Bruce Slutsky was born in New York City in 1949. I retired 8 years ago after working as a Science/Engineering Librarian at the New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark for 25 years. I was married to Karen until she passed away in February 2021. I have a son Lee who is now 38 years old. I am very much interested in the popular music of the 1960s, especially Bob Dylan and the Beatles. I am interested in rock and roll radio. I am an enthusiastic fan of the New York Mets.
For the second day in a row the Mets won the game with a walk off home run by the catcher. The Amazins were ahead by 4-2, but the bull pen blew the lead. I just hate it when the manager brings in a reliever to face just one batter. Fernando Nieve, Pedro Feliciano, and Jennry Mejia eached pitched to just one batter in the 8th inning. When the game went into extra innings we were afraid that Jerry Manuel would deplete his bullpen as he almost did in the 20 inning game a few weeks ago. Henry Blanco ended the game in the 11th inning with a walk off home run.
We were sitting with Alan Berman, the Dean of Oldies Listeners. I found out through Facebook that radio friend Amy Auerbach was also at the game.
Tuesday night we went to the Yankee game and didn't get home until 11:40 PM
Wednesday was my late night at the NJIT library but on the way I hit a train delay. The New Jersey Transit train was sitting in the Newark station, but there was an announcement saying there were switching problems. I went to NYC via PATH which takes longer
Thursday night to pay Alan Berman a shiva call at his apartment on the upper east side. I got home very late.
Friday was another train delay. I was on the #7 train at Times Square. The conductor said that there was a train stuck in the tunnel. I had to go to the E train to get into Queens. This took about 30 minutes longer than usual.
I will have to end this journal entry with an appropriate song. How about I'm So Tired by the Beatles. Facebook friends can see it at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_h9OyyM3QU
Even though we are Met fans we see the Yankees a few times a year. Since I could not get tickets for any weekend games we went on Tuesday night. It was sad to see the old Yankee Stadium almost completely demolished. The people in the South Bronx deserve more park space as the new stadium was built on park land. I arrived about 6 PM, but it was too late to get into Monument Park.
It was a pitching matchup of A.J. Burnet and Brian Matusz. Regular catcher Jorge Posada had the night off while Derek Jeter served as the designated hitter. Backup catcher Francisco Cervelli was the star of the game as he hit a triple and made a spectacular catch of a foul popup as he landed in the Yankees dugout.
You never know when a Bob Dylan song hits close to home. The beauty of his songs is that you can interpret them anyway you like. This morning at work I was listening to Claudia Marshall on WFUV as she played the Blonde on Blonde Version of this song. It really struck close to home as I think of 2 people who have rejected me for the silliest of reasons. The people who produced the video below have interpreted the song as many other Dylan fans have. My take on it is quite personal. I include the video since the original studio recording as I heard this morning is there. Facebook friends can see it as http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEwix-Zi0zw
You say you love me And you’re thinkin’ of me But you know you could be wrong You say you told me That you wanna hold me But you know you’re not that strong I just can’t do what I done before I just can’t beg you anymore I’m gonna let you pass And I’ll go last Then time will tell just who fell And who’s been left behind When you go your way and I go mine
You say you disturb me And you don’t deserve me But you know sometimes you lie You say you’re shakin’ And you’re always achin’ But you know how hard you try Sometimes it gets so hard to care It can’t be this way ev’rywhere And I’m gonna let you pass Yes, and I’ll go last Then time will tell just who fell And who’s been left behind When you go your way and I go mine
The judge, he holds a grudge He’s gonna call on you But he’s badly built And he walks on stilts Watch out he don’t fall on you
You say you’re sorry For tellin’ stories That you know I believe are true You say ya got some Other kinda lover And yes, I believe you do You say my kisses are not like his But this time I’m not gonna tell you why that is I’m just gonna let you pass Yes, and I’ll go last Then time will tell who fell And who’s been left behind When you go your way and I go mine
We got the sad news today that Miriam Berman, mother of Alan passed away after a long illness. We certainly send our condolences to Alan, his sister and the rest of the family at this difficult time. Alan was a very devoted son by visiting his mother during her illness.
Alan, please observe the mourning process in which ever way you feel appropriate. Please do take a few days aside to think about your mother and what she did for you over the years. Remember her for the time that she was healthy and a devoted wife and mother. Our best wishes to you and your family.
Congratulations to Chicago radio personality Dick Biondi on the 50th Annivesary of his first appearance on WLS. I became aware of Dick from radio friend Mark Strickert whom I met in the early 1990s. Mark has since moved to Anaheim, California. Over the years I did collect some airchecks of Dick on various radio stations. Some of his shows can be hear on Reelradio and other sources on the Internet. There will be a 5 hour tribute to Dick Sunday May 2 on WLS-FM where he appears nightly.
For the second day in a row the Mets won the game with a walk off home run by the catcher. The Amazins were ahead by 4-2, but the bull pen blew the lead. I just hate it when the manager brings in a reliever to face just one batter. Fernando Nieve, Pedro Feliciano, and Jennry Mejia eached pitched to just one batter in the 8th inning. When the game went into extra innings we were afraid that Jerry Manuel would deplete his bullpen as he almost did in the 20 inning game a few weeks ago. Henry Blanco ended the game in the 11th inning with a walk off home run.
