Trashy Books

They say one man's trash is another man's treasure. I read a story this week where one man's trash has become a treasure to many people thanks to some sanitation workers in Turkey. In the capital city of Ankara, Turkey, workers from the sanitation department started noticing an increasing number of books being thrown away. … Continue reading Trashy Books →

Friday Photo Flashback

This Sunday (6/9) will mark 36 years since I graduated from high school. Coincidentally, I graduated from college with my Associates Degree 25 years later (11 years ago). I mention this because there have been so many graduation posts on Facebook over the last week or two. Many of my friends have been celebrating the … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback →

Pondering

Every once in a while I will get blindsided by something unexpected. Recently, I was contacted by someone who was given my name as someone who "would be perfect" for a position at their company. Not much was discussed over the phone and I almost blew it off. However, a friend of mine reminded me … Continue reading Pondering →

The Music of My Life – 1973

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 in … Continue reading The Music of My Life – 1973 →

Tune Tuesday – Wasted Days and Wasted Nights

The great Freddy Fender was born today in 1937 in Texas. He got his start in the music business in the 1950's and had a few hits, but it wasn't until 1975 when he broke through with the song Before the Next Tear Drop Falls. His next big hit was Wasted Days and Wasted Nights, … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Wasted Days and Wasted Nights →

Movie Music Monday – I’m Ready

For Movie Music Monday this week, I bring you a song from a movie that I have never seen. I want to say that I was exposed to the soundtrack while walking through a Barnes and Noble or FYE and it was playing over the speakers. I heard this neat cover of a Fats Domino … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – I’m Ready →

Book Recommendation – End of Story by AJ Finn

As you know, I love a good mystery. I also love a mystery with a great "I didn't see that coming" moment. My latest read had both, and when the "I didn't see that coming moment" came I was truly floored. Here is the Goodreads synopsis: “I’ll be dead in three months. Come tell my … Continue reading Book Recommendation – End of Story by AJ Finn →

National Game Show Day

Today is June 1 and it is National Game Show Day! It is a day for celebrating all timeless game shows, past and present. National Game Show Day honors one of the oldest and most cherished genres of TV. According to the National Day Calendar: Game Shows are watched by millions of Americans every single … Continue reading National Game Show Day →

Friday Photo Flashback

There is plenty to dislike about social media. I know many people who have deleted accounts because of things like political posts, advertisements, censorship of their posts and stuff like that. I, on the other hand, really enjoy social media. One of the reasons I love it is that I get to share in the … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback →

Powerful stuff

I'm not familiar with Cody Bret, but when I came across this, I knew I had to share... The way people view you....Sometimes I think about the different characters I play in everybody’s story.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀I’m a terrible person in some people's narratives and a Godsend in others. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀And none of it has anything to do with … Continue reading Powerful stuff →