....

May 28th

OK…Pedro Feliz doubles to LF…Phils have 2nd & 3rd with 1 out in the 9th down 6-2....

May 28th

Phils have a little something goin’ on in the 8th. 1st and 2nd with 1 out for Chase Utley....

May 28th

ARRRRGGGH. Utley hits one to the warning track in left for the 2nd out…still 2 on in the 8th...

May 28th

Ryan Howard strikes out swinging at a shoulder-high 3-2 pitch. Phils still down 5-2 going to the...

May 28th

Phillies great and Hall of Fame 3rd baseman Mike Schmidt retired 20 years ago today…video:...

May 28th

Bonnie, you just lied about an abduction and possibly stole $12K, what will you do now?...

May 28th

Some info on the upcoming Google Wave communication/collaboration tool…NYT:...

May 28th

Ugh. Jimmy Rollins lines out softly to center to end the game. Phils lose 6-2 and drop 2 of 3 to the...

May 28th

New web site…old song (made new) « Tandem with the Random http://tinyurl.com/nvskjr

May 28th

CUPCAKES!!! Joe Blanton gets strikeout #11 for new career high, but he is likely done after 7...

May 27th

Joe Blanton just tied a career high with his 10th strikeout…2 outs in the top of the 7th,...

May 27th

Joe Blanton aka “Cupcakes” has allowed no runs on 5 hits while striking out 9 and...

May 27th

Former Flyer Peter Zezel dies at 44. RIP. http://bit.ly/1788iW

May 27th

This absolutely sucks. Former Flyer Peter Zezel in grave condition, taken off life support....

May 27th

Whew! Lidge strikes out Helms. Phillies hold on for a 5-3 win over the Marlins. Blanton (W, 3-3):...

May 27th

OK…Lidge gets an out, but it is 5-3 now and tying run is at 2nd base with 2 outs for…oh...

May 27th

RT @950ESPN: Ibanez still behind Manny in All-Star voting. Vote for Raul! http://twitclicks.com/qsbf...

May 27th

Phillies up 5-0 in top of the 9th, but Marlins have bases loaded with just one out. Scott Eyre...

May 27th

And Lidge comes in and walks the first batter he faces on four pitches. Bases loaded…ugh.

May 27th

Brad Lidge enters game as Ryan Howard’s first error of ‘09 allows 2 runs to score. Phils...

May 27th

After Jamie Moyer’s brand of crappy pitching, we get Chan Ho Park’s crappy pitching....

May 26th

Now the drunken, dollar-dog stuffed idiots are doing the wave at the Phillies game. “Look at...

May 26th

Ryan Howard hits long 2-run HR off the bricks in center. Top 2nd: Phils 2, Marlins 0.

May 26th

Freakin’ Jamie Moyer walks 1st 2 batters of 4th and then gives up a 3-run HR to Wes Helms of...

May 26th

On my way to Citizens Bank Park for tonight’s Marlins-Phillies game…and DOLLAR DOGS!!!

May 26th

Sitting in Sec. 241 (LF scoreboard porch) at Phillies game with my 4 Dollar Dogs!

May 26th

Phils lose. Yuck.

May 26th

Phils win 4-3 in 11 innings. Take 2 of 3 from Yankees and wrap up an 8-2 road trip. Will be at game...

May 25th

One last note on the Phils game today…Carlos Ruiz was absolutely fantastic offensively and...

May 25th

We are about to get hit by a really bad thunderstorm here in Mercer County, NJ.

May 25th

OK…let’s try this again. Phils up 4-3 heading to the bottom of the 11th. Come on, Clay...

May 25th

COOCH! Carlos Ruiz delivers an RBI double to put the Phils up 4-3 in the 11th! What a game for...

May 25th

Ugh…Phils fail in the 10th. Going to the bottom of the 10th, tied 3-3. This is not good.

May 25th

OK…Phils get a double play. And after INT walk to A-Rod, Condrey gets a line out for out #3!...

May 25th

Phillies need a triple play in the worst way right now. Yanks have 1st and 2nd with nobody out in...

May 25th

Starting to drizzle in the Bronx as the Phils and Yanks move into the 11th tied at 3-3.

May 25th

CNN.com: National Moment of Remembrance at 3 p.m. (local time) today. http://bit.ly/15mtyx

May 25th

Normal? RT @BreakingNews: Germany to issue nationwide ban on Red Bull Cola after traces of cocaine...

May 25th

How ‘bout them Cowboys?! Ex-con advised Cowboys on structure that collapsed | APP.com…...

May 25th

Off to sleep.

May 25th

Phillies baseball tonight. I will be sitting in the scoreboard porch serenading Ibanez with chants...

May 25th

Watching “Veronica Mars” season 2, episode 1 on Comcast On Demand.

May 25th

Forget the D or the 4. The Cole Train is about to make a stop at Yankee Stadium. Go Phils!

May 24th

Ugh. I really miss 2008 “Lights Out” Lidge. Not liking 2009 “Light Up” Lidge...

May 24th

RAUUUULLLLL! Ibanez goes yard again! Freakin’ amazing!

May 24th

Carlos Ruiz…rally starter!

May 24th

Carlos Ruiz…rally starter AND defender of home plate!

May 24th

Enjoyed Nicole Atkins and Mike Doughty at the Pony — and the Phils’ 7-3 win over the...

May 23rd

At The Stone Pony rockin’ out to Nicole Atkins with Mike Doughty coming up next. And the Phils...

May 23rd

Nicole Atkins was awesome! Mike Doughty on soon at The Pony. It’s a QUESTION JAR show! YES!...

May 23rd

Will be watching start of Yankees-Phillies at sports bar on way to Stone Pony to see Mike Doughty...

May 23rd

Nearly 2 hrs ago, I took car in 4 oil change & tire rotation. Told it wld be an hour or so. Car...

May 23rd

Back from my run…3.1 mi. (5K) in 29:05. Not bad 4 me. Later, I’ll be at the...

May 22nd

Waiting for Christian Beach to play at Triumph in Princeton.

May 22nd

Super excited to see Mike Doughty (@MikeDoughtyYeah) AND Nicole Atkins at The Stone Pony tonight!...

May 22nd

Going for a run!

May 22nd

Howard, Ibanez, Utley, Dobbs homer; Rollins collects 4 hits as Phillies pound Reds, 12-5, to take 2...

May 22nd

RT @SI_JonHeyman: Peavy deal to #chisox is dead says @ChrisDeLuca. chisox won’t pay to induce...

May 22nd

Hmm. MacBeth + Homer Simpson=MacHomer. I think I may want to see this. http://www.machomer.com/

May 22nd

Whoa! Just heard Todd Rundgren’s “Hello It’s Me” in a commercial for Tums....

May 22nd

Well, at least it wasn’t the Constitution…CNN: National Archives loses hard drive with...

May 21st

Mike Doughty @MikeDoughtyYeah is in the WRXP studio right now! To listen in NYC area, go to 101.9 FM...

May 21st

Well, the Phils’ win streak is snapped at 5 with a 5-1 loss at Cincy; Jamie Moyer remains...

May 21st

Going for a run.

May 21st

RAUUUULLLLL! Ibanez drills a homer to center to put the Phils on the board in the 4th, but still...

May 21st

I just flipped to American Idol to see what was happening…I really wish I hadn’t.

May 21st

RT @SI_JonHeyman: white sox, padres agree to peavy trade. it’s now up to jake, who has...

May 21st

Nice! Casey Blake’s 3-run HR gives the Dodgers a 5-3 lead over the Mets in the 6th!

May 20th

Gonzo: ESPN developing a problem | Philadelphia Inquirer | 05/20/2009 http://ff.im/34o15

May 20th

RT @NickSwisher: check out “swish & chips” at foleys! raising $$ for my foundation...

May 20th

Fun Fact: Astronaut Mike Massimino aka @Astro_Mike is a Mets fan and has Shea Stadium’s home...

May 20th

HA! Mets LF Daniel Murphy gets picked off in top of 1st and drops fly ball in bottom of 1st, leading...

May 20th

Whew! Phils hold off the Reds, 4-3, for their fifth straight victory; now one-half game up atop the...

May 20th

RT @curtsmith: We just made it…of course Adam had 2 choose the best song 2 do :) Shame about...

May 20th

Mets P John Maine, fearing more unearned runs are ahead, decides to give himself a 2-1 lead with a...

May 20th

Asbury Park, Seaside Heights among NJ’s best beaches? Geez, if that’s the case, what do...

May 19th

Watching documentary on the redevelopment of Asbury Park on WHYY, focusing on the eminent domain...

May 18th

Sweet! RT @wxpnfm: Pete Yorn just added to XPoNential Music Festival lineup Saturday July 25! #fb

May 18th

RT @950ESPN: Jon Gruden to replace Tony Kornheiser on Monday Night Football. Gruden joins Mike...

May 18th

That cheeky Capt. Jack! RT @Podshock: Torchwood star has ‘wardrobe malfunction’ in...

May 18th

Watching “Star Trek” at the Tuttleman IMAX Dome Theater in Philly.

May 17th

Believe the hype. “Star Trek” is freakin’ amazing!

May 17th

AP Video: Obama: Phillies Are ‘a Team That Never Gave Up’ http://bit.ly/hCMAX

May 16th

Werth & Ibanez double steal. Throw to 2nd deflects off Ibanez into short LF, allowing Werth to...

May 16th

And Pedro Feliz — PETE HAPPY! — delivers a double down the LF line to make it 10-6 Phils...

May 16th

RAUUUUULLLLLL! Seeing-eye 2-run single through a drawn-in infield gives Phils atn 8-6 lead in the...

May 16th

So the Phils have the bases loaded with 1 out in the 12th; game still tied at 6-6. Raul Ibanez...

May 16th

What the heck kind of throw home was that, Chase Utley? Lidge blows another save, Nats tie Phils at...

May 16th

Ugh…Phils and Nats headed to the 10th, tied at 6-6.

May 16th

Put this one in the win column for the Fightin’ Phils! Phils 10, Nats 6 (12 innings).

May 16th

Wow! San Francisco Giants = EPIC FAIL!

May 16th

Going down to Brigantine, then to Philly to see “Star Trek” at The Franklin’s...

May 16th

RAUUUUUULLL Ibanez hits 2nd HR of game, 12th of year; Phils up 5-1 in 3rd.

May 16th

WOW! Phils down 2 w/ 2 on, 2 outs and 2 strikes to Carlos Ruiz in the 9th and he ties the game at...

May 15th

Google explains #googlefail 2009 - http://bit.ly/186i7o

May 15th

Phillies tie Dodgers 3-3 on 2-out, 2-strike, 2-run double by Carlos Ruiz in the bottom of the 9th!...

May 15th

Ugh. Phils lose 5-3 in 10 innings.

May 15th

RT @ben_folds: how have we put a man on the moon but still can not handle the concept of nation-wide...

May 15th

Cool! RT @tzolecki: http://twitpic.com/580rp - President Obama and the Phillies.

May 15th

The WFC Phillies are at the White House! http://www.phillies.com

May 15th

Why did this couple near me choose the Wegmans Cafe to have a relatively vocal breakup?

May 14th

Before his gig @ Fergie’s Pub in Philly, Christian Beach will be on Origivation...

May 14th

It appears Google — and life — is back to normal. Hopefully, it stays that way.

May 14th

Wow! Outgoing “Doctor Who” star, David Tennant, to be new host of PBS’...

May 14th

Ooh, I love the “Who”-play going on in PBS’ graphic about David Tennant’s...

May 14th

CNET reports on Google outages - http://bit.ly/Uy6ik

May 14th

Reporting from NJ…Google appears to be having systemwide issues…even YouTube is screwy...

May 14th

No…just…no. RT @denofgeek: Spelberg and Barrymore talk E.T. 2? http://tinyurl.com/qzgdat

May 14th

Crock-Pot plugged in. Check. Crock-Pot on low. Check. All systems go for dinner tonight!

May 14th

And the 3rd base umpire’s incompetence allows the Mets to tie the Braves at 3-3 in the 9th....

May 13th

Back to the Phillies game, I think more umpire incompetence has reared its ugly head…yep....

May 13th

RT @philliesnation: Werth is the ninth player since 1942 to steal second, third and home in same...

May 13th

Beltran clearly caught stealing 3rd with one out in the 9th, but the ump blows the call and now Mets...

May 13th

By the way, Jayson Werth’s steal of home was his fourth stolen base of the night. Phils up...

May 13th

Jayson Werth just stole home vs. the Dodgers on the throw back to the pitcher! Awesome!

May 13th

RT @BreakingNews: A debate is currently underway in New York State Assembly and a vote on same-sex...

May 13th

OK…MLB.com finally has video of Jayson Werth’s steal of home. I can now sleep...

May 13th

If you are in the Philly area, Christian Beach performs at Fergie’s Pub TONIGHT!...

May 13th

How come when Jacoby Ellsbury steals home, MLB.com has it all ovr the place ASAP, but when Jayson...

May 13th

First reviews in for Pixar’s Up - Den of Geek http://ff.im/2QVBy

May 13th

Lidge allows a run in 9th, but Phils hang on for 5-3 win over Dodgers. I want 2 watch Werth’s...

May 13th

Watching Braves-Mets highlights and it really annoys me that the 3rd base ump allowed the Mets to...

May 13th

RT @BreakingNews: BULLETIN — SPACE SHUTTLE ATLANTIS DAMAGED FOLLOWING LIFT-OFF; DEBRIS STRUCK...

May 12th

Gabriel, Abreu win Polar Music Prize http://ff.im/2OHL4

May 12th

A bit more on the damage to Space Shuttle Atlantis…doesn’t sound serious:...

May 12th

More Chalk Drawings from Julian Beever http://ff.im/2O4BV

May 12th

Coach Wolf, you’re a legend…but please step...

May 12th

Coach Wolf, you’re a legend…but please step aside now « Tandem with the Random...

May 11th

On second thought… RT @BreakingNews: Spokeswoman 4 FAA tells BNO they have canceled planned...

May 11th

RT @BreakingNews: FAA says a military plane will fly down and back up the Hudson River between the...

May 11th

Seriously, folks, this is just silly…Backers of Wolf to attend meeting | APP.com | Asbury Park...

May 11th

Phils beat the Braves, 10-6. Going to bed now.

May 9th

tip o’ the hat to @jasonpester for this one: More chalk drawings from Julian Beever....

May 9th

1 last tweet for tonight…The Rag: Christian Beach CD Release Party a Hit...

May 9th

Ugh…shouldn’t have said anything about Hamels’ dealin’…Braves score...

May 9th

srsly, photoshop wld have bn better RT @BreakingNews: White House releases photo of Air Force One...

May 9th

Jayson Werth homers again for the Phils…2-run shot makes it Phils 6, Braves 0 going to the...

May 9th

Well, at least J.A. Happ can get the Mets out. 7-2 Mets as we move to the 6th.

May 8th

Wow! Jamie Moyer really stunk up the joint tonight…7-1 Mets with runners on 2nd and 3rd with 1...

May 8th

I promise to reduce the number of Mets-Phillies tweets/FB updates tonight. Go Phils!

May 8th

So it appears Deadspin had the Manny thing months ago and got screwed over by traditional media -...

May 8th

good news: found site syndicating some of my blog’s content. bad news: no attribution or...

May 8th

RT @tardisgrl: not trying to start a rumor or anything, but….RT@NESNcom Boras clients’...

May 8th

Mets sweep 2-game series with 7-5 win over Phillies. All 7 runs surrendered by Grandpa Moyer.

May 8th

Ryan Howard goes boom! Pulls the Phils to within 7-3 with 1 out in the 6th…and Jayson Werth...

May 8th

2-run HR Jayson Werth with 2 outs in the 8th pulls Phils to within 7-5!

May 8th

Ibanez leads off the 7th with a ground-rule double and now the Phils are a strike away from...

May 7th

Sigh. Utley out on comebacker to mound. Vic still on2nd with 2 outs for Ryan Howard.

May 7th

Victorino bloops a 1-out double down the RF line. Feliciano vs. Utley now in the 8th. Phils down...

May 7th

We go to the 9th. Phils down 1-0. K-Rod on the mound for the Mets. Let’s do this!

May 7th

Howard strikes out to end the inning, strands Victorino at third. Mid 8th: Mets 1, Phils 0.

May 7th

Whew! David Wright pops up a 3-1 pitch from Scott Eyre…and Jayson Werth falls to his knees to...

May 7th

UGH. Tatis breaks his bat, hits slow roller to 3rd. Feliz has no shot, but throws wild. Werth holds...

May 7th

sorry…i was doing errands before and thought it was Delgado who flied out to end the...

May 7th

And Ibanez is left stranded…Park was lifted for pinch-hitter (Bruntlett, who struck out to end...

May 7th

And Murphy flies out to left-center field. Nice play, Victorino. Mets have runner on 1st with 2 outs...

May 7th

It just keeps stormin’ and stormin’ this afternoon.

May 7th

watch @lemasney talk about graphic design @PrincetonPL Tuesday Tech Talk (5/5/09) -...

May 7th

Yahoo: Manny busted for sexual performance enhancer (not Viagra)? http://tinyurl.com/db7kvd

May 7th

RIP, Danny Ozark…my first mgr as a Phillies fan. RT @tzolecki: Former Phillies manager Danny...

May 7th

signing off for tonight. and, of course, rain is falling heavily on central NJ again. the sun was...

May 7th

LA TIMES: Manny Ramirez suspended 50 games for positive drug test. http://tinyurl.com/ccpb4v

May 7th

Crap…Phils fall 1-0 in a well-pitched game. Shame the lone run scores on one of 3 Phillies...

May 7th

LeMasney’s Graphics Talk @ PPL - 2009.05.05

May 7th

Photos from last night’s Creating Great Graphics talk by @lemasney at...

May 6th

This just in! There is sunshine in Central New Jersey. Repeat…sunshine in Central New Jersey....

May 6th

Fox29 Philly: “Hipster Grifter” surrenders in Philly. http://tinyurl.com/cuata4

May 6th

Hey, Trenton! Are you ready for geographically challenged, lingerie football?! Well, it’s...

May 6th

Welcome back to first place, Phillies. Now, it’s on to Citi Field for 2 more vs. the Mets.

May 6th

At Princeton Public Library, watching @lemasney do his graphic design...

May 6th

And, of course, the RIAA lied back in December about not filing more lawsuits....

May 6th

History time: The Hindenburg disaster took place on this date in 1937 in Lakehurst, NJ -...

May 6th

And now the clouds are back. :-(

May 6th

Thanks for running the Cardinals out of that inning, Joe Thurston…and Jayson Werth just hit a...

May 5th

C’mon, Phils…let’s get some runs!

May 5th

And you can put this one in the win column for the Fightin’ Phils…6-1 final in St....

May 5th

Damon and Tex go back to back in the Bronx to pull Yanks to within 4-3 with two outs in the 5th

May 5th

Reds and Marlins still tied at 2-2 in top of 13th. A Florida loss would move Phils into 1st place in...

May 5th

Reds and Marlins tied at 2-2 in bottom of 12th. Marlins had 2 outs and nobody on and now have the...

May 5th

Phils are about to wrap up win in StL, but scary moment in 8th when Cards CF Rick Ankiel crashed...

May 5th

hypebot: 7 SEO Tips For Musicians & Labels - http://tinyurl.com/cc3k8g http://ff.im/2Ajev

May 5th

RYAN HOWARD GRAND SLAM…6-1 Phillies in the 5th! 2nd slam of the year for the Big Man!

May 5th

People in the Princeton, NJ, area should really check out this Princeton Public Library Museum Pass...

May 5th

Apparently, the Cowboys never had the roof work done on their destroyed practice facility inspected....

May 5th

Back in the Bronx, Jason Bay hits a 2-run HR off the LF foul pole to put the Red Sox up 6-3 in the...

May 5th

here in the Philly area, it’s 7 straight days of rain…and counting : (...

May 5th

Reds-Marlins go to the bottom of the 14th…both teams’ benches now out of position...

May 5th

Meanwhile, the Reds-Marlins game moves to the bottom of the 13th, tied at 2-2.

May 5th

And, of course, the Marlins win 3-2 in 14 innings on a throwing error.

May 5th

Dude, Derek Jeter is no longer an adequate shortstop…just blew the throw on the most routine...

May 5th

Reds-Marlins go to the 14th

May 5th

RIP Dom DeLuise http://tinyurl.com/cq7vpa

May 5th

Artworks Trenton presents Art All Night 2009!

May 5th

A look at New Jersey’s summer music festival...

May 5th

Artworks Trenton presents Art All Night 2009! « Tandem with the Random...

May 4th

Just added myself to the http://wefollow.com twitter directory under: #blogger #podcaster #musician

May 4th

A look at New Jersey’s summer music festival scene « Tandem with the Random...

May 4th

Mets and Phillies tied at 5-5 in the top of the 10th

May 3rd

uh, Charlie Manuel…can you please go take out Jamie Moyer…he’s done for the...

May 3rd

RAUUUUUUULLLLLLLL! Ibanez comes through again for the Phillies…game tied 5-5 in the bottom of...

May 3rd

so apparently a strong t-storm - - possibly a tornado — destroyed the Dallas Cowboys’...

May 3rd

HP umpire Adrian Johnson’s strike zone in today’s Mets-Phillies game is absolutely...

May 3rd

WALK-OFF WALK FOR VICTORINO! PHILS WIN 6-5 in 10!

May 3rd

I guess I’ll have to do some cleaning around here now that today’s Mets-Phillies game...

May 3rd

Phils have bases loaded with 2 outs in the bottom of the 10th…game tied at 5-5. Victorino up.

May 3rd

that 2-0 pitch to Victorinio was NOT a strike! Low!

May 3rd

Wow! Jack Taschner gets out of a 1st and 3rd, 1 out jam in the 10th by getting Carlos Beltran to...

May 3rd

First look: ‘Iron Man 2’ explores the unmasked life - USATODAY.com -…...

May 1st