2010 year end report.

2010 for me was an awful year, it had some highs but it seemed like the lows were more prevalent. The loss of Loved ones seemed to fill the air at every turn this year. My Father passed away just before Christmas. I know I am not alone in my grief, many friends lost Fathers, Mothers, Wives, Husbands, Brothers, Sisters and Grandparents this year. As much as I like seeing old friends, I enjoy it more at a party than at a wake. My condolences go out to each and everyone of you who have lost a loved one this year but be comforted in the fact that we all now have an angel watching over us.

A group of my Nieces and Nephews proclaimed me Mickness the greatest Cleveland sports fan in town. Through thick and thin I hang in with my Cleveland sports teams but let me tell you it is getting harder and harder to keep going to watch Cleveland sports. Lebron left us this year to take his talents to Miami. If you look back through the Moral Compass you will see me defending this Benedict Arnold when he quit during the Boston series in the playoffs, then how I blast him for being the quitter that he is after watching "The Decision". My Honey Bunny took me to the Miami Cleveland game and I had a great time booing Lebron even though Cleveland got murdered.

The Indians had two ex-pitchers playing in the MLB playoffs. Yes the Indians are just a farm team for the rest of MLB.

The Browns just completed another year of 5 and 11 losing football. They did not show up for either Pittsburgh game. My Nephew Frankie and I went to the game by the third play of the game I was ready to leave but didn't, we stayed to the bitter end. Manidiot after the game said what a great organization Pittsburgh is and that everyone in the NFL should build their organization just like Pittsburgh does by having continuity in their front office and in their coaching staff. Nice try Manidiot I hope you are gone. Take Duh-boll with you. I heard a rumor that the Autistic Son of Buddy Ryan might be considered for a head coaching position. As a defensive coordinator the only thing that that fat Fuck could defend is a piece of cake on his lunch plate. Head coach my ass. If you look back through the Moral Compass you will see that right from the beginning I have said that these three stooges were wrong for the job. I did see some improvement this year but 5-11 is 5-11. I will give credit where credit is due. Manidiot did clean house when he came to Cleveland and got rid of a lot of big name underachievers but he did not replace them with any quality players.

Bright spot of the year Cleveland State Men's Basketball. Yes the Vikings are 15 and 1 with their only loss coming to West Virginia in a tight game. Quality wins over Kent State, Akron U, St. Bonaventure and South Florida have put them at the top of the Mid Major schools with a possible bid into the NCAA tournament. I hope to see all of you at the Butler game in February. C-S-U WHooooo.

I have tried to stay out of writing political commentary this year because some of my friends were getting upset by some of the things I wrote in the past. I have had people coming up to me lately and asking for more political commentary. I will think about it and get back to you. I do have to say I am back to work after a 20 month layoff, a step in the right direction. Not the best paying job but until I find something else I am paying the bills. So on my end anyway, the economy does seem to be coming back a little. I am working on Federal Jobs supported by Obama Money. A Conservative Democrat just like my Daddy.

I saw some great music shows this year, The Dead, Tom Petty, Gov't Mule twice, Paul Thorn, Joe Bonamassa, Grace Potter, Marcia Ball. I did not write about some of the later shows that I saw since August ie Farm Aid, Will Kimbrough, Paul Thorn, Sorry. I promise to get out the concert reviews for all shows I go to this year. Many of you might not know that I am a vocalist extraordinaire. I got a chance to show off my pipes by singing with the Earls at the annual Bruschetta Bash, a highlight of my life. I did not see any reviews of my singing so I can not tell you how I did. I don't know if I will be asked to sing again this year, only time will tell.

Yes 2010 was marked with some very low points but I believe that if you are reading this than that means we survived. If we all work together and keep a positive attitude, remember the life lessons that were learned from loved ones who have passed and stick together as family and friends we can survive anything. A wise old man once told me you can move a mountain with a teaspoon the hardest part is the first spoonful.

With a tear in my eye I say goodbye to my Father and 2010 and here is to all wishing you a much better 2011.