Your Metro
editors Kelly & Margaret, along with grandkids Olivia
and Gray drove cross-country to visit Chris, Amanda,
Alexa, and Cooper. Due to how late we got back, the road
trip report will be in the next edition, however, the
highlights of the trip were seeing Alexa perform in her
annual dance recital, which was based on the movie The
Wizard of Oz, and the movie Wicked, and watching Cooper compete in a
little league all-star tournament in Newport, Oregon. Both
did a fantastic job as Alexa was highlighted in 4 dances
from various genres at her recital, and Cooper's team
finished in second place in his tournament as he belted
out a couple of doubles along with getting the save in one
of the games. We are so proud of both of them.
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Alexa performs a
ballet
Cooper at bat, and
finishing off his teams' win
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Dateline: Redford,
Michigan
Kudos also go out to Olivia
McCarty who won her school's spelling bee, and sister Gray
McCarty who played HepCat in her school performance of the
Aristocats. Congrats to both on doing a remarkable job.
Dateline: NFL
Pigskin Pickem Returns For Year 15
The15th
annual McCarty Metro Pigskin Pickem Challenge will start
back up in our September edition. It is a competition to
see who can pick the most NFL winners throughout the
regular season, on into the playoffs, and culminating with
the Super Bowl. Each Tuesday during the season, I select
10 games for the following weekend. You come back each
week before the first game kicks off and select who you
think will win each of the games. No confusing point
spreads, just pick the winners straight up. The deadline
for entering your picks each week is the kickoff of the
first game listed. If you would like to pre-register so
you don't miss any notifications, click here.
The McCartys host this wholesome comedy page on YouTube,
Instagram, and TikTok. They make videos to make the world laugh a little more.
Audri loves being the star of the show and Braxton - well, he’s going to have a lot of questions when he grows up. The also enjoy creating content to help businesses highlight their products and services.
There is now even an animated series
with the family.
Currently,
The McCartys are top 25 in the US and are also in the top 50 in views world wide, and they have over
15.6 million subscribers and over 21.5
billion (yes with a 'b')
views. Just since our last McCarty Metro
edition, the McCartys have added over
400,000 subscribers, and their videos
have been watched another 1,000,000,000 times. Congrats to Kevin, Stephanie, Audri and Braxton on this great feat. If you haven't seen their posts yet, download the TikTok and YouTube apps and search for themccartys and subscribe, or visit
https://www.youtube.com/@TheMcCartyfam
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OVER
15.6 MILLION SUBSCRIBERS ON YOUTUBE
OVER 21.5 BILLION VIEWS ON YOUTUBE
Here are some recent travel destinations from our readers...
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Amanda and Nick vacationed in Bonaire in the Caribbean
Steve went to Jolly ol' England
Ryan, Missy, and the kids went to Italy and Greece
Kelly, Margaret, and grandkids Olivia and Gray drove
cross-country to Oregon to visit the Bend, McCartys
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Did you travel recently? Send us your destination and pictures to
mccartymetro@gmail.com
Dear Editor: I
enjoyed watching Cooper's impressive grand slam
homer. However, I noticed #24 failed to
cross the plate and stepped off to the side.
Does this affect the final score and does it
negate the grand slam since only 3 of the 4
players actually crossed the plate? -A stickler
for details
ED NOTE:
That was the first thing I thought. But, no, it
was considered a grand slam.
Dear Editor: I was just reminded of my favorite solo artist Eddie Stein, who traveled to multiple Irish bars singing “Johnny Tar”. I’ve scoured the internet and cannot find the video documenting this historic event. Do you have any insights to what happened to Eddie Stein, is he still performing, and do you have access to his Johnny Tar video. -A Mc by Marriage
ED NOTE: The Great
Eddie Stein is still performing after he got canned from
the Cockroaches. As far as that epic night in Utica, your
wish is my command. Thank you to Paul Stevens, who manages
the Cockroaches and Stein for this video, and an memorable
evening.
Dear Editor: I was resting on my patio listening to some soulful Barry White, when my wife says, “Oh, he reminds me of the guy who sang Shaft.” I wanted to say, “Shut your mouth that’s Isaac Hayes, but instead I said in a low Barry White rumble, Oh Baby...
darlin’ I, can’t get enough of you baby. What should I have said and more importantly, do you hear a similarity between Barry and Isaac? -A bad mother...shut your mouth!
ED NOTE: I
can tell the difference between Barry and Issac, however, I
do have problems distinguishing Lake Speed and a bad Elvis
impersonator.
Dear Editor: Seeing as you have a musical background, I’m struggling to understand why when I ask Alexa to play the Bridge by Janis Joplin, she plays Me and Bobby McGee. However, Bobbie Gentry sings a song about some guy and a bridge? My question is who was the better looker, Janis or Bobbie or and if you had to jump off a bridge, who would you jump with? -I’m sitting here singing the blues
ED NOTE: Bobbie,
and I would jump with m'lady!
Dear Editor: I wrote a song with the lyrics “Tonight is going to be a fine night”. To my surprise I heard a group called “Black Eyed Peas” who totally ripped off my song with “Tonight’s gonna be a good might”. Do you think i have a case and is there a discernible difference between fine and good? I mean, if you tell your wife she looks fine, should she be upset because i didn’t say good? -In the doghouse once again
ED NOTE: There
is a big difference between fine and good. If I get into a
tiff with my spouse, she will usually get her way, and I'll
just say sternly reply "FINE!" And just so I'm
clear, that does not mean good. And to be extra clear, I
will still do whatever I want!
Dear Editor: My husband is a constant source of irritation to me in that he’s continuously writing letters to
the editor but then has to edit the aforementioned letter to
the editor, making it an edited letter to the editor. Then…he wants to read it to me before he sends it, causing me great pain while I listen to him laugh at himself as he is his
biggest fan and believes he is 'that' funny. I am writing to plead with you to delete your “Letters to The Editor”
column so I don’t have to listen to his nonsense anymore. -A Desperate Housewife
ED NOTE:
FINE!
I appreciate
you stopping by and would like to hear your questions, comments, or editorials.
Just submit them anytime during the month to mccartymetro@gmail.com
for inclusion in our next issue.
For those that do not speak the language, Le' Food is
French for "The Food"! Here you can find some
of our Metro family favorite recipe and tips.
Readers,
email me at mccartymetro@gmail.com
to submit your favorite recipe for inclusion in an
upcoming issue.
French
Onion Meatloaf submitted
by Kelly .
Ingredients:
1.5
lbs of ground beef 1
cup of breadcrumbs 1/2
cup of milk 2
large onions, finely sliced 2
garlic cloves, finely chopped 1
beaten egg 2
tbsp of Worcestershire sauce 1
tbsp of Dijon mustard 1
tsp of dried thyme 1/2
tsp of salt 1/2
tsp of ground black pepper 2
tbsp of butter 1/4
cup of beef stock 1
cup of shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese
Directions:
Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F.
In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the onions until they are golden brown and caramelized, about 20-25 minutes. Add a splash of beef broth to the pan, stirring until the liquid has evaporated. Let the onions cool.
In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, garlic, egg, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, thyme, salt, and pepper. Thoroughly mix these ingredients. Incorporate the cooled onions and half of the cheese into the mixture.
Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in a baking dish.
Bake for 1 hour or until the meatloaf reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (70°C). Top with the remaining cheese and return to the oven for another 5-10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Serving Suggestion:
Slice and serve the meatloaf with your preferred sides for a truly rich and savory meal.
Enjoy your delightful French Onion Meatloaf!
You can submit videos by sending it to
me, send me a link, or uploading to YouTube and sending me the
info to mccartymetro@gmail.com
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Larry's New Gig
Larry recreates the
role of Otis Campbell from the Andy Griffith Show on his recent
trip to Mayberry (see the road
trip page for complete coverage)
Dr. Amanda
Dances
Amanda does a dance routine with
some of the other moms at Alexa's dance recital.
The
McCartys Celebrate The 4th of July
Mom's firework
PLEASE
PRAY FOR OUR METRO FAMILY AND FRIENDS
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.If you know
someone who could use our prayers, please email me at mccartymetro@gmail.com.
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GONE
BUT NOT FORGOTTEN - THOSE WHO HAVE PASSED AWAY
SINCE THE LAST EDITION
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Ed Van
Impe, 84, hockey player (Chicago Blackhawks, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins).
Phil Roberto, 76, hockey player (Montreal Canadiens, St. Louis Blues, Detroit Red Wings).
Ruth Buzzi, 88, comedienne (Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In) and actress (Sesame Street, That Girl), complications from a stroke and Alzheimer's disease.
Jim Dent, 85, PGA golfer. Chet Lemon, 70, baseball player (Chicago White Sox, Detroit Tigers), World Series champion (1984), complications from polycythemia vera.
Sabu, 60, professional wrestler (USWA, ECW, WWE).
John Edwards, 80, Hall of Fame singer (The Spinners).
George Wendt, 76, actor (Cheers, Forever Young, "Bill Swerski's Superfans").
Jim Irsay, 65, football executive, general manager (1984–1996) and owner (since 1997) of the Indianapolis Colts.
Phil Robertson, 79, businessman (Duck Commander) and television personality (Duck Dynasty).
Rick Derringer, 77, musician (The McCoys), songwriter ("Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo") and record producer ("Weird Al" Yankovic).
Loretta Swit, 87, actress (M*A*S*H), Emmy winner (1980, 1982).
Valerie Mahaffey, 71, actress (The Doctors, Young Sheldon), Emmy winner (1992), cancer. Jim
Marshall, 87, football player (Minnesota Vikings).
John Shulock, 76, baseball umpire. David
Greenwood, 68, basketball player (Chicago Bulls, San Antonio Spurs, Detroit Pistons), cancer.
Sly Stone, 82, Hall of Fame musician (Sly and the Family Stone) and songwriter ("Everyday People", "Family Affair"), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Brian Wilson, 82, Hall of Fame musician (The Beach Boys), songwriter ("Good Vibrations"), and record producer (Pet Sounds).
Anne Burrell, 55, chef and television personality (Secrets of a Restaurant Chef, Worst Cooks in America, Iron Chef America).
Lou Christie, 82, American singer-songwriter ("Lightnin' Strikes", "I'm Gonna Make You Mine", "Rhapsody in the Rain"), cancer.
Lynn Hamilton, 95, actress (Sanford and Son, Generations, Dangerous Women).
Bobby Sherman, 81, singer ("Little Woman", "Julie, Do Ya Love Me") and actor (Here Come the Brides), kidney cancer.
Rick Hurst, 79, actor (The Dukes of Hazzard, Steel Magnolias, Earth Girls Are Easy).
Dave Parker, 74, Hall of Fame baseball player (Cincinnati Reds, Pittsburgh Pirates, Oakland Athletics), World Series champion (1979, 1989), complications from Parkinson's disease.
Kenneth Colley, 87, actor (The Empire Strikes Back, Monty Python's Life of Brian, Prisoner of Honor), complications from COVID-19 and pneumonia.
Jimmy Swaggart, 90, evangelist, founder of Jimmy Swaggart Ministries, complications from cardiac arrest.
Alex Delvecchio, 93, Hall of Fame ice hockey player (Detroit Red Wings), Stanley Cup champion (1952, 1954, 1955). Michael Madsen, 67, actor (Reservoir Dogs, Kill Bill: Volume 2, Donnie Brasco), cardiac arrest.
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Dateline:
The Thoughtful Husband?
A man was sitting on the edge of
the bed, watching his wife as she gazed at herself in the mirror.
With her birthday approaching, he asked what she’d like as a
gift. “I’d like to be eight again,” she replied, still
staring at the mirror. On the morning of her birthday, he woke up
early, prepared a big bowl of Coco Pops, and then took her to
Adventure World theme park. What a day! He put her on every ride
in the park: the Death Slide, the Wall of Fear, the Screaming
Roller Coaster, everything available. Five hours later, they
staggered out of the theme park. Her head was spinning, and her
stomach was upside down. Next, he took her to McDonald’s, where
he ordered her a Happy Meal with extra fries and a chocolate
shake. Then it was off to the movie theater for the latest
superhero saga, complete with popcorn, soda, and her favorite
candy, M&Ms. What a fabulous adventure! Finally, she wobbled
home with her husband and collapsed into bed, utterly exhausted.
He leaned over her with a big smile and lovingly asked, “Well,
dear, what was it like being eight again?” Her eyes slowly
opened, and her expression suddenly changed. "I meant my
dress size, you idiot!!!” The moral of the story: Even when a
man is listening, he's going to get it wrong.
Your Dateline News Will Return In September
Send your news articles and photos to me at
mccartymetro@gmail.com
for inclusion in the issue!
Amanda and Nick vacationed in Bonaire in the Caribbean
