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Wright in Flight
In the 21st century, travel by air is commonplace, maybe annoying, untimely and aggravating all too often, but available on short notice if willing to pay the price. Of course, today's flights travel...
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"The Inimitable" Author
Today's history lesson is a reflection on literature. Have you ever heard of, or a better choice of words 'read', the Pickwick Papers? Um-m-m-m? What about David Copperfield (1850) (not the...
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Extreme Glam Rock: Songs & Fashion
A week from today we will be celebrating Christmas Eve. So, having the spotlight on a Christmas song is perfect timing, also for all you folks still Stuck in the 70s. What a varied era of music that...
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Bake 'em & Eat em'
With cookies having already been celebrated throughout the year, why another 'cookie' day? There was even an entire month devoted to the cookie, the month of October. Since we are in the midst of the...
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The Lion Sleeps...but still ROARS!
There are songs we hear which we like but do not necessarily purchase a copy or load it onto our personal iPods. Then, there are songs we really like and add them immediately to our playlist. Upon...
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Crossing, Anchoring, Landing
"Are we there yet?" How many times have you heard this phrase during your family travels? Can you imagine the children of the early pioneers traveling westward by wagon train questioning along the way,...
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Tribute to the Unsung Hero
There are countless nameless heroes throughout history. These are the lesser-known persons who encourage and inspire by example or deed. They are the champions of unrecognized contribution doing what...
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The Titanic Sails & Sinks...Again
This Day in History: December 19, 1997The Titanic.Its history is of epic proportion from the time of its inception to its shattering ending. On this day in 1997, the Titanic sailed once again but this...
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A Smooth Balladeer
Behind all the southern drawls, guitars and cowboys is an affluence of emotion. A taste of country.The music that reaches deep into real life, real emotion that you not only hear but you feel. It hits...
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9 to 5
Today's record postings in history have so far consisted of the 1997 hit movie Titanic and the music spotlight on one of country music's smoothest balladeers Conway Twitty. It just so happens on this...
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Fruity, Spicy Wine for the Day...or Night!
The holiday season is a blissful season, times spent with family and friends in a joyous atmosphere. During this time parties commence, people come and go, bringing forth festive food and spirits....
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Remembering Our Soldiers at Christmas 2015
It's never too early to be thinking about your loved ones who will not be home during the holiday season. This is especially true of loved ones passed who remain in our hearts and minds, Gone, yet...
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Three of the Greatest Folk Artists Ever!
In the 1960s, Greenwich Village was a crucible of creativity. Involvement in music was a matter of joyous discovery, not business. Everyone knew folk music was having an enormous impact in the Village,...
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Christmas & Santa
With Christmas Eve drawing nigh, let's take a peek at Santa Claus, whose presence is already abundant during this time of the year but with only one evening where he 'climbs down the chimney'!Before...
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Word of the Day: Crossword
Crossword or cross word? One word or two? Um-m-m-m? Don't 'cross' words result in anger going against, often insulting someone? No insults here. Let's examine the two words together as one to clear up...
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Christmas Lights Around the World
It is incredibly interesting and absolutely amazing what different, unique Christmas decorations appear all around the world. What about the number of lights? Astronomical!The Christmas tree lighting...
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Fourth Week of December
Here we are into the fourth week of December but at its end will not be the end of the month quite yet. The center of attention, of course, is Christmas with a lot of celebration in preparation for...
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Winter Solstice
For many parts of the country, it appears Ol' Man Winter and Jack Frost have delayed their normal visits. Warmer temperatures for the season make the winter seem more like an early spring. Of course,...
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Bits of Christmas Humor
In the midst of the seriousness of Christmas is always room for laughter. The holiday season definitely does not exist without its share of humor. Klub Kringle Exhausted...naptime!Arizona Christmas...
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One-Hit Tornadoes
Have you ever had a song get stuck in your head to the point you could not think without the melody going round 'n' round 'n' round? You wake up with the melody spinning incessantly 'til you retire for...
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