Category Archives: Just Because

Tuesday Tunes – State of The Union

. Tonight is the annual State of the Union address – today I thought I’d include a few “Presidential” songs. Even though no official music is played at these addresses, I wanted to mark the occasion. Since most of us … Continue reading

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Sunday Funnies – The Man Cold

. Every once in a while, The Thing That Will Not Die rears its ugly head: . .

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Saturday Stuff: “Rhapsody in Blue”

. Well, I went playing on YouTube again, and this time I ran across several versions of one of my favorite orchestral pieces, George Gershwin’s quintessentially classic American composition, “Rhapsody in Blue“. I’m used to the big symphonic version – … Continue reading

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Tuesday Tunes – “Don’t Be Cruel” (from “Magic City”)

I first heard this on Showtime’s series “Magic City”, and HAD to find it – it’s from 1975, and is sung by Billy Swan. This is a very cool version of the Elvis Presley classic! . . Have a great day! . … Continue reading

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Sunday Funnies: I’m Changing My Primary Doctor…..

Finally, A Doctor Who Agrees With ME! . Q: Doctor, I’ve heard that cardiovascular exercise can prolong life. Is this true? A: Your heart only good for so many beats, and that it…don’t waste on exercise. Everything wear out eventually. … Continue reading

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Tuesday Tunes – Dr. Who Mashups

My children have learned not to let me play on YouTube without adult supervision. I escaped their clutches this weekend…. . . . . Age, treachery, and all that – 😛 Have a great day! .

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Sunday Funnies: Gaming the System

The following is a repost from January, 2013: So it’s the beginning of a new year, and Paul’s employer has teamed up with Virgin HealthMiles to encourage their employees and their families to “Be Healthy”. What a crock. You sign … Continue reading

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OMG – It’s My Blogiversary!!!!

On January 10th, 2011, a new blog was born.  It’s 391 posts and 2,251 comments later, and – for better or worst – this little vanity project is still here.  Here’s a look back at my very first post:

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A Thanksgiving Classic

. . From 1978, this classic clip from the sitcom “WKRP in Cincinnati” never fails to leave me in stitches: . . Turkey Day’s comin’! .

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“Somewhere in Time” Theme – Maxsim Mrvica

Sometimes when you start exploring YouTube on a cold, rainy Sunday afternoon, you stumble across the most beautiful things: . The gentleman playing this gorgeous arrangement of the theme from one of my all-time favorite movies is a young man … Continue reading

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