In Memoriam 2023, by Rich Paschall At the end of each year, various publications print lists of those who have died during that year. Awards shows usually add an “In Memoriam” section to their presentations. Friends, family, and fellow performers… Read More ›
In 1968, back when Greenwich Village was where all the “cool people” hung out, Leon Bibb was a popular folk singer and a frequent guest on the folk show I hosted at WVHC at Hofstra University (which was still a… Read More ›
I loved his music, his accent, and his rich brown eyes. I loved him from girlhood and it lasted a lifetime.
When Sidney Poitier was shooting For the Love of Ivy in New York city — about 1968 when the movie would be opening — he had a nice little romance with Abby Lincoln in the title role. That movie was… Read More ›
A couple of days ago, I commented, “They say that Boston now has America’s worst traffic.” Personally, I bet New York is much worse, no matter what “they” say. That got me to thinking about who “they” are? Is there… Read More ›
Teen Age Idol I’m too old for this. Teen age idol? Aw, c’mon. I was madly in love with Johnny Mathis (who?) then traded him in for Marlon Brando who I thought was very cerebral and deep. I loved (still… Read More ›
WordPress suggested we write about the 11th item on our bucket list. The subject alarmed me. I don’t have a bucket list. I’ve never had a bucket list. Until the movie of the same name came out in 2007, I’d never… Read More ›
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