The Music of My Life – Decade Extras – The 1990’s Part 2

This is sort of a continuation of the Music of My Life feature. It focused on music from 1970-2025. It featured tunes that have special meaning to me, brought back a certain memory or a tune that I just really like. I found that with the first three decades, there were songs that I didn't … Continue reading The Music of My Life – Decade Extras – The 1990’s Part 2 →

Tune Tuesday – Swanee River

Our song today goes all the way back to 1851! The minstrel song was written by the great Stephen Foster and was originally titled "Old Folks at Home." Swanee River has been the state song of Florida since 1935. Because some of the original lyrics had references to slavery (which was still legal in some … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Swanee River →

Tune Tuesday: Hallelujah I Love Her So

Yesterday, my Turntable Talk was about the Blues Brothers Soundtrack. Ray Charles is featured on there with his version of Shake a Tailfeather. Also yesterday, my buddy Max from the Power Pop Blog (powerpop.blog) posted about Ray's version of What'd I Say. That got me in a Ray Charles mood and I was surprised that … Continue reading Tune Tuesday: Hallelujah I Love Her So →

Tickling The Ivories

Today is World Pianist Day, so I thought I'd share a guilty pleasure piano song with you. The Piano has been an instrument that has provided music and melodies for centuries. It has figured prominently in all genres of music and some very talented people have been known for the instrument. Frederic Chopin, Ludwig Von … Continue reading Tickling The Ivories →

TV Show Draft – Round 8 Pick-Sherlock

We have come to the eighth round of the Hanspostcard TV Show Draft. I have already picked Columbo and Perry Mason, and for this round I have another mystery show. I've noticed a few of the other participants have picked some great BBC shows, so I guess it is now my turn. For this round, … Continue reading TV Show Draft – Round 8 Pick-Sherlock →

2 Years of Ramblings – A Reflection

Two Years Old Word Press informs me that this blog turned two years old yesterday! Two years and the blogging continues.... I wrote a blog reflecting on one year and some feelings remain the same. Rather than look back on the entire two years, I thought I would reflect on the last year, which had … Continue reading 2 Years of Ramblings – A Reflection →

What’s Up, Doc?

This week I found out that the doctor's office where my primary care doctor practices is going private. To be honest, this is the first time I have ever had this happen. They offered all of the current patient's the option to stay with the practice - at a cost. So for $90 a month, … Continue reading What’s Up, Doc? →

Tune Tuesday – Let Them Talk

In a new feature (which I may or may not continue), I want to feature some tunes I like once a week. What better day of the week to do it than on Tuesday? Many know award-winning actor Hugh Laurie for his role as Dr. Gregory House on House, MD (his American accent always blew … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Let Them Talk →