While many schools started before Labor Day, the majority of them will start their school year tomorrow. I thought it would be fitting to feature Rodney Dangerfield's comedy Back to School. This ties in with this week's Music of My Life post which will feature 1986, the year that the film was released. The plot … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Back To School
Historical Amazing Discovery
I do not remember how I first heard the story of Titanic, but it has been one that has fascinated me almost all of my life. The world's most luxurious (and "unsinkable") ocean liner strikes an iceberg on her maiden voyage and sinks taking with it the lives of over 1500 people. The story has … Continue reading Historical Amazing Discovery
Book Recommendation: The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out The Window and Disappeared
Recently, on one of the Facebook "book" groups I am in, someone posted, "Thank you to whoever recommended The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out The Window and Disappeared! I just finished it and loved it. If you love a good story and a few laughs, check this one out!" The thing that caught my attention … Continue reading Book Recommendation: The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out The Window and Disappeared
Friday Photo Flashback
I'm not trying to rush into Fall, because Lord knows most of us want to enjoy what is left of Summer! This is that time of year when you start seeing the posts about summer not being over and to stop talking about pumpkin spice lattes! I was looking for a specific photo this week … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback
Life’s Little Moments
Good Mood This week, Andrew woke up in a particularly good mood. He was talkative, silly, and a very joyful boy. My wife, Sam, said to him, "You're in a really good mood today!" He looked at her and said, "That's because I didn't wake up with my mean eyebrows!" I'm not sure where he … Continue reading Life’s Little Moments
The Music of My Life – 1985
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 – 1985
Tune Tuesday – I’m No Superman
Today is Sarah Chalke's 48th birthday. She is probably best known as the "second" Becky Connor on the sitcom Roseanne. She also appeared on How I Met Your Mother, Firefly Lane on Netflix, Cougar Town and many appearances doing voice over work. I, however, loved her as Dr. Elliot Reed on the comedy Scrubs. Scrubs … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – I’m No Superman
Movie Music Monday – Grease
46 years ago today, the title song to the blockbuster movie Grease hit number one in America. It was a huge smash for Frankie Valli, but did you know he almost didn't record it? The title song is one of four songs that were written specifically for the movie and obviously did not appear in … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Grease
Kinks Week – Come Dancing
When my buddy Max from the PowerPop blog reached out to me and asked if I would like to take part in his "Kinks Week" feature, I naturally said yes. He told me that I should pick a specific Kinks song and write a bit about it. Easy enough, right? Well, sort of... They band … Continue reading Kinks Week – Come Dancing
Turntable Talk #29 – The Jury Says Guilty (Pleasure)
Once again, Dave Ruch from A Sound Day has offered up a unique musical topic for his feature "Turntable Talk." If no one has already, let me give Kudos to him for hosting this every month. To his credit, he can come up with topics that one month I know instantly what I am going … Continue reading Turntable Talk #29 – The Jury Says Guilty (Pleasure)
