Today, Movie Music Monday brings 2007 and 1962 together. It was on this day in 2007 that the movie Wild Hogs premiered in theaters. A blockbuster cast doesn't always mean the movie is a blockbuster. The cast of Wild Hogs included John Travolta, Tim Allen, Martin Lawrence, William H. Macy, Ray Liotta, Marisa Tomei, and … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Bonus – Wild Hogs
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Droning On and On to a World Record
There is an old joke that asks, "Why are bagpipe players always walking? To get away from the sound!" There are, however, folks who truly love the pipes - Australians, for example. This week there was an event in Australia that featured an ensemble of 374 bagpipers playing "It's a Long Way to the Top … Continue reading Droning On and On to a World Record
The Music of My Life – Decade Extra – The 1970’s
Last week I wrapped up my Music of My Life feature. It focused on music from 1970-2025. I admit that it was fun to look back at the tunes that have special meaning to me, bring back a certain memory or a tune that I just really like. When I got into the 2000's it … Continue reading The Music of My Life – Decade Extra – The 1970’s
The Music of My Life – 1996
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 – 1996
Make Some Noise – It Is May!
Welcome to May! Were you aware that May is International Drum Month? Cheers to the instrument that keeps the music in time. Anyone who has played in a school band or any band really knows that there are plenty of jokes made about the percussionists and the percussion section: What do you say to a … Continue reading Make Some Noise – It Is May!
This Little Piggy Likes to Rock and Roll
When Sam and I started dating, my wardrobe consisted of many "band" shirts. I had shirts from the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, AC/DC, Pink Floyd, and many more. At one point she started wearing my shirts, so I made sure to get her a couple for her birthday. Band shirts has been an inside joke … Continue reading This Little Piggy Likes to Rock and Roll
I Hope They Don’t Have to Blast!
When you work mid-nights like I do, you look forward to winter. I sleep better in the winter. The only thing that can really wake you up outside is the garbage truck or a snow plow. In the summer, however, you have kids outside playing, people weed whacking and mowing their lawn, and extremely loud … Continue reading I Hope They Don’t Have to Blast!
Favorite Films – The 2000’s
It's been a couple of weeks since I picked back up on this series of blogs, so I thought I had better. A while ago, I saw a post that suggested you pick one favorite film from every year of your life. So far, I have covered 3 decades. Some years were easier than others. … Continue reading Favorite Films – The 2000’s
“Cleveland Rocks!”
For our anniversary, my wife and I wanted to plan a little getaway to celebrate. Neither one of us had too much PTO in our "banks" at work, so we decided on a weekend trip. During the planning the destinations changed frequently. Originally, we had hoped to head back for another trip to Florida, but … Continue reading “Cleveland Rocks!”
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 