Tune Tuesday – Wind Parade

Today, we shine the light on another hometown hero. Donaldson Toussaint L'Ouverture Byrd II, better known to the music world as Donald Byrd, was born on this day in 1932. He was born in Detroit, Michigan. His mother introduced him to jazz music, and his uncle gave him his first trumpet. He attended Cass technical … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Wind Parade →

Tune Tuesday – Elusive Butterfly

Normally, I would steer clear of this song, but because it is his birthday, I will feature it today. Happy 83rd Birthday to Bob Lind! In 1965, Bob Lind signed a contract with World Pacific Records, which was a division of Liberty Records. It was there that he recorded his composition (and only hit) Elusive … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Elusive Butterfly →

The Things We Do For a Laugh

This week, I got an unexpected package in the mail. The contents made me laugh out loud. Let me set it up for you... I woke up one morning after having a ridiculous dream. In the dream, I was meeting my old radio buddy, Johnny Molson. I do not know the reason for our meeting. … Continue reading The Things We Do For a Laugh →

National DJ Day

Today is a day to celebrate the Disc Jockey. I was lucky enough to be both a radio DJ and a Mobile DJ. I have mobile DJ stories, but they aren't as interesting as my radio DJ stories. This is an adaption of an earlier blog. If you are a newer follower, these will be … Continue reading National DJ Day →

Science Says These Songs Are Guaranteed to Make You Happy!

I am no neuroscientist, but I know a little about music. It is a proven fact that that music and happiness are linked intimately. Science also shows happiness will actually make your brain work better. Now, neuroscience has come up with the ultimate list of tunes to make you happy. Note: I have to tip … Continue reading Science Says These Songs Are Guaranteed to Make You Happy! →

Monty Python Meets Airplane!

This blog's title is the only way I can think of describing what I have to say is the funniest thing I have watched in a VERY long time! Before I go on, I need to acknowledge and thank Lisa at Boondock Ramblings and Erin at Cracker Crumb Life for leading me to discovering what … Continue reading Monty Python Meets Airplane! →

Are you a “Grumbletonian?”

The English language is full of words that rarely get used today. I don't know what made me think of this particular word this week. I don't know if maybe I heard someone say it on the radio or TV, but the word makes me chuckle. The word is "cockamamie." It means ridiculous. Example: Who … Continue reading Are you a “Grumbletonian?” →

My Mind Overflows With Random Thought

Life used to have a routine. I could plan my day. Phrases like: Business as usual, status quo, day to day affairs, normal activities, daily grind, staying the course, standard practice, and as per usual - don't mean anything anymore. Nothing is normal anymore. As a midnight shift worker, it's hard to know what day … Continue reading My Mind Overflows With Random Thought →

For the Record: Famous Monsters Speak

Happy Halloween!! While I don't always plan ahead what I am going to blog about until a day or so before, today's Halloween Blog was something I planned on writing about a few months ago. I was reminded of the topic after listening to one of the shows I did with my partner, Rob, on … Continue reading For the Record: Famous Monsters Speak →

Tune Tuesday – Pilot of the Airwaves

In honor of today being National Radio Day, and as a former full time radio DJ, today's tune was VERY easy to pick. Charlie Dore is a singer songwriter from England, who reached the Top 20 with this song in 1979. I was about a decade away from my start in radio when this song … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Pilot of the Airwaves →