As a retiree, I guess I'm not as susceptible to the hazards of the dreaded rat race that so many people have to face on a daily basis. But I certainly recall a time when I did often feel like a rat racing through a maze, and I also remember a movie of the same … Continue reading The Music Of The Rat Race
Category: Seniors
Charlie Walker – From DJ To Country Music Star
One of the most respected country music songwriters of all time would have to be Harlan Howard, who composed over 4,000 songs during his long career, many of them classics. But he would have been the first to give credit to DJ turned singer Charlie Walker, who helped give a boost to the songwriter's early … Continue reading Charlie Walker – From DJ To Country Music Star
Mystery Sculptures
Once in a while, as a change of pace, I like to include one of those slideshow gizmos. Many of the shows I've featured in the past have consisted of pictures of sculptures that have been created by artists with some unusual ideas for materials. Just off the top of my head, I can remember … Continue reading Mystery Sculptures
Lester Young – AKA Prez
The ol' GMC is five years old, and anyone who has spent some time here has probably noticed that I enjoy shining a spotlight on some of the less-remembered musical stars of the past. Of course, I've devoted plenty of space to the big names too, but I especially like to dig into artists who … Continue reading Lester Young – AKA Prez
Impossible To Ignore
I know I've brought up baseball a time or two here, and I've also mentioned that I've been a St. Louis Cardinal fan for many years, going back to my early childhood memories of sitting on the porch with my Dad, listening to them on the radio. But since I'm always sensitive to the fact … Continue reading Impossible To Ignore
Keely Smith Sings
Dorothy Jacqueline Keely (March 9, 1928 – December 16, 2017) One of the most popular acts of the 1950s was the husband and wife team of bandleader Louis Prima and singer Keely Smith. Their show included music mixed with comedy and was especially suited for Vegas clubs, but the twosome often appeared on TV and … Continue reading Keely Smith Sings
Australia Has More Than Its Share Of Nasty Critters
Something a little different today. I received a long and descriptive email from one of our regulars -- Peter Tibbles in Australia -- relating to the 'spider' post that I wrote a while back. His cautionary tale of dangerous Aussie creatures is so full of good info -- and fun -- that I had to … Continue reading Australia Has More Than Its Share Of Nasty Critters
Tommy Roe – Beyond Buddy Holly
More than once I've written about performers who were either contemporaries of Buddy Holly or seemed to echo his style in the years following his tragic death in 1959, but there's always room for one more story. Like the tale of singer/songwriter Tommy Roe, who even now continues to entertain fans after a long career … Continue reading Tommy Roe – Beyond Buddy Holly
Flash – Weather Again Keeps Geezer From Blogging
I'm not sure if all readers have noticed, but since starting the GMC five years ago I've stuck to a schedule of posting every other day. That has seemed to work pretty well since it gives me an off day to plan, do research, and write the next post. (What, you thought they just magically … Continue reading Flash – Weather Again Keeps Geezer From Blogging
Stay Away, Spider-Man!
I was reading recently about all the problems that have arisen in the attempt to turn Spider-Man into a Broadway musical, and it got me to thinking. Not about Broadway musicals or even superhero movies, but about spiders -- I hate 'em. I think it started when I was a kid. Whenever we visited my … Continue reading Stay Away, Spider-Man!
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