The show “Blossom” ran for 114 episodes, and went on air in early 1991. Blossom was played by Mayim Bialik, who recently has gotten some air time on “The Big Bang Theory.”

I caught a few episodes of the show when I was younger. I remember think Six was cute. I also remember the Joey “Whoa,” and I remember it being annoying.

What I didn’t know about the show was the premise. Blossom was being raised in a house full of men, and wanted a normal life with two parents. Divorce was a pretty common theme in ’90s shows. I also didn’t know that God made reoccurring appearances in the show, with some pretty moments.

I’m going to run out and get the DVD’s or anything, but hey, I think everyone born between 1981 and 1988 probably remembers growing up on the show. So look for Mayim on The Big Bang Theory. It’s been leaked think she’ll be back on it.

I really don’t remember where I was when I made this picture. Somewhere out in the boondocks in Butler or Warren county. I love farms, a lot. I know I hate on the suburbs a lot, but the reason for that stems from the role of the suburbs being poorly defined. Cities are for people to live and work in. Farms are for people to live and work on. Suburbs are for living, but not really working. I don’t know.

Being a native suburbanite and a now sort of a city kid, I’m fully aware that I romanticize rural living. A small part of me thinks that I’d like living somewhere where everyone knows me, but then I remember that at best 20% percent of people are assholes. That means if I know 20 people, 4 of them will be assholes. And I would have to see those four people a lot. When you’re dealing with Cincinnati, then there’s a lot more assholes, but there’s also a lot more cool people you can blend in with.

I also have this notion that farming is hard, but it’s straight forward. You put in the work, you get results. You sell the stuff. You do it again next year. But I’m sure it’s a lot harder than that. Ya know, droughts and insects and coyotes and tornados. I’m sure farming is a bitch, but in my mind it’s honest, hard work. Just let me live in my fantasy world.

Former Cincinnati Mayor Jim Tarbell recently appeared on the national public radio show Whad’ya Know? He’s now running for Hamilton County Commissioner on a platform of improving communication between the city and the county.

Tarbell has a long history in Cincinnati. He’s owned two bars, both of which are still in operation, but I don’t believe he still owns them. One of those bars, Arnold’s, is the oldest bar in Cincinnati.

He also owned the Ludlow Garage, which was a huge deal in the music industry during the ’60s and ’70s.

This photo is of the Jim Tarbell mural which faces Central Parkway near the corner of Vine. The man does have some big shoes, but I’m not sure anyone will ever have the chance to fill them.

So traffic cones can be annoying on the road or maybe even funny if there on someone’s head or something. But this is a depressing traffic cone. You didn’t think that could happen, did you? This was shot on Ninth Street.

In order to cheer things up, let me say that I sincerely hope your week is going great. Today in 1821, Peru declared it’s independence from Spain. Happy Birthday, Peru! And in 1868, the 14th amendment was add to the Constitution. So Happy Birthday, 14th amendment. I’m not going to explain that amendment to you, it’s an important one… you should know it. I’m not here to spoon feed you, people.

This image was made near the Central Parkway YMCA, though I’m not sure either of these buildings are on their grounds.

The YMCA (Young Men’s Christian Association) recently decided to change its name. I’m assuming the move was made was the organization would seem more inclusive of other people like women and non-Christians. I’m completely in favor of that idea, but their decision to now call themselves, simply, “The Y” might not have been the smartest choice. I guess all those young Christians that run the place haven’t heard where dirty old men often make their lunch plans.

In honor of the YMCA, we’re going to have another fun fact day here on the blog. Here are a few interesting bit of info on “The Y.”

1) The YMCA was started in London in 1844, and in now headquartered in Geneva.

2) Though I could find no current figures in 1939 (yes, about 80 years ago), the YMCA was pulling down $48 million a year, and had $212 million in property. This information was printed in a TIME article which stated while describing the 95th anniversary ceremony that “as the fire sprang up, Y. M. C. A. boys from Asia, Europe, Africa, Australia, South America threw faggots on the Fire of Friendship.” Yet another poor choice of words.

3) YMCA founder Sir George Williams, who lived to be 84, started his career has a draper, you know, a guy that makes curtains.

4) YMCAs in America were typically built like hotels. In 1940, the YMCA had over 100,000 rooms available across the country, which was more than any hotel chain at the time. Most the YMCA residency units are gone now, demolished or turned over to universities for student housing.

5) Before the Vatican Council II, the Holy Office warned Catholics against joining the YMCA since it was primarily an Evangelical-founded organization. But now it’s OK.

Drop some of that knowledge on your friends! On a quick side note, the anniversary of the founding of the YMCA or “The Y” was on June 6th making it 166 years old.

It has been insanely hot lately. I’m not sure what the deal is with this weather, but it’s slowly killing me. While Jen and I were sitting around today, we were invited to go swimming. And we both agreed… it was actually too hot to swim! It’s got to be really damn warm to make people not even want to leave the house to get in a pool.

This shot was made on a very warm day. I’m not sure what this building it, but it’s near the Central Parkway YMCA. I liked how the tree stood out against the dark building. I think it turned out nicely. Have a great week guys.