I still remember that one confusing night. It was during season one of the then new television show American Idol, August 21, 2002 to be exact. Of course, most reading this post might conclude that because I am featuring Idol champion Kelly Clarkson, the date would mark one of her accomplishments. However, you would beRead More
I’m sure all of you have heard the saying, “time flies when you’re having fun.” However, even when experiencing adverse conditions, months and years rapidly move ahead. I can think back to 1983 and remember various events that left indelible marks upon my memory. While attending college, I can remember a young woman who burstRead More
I will always be grateful that my father introduced me to the music of many jazz greats while I was young. In fact, much of the music he played for me long before I began to study music formally, I fondly remember my dad playing the albums of Wes Montgomery, a jazz guitarist who blazedRead More
Many times I am actually writing a post for weeks before it is published. I’m listening to the music of the featured artist, reviewing interviews and quotes, and reading biographical information. The work is always a little easier when I feature a familiar artist. This week definitely is an easy post to write, because IRead More
Recently I played a game with a few of my friends. It’s a game I have played several times with others in the past. I choose a song that was a major hit by an artist I doubt the group knows. However, the song usually is one that everyone can readily identify. I played aRead More
For well over a year I have worked to schedule a post that featured singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran. Why? Perhaps it was because of the hit records he created almost from the start of his career. Maybe I was intrigued by his background and story of his rise toward success. Finally, Ed Sheeran received Grammy awardsRead More
Last year as I attended a baseball game here in Miami with friends, and there were thousands of people in attendance. The Chicago Cubs were playing, therefore there were many Cub fans in the crowd. I’m a Cub fan as well and we have a way of finding each other. When one of my friendsRead More
