The Music of My Life – The 2000’s Part 2

This is sort of a continuation of the Music of My Life feature. It focused on music from 1970-2025. It featured tunes that have special meaning to me, brought back a certain memory or a tune that I just really like. I found that with the first three decades, there were songs that I didn't … Continue reading The Music of My Life – The 2000’s Part 2 →

Tune Tuesday – Could It Be Magic

Happy 82nd birthday to Barry Manilow. Over his 60 year career, many folks have made fun of Barry. A buddy of my dad's called him "Barely Man-enough," while a radio DJ friend called him "Barry Banana Nose." Despite the jokes and such, you cannot deny that the guy was a musical success! Manilow has recorded … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Could It Be Magic →

Movie Music Monday – Grease

47 years ago today, Grease opened in theaters starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John. In its opening weekend, the film grossed $8,941,717 in 862 theaters in the United States and Canada, ranking at number 2 (behind Jaws 2). The soundtrack album for Grease featured some original songs (Grease, Summer Nights, You're the One That I … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Grease →

Father’s Day

Happy Father's Day to my "Dad" friends! I hope you are being celebrated today. Andrew and Ella couldn't wait for today, so they gave me my gifts yesterday. When they got up today and Sam reminded them that it was Father's Day, Ella said, "That was yesterday." Ever since, she has referred to yesterday as … Continue reading Father’s Day →

Book Recommendation – Paranoia

Every once in a while I need to bump a book on my "To be read" list up. This happens for various reasons. Sometimes the audiobook becomes available sooner than expected. Other times it is because I really have waited to read the book. This one - well, it was the book my wife got … Continue reading Book Recommendation – Paranoia →

Friday Photo Flashback

37 years ago this week I graduated from high school. I was such a band nerd in high school. Band was my life in high school. It was a place where you were accepted, you worked together, and core memories were made. I remember my sophomore and junior years playing music before the commencement ceremony … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback →

Life’s Little Moments

Life just never seems to slow down. sometimes I get to the end of the week and even after doing all kinds of things, I feel like I've accomplished nothing. The last two weeks have been really messed up for me. I took Thursday and Friday off last week for Ella's surgery. The week before … Continue reading Life’s Little Moments →

The Music of My Life – Decade Extra – The 2000’s

Tune Tuesday – Killin’ Floor

I am surprised that as much as I love blues music, I haven't featured it more. Today, I can do just that as I wish Happy birthday to blues legend Howling Wolf. He was born Chester Arthur Burnett on this day in 1910. He was one of a few blues singers who took the acoustic … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Killin’ Floor →

Movie Music Monday – Back to the Future

Michael J. Fox celebrates his 61st birthday today. He started acting as a child in the 70's, but his role as Alex Keaton on Family Ties in the 80's made him a star. The role of Marty McFly in Back to the Future was first given to actor Eric Stoltz. His performance didn't fit what … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Back to the Future →