At 5:24am 20 years ago, with her hand in mine, my mother took her last breath here on earth. She was finally freed from the pain she suffered for a decade from Breast Cancer and all the treatments and medications she had because of the disease. For those of us who were left behind, there … Continue reading Two Decades?
Song Lyric Sunday
This week Jim Adams has asked us to pick a song about the American West, or one that mentions cowboys, a sheriff, an outlaw, horses, cactus, or tumbleweeds. In honor of the 145th anniversary of the Gunfight at the OK Corral. I have a few to offer up today. Cowboy Take Me Away Is it … Continue reading Song Lyric Sunday
Great American Songbook Saturday – Don’t Fence Me In
On this day in 1937 Cole Porter was involved in a horrific accident. While riding his horse in Locust Valley, New York, the animal fell and rolled over onto him, crushing his legs. He would spend the rest of his life in constant pain. He originally wrote Don't Fence Me In in 1934 for Adios, … Continue reading Great American Songbook Saturday – Don’t Fence Me In
Friday Photo Flashback
Happy 70th birthday to Dwight Yoakam! Dwight is probably best known for his country songs. He had hits with 1000 Miles from Nowhere, Guitars Cadillacs, Little Ways, You're the One and so many more. He also appeared as an actor in movies like Sling Blade, The Minus Man and Panic Room. On TV he had … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback
Happy Birthday, Curly!
123 years ago today, Jerome “Curly” Howard was born. He was a man who made – and continues to make – millions of people laugh! He is considered by many, myself included, to be a comedic genius. He, of course, is remembered for his role as the “third stooge” in the Three Stooges comedy team. … Continue reading Happy Birthday, Curly!
TV Theme Song Thursday – #45
Recently, I came across a Watch Mojo list of the the Top 30 Greatest TV Shows 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. There were too many … Continue reading TV Theme Song Thursday – #45
Halloween Treat – The Chicken Heart
NOTE: I know that bringing up the name Bill Cosby may not be the wisest thing. However, his albums were a part of my childhood and it fits in with the post for today. I am in no way shape or form condoning his behavior. That being said, I continue .... I was driving home … Continue reading Halloween Treat – The Chicken Heart
Book Recommendation – The Enchanted Season
Admittedly, it took me longer to read this book than it should have. It all worked out so that once the Detroit Tigers were eliminated from the post-season, I got to relive one of the greatest seasons I've ever witnessed. Thanks to Lance Parrish for this amazing memoir. Here is the Goodreads Synopsis: In 1984, … Continue reading Book Recommendation – The Enchanted Season
Tune Tuesday – The Monster Mash
It was on this day in 1962 that The Monster Mash hit #1 on the charts! It's one that still gets airplay today. From songfacts.com: The most famous Halloween song of all time, "Monster Mash" was concocted for that holiday in 1962 by Bobby Pickett, a nightclub entertainer who performed with a group called The … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – The Monster Mash
Turntable Talk #53 – Catch That Phrase
Movie Music Monday will return next week. Instead, here is a piece I wrote for Dave at A Sound Day's Turntable talk. It first appeared on his site last week. Dave has picked a topic this month that takes me back to the 70’s. He said “the topic we're going to try here is Catch … Continue reading Turntable Talk #53 – Catch That Phrase
