Clues, Hints, Irony, and Chemistry, by Rich Paschall There is a lot to watch for in Bad Buddy. If you have not seen the series yet, what are you waiting for? We definitely have some clues for you to watch… Read More ›
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MORE THAN MEMORIES
Golden Oldies, 1972 Edition, part 2, by Rich Paschall This week’s sock hop will begin soon in the SERENDIPITY Gymnasium and Auditorium so it is time to hurry over. If you can not take your “Hot Rod Lincoln,” don’t be… Read More ›
MUSIC & MEMORY: I’LL TAKE YOU THERE
Golden Oldies, 1972 Edition, by Rich Paschall It was a great year for cover versions of songs. Some of the earlier versions were big hits as well, and some did not chart too high. Arlo Guthrie did well with the… Read More ›
THE BAD BUDDY PHENOMENON
“From two people who can’t be friends, without knowing it, we become two people who can’t be just friends.” Pran, Episode 11 It’s a simple story, really. It has some of the common elements of other BL series. It is… Read More ›
GIVING IT YOUR ALL
Ohm Nanon Friend City review, by Rich Paschall When you are working on a project that has a very personal meaning, you will want to give it all your energy and devotion. You would hope that everyone else involved in… Read More ›
“HELLO IN THERE” AND THE LOSS OF JOHN PRINE – RICH PASCHALL
A John Prine Memory, by Rich Paschall When John Prine was growing up in Maywood, Illinois, a suburb along the west side of Chicago, he helped a friend with a newspaper route. “…and I delivered to a Baptist old peoples… Read More ›
HURT SO BAD – RICH PASCHALL
No silencing Linda Ronstadt, Rich Paschall All through the 1970s, you could not leave your transistor radio on for long without hearing the distinctive voice of Linda Ronstadt. She emerged from her early time with The Stone Poneys in the… Read More ›
IF THIS IS GOODBYE – RICH PASCHALL
Brian Wilson and Chicago in concert, by Rich Paschall Two headlining groups hit the road for a 25-city tour this summer. Since one of the headliners was Chicago, they of course came to Chicago. The other was Beach Boys’ founder… Read More ›
BOTH SIDES NOW – RICH PASCHALL
Making It To The Other Side, by Rich Paschall Most generations seem to believe that the music of their youth was the best. Perhaps it is because we associate music with important times in our lives, that is dances, proms,… Read More ›
FIVE FOR PRIDE – RICH PASCHALL
The SERENDIPITY music committee has been deep in consultation over this year’s choices. After 8 cups of coffee and four donuts each, we have picked this year’s music videos to celebrate Pride week wherever you are. Either the artist is… Read More ›
TOP LGBT SERIES AND MINI-SERIES – RICH PASCHALL
Gay Storylines and Television, part 2, by Rich Paschall We know that you “Young Royals” and “Special” people have been eagerly awaiting the rest of our Top Ten. We do not want you to feel like you are up “Schitt’s… Read More ›
LGBT AND THE SMALL SCREEN
Gay Storylines and Television, part 1 OK, maybe your television is not a small screen, but at one time our TV sets were much smaller. In fact, some of my Top Ten memorable LGBT series were seen on a small… Read More ›
NOT ME
Television review, by Rich Paschall When I was much younger, we used to watch broadcast television on the three major networks (CBS, NBC, and ABC) plus local programming and syndicated programs on “Chicago’s Very Own” WGN. I must have watched… Read More ›
IN YOUR EASTER BONNET – RICH PASCHALL
With All The Frills, by Rich Paschall Will you be buying a new hat for Easter? A beau chapeau, perhaps? For many, it is a tradition. For others, the practice has died out. Maybe you never even heard of it…. Read More ›
WAXING NOSTALGIC – RICH PASCHALL
My Top Albums On Vinyl, Rich Paschall, Sunday Night Blog Those who have lived through the eras of music on vinyl, reel-to-reel tape, 8-track and cassette tapes, CDs, and digital formats may tell you that the best of all was… Read More ›
NOT TWILIGHT TIME – RICH PASCHALL
A Late Review, By Rich Paschall Yes, I know. I am late for the party. It is good to be late for some parties. For other parties, it might be better to have not shown up at all. This is… Read More ›
BACK WHEN STARS WERE STARS – GARRY ARMSTRONG
It’s getting close to the Academy Awards time. This year it’s near the end of March, but the buzz is on about the contenders. Who’ll win, who should win, who’s been snubbed, who’ll be wearing what, etcetera ad nauseam. This… Read More ›
CHANGE THE CHANNEL – RICH PASCHALL
So Many Choices, So Little Time, by Rich Paschall When both television and I were young, I recall that we only had four stations on most of the time with one added in sometimes. The network affiliates for CBS, NBC,… Read More ›
SO HOW DOES IT END? – RICH PASCHALL
Bad Buddy Series, by Rich Paschall Sometimes an intelligent series with likable characters comes along. This is one of those. We don’t get insulting stereotypes in this Romeo and Romeo love story. Nor does everyone love and hug one another… Read More ›
BAD BUDDY – RICH PASCHALL
Thai series review, by Rich Paschall One of the things I have done in the past year while we continue to hide out from the pandemic is to find new entertainment options online. When you consider what is available from… Read More ›
SERENDIPITY: SEEKING INTELLIGENT LIFE ON EARTH 