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Queen of Disco
Today in Music History: November 11, 1978As with many 'kings' in the music arena, there are also numerous 'queens': Aretha Franklin, "Queen of Soul"; Mary J. Blige, "Queen of Hip-Hop Soul"; Koko...
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Armistice - Why We Celebrate Veterans Day
Photo Credit: John SealanderThis Day in History: November 11, 1918On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, the signing of the armistice went into effect, which ended the World War I...
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Crazzy...just plain cr-r-r-r-r-azy!
As we travel across America, or anywhere in the world for that matter, strange and unusual buildings appear right before our eyes or at a distance. The uniqueness of their design captures the imaginary...
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A 'Day' for Kindness
While it is a good idea to designate a day for kindness, it is most important to never let any day go by without showing you care…for the humble and meek, the weak and strong, from the youngest to the...
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Shock'n Y'all
Today in Music History: November 12, 2003For the spotlight today, we step back in time only a decade thereby remaining in the 21st century. The genre: Country Music. With classic rock pretty much...
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Vietnam Veterans Memorial
This Day in History: November 13, 1982History is made up of war from ancient times to when the first accounts of civilization were recorded. Artifacts from ages before writing indicate life at those...
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"Rod the Mod"
Today in Music History: November 13, 1976Recording artists enter the music arena each with their own 'signatures'. Natural talent follows some with their destiny of rising to the top being set as early...
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A Rock Alter Ego
Today in Music History: November 13, 1999Yesterday's spotlight highlighted country music artist Toby Keith with emphasis on how many cross-over artists have created a shift in popularity from rock 'n'...
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In a pickle?
Ever been in a pickle of a situation? If you have been, or are presently, in a pickle, you find yourself in a difficult position, or have a problem to which no easy answer can be found. The ‘in...
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TGIF!
Whew! We missed Friday the 13th by one day! Even if it were the 13th, the day would still be Friday. Let's celebrate and increase our knowledge about the TGIF acronym and the weekend.Ever wonder where...
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One Hit Wonders
Today in Music History: November 14A one hit wonder is normally a person or act that has achieved one major hit - realized a single success not to be repeated as a Top 40 Phenomenom on the Billboard...
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Stadium-sized Passion
MORE Today in Music History: November 14There is passion when it comes to music. Each artist puts heart and soul into the lyrics, melody and harmony. To produce an album takes ingenuity in order for...
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Take stock!
This Day in History: November 15, 1867Everything has a beginning somewhere, some time by someone. While the invention of the 'ticker tape' may be thought of as Thomas Edison's idea, that is not the...
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A Button of a Day
 With just about every article of clothing purchased (requiring buttoning, that is), one will always find included an extra button. What does one do with all those buttons, which seldom are necessary...
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Get it FAST!
Fast food restaurants have taken over the country! There is hardly a street corner that does not house either a sandwich shoppe, hamburger joint, hot dog stand, chicken shack, pizzeria, taco drive-in...
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Music Echoes
Today in Music History: November 15Some great albums found their place on the charts on this day in music history. The year: 1971. Each album is a tribute echoing the music collectively of the...
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Oklahoma: Indians, Cowboys & Oil
This Day in History: November 16, 1907Oklahoma, The Sooner State, Boomer's ParadiseOklahoma State Motto: "Labor Conquers All Things" (Labor omnia vincit)With the passage of the Indian Removal Act in...
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Colorful Songs
Today in Music History: November 16, 1963Day time, night time, sunrise, sunset have been themes of songs for ages. Songs have been written about love, sorrow, friendship and forgiveness. Then, there...
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A 'Toast' to You
Bread is a primary food staple. Because of its diversity there is hardly a day that goes by when one does not eat some form of bread. It may be toast in the morning for breakfast, two slices in your...
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Music in the Air
Today in Music History: November 17, 1957As we approach the holiday season, the music in the air is already transforming to the seasonal tunes of Christmas. What a joyful time of the year filled with...
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