1973 Edition, by Rich Paschall It is time for another 50-year music reunion and we are going to “Stir It Up.” You won’t have to hop the “Midnight Train to Georgia.” Just get on the “Love Train” to the SERENDIPITY… Read More ›
Music
A MID-MARCH SHARING
I’m retired. “Me time” is whenever I don’t have something else I’m obligated to do.
HEY BABY, THEY’RE PLAYING OUR SONG
Which Ones Hold Your Memories? by Rich Paschall A lot of people have a song or two that are special. It might be their prom song. It could be the theme song from another high school or college dance. It… Read More ›
I’LL FLY AWAY AND BIRDS IN FLIGHT
Thursday Inspiration #199 I had been planning to join this challenge, but it has been slipping by me. This is the first time I found the challenge before it was too old to use. I hope I’ve done it well…. Read More ›
FAN MEETING IN MANILA
Ohm-Nanon review, by Rich Paschall One of the reasons for taking a trip to Halfway Around The World was to see Ohm-Nanon’s 1st Fan Meeting in Manila. Famous Thai celebrities Ohm Pawat and Nanon Korapat have been taking their act… Read More ›
WHO WERE THOSE PEOPLE?
Fandango’s Provocative Question #201 And the question is: What is your favorite music genre? Why is it your favorite? If you have more than one genre that you prefer, what are they? Yes, we watched, but I doubt we will ever… Read More ›
ALL WE NEED IS A CHEERY SONG TO BRIGHTEN OUR DAY
When you find yourself in Rome, sing a cheerful song. Presented by Monty Python and the “Life of Brian.” At my funeral, I hope everyone sings this song. It’s the bright side of death.
1969
I’ve had a few really great years — and few really awful ones — but 1969 stands out as my favorite. The world seemed to spin faster and everything was changing. We had amazing music and the most fun we’d… Read More ›
THE LAST GREAT ADVENTURE
Far, Far Away, by Rich Paschall The most important point, to begin with, is that I never had any desire to cross the Pacific. I have made the trip across the Atlantic to Europe a number of times. The flight… Read More ›
BLACK & WHITE MUSIC
CBWC: Anything to do with Music I know I have more pictures, but how did I file them? At least these I knew under what names I filed them. Am I ever going to get better at this? Probably not. I… Read More ›
CHRISTMAS WITH THE BOSTON POPS
Memories of Christmas at Symphony Hall, Boston, Massachusetts and the Boston Pops. Naturally, with music!
CHRISTMAS YET TO COME
My Top 10 Christmas Songs – Young Artists Edition – Rich Paschall From the time your Halloween pumpkin turned to mush on your front porch until now, Christmas music has been playing everywhere. As we have noted on past Top… Read More ›
BLUE CHRISTMAS
My Top 10 Sad Christmas Songs, Rich Paschall While you are dashing through the snow, listening to jingle bells and silver bells all the way, and enjoying the winter wonderland, you may be thinking of joyous music. After all,… Read More ›
CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD
An International Flavor, by Rich Paschall As you are driving around in your car or walking through the mall, you may be hearing the same holiday tunes you have heard for years, decades perhaps. While I enjoy hearing, Bing, Nat,… Read More ›
THOSE WERE THE DAYS
One Hit Wonders, 1972 Edition by Rich Paschall As usual, there was a long list of one-hit wonders in 1972. Many do not hold up well over time. Some were not very good in 1972, to be honest. Here are… Read More ›
TEACH YOUR CHILDREN
There is a lot of social media discussion about kids having no manners, especially offspring who display a lack of civility towards adults and their own families. I hear a lot of squawking from families how “they didn’t learn this… Read More ›
SERENDIPITY: SEEKING INTELLIGENT LIFE ON EARTH 