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Music Monday! Coleman Hell

Coleman Hell is a solo act from Ontario, Canada who has thus far only released 8 songs. His first full length album is expected to be released by Columbia Records in 2016. Also, the other day he said this on Twitter:

Bieber is just killing the game, he's like the young male Canadian Beyoncé of 2015…Bieb-oncé

— coleman hell (@colemanhell) November 13, 2015

You know I’m always in for some Bieber bashing, although I’m not sure if he wasn’t being sincere. I love his current single, which is hu...

Today Is Worldwide Selfie Day for Paris

Paris after 9/11

Why is today, Saturday November 14thWorldwide Selfie Day?Because we need it. The whole world needs it. We need to show the terrorists that they can’t take away our smiles. We need to show them that we will not hide. We need to show the Parisians that the rest of the world is there for them the way they were for us after 9/11. This week we will mourn those that died and mourn the sense of safety and security that we had when we woke up yesterday, but we will not fear.

Yesterda...

TBT! People Magazine’s Sexiest Blogger Alive

It’s that time again. Next week People Magazine will name their Sexiest Man Alive. Last year I was oh so close. I’m hoping this is my year. Here is what I wrote about it last year.

(11/20/14) Yes, it was a small crumb of acknowledgement yesterday when People Magazine named me. I’ll take it, but I’m not happy about it. That’s like being named the second smartest Kardashian. I wanted the big award. I wanted Sexiest Man Alive, but again, People overlooked me for a far inferi...

A New Golden Boys Adventure

My plane landed in Fort Myers, Fla. at about 7:45. As I came down the escalator I saw a vaguely familiar looking man holding a sign with my last name. He was obviously not a chauffeur as he was dressed more appropriately for golf. I approached him and said that I was who he was here to pick up. He replied, “What’s the password?” I didn’t have a password and was completely unaware that one was needed. Then from behind a black bag was pulled over my head and I was dragged into a waiting car.

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Phil and ?’s Excellent Adventure

There won’t be a Phil Factor tomorrow, or there might be. I don’t know. You see I’m going on a trip today but I don’t know where. My wonderful wife has planned a trip for me for my upcoming birthday but I insisted she not tell me anything about it. In a little while I’ll open an envelope with plane tickets.

Then I’ll know where I’m going but not who I’m meeting there or what I’m doing there. I’ll pack a bag, go to the airport and see where this takes me. Follow me on Twitter and I’ll post m...

TBT! The Mormons Got It Goin’ On! Part ll

(10/26/14) If you’ve read Fifty Shades of Phil or remember this post from 2011, (Read it, it’s hilarious) you know that I have the utmost respect for the Mormon faith and how they market their religion to the masses. Typically they and Mitt Romney are pretty slick when it comes to showcasing themselves. This past week however, in an effort to diffuse rumors and “normalize” one aspect of their religion their marketing department made what I believe is a colossal mistake that will cost them fol...

Wordless Wednesday!

With winter on the horizon I’m going to miss scenes like this for about 6 months. Have a great Wednesday! ~Phil

Tagged: The Phil Factor, Wordless Wednesday

Top Ten Tuesday! Ten Things The Amish Don’t Know

10. Man on the moon:I’m sure they may have heard about this from a tourist by now, but do you think they really believe it? Seriously, they’re still having a hard time coming to grips with the internal combustion engine.

9. Swipe left or right?What’s the Amish version of Tinder? If there was one it might be easier not to marry your cousin. I’m sure they’ve seen us with our cell phones, but imagining apps has got to be beyond them. Whenever I’m around the Amish I aim my cell phone at them, pl...

Music Monday! The Joker?

I was going to go with a cool indie alt rock band until I saw my son do this Saturday night. In Heath Ledger Joker makeup he hosted an open mic/costume party at a coffee house. It’s his acoustic cover of the classic Hallelujah. And if you know someone who works for a record company please put them in touch with me.

Have a great Monday! ~Phil

Tagged: Hallelujah, Liam Taylor, Music Monday, Nothing Personal, The Phil Factor

Daylight Stupid Time

This is my bi-annual reminder that in the U.S. we moved our clocks back by an hour and my reminder that it’s stupid. I’ve been posting this since 2006 and will continue to do so until we do away with Daylight Savings Time.

When I’m elected President, or Sexiest Man Alive, whichever comes first, I’m going to pass a law getting rid of Daylight Savings Time. I don’t know if other countries do this. I do know that not all the U.S. states abide by it. Daylight Savings Time was created about 100 y...