Some time ago, I read The Secret Diary of Hendrik Groen, 83 ¼ Years Old. There were some very funny moments in it and when I saw this book, I had to add it to my "to read" pile. I finally got around to reading it over the weekend and it did not disappoint. It … Continue reading Book Recommendation: Two Old Men and a Baby: Or, How Hendrik and Evert Get Themselves into a Jam
TV Theme Song Thursday – #43
Not too long ago, I came across a Watch Mojo list of the the Top 30 Greatest TV Show Themes of All Time. While I agreed with some of them, many I did not. So I decided to make my own list. As hard as I tried, I just couldn't go with the Top 30. … Continue reading TV Theme Song Thursday – #43
Life’s Little Moments
Friday, we took the kids to a Trunk or Treat at the end of our street. There is a big Lutheran church there. We had no idea just how busy it would be! We were in line for almost an hour before we got to the first car! It was very well done, though. After … Continue reading Life’s Little Moments
When AI Gets It Right
I asked AI to put me in a comic strip. The results were surprisingly accurate.
Tune Tuesday – It’s Now or Never
Elvis hit #1 on this day in 1960 with It's Now or Never. It was his second Number 1 after returning from the Army. Songfacts.com says that the song "borrows the chord progression as well as the melody from the Italian song "O Sole Mio", which was first recorded by Giuseppe Anselmi in 1907. Mario … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – It’s Now or Never
Movie Music Monday – Flushed Away
This week in 2006, Dreamworks released Flushed Away. It was one of those animated films that my son's loved growing up. The film opens with Roddy the Rat getting dressed up and ready for a date. The song that plays is Dancing With Myself by Billy Idol. According to songfacts.com: Idol originally released "Dancing With … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Flushed Away
Song Lyric Sunday
For Song Lyric Sunday this week, Jim Adams has asked us to focus on artists born in November. There were too many for me this month, but I narrowed it down to a half dozen. Many songs I chose don't have much written about them, but what follows are some of my favorites! Clyde McPhatter … Continue reading Song Lyric Sunday
Halloween PSA
A Halloween Public Service Announcement from you old buddy Keith…. If you are passing out candy tonight, PLEASE AVOID THESE!!! In over 30 years of radio and doing the "what's the crappiest candy to get on Halloween" poll…..these 6 always made the list! Circus Peanuts. Bit Of Honey. Squirrel Nut Zippers. Mary Jane's. Necco Wafers. … Continue reading Halloween PSA
Phony Radio Commercial
My buddy Tim and I used to write phony radio commercials for each other and we used to play them on our shows. He would voice mine and I would voice his. One of the first ones we ever did was for the Keith (or Tim) Halloween Joke Book. It was basically an excuse to … Continue reading Phony Radio Commercial
Great American Songbook Saturday – All Of Me
Today, we feature one of my favorites from the Great American Songbook - All of Me. Gerald Marks and Seymour Simons wrote the "All of Me" words and music in 1931. One source said, "The melody [...] combines the contradictory possibilities of the song. The downward thrusts of the opening phrases hint at emotional despair … Continue reading Great American Songbook Saturday – All Of Me
