Whether ‘Cold as Ice’ or ‘Hotblooded’...Top of the Charts!
At the height of the 70s transitioning on into the 80s, some of rock 'n' roll’s most enduring anthems were released, including Juke Box Hero (1982), Feels Like The First Time (1977), Urgent (1981),...
View ArticleJ.Lo feat. Cool
When it comes to Rap, you either love it or hate it yet it is undeniably one of the most popular genres of music to date. The History of Rap finds the term dating as early as the 15th and 16th century...
View ArticleHave your cake & eat your veggies!
Do you have difficulty getting your kids to eat their vegetables? What about yourself...not a veggie eater? There are ways around what one might consider the ordinary vegetables. All you need is a good...
View ArticleThe Ultimate Card
Pure love goes deep with the three little words "I love you"often seeming to not be quite enough. There is more you want to say. For some, even expressing those words does not come easily. More than...
View ArticleBye, Bye, Miss American Pie!
"The Day the Music Died" What a fitting phrase to such an American tragedy. Yet, in the aftermath, the music lives on, immortalized in our hearts, in our minds, on the radio, in film, on record, video...
View ArticleSoup Goes Postal
One of the classic comfort food cravings is soup...hearty, healthy, and for today homemade! No soup from a box, pouch or can on this day! No, sir! This is the day you get to prepare savory soup just...
View ArticleSuper Bowl Nostalgia
The countdown has already begun with Super Bowl 50 hot on our heels, so let's turn our attention to Super Bowls past. If you are a huge fan that has kept up with the Super Bowl through the years, get...
View ArticleGeorge Washington...First U.S. President, Part 2
The presidential election for 2016 will commence in 277 days. This will be the election for the 45th President of the United States. The series of presidential primary elections and caucuses is taking...
View ArticleThe Most Played Song in the 20th Century
Music is a matter of interpretation not limited simply to the tunes listened to on the radio, DVD, CD, MP3, MTV. Music is in the air. Music is everywhere. Life is music. The key to understanding the...
View ArticleChocolate Duo...Dip & Spread!
With February being the month of love, what better way to celebrate than with chocolate! Ooooh! la la!Raw (not processed), unsweetened (for baking), dark, bittersweet, semisweet, Couverture, milk,...
View ArticleRemembering Maurice White
During the 1970s, a new brand of pop music was born – one that was steeped in African and African-American styles – particularly jazz and R&B but appealed to a broader cross-section of the...
View ArticleHappy 75th Birthday, USO!
History can be acknowledged and celebrated on any given day. What is most important is for events to be remembered, not forgotten. Yesterday marks a memorable birthday relative to support for our...
View ArticleUSO...More Than Just Entertainment!
Yesterday, February 4, was the USO's 75th birthday! There is a lot of history behind the creation and continuation of the USO. Its "camp shows" officially launched on October 30, 1941 set the stage for...
View ArticleSuper TGIF!
TGIF! BUT not just any TGIF! Today is the Friday of Super Bowl weekend! Are you ready for the big game? By ready means...whether you are the host or guest of a Super Bowl Party, have you dieted all...
View ArticleInside the Stadium...Super Bowl 50
Welcome to Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, California, the most tech-savvy stadium in America!On May 29, 2009 the San Francisco 49ers reached an agreement with the City of Santa Clara to construct a $1.3...
View ArticleThe George Clooney of Country Music
Generations of Country Music have left an indelible mark on music History. Old time fiddle (a genre of American folk music) is the precursor to country that influenced bluegrass, country blues,...
View ArticleEat it like ice cream!
Ice cream has been a favorite since... There is no definitive record as to the inventor or exact date of the origin of ice cream but we do know it did not begin with the creamy texture as we know it...
View ArticlePartey! Parte-e-ey! PARTE-E-EY!
Along with Superbowl Sunday comes time to partey! Parte-e-ey! PARTE-E-EY! Gatherings will occur in homes, backyards, and a variety of locations, many of which are already underway! Food will be...
View ArticleThe "Mall Rat"
Singing in the shower is not uncommon but definitely not considered a stage for others to hear you bellow out your most memorable melodies. What about when "waltzing the mall"? Of course, in today's...
View ArticleWhat Makes the Super Bowl 'SUPER'?
The countdown continues! No more counting days. Only hours and minutes down to the last second remaining. Nervous jitters of anticipation will keep fans awake most of the night into the morning and...
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