Category Archives: music
I Guess That’s Why They Call it the Blues: Valentine’s Day Away from Those that We Love
Judy’s Hearts I have lost count of the number of Valentine’s days as well as other special occasions that I have been away from my love over the course of my military career. This is not uncommon for any of … Continue reading
Filed under marriage and relationships, music
One Moment in Time: Rest in Peace Whitney Houston 1963-2012
On Saturday we lost a legend, certainly one of the greatest singers of all time Whitney Houston. She was the daughter of Gospel Music legend Cissy Houston, cousin of Dionne Warwick and goddaughter of Aretha Franklin. She was discovered by … Continue reading
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Doing the Sidestep: The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas and American Politics and Media
After the past week of seriousness I have decided to take a night off of the news and even away from ESPN before driving to see Judy tomorrow for the long weekend. After watching a couple episodes of 30 Rock … Continue reading
Merry Christmas to All!
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas- Frank Sinatra http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpPdl0StUVs It is Christmas morning and thankfully it is a day of rest for most people. Of course there are those in the military, police, fire, emergency services and healthcare that are … Continue reading
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Driving to the Music: Padre Steve’s Traveling Music Part One
I’m back in North Carolina after a quick trip home and despite a number of things that I want to write about just feel like I want to chill out tonight. I have been doing some reading of late, I … Continue reading
Elvis is still Dead and Michelle Bachmann wants to Wish Him a Happy Birthday…I can’t make this Up
Let’s all wish Elvis a Happy….uh maybe not http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTYg2Q-vDJ0 I can’t make up material like this I have a rather substantial article on the committee that is making proposals to gut the current military retirement system but want to take … Continue reading
Filed under Just for fun, music, Politics, purely humorous
Pinning on the Gold Bars: 28 Years Later
On June 19th 1983 I was sworn in as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army at the University of California Los Angeles. I was a history major in college and had actually completed my degree the year prior … Continue reading
The Passing of the “Duke of Flatbush”: Duke Snider 1926-2011
Duke Snider (Getty Images) “He was the true Dodger and represented the Dodgers to the highest degree of class, dignity and character,” Tommy Lasorda Baseball lost a legend today. Duke Snider the “Duke of Flatbush” who was instrumental in leading … Continue reading
Lili Marlene: The Song of Soldiers and Sailors away from their Homes and Lovers
Lili Marleen Statue in Munster Germany Lili Marleen – Original version Vor der Kaserne vor dem grossen Tor Stand eine Laterne, und stebt noch davor, So wolln wir uns da wiedersehn Bei der Laterne wolln wir stehn, Wie einst Lili … Continue reading
Filed under History, marriage and relationships, music, world war two in europe
Padre Steve’s Favorite Non-Religious Christmas and Holiday Music
I love Christmas music and of course that music spans both the sacred realm as well as the not so sacred realm. Today I was in a store amid crowds or rather hoards of crazed 6 and a half shopping … Continue reading
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