The Oxford Dictionary defines a "rite of passage" this way: a ceremony or event marking an important stage in someone's life, especially birth, puberty, marriage, and death. Wikipedia says: "A rite of passage is a ceremony or ritual of the passage which occurs when an individual leaves one group to enter another. It involves a significant change … Continue reading Celebrating a Rite of Passage
Friday Photo Flashback
I wish that this picture of Baby Keith was a bit clearer. I must have moved when the picture was taken, because it looks like my hands are a bit blurry. The rest of the photo is clear enough, though. This photo was a real treasure to find. First of all, I'm in it. Ha! … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback
Life’s Little Moments
I want to take a moment and say thank you to those who have emailed or commented asking about my wife. She is recovering nicely and has her two week follow up this week. I returned to work on Thursday. I was supposed to be off Thursday and Friday, but my wife decided I was … Continue reading Life’s Little Moments
The Music of My Life – 2013
Welcome back to The Music of My Life, where I feature ten songs from each year of my life. In most cases, the ten songs I choose will be ones I like personally (unless I explain otherwise). The songs will be selected from Billboard’s Year-end Hot 100 Chart, Acclaimed Music, and will all be released … Continue reading The Music of My Life – 2013
Tune Tuesday – Dock of the Bay
Music history was made on this day in 1968. Otis Redding's Dock of the Bay reached #1 on the charts, making it the first ever posthumous single in the United States. Redding died in a plane crash just 3 months earlier in December of 1967. It was released on January 8, 1968. The song was … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Dock of the Bay
Movie Music Monday – Casino
Happy 67th Birthday to Sharon Stone! She has been in some fantastic films including Basic Instinct, Total Recall, Above The Law, The Quick and the Dead, Action Jackson and, of course, Casino. In the Blu-ray commentary, Sharon relates the story of how she came to be in the film. She says her first two auditions … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Casino
Book Recommendation – The Naked Truth
If you are looking for something to make you chuckle, laugh or guffaw, may I suggest a book I just finished? The Naked Truth by Leslie Nielsen. If you have been a reader of this blog for awhile, you are aware of my silly sense of humor. Airplane!, Top Secret, and the Naked Gun Trilogy … Continue reading Book Recommendation – The Naked Truth
I Don’t Know How She Does It
One week. That's all I did. One week and I am exhausted! As she recovered from surgery, I took on all the responsibilities of my wife for one entire week. I look back in amazement. I just don't know how she does it. How does she manage the calendar that she keeps while I am … Continue reading I Don’t Know How She Does It
Friday Photo Flashback
I found a stack of pictures this week that I had stuck in an envelope. I probably did that so I could scan them for this feature, but I don't really remember. Anyway, I found this great picture of my brother and me. I love this picture because I actually look cute in it! I … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback
Ladies and Gentlemen – Mr. Eddie Deezen!
Eddie Deezen I have been meaning to do a little interview with Eddie Deezen for a couple of years. I was always afraid to ask. You see, we've been friends on Facebook for some time and I've found that we share a lot in common. He has shared a lot of great personal stories about … Continue reading Ladies and Gentlemen – Mr. Eddie Deezen!