The Music of My Life – 2012

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 – 2012 →

Tune Tuesday – Ruby Tuesday

Today's tune comes from the Between The Button's album from the Rolling Stones. It was on this day in 1967 that the Stones took Ruby Tuesday to #1. It was their fourth chart topper in the US. Songfacts.com says that Keith Richards said of "Ruby Tuesday": "That's one of those things - some chick you've … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Ruby Tuesday →

Movie Music Monday – The Blues Brothers

We go back to one of my favorite movie soundtracks today for Movie Music Monday. There were many pop and soul singers who made cameos in The Blues Brothers! They include Aretha Franklin, John Lee Hooker, James Brown, and Ray Charles. It also includes a man who had been making music since the 1930's! I'm … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – The Blues Brothers →

Book Recommendation – Looking For Calvin and Hobbes

Growing up I was a huge fan of the Sunday comics. There were quite a few that I read daily, one of which was Calvin and Hobbes. This book was suggested to me by a friend who knew I liked the strip. I wasn't sure what to expect when I saw the title, but it … Continue reading Book Recommendation – Looking For Calvin and Hobbes →

A Movie I Can’t Wait To See

It was announced earlier this month in Variety that Roy Orbison is the latest artist to have their life turned into a movie. Roy is a five-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and musician behind classic hits like “Oh, Pretty Woman” and “Only the Lonely.” Per Variety, Denis O’Sullivan, the producer behind the Oscar-winning Bohemian Rhapsody … Continue reading A Movie I Can’t Wait To See →

Friday Photo Flashback

I know Christmas is over, but my neighbor still has his lights out, so here is a Christmas photo for this week's Friday Photo Flashback. Christmas 1980. What you have here is 10 year old Keith. (Good Lord, it's Christmas! You'd have thought I would brush my hair!) I am holding the cribbage board that … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback →

Hot Male “Nurse”

Thank you to all who sent healing thoughts or prayers for my wife. Her surgery went well and she was able to go home the same day. She is having some pain, but she is in good hands. Keith, her hot Male "nurse", has been taking care of her. He's helping her in and out … Continue reading Hot Male “Nurse” →

The Music of My Life – 2011

Tune Tuesday – You Are So Rare To Me

Today's Tune Tuesday feature some silliness. It was on this day in 1950 that the face of television changed forever and a blueprint for shows like Saturday Night Live was born. The first broadcast of Your Show of Shows happened 75 years ago. The show starred Sid Caesar and Imogene Coca. It featured Carl Reiner … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – You Are So Rare To Me →

Movie Music Monday – Animal House

Actor John Vernon was born today in 1932. I don't think there is one movie that I didn't think he was great in. If I had to pick a favorite, it would have to be Animal House, where he played the frustrated Dean Wormer. One of my favorite scenes is where he is giving the … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Animal House →