Today is Canadian Halloween! By Seamus O'Sparks on October 12, 2016 — 1 min read Today is Canadian Halloween! Did you know that? It’s true. They run their own program up there. For instance, in Canada they don’t say, “Trick or Treat” they say, “Smarties or Kerfuffle!” Canadian Halloween isn’t as macabre as the American version. Instead of being scared of ghosts and ghouls, our more practical Canadian cousins use... More
Chasca plays this Friday,10/14, in San Antonio at La Botanica with Volcán! By Seamus O'Sparks on October 10, 2016 — 1 min read Chasca plays this Friday,10/14, in San Antonio at La Botanica with Volcán! As we get closer to the Halloween, please let the miracle grow inside you! Let it fill you and imbue you. Let it shine on you and in you. Let it happen for you. Let it smell you and grab you and push... More
We’re getting close to the Halloween season and boy do I have a costume idea! By Seamus O'Sparks on August 29, 2016 — 1 min read We’re getting close to the Halloween season and boy do I have a costume idea! From now until late October I am going to avoid vitamin C completely and severely limit my sun exposure in an effort to develop scurvy. Once I have the scurvy my costume possibilities are limitless. I’m going full commitment this... More
Happy mother’s day! By Seamus O'Sparks on May 8, 2016 — 1 min read Happy mother’s day! On this day I am reminded of a brilliant quote (that I came up with): The only thing worse than desiring a woman is having a relationship with her… ain’t I a stinker… More
And now, a Valentine’s Day haiku By Seamus O'Sparks on February 14, 2016 — 1 min read And now, a Valentine’s Day haiku: It’s Valentine’s Day And love’s more than sex and sweets So it’s not my thing More
Did you know that Air Supply has a version of, “Walking in a Winter Wonderland?” By Seamus O'Sparks on December 23, 2015 — 1 min read Did you know that Air Supply has a version of, “Walking in a Winter Wonderland?” I just heard it. I’m not sure how to describe it. Imagine the song, “Walking in a Winter Wonderland” but with Air Supply doing it. Now add a children’s choir. The line between schmaltz and death grows thinner each year.... More
Do you ever wonder why certain songs are included in some radio station’s Christmas playlists? By Seamus O'Sparks on December 23, 2015 — 2 mins read Do you ever wonder why certain songs are included in some radio station’s Christmas playlists? I do. I wrote Majic 95.5 to see if they could shed a light on things: HI there! I listen to your Christmas station while at work. That means I get to hear hours and hours of you guys everyday.... More
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH SANTA CLAUS By Seamus O'Sparks on December 21, 2015 — 2 mins read EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH SANTA CLAUS (LONG POST WARNING) SEAMUS: Hi Santa, thanks for being here. It really is an honor to meet you. SANTA: Thank you (coughs). Thanks. SEAMUS: So, there are so many things people would like to know. I think I’ll start by asking, why have you taken such a long leave of... More
Do you know how many versions of the song, “Last Christmas” there are? By Seamus O'Sparks on December 19, 2015 — 1 min read Do you know how many versions of the song, “Last Christmas” there are? 139. That’s right-there are 139 versions of that delightfully tender Yuletide classic. And I think I heard every single one of them at work yesterday. It’s hard to imagine anyone being able to improve upon Wham’s original heart blown opus. A few... More
WHERE HAVE YOU GONE JOE DIMAGGIO? WHAT ABOUT YOU, MUHAMMAD ALI? By Seamus O'Sparks on June 30, 2015 — 1 min read Oh man, I get to get away from it all in about 20 mins. I can’t wait. I’m not going very far, but the point is: I’M GOING. And I haven’t “gone” in a long time. Too long. My nerves are all raw ground beef from the daily rounds of customer service/music swindle. So, I’m... More