Well, what goes around comes around and David Wescott has tagged me back, squarely in the cojones, with, of all things seven songs that are influencing me the most???

What the hell kind of question is this? Should I answer “Blowin’ in the Wind” as a war protest song? But I digress, because I tagged David first, so payback is payback, and here goes.

1. Hotel California – it’s summer and there is no better summer song
2. Cheeseburger in Paradise – another good summer song, and I long to be a Parrot Head, following Jimmy Buffet around the globe, drunk.
3. De niña a mujer – an old Julio Iglesias song about a father watching his daughter grow up. I’m taking mine to New York this weekend, so this one is in my mind.
4. I’m an Asshole – a Denis Leary classic and I basically am an asshole
5. Tessie by the Drop Kick Murphys – Red Sox are 1.5 games out of first
6. Mercy, by Duffy, just ’cause I think she’s hot, and
7. Time of Your Life by Greenday, because every day in summer should be like this song.

Ok, David, now I have to go take a shower. As a “serious” blogger, I feel dirty.

Mark

P.S. – But not so dirty not to tag back:

Jen Zingsheim

Sarah Wurrey

Ok, Jenn Zingeheim. You’re on. I was not sure what being “tagged” meant, but I think it means that I have to follow along with a string of comments. And for those of you who know me or have read any of my blogs, you know that I do not lack opinions. So here goes:

4 things you like about summer

1. Sunshine. I have recently been validated that sunshine produces vitamin D and stimulates your thyroid, so you feel more energetic and happy. I’m usually lethargic and grumpy.
2. Baseball. I am addicted to the Boston Red Sox.
3. Crossing the Bay Bridge on the way to the Delaware beaches and feeling my troubles left behind.
4. Going to the pool 3-4 times a week.

4 of your favorite vacation destinations

1. Ireland – any city
2. Paris
3. Madrid
4. Miami

4 of your favorite summer foods

1. Margaritas (not a food, but must provide some vitamins or nutritional value).
2. Burgers on the grill.
3. Steaks on the grill with plenty of Montreal steak seasoning.
4. Funnel cake on the beach when my son and I try to blow the powdered sugar into each others’ faces.

4 concerts not to miss

1. Bon Jovi.
2. Bruce Springsteen.
3. Van Morrison.
4. Here’s the controversial one – may he rest in peace – Sam Kinison in his prime.  Funnier than hell, which is where he is probably residing right now.

4 things to avoid during the summer

1. Weeding my lawn.
2. Mosquitos.
3. People at the beach/pool who should be pre-approved to wear bathing suits.
4. Lightning

Tagging:

1. David Wescott
2. Jason Falls
3. Cheryl Contee

Mark