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Never, Ever Give Up!
Can you imagine the outcome if your, my, our ancestors had given up hope, lost all faith, abandoned the courage necessary on coming to America, then, ultimately winning America's freedom?...
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Teen Idol
Today in Music History: August 24, 1967The teen idols dominated the scene for decades - 40s, 50s, 60s. Many of today's performers experience passing through the teen idol phase of success. These are...
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A True American Hero
June 20th marked celebration of Moon Day - remembering the day 45 years ago when upon landing on the moon, Apollo 11 Commander Neil Armstrong reported "The Eagle Has Landed." A few hours later,...
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Burning Bones to Broken Hearts
Today in Music History: August 25The scope of music is deep and wide penetrating the innermost depths of both heart and soul. Rhythmic beats burn straight through every bone in the body either with...
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Cherry Reigns Supreme
Summer is rapidly coming to a close but temperatures are still HOT! That being the case begs treats and snacks that are a bit on the cool side...icees, ice cream, ice cream sandwiches, cones, sodas,...
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Timeless B&W Photography Revisited
Stepping back in time does not always mean revisiting past centuries or even decades. History is as close as yesterday; in fact, by the time this sentence is finished, it is history. The revisit to...
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Sizzlin' Grease...NOT the oil!
Today in Music History: August 26, 1978 Through the decade that changed the nation - the 60s, musical hits of Broadway were routinely successful as Hollywood big-budget screen versions. Such films as...
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Lights, Cameras...Baseball!
This Day in History: August 26, 1939Brooklyn Dodgers and Cincinnati Reds face of on August 26, 1939. (Credit: MLB Photos via Getty Images)It has been 75 years since the first baseball game was watched...
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Just bite it...
There are times when celebrations become repeat performances different from birthdays in that they come again in the same year. Such is the upcoming celebration which is enjoyed mega-multi times over...
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Caesar and Cleo
Today in Music History: August 26, 1965There are music duos, actors, singers and entertainers made up of husband and wife teams. Some stay together through thick and thin, while others separate moving...
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Memory Lane
The Home of Old Classic Cars from YesterdayStepping back in time is fun . . . just plain and simple fun! Whether you are a teenager wanting to learn about the eras in which your parents grew up or the...
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Unique Attraction to Boyz
Today in Music History: August 27, 1994Often narratives are set to poetic verse each telling its own emotional story. Blending a ballad with a cappella harmonies brings the lyrical poetry to life. In...
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On The Air
Radio commercials are often seen as an irritation to be endured while waiting patiently for the music. After all, music IS the reason for listening to the radio. However, commercials are an intricate...
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Portable Pies
Something Creamy, Tangy & Sweetbecame the center of attention when celebrated in April on National Cherry Cheesecake Day. Then, Pie! Pie! Pie! to Cobbler! Cobbler! Cobbler! spotlighted the month of...
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Queen of Gospel Impacts MLK
Today in Music History: August 28, 1963Mahalia Jackson BiographyThere are moments in history, as well as everyday life, when someone was at the right place at the right time. On this day in history,...
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Infinite Emotions
Today in Music History: August 28History and music go hand-in-hand. Songs rise to the No.1 spot on the charts where they stay for a recorded number of weeks, then, rest among the pages of history for...
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Shakin' up the Flavor!
When it comes to preparing your favorite dish, there is always cause for seasoning, the first on the list being salt. Why? Because salt brings out the flavor in meats, vegetables, casseroles, etc.,...
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Halloween in August?
When you hear the name Frankenstein, the 'monster' image probably appears as a mask for Halloween or any of the many movies of which he was/is the star: the silent film era, 1910-1921; a film series...
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Welcome to Labor Day Weekend!
How is Labor Day celebrated?The Labor Day celebration exploits the backyard barbeque, much like the Fourth of July, with patriotic decorations dominating the scene. Since its inception in the 1880s it...
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Oh, Pretty Woman
Today in Music History: August 29, 1964It is not unusual for a novel to become a movie. Many classics have resounded their presence decade after decade upon the silver screen. Among the greats are Gone...
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