Every year, we sing the song … or somebody does. Usually more than one somebody. The 12 Days of Christmas. It’s been done with humor, with dread seriousness, as a short, funny film. As a picture book. The Boston Pops… Read More ›
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CHRISTMAS AT THE POPS 2014
Of all the things we do in December, our trip to the Boston Pops for their Christmas concert is my favorite. First of all, what’s not to like? It’s a great concert, fine orchestra, perfect symphony venue. Boston’s Symphony Hall was… Read More ›
CHRISTMAS SONGS TO RETIRE
Strike them from the playlist, PLEASE! by Rich Paschall There are plenty of “Novelty” Christmas songs. As a matter of fact there are far too many. Some are amusing to the point of being endearing. Some are a bit weird or odd… Read More ›
LEWIS CARROLL — HOW DOTH THE LITTLE CROCODILE
“How Doth the Little Crocodile” appears in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Recited by Alice in Chapter 2, it describes a crocodile who lures fish into its mouth with a smile. How Doth the Little Crocodile Lewis Carroll How doth the… Read More ›
CAN’T BUY ME LOVE
A bit of great music from the very young Beatles and an apology. I can’t do this. It’s a challenge I can’t meet. Maybe I just don’t want to. This is supposed to be a writing challenge. I have no idea how… Read More ›
RUDOLPH AND OTHER STORIES OF CHRISTMAS SONGS
Some of the stories behind our favorite Christmas songs, by Rich Paschall, Sunday Night Blog I did not know Dasher, Dancer and the gang until I learned the song. Of course, I learned it rather young, so perhaps no one had… Read More ›
BABY, IT’S COLD OUTSIDE!
My Top 10 Cold Weather Songs, Rich Paschall, Sunday Night Blog With much of the nation having already been visited by cold and snow, it seems like a good time to bring on the winter tunes. Songs by any band with “Cold”… Read More ›
SO LONG, IT’S BEEN GOOD TO KNOW’YA
Cue the Violins – If your life were a movie, what would its soundtrack be like? What songs, instrumental pieces, and other sound effects would be featured on the official soundtrack album? Is it possible to be hung over without drinking… Read More ›
A LITTLE TRAVELIN’ MUSIC AND PICTURES
Cee’s Which Way Photo Challenge: 2014 #20 I thought I’d start with a little traveling’ music. Because there’s something about the open road and music playing. You want to tap your feet, but you can’t, because you’ve got those pedals. So… Read More ›
A POPPY IN REMEMBRANCE
World War I (WWI) officially began on July 28, 1914, though its real beginnings were rooted in events beginning decades, even centuries earlier. An ugly, devastating war consisting of 4 years of slaughter ending on November 11, 1918, they day we celebrate today. The… Read More ›
LAST CHRISTMAS AT THE POPS
Weekly Photo Challenge: Crowd When I looked at this challenge, my first thought was “I don’t have any crowd pictures.” Then I thought again and realized it was all about how you define a crowd. So here’s one from last December, at… Read More ›
THEY’RE CREEPY AND THEY’RE KOOKY
My top 10 Halloween Songs, Rich Paschall, Sunday Night Blog With Halloween just a short time away, it seems only right that I give you my top ten favorite Halloween songs. When I thought of this list I soon had… Read More ›
SERENDIPITY - SEEKING INTELLIGENT LIFE ON EARTH 