Tune Tuesday – Love is All Around

Love Is All Around was a top 10 (it reached #7) hit for The Troggs in 1968. It was released in October of 1967. It's hard to believe that this amazing ballad is done by the same group who recorded the "rock/party" anthem "Wild Thing" the year before. A great vocal, great lyrics, a string … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Love is All Around →

Weekend Wrap-Up

Because of my "real job" work schedule, I have Thursday-Saturdays off. I have my sons three weekends a month, and I love that time with them. One weekend a month, my wife get a "date" weekend. This past weekend was that weekend. Thursday Thursday is usually a short day, because I work the night before. … Continue reading Weekend Wrap-Up →

The Innocent Man

I love to read. Finding the time to read is always a challenge. My stack of physical books to read is large. Many of my friends have posted pictures of their "summer reading" lists on Facebook. Of those friends, many are teachers who have the summer off and spend it reading. I don't have that … Continue reading The Innocent Man →

Pondering an idea: Be My Guest

I've always enjoyed when TV shows bring in guest stars for appearances on my favorite shows. For example, That 70's Show brought in many stars from the 70's as guests or for cameos. This is not a new concept, Jack Benny's Show in the 50's often featured stars like Jimmy Stewart, Humphrey Bogart, Marilyn Monroe, … Continue reading Pondering an idea: Be My Guest →

Tune Tuesday – Bad Case of Loving You

This has always been one of my favorite Robert Palmer songs. I remember hearing it on the radio in the late 70's and I remember having the 45. As a radio/music guy, I am really ashamed to admit that I did not know that Robert Palmer's version is NOT the original. As you can see … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Bad Case of Loving You →

Emotional Day

It is still a year away, but it is becoming very real, very quickly. Last month, on the last day of school, my oldest called me and proudly announced, "I'm a senior, dad!" It's not like I didn't think this time was coming, I knew it was. I knew when I held him as a … Continue reading Emotional Day →

“Hot” Summer Night Perfection

Here in Michigan, Summer is never long enough. This year, I am guessing it will feel even shorter. I say that because we had a whole lot of rain that lasted well into May and June. Many friends have said that they were late opening their pools or planting gardens because of the rain. Finally, … Continue reading “Hot” Summer Night Perfection →

Midweek Motivations

I was going through a flash drive earlier today and stumbled on a folder I labeled "Lists to Live By." I had obviously forgot about this folder, and as I went through it, I thought I would share. Not only are they something I need to remind myself of daily, perhaps you will find them … Continue reading Midweek Motivations →

Tune Tuesday – Queen & ELO

I have to admit that I almost picked a Ringo Starr song today, because of his birthday this week. I didn't because I really couldn't decided whether to pick a solo song or some of his Beatles stuff. I am guessing that's a future blog - I'll add it to my "blog topics" list. Instead, the … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Queen & ELO →

Vacation Review

Vacation is never long enough! I was off for 5 days last week and while I had some great moments to relax, I still don't feel like it was enough. We live in a society where people are overworked and underpaid. I don't think anyone would mind if the United States adopted the mindset of … Continue reading Vacation Review →