Too Many Fish in the Sea - Mitch Ryder - The Marvelettes

 

These versions are very different.

Happy 85th Birthday to Joan Baez

 

This was Joan's biggest hit as it reached #3 on the Billboard singles chart in 1971.  You can check out her website at http://www.joanbaez.com/.  May she stay forever young.

2025 at the Bob Dylan Center in Tulsa

 

Steve Jenkins, the Director of the Bob Dylan Center, narrates this video that outlines the activities of the past year.  Lee and I visited in July 2022, which is already 3 1/2 years ago.  One of these days, we will have to make a return visit, as many artifacts in the museum have changed.

Every Day is Trivia Day for Me

 

I didn't realize it, but yesterday, January 4th, is designated National Trivia Day. It was founded in 1980 by Robert Birch of Pun Corps, the company that produced and released the family favorite Trivial Pursuit board game. 

On many Tuesdays, there is a trivia game at the Older Adult Center in Bayside.  Everyone attending has an equal chance of participating. It is not competitive, and everyone attending enjoys it.

I have watched Jeopardy on TV since its inception in 1964, when Art Fleming was the host. Every day, I play J6 found on Jeopardy.com. There is a version of Trivial Pursuit that is seen in NYC on PIX-11 hosted by Levar Burton.  Over the years, there have been numerous quiz shows that have come and gone.

Twice a day, I get trivia questions from TriviaToday.com.

I just can't get enough trivia.

Some Weird Facts About Shea Stadium

 

I found this video by accident while I was accessing YouTube.  I thought my readers who are Mets fans would be interested.  It is hard to believe that is 17 years since Shea Stadium was demolished.

Random Thoughts on New Year's Day 2026

 

• A Happy and Healthy New Year to all readers of Bruce's Journal.
• My first resolution for the new year is no more dating apps.  I just wasn't successful in meeting any women through my interactions with a few of them.  I say to limit matches to women within 25 miles, but I get people from hundreds of miles away.  Long-distance relationships rarely work out.  My attempts to return to dating have just created some anxiety for me.
• I am waiting to see what moves the Mets will make before spring training.  I was disappointed to see Alonso, Diaz, McNeil, and Nimmo leave.  Now, the roster will not be competitive, but there is still time for free agency signings and trades.

Mike C Has to Be America's Greatest Sports Fan

 

I should respect his privacy and not disclose his full name, but Mike reports that he attended 400 sporting events, as indicated in this handwritten note he posted on X.  There are only 365 days in the year, so many times as I have seen on X, he will attend one event in the afternoon and another in the evening.  He is most proud that he attended 9969 baseball games and will reach 10,000 early in 2026.  He must spend a fortune in purchasing tickets and incurring travel expenses.