Three-time Grammy nominee will kick off anniversary celebrations with an exclusive virtual concert on September 28 at 8 p.m. CST SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS- Pioneer, a subsidiary of leading food manufacturer C.H. Guenther & Son, is celebrating its 170th anniversary this year alongside Texas country music legend Pat Green. As part of the partnership, Pioneer will host a virtual […]
Each August, the anniversary month of Elvis Presley’s death in 1977, worldwide events commemorate the most iconic entertainer in history. In his hometown of Memphis, Tennessee, the city hosts thousands of fans to Elvis’ Graceland and museum complex, as well as local venues and events. Germany, England, Japan, […]
Including video and lyrics to his new social justice anthem against government mandates on the eve of his American tour. Eric Clapton has become more than a legendary rocker and guitarist with the debute his new track, “This Has Gotta Stop.” Now he is an American hero. Predictably, […]
There are 16 Personalities based on the idea proposed and developed by Isabel Briggs Myers and her mother Katherine Briggs around 1960. They developed this 16 personality type indicator on the theory introduced by Swiss psychiatrist Carl G. Jung. This test was originally published in 1962, and since […]
Winston Churchill loved paraprosdokians, figures of speech in which the latter part of a sentence or phrase is surprising or unexpected. 1. Where there’s a will, I want to be in it. 2. The last thing I want to do is hurt you, but it’s still on my […]
Our beautiful visit with a long-time-ago friend brought charming remembrances, intriguing history and a fascinating new book. Dodie and I recently had lunch with Cynthia Leal Massey to catch up and discuss her new book, What Lies Beneath: Texas Pioneer Cemeteries and Graveyards, being released today (August 1, […]
In previous writings and conversations over the years, when I asked if others could name Elvis Presley’s first #1 rated national record, the answers were inevitably “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Don’t Be Cruel,” or “Hound Dog.” Ocassionally, “Love Me Tender” or “Jailhouse Rock” were mentioned. Even most big time Elvis […]
During a nice conversation with friends, someone commented about recent entertainers and celebrities who recently passed away. Sean Connery, B.J. Thomas, Jackie Mason, Johnny Crawford and Rush Limbaugh were some mentioned who brought back fond memories. But one man particularly brought back a surprising response from all: Ned […]
Jerry Lee Lewis is one of the first true rock ‘n’ rollers. He catapulted to fame with his 1957 hit, “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On,” and proved to the world that a piano man could play front and center on the world’s biggest stages. He has stirred up […]
We traveled through enchanting Sedona a few weeks ago, although we couldn’t stay long. It’s only been a few years since I was there, but mercy has it grown…almost to the point that Sedona’s popularity could be a possible burden. Traffic congestion was considerable and all shops, restaurants […]
Graphic designer Darren Timby, from Roker, United Kingdom is gaining international recognition from two unusual large artworks he completed. Two of the most famous entertainment icons in history, Elvis Presley and Marilyn Monroe are portrayed by an unusual art medium: screws. He completed Monroe last year out of […]
Fifty years ago today—on July 12, 1971—the first authorized U.S. performance of Jesus Christ Superstar was held at the Pittsburgh Civic Arena. It was a concert tour leading up to the show’s October launch on Broadway. Two days later, the show came to Asbury Park, New Jersey. A […]
