Imagine that you have just fallen asleep in your large comfy bed. The cares of the day just subdued in a deep, relaxing sleep when, all of a sudden, you are awakened by the cry "FIRE!" A strident blast of panic that somehow makes it's alarming way into the kaleidescope of your slumbering and distorted dreams. You're awake now, aren't you. Did somebody say "fire"? You question. Where? In my house? Thankfully no, but nevertheless disturbing because, just across the street, mere minutes away from your door, flames are leaping high into the air, the inferno blazes, practically on your doorstep and no where do you see anyone. Your stumbling, sleep numbed brain frantically thinks, "Call 911!" But before you can act you hear the sirens, someone has called ahead of you and now all you can do is wait to see the fire trucks arrive, a part of you still wondering if this is really real.

It was. It happened last night in the wee hours of a Saturday morning, the garage of the house across the street from us was ablaze. I could write more I suppose but, a picture is worth, well, you know.

GRAMMY BROADCAST ALL HYPE AND FLASH, LACKED LUSTER

Though the show had it's moments (a tribute to Michael Jackson, and performances by the legendary Stevie Nicks and Andrea Bocelli) last night's grammy broadcast lacked the luster it has brought to television in previous years and appeared to be dominated by mostly country and rap/hip hop artists. Lady Gaga was ousted by Taylor Swift and virtually ignored by the Grammys and the camera but no wonder considering her outfit and bored expression. If there was an award for the oddest outfit for a non performer, it would have gone to her.

I really do appreciate Beyonce but this performance was played to be a big visual production and her lovely voice was lost in the flash. All things being equal, I'm betting the after party was the high light of last night's ceremony.