Happy New Year to you! I hope that the new year has wonderful things in store for us. To my readers and followers, thank you for being a part of the blog-o-sphere. Thank you for choosing to follow, read and comment on the content that I post. I appreciate you being here. I will write … Continue reading Happy New Year – 2025!
Tune Tuesday – She Works Hard For the Money
Donna Adrian Gaines was born today in 1948. You probably know her better by her stage name - Donna Summer. She was affectionately called the "Queen of Disco." She gained success in 1976 with Love To Love You, Baby. In 1978 she acted in the film, Thank God, It's Friday where she sang, "Last Dance." … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – She Works Hard For the Money
Movie Music Monday – Bull Durham
Today we go back to 1988 to the film Sports Illustrated magazine called the Greatest Sports Movie of All Time - Bull Durham. The romantic comedy starred Kevin Costner, Susan Sarandon, and Tim Robbins. The soundtrack for the movie includes some great songs from Joe Cocker, Los Lobos, and The Fabulous Thunderbirds. It also includes … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Bull Durham
Book Recommendation: A Christmas Carol Murder
This year I read quite a few Christmas themed stories in December. One of them came up in a generic search on the Hoopla app. The author, Heather Redmond, was new to me. I'm a fan, as you know, of A Christmas Carol. So a murder mystery entitled A Christmas Carol Murder peaked my interest. … Continue reading Book Recommendation: A Christmas Carol Murder
Detroit Grit!
16 years ago today, the Detroit Lions made history. Believe me, it is nothing to be proud of. It is a day that fans would rather forget. As a matter of fact, it is an entire season we'd like to forget. On December 28, 2008 the Lions lost to the Green Bay Packers to go … Continue reading Detroit Grit!
Friday Photo Flashback
Just one more Christmas photo ... I'm not sure if I've ever posted this photo with me and Santa. According to my dad's caption, I'm about 2 years old here. There are a couple bonuses here. First, I am not crying. I do look terrified, but after all, it is Santa. I am also not … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback
2024 Holiday Recap
I truly hope that you and your family had a wonderful holiday! I'm a bit late getting my update written, so please forgive me. It has been a busy, yet relaxing few days. On Monday, we got quite a wintery mix of weather. The day started with rain and freezing rain. It eventually changed to … Continue reading 2024 Holiday Recap
The Music of My Life – 2002
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 – 2002
Merry Christmas!
2024 I wanted to take a moment to wish each and every reader a very Merry Christmas. I hope that the day has been filled with happiness and blessings. I sincerely hope that you know how much it means to me to have you here. I appreciate your comments and our interactions. I appreciate the … Continue reading Merry Christmas!
Tune Tuesday – Silent Night
Merry Christmas Eve! It was on this day 206 years ago that one of the most beloved Christmas songs was performed for the first time. In the little town of Oberndorf, Austria, the St. Nicholas church was plagued by a broken organ. It seemed it would be a silent night... But out of that silence … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Silent Night
