Category Archives: Just Because

“When October Goes”

. Just ask my family – I’m one of the original “Fanilows“, and I’m not ashamed to admit it.  I’ve been hooked ever since I heard “Mandy” on the radio in 1974 (what can I say?  Other girls my age … Continue reading

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Happy Halloween!

I love Halloween – it’s the only night of the year when you are allowed to wear a costume without being in a play:

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Hurricane Relief

When Paul saw this young lady’s plight, he immediately volunteered to fly to New Jersey and help her personally: . . He’s sure she needs to be held in her hour of need…… .

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“The Seal Lullaby” by Eric Whitacre

. In 2004, Eric Whitacre set Rudyard Kipling’s poem “The Seal Lullaby” to music: Oh! Hush thee, my baby, the night is behind us, And black are the waters that sparkled so green. The moon, o’er the combers, looks downward … Continue reading

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I Must Have Done Something Right…..

. Well, I have now made 52 complete revolutions around the sun.  In this age of the Internet, I have received many well wishes from dear friends – both old and new – and family members.  What a treat it … Continue reading

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I’ve Got Your Flu Shot Right Here…..

. So Paul got a flu shot at work a couple of days ago…. The flu shot: The viruses in the flu shot are killed (inactivated), so you cannot get the flu from a flu shot. Some minor side effects … Continue reading

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“October” by Eric Whitacre

. “Fall” in Texas doesn’t really start until mid-October most years.  Today, we’ve got a blustery wind blowing in, and the leaves are starting to swirl around.  The temperatures are getting nippy (for Texas), and the dogs want to be … Continue reading

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Her Name is “Lola”….

. ….and whatever Lola wants, Lola is gonna get. . .

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“Over The Rainbow” (Eva Cassidy)

. I’m tired of living in interesting times – Here’s a calming counterpoint to all of the madness that is going on half a world away: . (“Over The Rainbow” by the incomparable Eva Cassidy – available on CD or … Continue reading

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“If I Needed You”

. Something pretty for a Saturday afternoon: . . This beautiful arrangement of Towles van Zandt’s original is from Lyle Lovett’s “Step Inside This House” album (available in CD or MP3 format). .

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