Movie Music Mondays – Mermaids

Today Cher celebrates birthday 78. If I were still on the radio, I'd follow that line with, "and her nose celebrates number 52!" Sorry. Cher enjoyed musical success as a duo with with Sonny Bono, as a solo singer, a television star on The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour, and as a movie actress in … Continue reading Movie Music Mondays – Mermaids →

Turntable Talk #26 – Music Music!

It's time once again for another edition of Turntable Talk - our monthly, music topic from Dave at A Sound Day. This time around Dave's topic is music! He says, "There are many great songs about music, so let's highlight them. Pick a song you like either about music itself (eg, 'I love Music' and … Continue reading Turntable Talk #26 – Music Music! →

A Smashing Good Time

Ever feel so stressed out that you just want to break something? I know I have. If you need a bit of stress relief, here in Michigan there is a place for you. I was scrolling Facebook tonight and the wife of a high school buddy posted photos of my friend busting up stuff. He … Continue reading A Smashing Good Time →

A Classical Education

Back in December I stumbled upon an online course on Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. It was presented by Hillsdale College and was a free course. It consisted of 4-6 lectures and I truly enjoyed it. Recently, I finished up yet another online course from Hillsdale on the History of Classical Music. As someone who … Continue reading A Classical Education →

Friday Photo Flashback

This week, I began a new feature called The Music of My Life and began featuring music from every year of my life. I began in 1970, and I thought I would stay in 1970 for the Friday Photo Flashback. As a bonus, because I couldn't decide on one picture, you get two! The above … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback →

First Game in the Books

I took a day off this week so that I could watch Ella's first T-Ball game. What a treat it was to see he in her uniform. You can't see in the picture, but they gave her baseball socks that went all the way up to her waist when when I put them on! Being … Continue reading First Game in the Books →

The Music of My Life – 1970

As I celebrate birthday 54, I am borrowing (ok, stealing) an idea from another blogger. I have altered the idea a bit, and may decide to change it up after a few posts ... I am calling the feature "The Music of My Life." I plan on starting with the year I was born and … Continue reading The Music of My Life – 1970 →

Tune Tuesday – More

The amazing Bobby Darin was born May 14, 1936. Bobby was a phenomenal talent. He was a lot like Sammy Davis Jr. in that he was a songwriter, a singer, an actor, and played multiple instruments. He caught the attention of many, including George Burns, with whom he was good friends. He began his career writing songs … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – More →

Mother’s Day Recap

This was the first Mother's Day since becoming a mom that Sam had the day off. I was so glad that she was able to take the day and spend it with us. She worked the night before and on the way home, she called and told me to make sure the kids were dressed. … Continue reading Mother’s Day Recap →

Movie Music Mondays – Come On Let’s Go

Richard Steven Valenzuela would have been 83 years old today, had he not become part of the story entitled, "The Day the Music Died." We, of course, know him by his stage name - Richie Valens. UNSPECIFIED - JANUARY 01: Photo of Ritchie Valens (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) In May of 1958, Bob … Continue reading Movie Music Mondays – Come On Let’s Go →