Colors of a Broken Crayon (Sunday, August 7, 2022)
Quote of the Day:
When nothing’s going right, it’s time to turn left.
My random thoughts this Sunday morning, August 7, 2022.
Read MoreA Video Tribute to Rich Korbin
Here’s a ten-minute video tribute to Rich Korbin (1949-2022), a devoted husband, father, and friend.
Rich worked for PokerStars.com for many years and was instrumental in the growth of the game worldwide. He was also an avid sports fan and gambler.
Here’s a look at his life and legacy to the accompaniment of three of Rich’s favorite songwriter-performers — Neil Young, Bruce Springsteen, and Joni Mitchell.
This video will be played at his tribute in Las Vegas on July 24, 2022.
Not intended to violate any copyrighted material. For non-commercial use only.
Read MoreClassic Concert Reviews: Tony Orlando and Dawn, Cotton Bowl, Dallas, 1973
Here’s the next segment of my new series of concert reviews and details of what I remember about various shows, performances, and events over the years that I’ve attended. Some of these reviews will be short, while others will be much longer and more detailed. It all depends on what I remember and what research is available on those old concert dates. I hope you enjoy reliving these musical experiences with me.
Read MoreJames Caan’s 10 Best Film Roles
James Caan died today.
The film and stage actor appeared in nearly 100 movies, including some of the most iconic motion pictures of the past 50 years.
With so many juicy performances to choose from, here’s my top-ten list of James Caan’s most memorable film roles:
Read MoreIt’s a Glob of Goo and Clump of Cells
I’m so sick of evangelical Christians and conservative Republicans imposing their radical crackpot opinions on a secular society and deliberately hijacking the abortion issue with outright lies about the reproductive process.
So, let me keep this very simple for simple minds:
You believe that some clump of cells and glob of goo inside a woman’s body is a “BABY?”
Okay. Fine.
So, let me ask you a question.
Does this look like a CHICKEN to you?
My Initial Reaction to the Outrageous Decision to Overturn Roe v. Wade (Video)
VIDEO RANT ON SCOTUS AND ROE V. WADE (INITIAL REACTION)
My initial thoughts on the catastrophic decision by the conservative-packed US Supreme Court to deny women their basic human rights and violate their privacy in overturning the landmark Roe v. Wade decision.
Runs 6 minutes.
More videos to come….
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Classic Concert Reviews: Jim Croce, Six Flags Over Texas, Arlington, TX, 1973
Albums and concerts aren’t merely sounds so much as signposts. Songs and performances mark rites of passage. They are accompanying soundtrack to our lives. Here’s a continuation of my writing series of mostly brief concert reviews, including I remember about various shows, performances, and events over the years. Some reviews will be short, while others will be longer and more detailed. It all depends on what I can remember and what research is available on those old concert dates. I hope you enjoy reliving these experiences with me.
Read MoreThe “Blame Biden” Game Collapses
Gee, weird — isn’t it?
A conservative government basically runs the U.K. right now, and their inflation rate is HIGHER than the U.S.A. It’s 9.1 percent.
Hmmm.
Biden’s fault?
Read MoreIt’s Official: Call Them the Texas Taliban
THE TEXAS TALIBAN: THEY’VE MADE IT OFFICIAL — THE REPUBLICAN PARTY IS NOW A CULT OF CRAZIES, ASSAULT WEAPONS, VIOLENCE, HATE, DIVISION, AND TREASON
Read MoreClassic Concert Reviews: Charley Pride, Tingley Coliseum, Albuquerque, NM, 1971
Classic Concert Reviews: Charley Pride, Tingley Coliseum, Albuquerque, NM, 1971
Note: Here’s my new writing series of mostly brief concert reviews and what I remember about various shows, performances, and events over the years. Some reviews will be short, while others will be longer and more detailed. It all depends on what I remember and what research is available on those old concert dates. I hope you like reliving these experiences and enjoy the remembrances along with me.
Albums and live concerts are not merely sounds as much as they are signposts. Certain songs and performances mark a rite of passage and do become the accompanying soundtrack to our lives.
The first live concert I remember attending was a Charley Pride performance in 1971.
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