Random Thoughts of the Day - September 4, 2026

 

• Strange younger women are still trying to contact me on Telegram.  I know better and immediate ignore them.  I don't know what they are trying to accomplish.  Likewise I get text messages on my cell phone number that I ignore.
• So far no success on dating apps.  I don't want to travel 30-40 miles to meet a woman when likely it won't work out.  I'll hang in there until my subscription expires.  Perhaps dating apps work better for younger people since I heard of some people meeting their future spouses that way.
• I still have crazy dreams about visiting my former employer.  I feel that I have nothing to gain by traveling to the past.  Many of my former colleagues have retired or moved on to other jobs.

The Bots Have Taken Over Web Traffic

 

Data from Google states that Bruce's Journal has received over 11 million hits since it began.  But how many are from real people and how many are from bots.  An article from NBC News states that 57.4% of web traffic is from bots.  I think for my journal it must be even higher.  I post that I wrote in 2008 about the Broadway show Jersey Boys received 156 hits in the last 24 hours.  Why would so many people search that in one day?  I assume there are bots from all over the world.

I always wonder how many real people who hit this journal are from people who know me.

September Morn by Neil Diamond

 

It is September 1 already and 2/3 of 2026 is gone.  Where does all the time go?

Astros 6 Mets 3

 

It was another Sunday at Citi Field. but the result was typical for this 2026 season.  First inning home runs by Lindor and Soto gave the Mets an early 2-1 lead, but it did not hold up.  They were ahead 3-2 in the 6th inning, but  pinch-hitter LaMonte Wade Jr.'s two-run homer put the Astros ahead for good.

For the first time this season we received bobble head dolls of Mr. Met standing next to the Unisphere.  We arrived at 2:35 PM for a 3:10 PM start and there were still dolls being given out.  Since the bobble heads are only give to the first 15,000, usually people arrive 2 hours before game time and have to wait on line to get their prize.

Game Recap

Ron Parker Formerly of WCBS-FM Passes Away

 

A short biography of Ron Parker may be found at Radioinsight.  I met Ron at a WCBS-FM BBQ in August 2009 in Staten Island.  I also listened to him on SiriusXM, but he worked at many radio stations over the years.

Recorded in 2012, this features Ron Parker as host and includes guest call ins from Herb Oscar Anderson and others.   Lots of aircheck flashbacks included!

Dolly Parton Sings Knockin' On Heaven's Door with Ladysmith Black Mambazo:

 

I never heard this before.

Bruce's Journal Posts Linking Dolly Parton to Bob Dylan

 About an hour ago as I was looking at my phone I saw the sad news hat Dolly Parton passed away at age 80.  There will be many tributes written about her, so I should not repeat what is being said elsewhere.  I just found a YouTube video of Dolly covering Dylan's Don't Think Twice.

Here are two other posts in this journal linking Dolly to Bob:

Dolly Parton talks about Bob Dylan - January 2009

Dolly Parton singing Blowin' In the Wind - January 2020

RIP Dolly