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 ›
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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 ›
SO, WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?
I’m 75 this year and Garry turned 80. Both of us were absolutely, positively, totally sure the world at the end of our lives would be vastly different and far better than it was when our lives began. As far… 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 ›
PANCHO AND LEFTY RIDE AGAIN
Sometimes, I just need a lift and music always does it. Better than food or dessert or gifts. Music! Turn the sound up and listen. I gave you the lyrics too. No matter how awful life seems to get, this… Read More ›
BEWARE THE PELLET WITH THE POISON – A FRIDAY FLASHBACK
It’s might be in the chalice from the palace or possibly in the vessel with the pestle. On the other hand, it might be in the flagon with the dragon. One of them has the brew that is true, but… Read More ›
WE DIDN’T START THE FIRE – A DIFFERENT LOOK (AND THE LYRICS)
How did we fall so far? WHY did we fall so far? I know there are no simple answers and I don’t expect anyone to offer one. Somehow, against all our wills, we got here anyway. We tried. We thought… Read More ›
WAR?
Talk about going back to the olden days. Wow, we are on a roll! Watching news tonight was a return to the 1950s when we were hiding under our desks so the A-bomb wouldn’t hit us. Even as a child,… Read More ›
GOLDEN OLDIES ONE – 1970s EDITION
My Top Twenty, 1970 Edition, by Rich Paschall It was a year of firsts and lasts in Rock and Roll history. Black Sabbath put out their first album, which many now see as the beginning of heavy metal music. The… Read More ›
ONE HIT WONDERS – RICH PASCHALL
1970 Edition, by Rich Paschall Everyone likes to get invited to the party, but imagine getting invited to just one party…ever. That’s how it must have felt for these 1970 rockers who climbed high on the rock and roll charts… Read More ›
GOLDEN OLDIES – Rich Paschall
1971 Edition, part one, by Rich Paschall In 1971 you may have been reading The Pentagon Papers. You would have learned the government was actually lying to us. Richard Nixon, a Republican, was President. It made an unpopular war even… Read More ›