Is it just me, or are trucks getting bigger and fancier? On my last highway trip, I found myself once again surrounded by an endless procession of the huge beasts, and I couldn't help noticing how they seem bigger than ever, with many of them sporting elaborate sleeper cabs. Of course, sleeper cabs are pretty … Continue reading Just Truckin’ On Down The Road
Tag: country music
Eddie Peabody Will Now Play For You
Remember those 'bloopers' records that were popular back in the 1950s? A guy named Kermit Schafer had a lot of success by compiling entire albums of bloopers -- mostly from radio in the early days, but later from TV too. The slightly naughty nature of some of the excerpts probably helped make them more popular, … Continue reading Eddie Peabody Will Now Play For You
Two Sides Of Smooth – Jerry Wallace
Rock and roll's rise in popularity during the 1950s helped create an exciting -- if confusing -- time for musicians, as they tried to find their place in the midst of all that was going on. Many of those with a country background began to gradually move away from the music of the heartland, looking … Continue reading Two Sides Of Smooth – Jerry Wallace
Skeeters I Have Known
As I've written before, I've never been a big fan of mosquitoes. But I did once know a girl who had the nickname 'Skeeter', which is one of the many slang terms that have been applied to the blood-sucking insects. However, as far as I know she wasn't actually a blood-sucker -- unless she was … Continue reading Skeeters I Have Known
Messages From Animals
Although I understand that the critters in the pictures below aren't really responsible for the messages, there's not much doubt that many animals do communicate. I'm reminded of the squirrels that sometimes cavort around when I'm taking a walk in a nearby parkland. (Actually it's a park-like cemetery, but I thought that might sound creepy … Continue reading Messages From Animals
Remembering The REAL True Grit
Recently I read that a re-make of True Grit, the 1969 Western movie that won John Wayne an Oscar, is due to hit theaters in December. Jeff Bridges has taken over the role of Rooster Cogburn, and it's said that the new film is a much more serious version, with none of the tongue-in-cheek moments … Continue reading Remembering The REAL True Grit
Decorating Your Divorce
Although the dissolution of a marriage is usually a traumatic event, a lot of people seem to find some relief by using a little black humor to mark the occasion. That can take many different forms, but for a lot of folks -- mostly women, it appears -- a party is just the thing. But … Continue reading Decorating Your Divorce
Gwyneth Tackles The Country Side
Something a little different today. I don't often write about current performers, but one who fascinates me is the Oscar-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow, who -- after receiving beauty and acting talent in the genetic lottery -- apparently got back in line and picked up a good portion of singing ability too. I first noticed her … Continue reading Gwyneth Tackles The Country Side
The Kendalls – An Unusual Duet
Both of my kids have many talents and I've always been very proud of them, but I don't remember either of them ever doing much singing. To take it a step further, I also don't remember ever singing a duet with either of them. But that's not true in all families, which helps explain how … Continue reading The Kendalls – An Unusual Duet
Olds Convertibles – Then And Now
During my teen years, I often rode shotgun with a buddy of mine who had a snazzy sky-blue Oldsmobile convertible. My own car was an old Buick often described as the 'Kitchen Cabinet Special'. (The origin of that name is spelled out in an earlier piece, Rebel Without A Clue.) I have to admit that … Continue reading Olds Convertibles – Then And Now
Geezer Music Club 