Editor’s Note: When I was school, I’m not sure dyslexia was even identified. And so these kids seen as “stupid” or “slow learners”. When my kids were in school, dyslexia...
By The Christmas Jug Band, Paul Rogers (lead vocal)
November 30, 2022
Editor’s note: My friend, Jim Sullivan, sent me this a couple years ago and I forgot to post it. If this one doesn’t make you smile and tap your feet,...
Editor’s Note: On my run the other day, this song popped up which I’m sure I haven’t heard for 20 years. As I listened, it occurred to me the refrain...
Editor’s Note: If you like John LeCarre, you will love McIntyre since, as close as the great spymaster came with his fiction, this is non-fiction. The author builds a page...
Because my Mom and Dad are here now --Stella McCarthy This was my three year old granddaughter’s (pictured to the right) answer to my question, “why are you acting...
Editor’s note: Montbleau’s “75 and Sunny” was featured a few months ago here and I’m enjoying getting to know more of his discography. “Same Boat” is a more traditional love...
My son, Timmy, listened patiently to my complicated description of a tough decision then asked me three simple questions: What is my goal? Why is that my goal? What will...
Editor’s Note: You must be serious history buff to read this book, even better an international observer. I came at it from a much lower brow, loving 20 th...
via GIPHY “They are a train full of burning batteries crashing into a parking lot of dumpsters” - A friend warning me about getting involved with a friend of...
Editor’s Note: I didn’t like My Morning Jacket in person (perhaps because they didn’t play any of their older stuff like this one) but I sure do love their sound. ...
Editor’s note: Keeping it light and rhythmic for July with this great old tune, redone by one of my favorite acts. Enjoy sax, keyboard and guitar funk in middle. ...
Editor’s Note: Yes, second Ireland-focused book in a row but…any student of history will love this story. Everyone knows about the famous Kennedy political dynasty and some know about their...
Because living our real best life is tethered to our intention to be happy and free and to help everyone else be happy and free, we don’t have to feel...
Editor’s comment: The original Rocket Man, written and performed by Elton John, does not appeal to me nearly as much as this softer, more melodic version. Favorite lyric: “Rocket Man...