I just finished reading the definitive biography of legendary film director, John Ford. It’s a wonderful read by Scott Eyman who specializes in biographies of Hollywood legends. “Pappy” Ford, of course, was the master of western films — from the… Read More ›
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 ›
Marilyn and Garry wrote a blog a while back about watching one of their favorite movies, “Rustler’s Rhapsody.” It’s also one of my favorite movies. They introduced it to me. I’ve seen it dozens of times and I love introducing… Read More ›
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 ›
FLASHBACK FRIDAY – FROM JULY 5, 2018 “And now,” said Mrs. Nelson, “You can try playing it with both hands.” This was huge. Before, I could only play one note at a time, one hand at a time. I was… Read More ›
Today I saw that the toilets are not filling properly. I thought (I hoped) it was just my toilet, but it’s also Garry’s. We really need rain and soon. Two months with no rain is a very long time in… Read More ›
My Top 10 “Rain Songs,” by Rich Paschall Summer rain may be tapping at your window, or not. It’s been pretty dry here. So we need some musical encouragement. Before you can step out of a rainbow or sail into… Read More ›
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 ›
SHARE YOUR WORLD 6-7-2022 Last night I got more than 600 scam and spams in which were mixed more than a dozen real comments from real people who aren’t spammers or scammers. That means I had to actually scroll through that… Read More ›
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 ›
FOR SONG LYRIC SUNDAY We all know everything isn’t fine right now but this song reminds me of times when everything was fine. I hope I’m still around when they are fine again. Music triggers memory for me as nothing… Read More ›
Hanging out is a concept lost to modern youth, but the most fun times of my young years were spent hanging out. Too bad modern kids have lost it. I was a teenager in college. Madly in love with my first… Read More ›
Garry and I were watching “Oklahoma,” the 1955 musical Saturday night. I grew up with this album playing and it’s embedded in my psyche. I think my mother wore out the grooves on one LP and bought another to replace… Read More ›
Welcome to Share Your World – 19 April 2022 I’m glad I’m not the only one to find that somehow, AM has become PM — or vice versa — and the post isn’t where it ought to be. I thought… Read More ›
One of the hardest parts of getting older being unable to do the stuff you used to do. This might not sound like a big deal. After all, if you were athletic, those abilities will typically pass, sometimes, quite early…. Read More ›
FIBBING FRIDAY – April 15, 2022 I don’t usually do these because I can’t think of anything clever or funny to say. Everyone else seems to find amusing stuff, but I go blank. BUT this time, I thought maybe I… Read More ›
SERENDIPITY: SEEKING INTELLIGENT LIFE ON EARTH 