I cannot begin to tell you how much I needed a good book. I felt that the last few I read were serious and/or deep. I wasn't sure what to expect when I picked up "Bookish People" at the library, but It was just what I needed. Here is the Goodreads synopsis: A perfect storm … Continue reading Book Recommendation – Bookish People
Another Busy Weekend
Remember a couple months back when my daughter when to a fairy themed birthday party? If not, I remind you that they decked out the whole house and that they created a forest in their garage! This weekend, the other child in that family had a Dumbo themed birthday party and once again, it was … Continue reading Another Busy Weekend
Tune Tuesday – International Coffee Day
Today is International Coffee Day!! As a guy who loves my java - today, here are some great songs to listen to as you grab your own "Cup Of Joe!" Let's start with Francis Albert ....... https://youtu.be/zTbJBnkRkFo?si=5W-nc7Fhjo0uZmKk The White Stripes cover Dylan https://youtu.be/-BqJv0hHbFo?si=EhNzsk1KY0pGM7Qk I don't smoke, but I still like Otis Redding's tune https://youtu.be/jTB_59llFKk?si=-6uegL52U4dxhrS_ A … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – International Coffee Day
Finally – Solitude
Longtime readers know the agony I went through when my iPod died. They also may remember the painful process of trying to retrieve the music from it and finally getting the majority of it on a flash drive. It was a VERY long process. My iPod was a source of peace at work. When things … Continue reading Finally – Solitude
Movie Music Monday – Pitch Perfect
It was on this day in 2012 that Pitch Perfect hit theaters. Honestly, I never saw it. I did, however, play music from it on the radio. When I worked at WCRZ, we played Anna Kendrick's Cups. It was really odd for me, because most adult contemporary songs are 3-5 minutes in length. According to … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Pitch Perfect
Song Lyric Sunday
This week, Jim Adams is asking for songs that relate to civil rights, oppression, protest, revolution or social change. I played so many songs that fit under this umbrella. So here goes: First, The Buffalo Springfield - Stephen Stills tells the story of this song's origin: "I had had something kicking around in my head. … Continue reading Song Lyric Sunday
Book Recommendation: The Mysterious Mrs. White
This may not be of interest to readers outside of Michigan, but for me this happened right down the road..... This was one of those books that I found fascinating. Here is the Goodreads synopsis: Over a century ago, the tranquil town of Fenton, Michigan was plunged into turmoil by the bewildering presence of four … Continue reading Book Recommendation: The Mysterious Mrs. White
Great American Songbook Saturday – They Can’t Take That Away From Me
Today we celebrate the birthday of George Gershwin and the lovely Julie London George Gershwin - 1898 Julie London - 1926 Gershwin wrote "They Can't Take That Away From Me" in 1937 and it was introduced by Fred Astaire in the movie "Shall We Dance." From Wiki: The song is performed by Astaire on the … Continue reading Great American Songbook Saturday – They Can’t Take That Away From Me
I Missed It…
Yesterday (9/25) was National One Hit Wonder Day. A One Hit Wonder is a song that would be considered the only hit song for an artist. In surfing through Sirius XM while driving, almost all of the “Decade” channels were playing one hit wonders yesterday. The book pictured above is filled with great stories about … Continue reading I Missed It…
Friday Photo Flashback
Yesterday marked what would have been the 45th anniversary of my grandfather's passing. He was the first death I ever experienced and it made an everlasting impact. I was 11 years old. So today, here are a few of my favorite photos of him. Probably my first Christmas .... Same day. I think, with my … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback
