Category Archives: Music

The Thanks of a Grateful Nation

. . General Orders No. 11, Grand Army of the Republic Headquarters. I. The 30th day of May, 1868, is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers, or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of … Continue reading

Posted in Annual Posts, Holiday/Patriotic, Holidays, I Love America, Inspirational, Music, Religious, Think about it | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Tuesday Tunes – “You’ll Never Walk Alone”

This is one of those songs that truly stands the test of time. Audiences first heard this beautiful song on Broadway in 1945 – and it became an instant classic. Many performers have made this song part of their repertoire, … Continue reading

Posted in Broadway/TV/Film, Contemporary, I Love America, Inspirational, Just Because, Music, Tuesday Tunes | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Sunday Funnies – “One Grain More”

In honor of National Celiac Awareness Month, I HAD to share this hilarious video (please note – the Kellogg’s Corn Flake Crumbs shown in this video are NOT gluten-free; they contain barley malt extract). As anyone with food allergies knows, navigating … Continue reading

Posted in Annual Posts, Broadway/TV/Film, Humor, I Love America, Just Because, Music, Sunday Funnies, The Geeks Shall Inherit the Earth | Tagged , , , , , | 3 Comments

Tuesday Tunes – “How Can I Keep From Singing”

. Oh, my – if this doesn’t get you up off of your chair, dancing around, nothing will!  (Dang, that little girl had some pipes….) . (“How Can I Keep From Singing” sung by Eva Cassidy – available on CD or MP3) … Continue reading

Posted in Contemporary, I Love America, Inspirational, Music, Religious, Tuesday Tunes | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

A Classical Birthday “Two-fer”

. What are the chances? On this date in history, not one, but TWO classical composers were born – Johannes Brahms (1833) and Peter Ilyitch Tchaikovsky (1840).

Posted in Annual Posts, Classical, Just Because, Music | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Tuesday Tunes – “Over The Rainbow” (Eva Cassidy)

. This is one of my favorite arrangements of this beloved song – It’s just a beautiful, soothing song, don’t you think?: . (“Over The Rainbow” by the incomparable Eva Cassidy – available on CD or MP3) .

Posted in Contemporary, I Love America, Inspirational, Just Because, Music, Tuesday Tunes | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Derby Day – “Run For The Roses”

. . It’s Derby Day! .

Posted in Annual Posts, Broadway/TV/Film, Contemporary, Humor, Inspirational, Just Because, Music | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Remembering Charlie

Way back in 1979, I had the honor of meeting a man who came to mean a lot to me over the next 34 years.  I had just started seeing a fella who very quickly asked me to spend the rest of … Continue reading

Posted in Annual Posts, Contemporary, Family, Feelin' Sorry for Myself, Foodie Friday, Growing Old Sucks, Just Because, Music | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Tuesday Wednesday Tunes: Storm Comin’

*Since yesterday was my Grandmother’s birthday, “Tuesday” Tunes has been moved to Wednesday this week* We’ll close out the month of April with another song about stormy weather – here in Texas, we’re heading into the turbulent season – “May flowers” … Continue reading

Posted in Contemporary, I Love America, Inspirational, Music, Religious, Texas, Tuesday Tunes | Tagged , | Leave a comment

For Jonathan – “To Where You Are”

.. On April 28, 2001, my best friend Becky got the phone call that no parent ever wants to get – her oldest son, Jonathan, had been killed in a car wreck. The pain has eased somewhat, but it will … Continue reading

Posted in Annual Posts, Classical, Contemporary, Inspirational, Just Because, Music | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment