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THEY WON? Word.

James Lee Jobe — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 01:50:23 +0000

OK, so what? The special teams unit scored more touchdowns than the offense. It’s a win and I’ll take it. Besides, watching the 49ers beat the Seahawks had an unusual angle to it; it was FUN. Most of the time, even a 49er win isn’t all that much fun to watch. Sunday’s game was Real Entertainment. Next week, the 49ers play the Cowboys, who aren’t what they once were, not by a long shot. I don’t want to jinx anything here, but the 49ers have a chance to start the season 2-0. Wild, man. And entertaining. By the way, while that IS indeed John Brodie in the photo, he did not play in Sunday’s game. -Jobe

Links o’ Jobe

James Lee Jobe — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 21:53:54 +0000

Jobe & younger Jobe

Poetry blog:

Putah Creek

a few publications:

Convergence

Perihelion

Inspirational Stories

Medusa’s Kitchen

Review:

Belinda Subraman’s Gypsy Art Show

Couple of odd pieces:

Poetry in Davis

UC Davis News

Please help.

James Lee Jobe — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 14:30:19 +0000

Once again the winds of misfortune have blown America’s way and help is needed. Back east, in the wake of this hurricane/tropical storm, we have people left homeless, road-less, bridge-less, powerless. There is a lot to do. A small (and very safe) online donation to the Red Cross at RedCross.org would be a huge help. I did, and I hope you will too. Whatever our differences in politics, demographics, or location, we have this in common; we’re Americans and when something tough comes along and knocks us down, we stand up all the stronger. – Jobe

FACEBOOK

James Lee Jobe — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 17:03:28 +0000

I was very pleased this morning. I woke up to find that I had been ‘poked’ by two famous poets, a very famous novelist, a girlfriend from 40 years ago, my stepbrother, and my youngest kid. Cool. Also a singer-songwriter in Hawaii thanked me for posting his video. Yes, I’m talking about FaceBook.

Let me ask you, how much space does FaceBook take up in your daily life?

I stumbled into FaceBook two and a years ago. A friend emailed me a link. I hadn’t been aware of it. Mind you, besides being a DJ I am a minor poet, known regionally here in Northern California. Suddenly I had access to poets all over the world! And old school friends. And DJ’s I had worked with 20 years ago. Well, I was blown away.

When you work in radio these days, you work in front of computer screens, as I do my whole shift. It’s pretty easy to leave a little FaceBook window open on a computer and pop in and out. At first I did so with a bit of stealth. I’m known as a good worker and I didn’t want to be accused of goofing off. Then word from on high; the boss wanted us all on FaceBook, interacting with you guys whenever possible. And it is a cool way to meet you listeners. I’m in, boss!

So how much time am I on FaceBook? A lot. Send me a friend request and say you’re an Eagle listener. I’d be glad to have you. (Of course I am somewhat of a Liberal nut-job. So know that.) -Jobe.

EXTRA SPRINKLES ON MINE

James Lee Jobe — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 17:12:53 +0000

Look out, kids! There’s trouble in New Jersey! The Rockaway Township, New Jersey police have arrested a doughnut shop worker for turning tricks on the side. Evidently, if you made the right order, she went out in the car with you for 15 minutes or so. The cops set up a sting, called it Operation Extra Sugar, which I thought was a nice touch, and sent this alleged hooker to stand before the judge. You know what might help at court? Free doughnuts. Click here for the full news story. – Jobe

God bless Norway….

James Lee Jobe — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 04:30:34 +0000

This is different from a flood, or a tornado. This is different from a hurricane or an earthquake. In the aftermath of the horror of the bombing in Oslo, Norway, and in the many murders on Utoya Island, Norway, we want to help. Americans are decent people, at heart. Norway hasn’t harmed anyone and we hate to see harm come to Norway. But how can we help? The police there have the situation well in hand, they don’t need our help there. This isn’t a problem you can throw money at. U.S. troops can’t help either. You have a nation full of hurt, sad people. People who have been wronged.

All we can do is open our hearts.

If you are a person who attends church, your church probably has a prayer list. Add the people of Norway to it. Put the flag of Norway on your Facebook page for a while. Put a candle in your window. Send a nice note to their ambassador in Washington, DC. Keep a good thought for these people. You remember how the Oklahoma City bombing felt, don’t you? My heart goes out to them.

-Jobe

McCARTNEY AT YANKEE STADIUM: Derek Jeter has more hits than me?

James Lee Jobe — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 14:34:28 +0000

Paul McCartney is 69, and has more energy than I do at 55. Or so it seems. Here he is, starting yet another world tour, and here I am, with my wife yelling at me to go trim the jasmine so wheelchairs can get by on the sidewalk. What am I? A maniac? I must be crazy. An episode of Bonanza from 1966 is on! Little Joe’s hot temper has got him into trouble again! But I digress.

Picture your dad at 69. Would you see him doing double shows at Yankee Stadium? And McCartney is doing about 3 DOZEN songs! These are long shows. And the word is, he sounds pretty fresh and he is still having fun. He’s even messed with the original arrangements on a couple of things; he’s always been shy of that before. Anyway, here’s the link to the NY Times review of the show. PLEASE CLICK HERE. -Jobe

STAY-CATION

James Lee Jobe — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 16:56:07 +0000

Hi, Campers. Jobe here, just over halfway through my vacation — mostly a stay-cation, really, though I did make it up to the lake and to the lower Sierra. Also, I got a lot of the heavy yard work done for the year; tree-trimming especially. I’ll be back for the Graveyard Shift Sunday night into Monday morning. Cheers! – Jobe

500 SLAVES FREED IN INDIA

James Lee Jobe — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 14:16:53 +0000

This isn’t the sort of story one expects to find in this modern age. Sadly, it is all too true. 500 slaves were found working hard labor under harsh conditions in India. They’ve been freed and fed, but this happens all too often in a land where human beings are bought and sold for as little as $225. PLEASE CLICK HERE to link to the story. -JOBE

Stinkin’ Dodgers

James Lee Jobe — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 14:35:55 +0000

A major league baseball, filing for bankruptcy? It can’t happen, right? What about all the TV money? Well, it has happened, and to the perfect team, at least the perfect team for Giants fans. In the wake of their owners divorce, the LA Dodgers have filed for bankruptcy. I’ve known for sometime that the Dodgers are morally bankrupt, but since they are a team built by spending big money, I thought they were rolling in it. Well, I hope they keep their doors open; there isn’t anyone I’d rather beat. PLEASE CLICK HERE TO LINK TO THE NEWS STORY. – JOBE