Although most geezers begin reminiscing whenever faced with something that triggers an old memory, those of us with blogs can then expose those moldy thoughts to hyperspace. My latest mental adventure occurred while I was fighting the exasperating behavior of a modern soft drink machine. You know the kind I mean -- it has bottles … Continue reading Just A Simple Bottle Of Soda-Pop
Category: Retirement
Rethinking The Village Stompers
The decade of the 1960s was rife with differing musical influences, all dueling for the attention of the record-buying public. One of the most popular genres was folk music, which might help explain why a few fans got a little confused about a group like the Village Stompers. The name sounded sort of folk-ish, and … Continue reading Rethinking The Village Stompers
Honey-Dippers Need A Sense Of Humor
If you read the title of this piece and assumed it was about guys who laugh while they collect honey from beehives, then I have to inform you that you're mistaken. It is instead about those hardy souls who make a living by doing something that most of us wouldn't want any part of -- … Continue reading Honey-Dippers Need A Sense Of Humor
Don’t Forget The OTHER Red Allen
A few days ago I wrote a piece about country music performer Red Allen, and today I thought I'd follow up with the story of another Red Allen, one who was different in just about every way. But the two did share one quality -- both loved to make music. Henry 'Red' Allen was a … Continue reading Don’t Forget The OTHER Red Allen
Roger Williams Will Be Remembered
(In light of the recent passing of Roger Williams, I thought I'd repost a piece from 2007. I've added some music and a very nice video I found that features Autumn scenes backed by his classic recording of "Autumn Leaves".) Command Performances - A Specialty Of Roger Williams Command performances by musicians, whether for royalty … Continue reading Roger Williams Will Be Remembered
Red Allen – Bluegrass Troubadour
Not to be confused with the jazz trumpeter who came along a little before him (although their careers did overlap), bluegrass performer Red Allen was a much-respected and influential part of country music for many years beginning in the 1950s. An accomplished instrumentalist with a solid singing voice, he was a favorite of many fans … Continue reading Red Allen – Bluegrass Troubadour
Covered Bridges At Their Best
Although most people don't enjoy having to dispose of all the falling leaves, Autumn is a difficult season to dislike. Before becoming a chore, those same leaves morph into brilliant splashes of color and combine with crisp, sunny days and chilly nights to create a time of year that's almost magical. In our area of … Continue reading Covered Bridges At Their Best
Grant Green’s Legacy Has Endured
For someone who's been called one of the least-appreciated jazz guitarists of the modern era, Grant Green left behind an amazing amount of material. But he did seem to fly below the radar for much of his career, which was often stalled by drug-related causes. In the years since he died in 1979 (at just … Continue reading Grant Green’s Legacy Has Endured
Barry Mann – Talent Times Two
It might surprise those who don't know the whole story but Barry Mann, who teamed up with wife Cynthia Weil to write some of the most popular songs around, also made a splash early in his career as a performer. That's right, the guy who helped create memorable songs like "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling" … Continue reading Barry Mann – Talent Times Two
Cheesy Is As Cheesy Does
I'm nothing if not cheesy. Or at least that's how Mrs. BG often describes me, so it seemed like cheese would be a good subject for our latest slideshow of unusual sculptures. But I seemed to remember something dairy-related showing up before, so I used my handy-dandy 'search' function and discovered that the earlier post … Continue reading Cheesy Is As Cheesy Does
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