Today (in 1890) is one of a few dates that are said to be the birthday of Jelly Roll Morton. Another is September 13, 1884 and another is said to be September 30, 1890. So I really can't even tell you how old he would be today. It just so happens that one of his … Continue reading The Monday Blues – Jelly Roll Blues
Sunday Funny
I woke up to a very rainy morning. It reminded me of a silly joke: A koala, a wallaby and a kangaroo are in the Australian outback one morning. Over coffee they are discussing the recent drought they've been having. The koala says, "The weatherman on the radio earlier said we're due for some heavy … Continue reading Sunday Funny
It’s Getting Out of Hand
I left a sleep conference yesterday evening and was hungry. I decided to just drive thru to grab a bite to eat before picking up the kids. The line was slower than normal. Once I paid, I went to the next window. The car in front of me pulled off to a parking spot. In … Continue reading It’s Getting Out of Hand
Friday Photo Flashback
I went looking through my junior high yearbooks this week. I had heard of the passing of a classmate who went to a different high school, but was in junior high with us. I knew the name but couldn't picture his face, so I went through the yearbook. While searching I was reminded of some … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback
Book Recommendation – Kills Well With Others
Back in 2023, I read Deanna Raybourn's Killers of a Certain Age. My thoughts about that one can be found here. At the end of my recommendation, I wondered if the ladies from the book might show up in another story. Sure enough, they do. This time it is in Kills Well With Others. I … Continue reading Book Recommendation – Kills Well With Others
“It Should Be a Quick Job”
My father-in-law asked me if I would be available Sunday to help him swap a few deck boards at his place. "It should be a quick job. We're only replacing a few bad ones," he said. Well, it indeed started off with "a few bad" boards... On the porch itself, we put in three new … Continue reading “It Should Be a Quick Job”
Tune Tuesday – Tonight The Heartache’s On Me
Happy 51st Birthday to Natalie Maines of The Chicks (Formerly the Dixie Chicks). In 1995, Natalie got her lucky break when she was recruited by the Dixie Chicks to replace their lead singer, Laura Lynch. Things turned around quickly for the band. With Natalie as lead vocalist, the band earned 10 CMA Awards and 13 … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Tonight The Heartache’s On Me
The Monday Blues – Born Under a Bad Sign
I heard this song while driving into work this week. When I am not listening to a book on tape or a sermon from a pastor friend, I am surfing through the channels on Sirius XM. Albert King's tune, Born Under a Bad Sign was playing on BB King's Bluesville. I had forgotten how much … Continue reading The Monday Blues – Born Under a Bad Sign
Turntable Talk #42 – Going Out on a High Note
It is time once again for a new Turntable Talk topic from Dave at A Sound Day. Each month he offers up a musical topic for us to write about. This month we are Going out on a High Note. Dave's instructions to us: We all have seen artists (not to mention athletes, politicians...) who … Continue reading Turntable Talk #42 – Going Out on a High Note
Thoughts
First, I'd like to thank those who have already reached out to me about the devastating Tigers loss last night. It certainly was a very exciting game, but not the outcome I had hoped for. Early in the season, when they were hot, people kept saying "The Tigers will be in and win the World … Continue reading Thoughts
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 