Category Archives: Society

Ain’t it funny how time slips away?

Yes… yes, I used an Elvis song title to start this post because it’s totally applicable! First of all, this post is about music and at the very same time it’s about time. Not like, “Geez, it’s about time!” as if someone is late. More like, “This post is concerning music that was produced andContinue reading “Ain’t it funny how time slips away?”

I love writing. Lately it’s been about commercials.

When I decided in December 2019 that I was going to write every day for a year, I didn’t really have a theme in mind. I just knew it was a goal I couldn’t dismiss. Up to that point, I’d had this blog for about 9 years. I’d also written for television, and written twoContinue reading “I love writing. Lately it’s been about commercials.”

Songs that get stuck in your head

What are some songs that get stuck in your head? For me, yesterday it was definitely “Islands in the Stream,” (because of this post) I was singing it enough that my brother-in-law had it in his head, too. A few others I can think of are “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)” by The Proclaimers”… “Can’tContinue reading “Songs that get stuck in your head”

Dolly Parton, the legend

I lived in Nashville, Tennessee for just about 16 years and it took about a day of living there to realize how respected Dolly is in the state. In fact, my dad and I were just talking about something that happened regarding her legacy there in Nashville. Some government officials wanted to make a statueContinue reading “Dolly Parton, the legend”