I continue to play catch up on my look back at 2025. Usually I have these things up in early January. I guess I need to plan a bit better next year. I went back and checked out the stats from 2025 and made a list of the ten most popular blogs viewed last year. … Continue reading 2025’s Top Ten Blogs
Huh? Pardon Me? What?
This weekend was very odd. Saturday my mother-in-law called to see if the kids wanted to go to the circus on Sunday. They were excited and I took them over to spend the night, so they could go with Nana after they woke up. I went home Saturday night and played on the Xbox for … Continue reading Huh? Pardon Me? What?
Mr. Universe, Mr. Reeves and “Drops”
Today marks the 99th birthday of Steve Reeves. He was best known as a body builder before becoming an actor. Many say that he was responsible for making bodybuilding popular worldwide. He held the title of Mr. America in 1947, Mr. World in 1948, and Mr. Universe in 1950. He wrote many books on bodybuilding … Continue reading Mr. Universe, Mr. Reeves and “Drops”
Tune Tuesday – What’s Going On
It was on this day in 1971 that Tamla Records (a division of Motown) released Marvin Gaye's What's Going On. According to many stories, it almost wasn't released. From songfacts.com: According to the book Mercy, Mercy Me: The Art, Loves & Demons of Marvin Gaye, Motown head Berry Gordy initially refused to release this song, calling … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – What’s Going On
Movie Music Monday – Mermaids
Today we wish Shelley Fabares a Happy 82nd birthday. Shelley is primarily known for her many TV roles. She played Mary on The Donna Reed Show and Christine Armstrong Fox on Coach. She also popped up on The Twilight Zone, The Love Boat, Newhart, Fantasy Island, The Rockford Files, Ironside and many more. I almost … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Mermaids
“We Can Rebuild Him …”
"Steve Austin, astronaut. A man barely alive." Cue Oscar Goldman ... "Gentlemen, we can rebuild him. We have the technology. We have the capability to make the world's first bionic man. Steve Austin will be that man. Better than he was before. Better . . . stronger . . . faster." After three TV movies intended to … Continue reading “We Can Rebuild Him …”
My Top 25 Books of 2025
I am a couple weeks late on this. Many of my book reading blogger friends were more on top of it and posted their list during the first week of the new year. They took their Goodreads Year-end wrap ups and chose their 10 favorite books and posted them. This year I read 50 books … Continue reading My Top 25 Books of 2025
Everything’s Coming Up Ethel …
Born today 118 years ago ... The always LOUD Ethel Merman! She holds her own on screen with some of the biggest names in comedy in It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World. On Broadway she starred in Hello Dolly, Anything Goes, Gypsy, and Annie Get Your Gun. She has been called "the undisputed First … Continue reading Everything’s Coming Up Ethel …
Friday Photo Flashback
I stumbled on a picture of my mom yesterday and thought it would make a good flashback picture. The picture shows my mom holding on to the only cat who ever lived in their house. I remember the cat was named Callie and it never seemed to want to be near anyone but mom. How … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback
Book Recommendation – I See You’ve Called In Dead
Here is another example of a book that I picked up because of the title - I See You've Called In Dead. It is also an example of a book that I found to be funny and thought provoking at the same time. Before I get into my thoughts, here is the Goodreads synopsis: The … Continue reading Book Recommendation – I See You’ve Called In Dead
