Just a reminder, an apology is overdue… I assure you the freedom, fun, untethered simplicity and privacy my generation enjoyed as kids, growing up in the United States (in the 40s, 50s and 60s) will never be experienced by my grandkids, or anybody’s grandkids, regardless of where they grow up. What’s most tragic is my … Continue reading
About our candidates… Everybody, specially the media, always talks about who is going to “win” the election. I wish everyone would talk about who’s the smartest candidate. There is a difference, you know, between who’s the smartest and most qualified to solve our problems and who’s going to “win”. Just because someone is a “winner” … Continue reading
When I graduated from 8th grade, in 1957, my parents gave me an amazing 35mm Wirgin camera, 2 rolls of black and white Kodak film, I think they were 24 exposure rolls, a brown custom fitted leather camera case with a matching leather strap and a collapsible fan-shaped flash attachment with 6 flash bulbs. The … Continue reading
Regarding Giuliani’s recent “remarks” about Obama not loving America, well, here’s how I feel about Giuliani… Since withdrawing from the election for a US senate seat because of cancer, Giuliani has become a nuisance, a vexation to everyone’s spirit. He just needs to be ignored henceforth and forever more! Socrates says it best… “When … Continue reading
Here’s the link to listen to a 60 Minutes interview of Boehner and McConnell that did nothing more than reinforce what I already know…. http://www.cbsnews.com/news/boehner-mcconnell-60-minutes-scott-pelley/ It seems our president and congress need to apply, immediately, the same intense resourcefulness, utilized to save our Apollo 13 astronauts, to balancing our budget and solving our problems. JFK … Continue reading
On 8/6/14 I emailed the letter below to US House of Representative member Mr. Steve Cohen and US Senators Lamar Alexander and Bob Corker. I’m most embarrassed to say, I helped elect them. I also emailed a letter, similar in content, to John Boehner, Speaker of the House… Harry Reid, Senate Majority Leader… and Mitch … Continue reading
Lately, marijuana is in the headlines a lot. In 1964 our congress took a big step, and rightfully so, to legislate morality and get rid of discrimination with the Civil Rights Act. Fifty years later, I think some of our states are trying to legislate “happiness” by legalizing pot? Thank you very much, but I … Continue reading
The 50s, 60s and 70s were a period of intense discontent, mistrust and passionate “cultural change” in the United States. The Vietnam war, young folks protesting that war, burning draft cards and bras, the civil rights marches, Rosa Parks and freedom rides, the Civil Rights Act, Woodstock, Kent State, love-ins, LSD, pot, hippies, yuppies and … Continue reading
If you didn’t go to high school in the 50’s or 60s, don’t bother watching this video or reading my “essay”. If you did go to high school in the 50’s or 60’s you might enjoy this 5 min. video and my essay. The video is straight from YouTube. A friend introduced me to it. … Continue reading
It’s impossible to feel good all the time, for most of us anyway. So, when you have one of those not so good days or moments, if you haven’t seen this CBS 60 Minutes piece, you really should watch it. It’ll probably make you feel good. It’s about a symphony orchestra and choir in Africa, … Continue reading
Look at me folks. Today is Friday, Friday morning. Do you understand? Be loving to all, and be on your way. Don’t dilly-dally. Great things are expected of you today. See you at you supper. May God Bless everyone! OK, you can inhale now.
Just so Santa doesn’t waste a stop, and interrupt my precious sleep, every Christmas Eve I fasten a big, bold, neon sign on my roof that reads: DON’T STOP HERE RESIDENTS BELONG TO AARP Even when people can’t, or don’t, understand what I’m saying, I still believe in freedom of speech. As far as I’m … Continue reading
What were your hopes and dreams a long time ago? When we were in high school, college, starting our first job, moving into our first apartment or house, or getting married, why did some of us let a lot of our hopes and dreams fade away? My experience has told me, back then, some of us … Continue reading
Have you ever played in a band? With all due respect, I’m not talking about your high school or grade school band. Have you ever played in a band for money? Do you know what it feels like to play a guitar, a sax, a piano, an acoustic or electric bass, the drums, or a … Continue reading
As time passes, I often remember you and me and all the fun we had when we were kids. I can’t prove it, but I think you were about two years old when I found you. I was a cocky eight-year-old then. From the way you acted and looked, I decided you had been a … Continue reading
A few days ago I read Daphne Prost’s very funny article COULD THE ZOMBIES ALL JUST DIE NOW? PLEASE? For your enlightenment, her website is http://daphnepropst.wordpress.com. As I read her article, I suddenly realized where Hollywood got the idea for a zombie. The idea grew from many years of Hollywood moguls observing our “leaders” in Washington … Continue reading
JAZZ. SWING. BIG BAND SWING. BENNY GOODMAN, GLENN MILLER, COUNT BASIE, DUKE ELLINGTON, LOUIS “SATCHMO” ARMSTRONG… THERE ISN’T ENOUGH ROOM TO LIST ALL THE GREATS OF JAZZ that make Jazz the enduring and feel good art form it is. From its deepest roots in the music of our slave culture, into the twenties, thirties and … Continue reading
Two distinctly different people met and became close friends. Their differences were never a barrier to accepting each other. Each was a man making a friend for life. A few days ago I read a blog about Geronimo, a Chiricahua Apache warrior (http://militaryhistorynow.com/?s=geronimo). The article is titled GERONIMO AND THE APACHE—THE TALIBAN OF THE WILD … Continue reading
I Phones, I Pads, laptops, smart phones, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, hot zones, Facebook, Twitter, video games, data streaming, texting and video surveillance (hidden or otherwise) are making people obsessive-compulsive information gatherers, whether they really need the information or not. These devises have morphed into our security blankets. When was the last time you left home without … Continue reading
What is the ultimate video game? If you caught a glimpse of the pictures or the videos below and then guessed flying an F-18 for the United States Navy’s Blue Angels, you’re right. At least to me it’s the ultimate video game. What makes this the ultimate video game? The pilots cannot make a mistake, … Continue reading
Written around 1920 by Max Ehrmann, some are familiar with the poem Desiderata and some are not. Many times, and in several languages, the words of this poem have been recorded. When you hear this poem, you’ll know what inspired writing is all about. And not surprisingly, in 1971 it won a Grammy for Best … Continue reading
Shortly after I published my last article, HEAR YE! HEAR YE! 58 YEARS IS LONG ENOUGH…, I decided to get a few more concerns off my chest … As far as I’m concerned, left-wing, right-wing, Republican, Democrat, Independent, Tea Party, Libertarian, or The Greene Party, etc., most of these candidates just want make sure they’re … Continue reading
I know, this article will have the same impact as me standing in my backyard and hollering help to the world, but I got to say… HEAR YE! HEAR YE! The purpose of this article is to get as many people as possible to vote in every election and to follow 2 simply rules when … Continue reading
Even the peasants swing their pitchforks to a good beat… Today, no social commentary, no stories, no who shot John, just some great music. A good beat that will hopefully make you say what James Brown is famous for screaming, “I FEEL GOOD!” Turn up the volume to get the full blast value of this … Continue reading
WARNING: THERE IS NOTHING OFFENSIVE, GRAPHIC OR REPULSIVE IN THE FOLLOWING ARTICLE OR VIDEOS… Except for a visit to a zoo, when was the last time you had a close encounter with a gorilla? I know, that’s a silly question, but I couldn’t resist asking… Please remember, the gorillas in these videos are really … Continue reading
All over the world in the 50’s, millions of kids experienced a musical earthquake of the highest magnitude. This earthquake came from the rich musical soul of a changing and growing America. That soul, that passionate emotion, was, and still is, rooted in songs, rhythms, and melodies from around the world: Negro Spirituals, Latin and … Continue reading
There was a short “news” piece one of the national news “shows” several evenings ago about an individual asking for a DNA test to be completed on himself so he could be exonerated and finally be released from prison. So, I was curious to find out about exonerations, and the following are some things I … Continue reading
No Ulterior Motive 