Gene Kelly's 114th birthday is tomorrow. Title: KELLY, GENE • Pers: KELLY, GENE • Year: 1954 • Ref: XKE001AD • Credit: [ THE KOBAL COLLECTION ] He has certainly sung his share of songs from the Great American Songbook. Everyone knows Singin' in the Rain, but he also did Almost Like Being In Love, Grand … Continue reading Great American Songbook Saturday – I Got Rhythm
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Friday Photo Flashback
So I am a week late on this. It actually took me that long to find the photos. It is one of the rare batch of photos that I have not scanned. When I found the envelope with the photos, I went looking for the one that I wanted to share. In 2002, I was … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback
Overdue Update
Before I start, I wanted to thank you for your comments on a recent post (The Truth Hurts). I was really struggling with a lot of things and I did get to follow up with the doc. Since my ADHD was diagnosed, they have been treating it with stimulants like Adderall, Vyvance, etc… Well, part … Continue reading Overdue Update
Life’s Little Moments
Last week, we went and met my daughter's teacher. This year she starts first grade in the CAP program. CAP is Challenging Academic Potential. It is for those kids who are a bit more advanced than their classmates. She certainly falls into that category. She's been reading chapter books all year! The school where the … Continue reading Life’s Little Moments
ZZ Top is Beard-less … Sort of
I always thought it was ironic that the only guy in ZZ Top without a beard was Frank Beard. Sadly, Frank passed away Monday at age 77. He was in hospice care, but the cause of death was not made known. Billy Gibbons wrote on his social media pages: “Today, Elwood (Francis - who took … Continue reading ZZ Top is Beard-less … Sort of
Tune Tuesday
Bon Jovi's Slippery When Wet album turns 40 today!! This was truly one of the biggest albums when I was growing up. There was no shortage of hits on it, either. I have written on a few of them in the past. Today, here’s a song that I have yet to feature. If this one … Continue reading Tune Tuesday
Movie Music Monday – Life of Brian
On this day in 1979, Monty Python's Life of Brian opened in theaters. Before I go on, I will say that this is not my favorite Monty Python film. I didn't care for the plot and despite knowing that it was meant as a parody/spoof/satire, I didn't find the humor in it. Monty Python took … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Life of Brian
Sadness At The Drive In (A Tweaked Summer Rerun)
Let’s begin in May 1977. The month I turned 7 years old, two movies were released that would have major influences over my childhood, and adulthood. They were also the biggest movies of the year. The movies were Star Wars and Smokey and the Bandit. I can recall exactly where I saw each movie, too. … Continue reading Sadness At The Drive In (A Tweaked Summer Rerun)
Song Lyric Sunday
It's another Song Lyric Sunday, hosted by Jim Adams. This week's topic is one that could go many different ways. Jim has asked us to write about a song that reflects different types of behavior that people exhibit. Almost immediately I had a list of 20+ behaviors in my head. Procrastination, confidence, generosity, laziness, reliability, … Continue reading Song Lyric Sunday
Great American Songbook Saturday
One of the greatest men to tickle the ivories was born today 101 years ago. Oscar Peterson was born on August 15, 1925. He was born in Canada and is considered to be one of the greatest jazz pianists of all time. He has released more than 200 recordings, is a winner of eight Grammy … Continue reading Great American Songbook Saturday
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 