Videos

Celebration of the Feast of St. Mary Magdalene in La Maddalena, Italy (video)

July 4, 2019June 18, 2020 - by The Captain

The feast of St. Mary Magdalene (Santa Maria Maddalena) on July 22nd is a big deal here in La Maddalena. She is the patron saint of the city and the island, and the church here is dedicated to her as well. So when her feast day rolls around, the locals, tourists, and dignitaries all turn out for a celebration.

Here’s a video from last year’s celebration (2018). It contains everything from prayers to fireworks to …

Classical Gas

February 1, 2018September 20, 2019 - by The Captain

I have wanted to learn this song since my college days. Never managed to get it. Until a few years ago, when I bought a cheap used classical guitar. I liked the guitar (a Yamaha), so I figured since I now have a classical guitar, why don’t I give one more try to learning “Classical Gas”?

This time, I got it. I’ve since sold the guitar, but now I’ll always be able to play the …

I Despise the Size of My Thighs (A Sonnet)

November 22, 2017April 6, 2018 - by The Captain

Just in time for all those holiday dinners and snacks, we have a little poem for you. Written by Vicky Perrone, performed by Yours Truly.

You can also listen/download it at iTunes, Google Music, Spotify, Amazon, CD Baby, and more.

Enjoy. 🙂

Snotty Phone Meets the Telemarketers – Episode 3

September 26, 2017September 20, 2019 - by The Captain

In this episode, Snotty leaves a message for Texas Senator Bryan Hughes, chats with a representative of the NRA, and has a little fun with the usual collection of life insurance, health insurance, and “final expenses” hucksters. Not to mention the guy with the heavy accent who says your computer is downloading malicious files from the Internet….

These are all REAL calls. Take a look, you will laugh your buns off.

Also, you can watch …

Snotty Phone Meets the Telemarketers – Episode 2

January 7, 2017September 20, 2019 - by The Captain

Snotty is back! And she’s learned a few “choice” new phrases!

Watch as she deals with WAYYYYY too many insurance salespeople, as well as the Bryan Hughes for Texas Senate campaign. Check out Episode 1 here.

Snotty Phone Meets the Telemarketers

June 20, 2016September 30, 2018 - by The Captain

What happens when a telemarketer calls and a phone with an attitude answers? Check out this video and have a few laughs. Hopefully the first
in a series, this is all real — no scripts, no actors. Share it widely! 🙂

“Here I Sit, Broken-Hearted”

June 14, 2016December 8, 2019 - by The Captain - 4 Comments.

Here is the song I wrote the other day. A true story about a man’s shattered dreams, and the note he left behind. (Contains one “adult” word, if that sort of thing bothers you…)

You can also download this track at CD Baby or listen at Spotify.