Happy 6th Birthday, Ella

Sorry I am late. I was off yesterday and just now am getting around to writing ... It was 6 years ago yesterday that my first and only daughter was born. At that time, I remember the excitement and all of the unknowns. Six years later, she has blossomed into such an amazing little girl. … Continue reading Happy 6th Birthday, Ella →

Tune Tuesday – Village of Love

For Tune Tuesday, I have to feature one of the artists that was introduced to me by my dad. He and my Godfather grew up together and loved listening to music together. They listened to blues stuff from Jimmy Reed, Motown, and plenty of R&B artists. Back in the day, local artists actually got airplay … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Village of Love →

Movie Music Monday – Animal House

I have a handful of movies that will always make me laugh. Animal House is one of them. I don't know of anyone who doesn't think of Animal House when they think of college fraternities. Granted, when I was in college, everyone was pretty subdued compared to the folks of Delta House. The movie features … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Animal House →

Daddy Daughter Date Night

Last night, my daughter went to the Daddy Daughter Dance. She’s been excited since she heard about it. She was even more excited when she heard the theme was “Wicked.” My wife got her dressed up and even put on a splash of perfume. She was super excited to show me her dress. She looked … Continue reading Daddy Daughter Date Night →

Book Recommendation – The Show Won’t Go On

This is one of those books that I found fascinating. It is written by Jeff Abraham, who I follow I Facebook. He has a lot of interesting Hollywood stories and an amazing vinyl record collection. The Show Won't Go On, as morbid as it might seem, was very interesting. Before I tell you my thoughts, … Continue reading Book Recommendation – The Show Won’t Go On →

Friday Photo Flashback

Tomorrow night, I'm going on a date. I will have a beautiful girl on my arm once more! It is a day that my daughter and I look forward to every year! It is time for the annual Daddy/Daughter Dance. As soon as she heard tickets were on sale, she made sure I knew to … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback →

“Never Got a Dinner!” (Updated)

The amazing Red Buttons was born today in 1919. He was the comedian and actor who hosted “The Red Buttons Show” on TV from 1952-1955. He later appeared in many movies, including “The Longest Day”, “The Poseidon Adventure”, and “Hatari!” He won an Academy Award for his role in the movie Sayonara. He also won … Continue reading “Never Got a Dinner!” (Updated) →

The Power of the Book

I am currently reading the book Ghosts of Hiroshima by Charles Pellegrino. I love to read about historical events. In high school we read John Hersey's book Hiroshima and it was eye opening. Ghosts of Hiroshima is just as eye opening as it follows many of the survivors after the bombs were dropped. More on … Continue reading The Power of the Book →

A Life Changing Visit

64 years ago today, entertainer Danny Thomas opened St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Along with Danny, there were 9000+ people in attendance for the opening. From that day forward, they have worked nonstop to save the lives of children with cancer and other life-threatening diseases. It was back in 2001 that I … Continue reading A Life Changing Visit →

Tune Tuesday – Flying Home

I played trumpet in high school. I played it off and on after high school, but I probably couldn't play more than 5-10 minutes now. That being said, I do love to listen to the professionals who have mastered the instrument. I love listening to Maynard Ferguson, Clark Terry, Harry James, and Doc Severinsen. The … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Flying Home →